A new paid advertising service, eBay Promoted Listings, is an opportunity to get your inventory in front of more eyeballs. eBay Promoted Listings are eligible to appear more often in prominent locations – similar to paid search engine ads. Currently, a limited number of sellers have been invited to participate. Judging by the success of …
Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce? Which is the best shopping cart for you?
The average shopping cart abandonment rate is 69 percent – a staggering figure. So which is the best shopping cart to help you reduce this rate? That’s according to a recent survey by the Baymard Institute. Providing customers with the best shopping cart experience that’s easy to navigate, secure and hassle-free is a critical element …
Do Amazon seller rules help or hinder your business?
Running a successful business on Amazon isn’t easy. Ask anyone who’s tried. The magic formula for finding a suitable product with willing buyers and a healthy margin eludes many sellers. Most people spend a lot of time and money trying to get it right. Even then, success still isn’t guaranteed. Take the example of a …
Win the Amazon Buy Box with a repricing strategy you control
When I was a kid I climbed the steps to the highest diving board at the swimming pool, knowing my fear would inevitably stop me from taking the final step. One day, standing at the edge and looking down, determined to impress my friends, I decided to take the plunge. I hit the water awkwardly. …
Shoppers will feel the online love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is set to deliver a welcome boost for sellers. Sales are expected to reach record highs of $18.7 billion in the US and £1.6 billion in the UK. A new poll by the National Retail Federation reveals that 30% of buyers plan to shop online. According to CEO Matthew Shay, ‘’consumers are in a …
Join the XSellco affiliate program and profit
We’re committed to helping sellers become more successful. Our powerful and profitable selling solutions are making a huge impact on the eCommerce community. If you share our vision and refer customers who sign up for our products, you will profit too. We’re growing rapidly and are already trusted by over 2000 online businesses. Why not …
Amazon Logistics a Prime mover for FBM sellers in 2016?
From early 2016, it will be mandatory for FBM sellers to use Amazon Logistics to sell to Prime customers, according to Tamebay. Selected self-fulfilled retailers who currently warehouse their own goods will only qualify for Prime shipping if they use Amazon Logistics. Amazon Logistics is a courier service that is part of their wider fulfilment …
5 eCommerce trends that will impact sellers in 2016
Whether it’s introducing a new product range, attracting new customers or increasing sales, each year brings a new set of challenges for sellers. With global eCommerce sales expected to reach a staggering 1 trillion USD, we examine some key changes in customer preferences and behavior that could impact your business this year. To understand how …