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Finding Dropshipping Companies & Suppliers (Free Directory Updated for 2018)

BigCommerce

When an item is ordered from your site, the supplier will then ship the product directly to your customer. Between scams, fees and just plain difficult to find suppliers – using dropshipping to launch or expand your business is often cumbersome, and expensive in both time and cash. Company Product Category Sign Up Cost.

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How GlassesUSA.com Uses AR, Computer Vision and Dynamic Recommendations to Enhance Online Eyewear Shopping

Retail TouchPoints

The site’s huge selection is clearly an advantage, but it does present a challenge when it comes to the customer experience. In 2018, GlassesUSA.com partnered with experience optimization platform Dynamic Yield to simplify the product discovery process with dynamic recommendations. Streamlining Search in the Endless Aisle.

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When and How to Charge Sales Tax on Shipping

BigCommerce

As an online seller, chances are good that you charge your customers for shipping or delivery fees at least some of the time. In the US, this can present a challenge because some US states require that retailers charge sales tax on shipping charges, while other states do not. Sales Tax and Shipping: Laws and Regulations.

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Maximizing Conversions from Existing Traffic: How to Lower Customer Acquisition Costs

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Rising Customer Acquisition Costs for Ecommerce Retailers Customer acquisition costs (CAC) are on the rise, making it more challenging for ecommerce retailers to maintain profitability. CAC refers to the total expense that is involved in acquiring a new customer, which can include ad spend, marketing efforts, and sales strategies.

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The Complete Guide to Sourcing from Alibaba and Building an Online Business

BigCommerce

Small businesses have long been hindered by the price barrier here, but one big name brand making serious headlines is changing all of that – enter, Alibaba.com. Alibaba presents millions of products to source, all from the suppliers themselves. Alibaba presents millions of products to source, all from the suppliers themselves.

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As Ecommerce Growth Continues, Retailers Turn ‘Steely-Eyed’ Gaze to Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Additionally, rising shipping costs , talent shortages and the ease with which consumers can compare offers online make ecommerce profitability a particularly tough challenge. The grocery sector in particular is really feeling this profitability pressure. The Central Pillar of Profitability: CX.

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How to Create, Setup and Launch a Profitable Online Store (Seriously)

BigCommerce

Sure, you might be able to sell your item for much less than the competition, but will shipping costs obliterate your margins? There are a few basic things you need to keep in mind while choosing an ecommerce platform for your business such as necessary functionality, cost and what types of third party integrations are needed.