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Shopit and the Apprentices
Today we release our new awesome video - Shopit and the Apprentices - to coincide with The Apprentice Final on BBC One. Apprentice 2019 candidates and friends of...
eCommerce Marketing – by Chloe Thomas
Chloë Thomas - eCommerce Marketing: How to Get Traffic That BUYS to your Website STOP PRESS! Good friend of Shopit, Chloë Thomas of eCommerce Masterplan has...
Your guide to starting your first eCommerce business
The world of eCommerce is more popular than it’s ever been. According to the statistics, it will only get bigger. Statista estimates that by 2023, eCommerce will...
Things to consider when choosing an eCommerce platform
Are you thinking about migrating your eCommerce site? With so many options, it can be overwhelming. Especially since this is your livelihood. Whether you’re just...
eCommerce marketing on a shoestring budget – everything you need to know
When you’re running an eCommerce business, it can be a struggle getting things moving. It’s not always clear which areas you should prioritise spending. Do you...
Top product photography tips to maximise eCommerce conversions
Online retailing has several challenges that businesses need to overcome that traditional retail stores don’t face. It removes the tangible experience associated...
Not all multichannel experiences are omnichannel
All omnichannel experiences use multiple channels, but not all multichannel experiences are omnichannel. How can this be? There’s often confusion about which...
Which payment methods are best for your eCommerce business?
So you have your perfect website with your products looking the best they possibly can. Great! But now the customer wants to buy it. Now what? There are a wealth...
How do your shipping options impact your sales?
Having a well-executed shipping plan is key to success in eCommerce. It sometimes takes a backseat, but when it’s put to the test during busy periods like...
What’s the best way to manage your stock for multiple channels?
Selling products across multiple channels has its benefits. You’re able to reach a wider audience and maximise sales while offering much-needed convenience and...
How does technology reduce startup overheads?
Is there anything technology can’t do? Time travel isn’t possible yet - well not into the past anyway - but advancements in technology are changing the world...
Taking the chaos out of eCommerce – how to streamline your process
As your business grows, so does the number of tasks you need to complete to keep a smooth-running operation. With more orders, you’ll need better stock management,...
How to think bigger: do you have a growth mindset?
Most businesses want growth. Endless growth is essentially business success, but despite this being one of the main goals for most business owners, surprisingly...
What are the benefits of the multi-brand approach?
We all have our favourite brands. Maybe you love Pepsi. And maybe you like Walkers crisps. How about some Quaker Oats to start your day? If you like all these then...
‘Pay as you grow’ vs. traditional eCommerce pricing: which is the best option?
It’s important to reassess whether you’re paying a fair price for your eCommerce platform as your business grows. As time goes on, platforms change and there are...
Help, I’ve outgrown my eCommerce platform
Not all eCommerce platforms are equal. Some simply don’t have the design to accommodate a growing business as stock, sales, and traffic rises. Your eCommerce...
How the right software can boost business momentum
If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it too? We’ve probably all been scalded with this question as children by a teacher or parent. But even as adults,...
Exporting 101: a beginner’s guide
We’re living in a globalised world. Countries are now more connected than ever, and state boundaries are starting to mean less when it comes to business. Around...