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Chrome Defaulting to HTTPS and Messing Up Some Sites Posted on December 11, 2023, 12:37 pm, by David Hills. In its ongoing effort to promote a safer web browsing experience,  Google has decided to default HTTP URLs to the more secure HTTPS URLs.  This generally works fine because Chrome will only make the switch if the site has a valid secure certificate and can handle HTTPS. So what is the problem? In some cases, a site that Chrome switches to…

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Key Insights for Ecommerce Merchants

BFCM – Black Friday Cyber Monday – is, without a doubt, the busiest time of year for online sellers. For many merchants, it can be a make-or-break moment that determines their entire year’s performance.   In a tryptophan-induced stupor, they wake up at the crack of dawn (or don’t sleep at all) to find massive deals, shelling out huge amounts of money in the process.  It’s a day that’s known simply as Black Friday — the biggest ecommerce holiday that…

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Shopify Pricing in India 2024: Complete Guide to Shopify Costs for Indian Merchants

Confused about Shopify pricing in India? You’re not alone. While Shopify – one of the world’s largest ecommerce platforms – is pretty transparent about its pricing, it can be difficult to get your head around all the different expenses, from subscription costs, to transaction fees. Since we’ve spent years reviewing platforms like Shopify, and helping entrepreneurs in India (and around the world) build their own online store, we decided to make things a little simpler. In this guide, you’ll learn…

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Amazon to Waive New Inbound Fee for Some Global Logistics Merchants

Amazon will charge sellers who use its FBA fulfillment services a new “inbound placement service fee” when shipping inventory to its US warehouses next year, it announced on Tuesday. But sellers in China who use Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) to send inventory may not have to pay the new fee. Amazon told sellers who use AGL: “Shipping to one of our Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) warehouses (if you opt for auto-replenishment) will not be subject to FBA inbound placement…

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ShopSite Blog – E-commerce info relevant to ShopSite merchants

Top 3 eCommerce Posts for November Posted on November 30, 2023, 5:10 pm, by David Hills. 5 ChatGPT Prompts To Master Any Topic And Apply It To Your Business – ForbesChatGPT can make your perfect learning mentor, but only if you know how to prompt it effectively. Using these prompts, you can master any new area of business in record time.Charlie Munger’s 10 Keys to Success – Inc.Here are my takes on Munger’s 10 “best ideas to help you win…

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ShopSite Blog – E-commerce info relevant to ShopSite merchants

Top 4 eCommerce Posts for October Posted on November 1, 2023, 11:42 am, by David Hills. What is Personal Online Reputation Management and How to Do it Right – Growth HackersIf you need personal online reputation management, don’t panic! You can take steps to repair your image and protect your good name. How to Create Company Values That Actually Resonate – HBRCore values cannot deliver on their promise — defining company culture and guiding workers’ decisions — if nobody remembers…

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Best Practices for Ecommerce Merchants

Global spending has hit some serious milestones nowadays. Customers dished out more than $1 trillion globally for their holiday items. Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue to rise in popularity. Now, they’re considered the two most popular days of online holiday shopping. A couple of years ago, almost half of all holiday spending was done during Cyber Week. So, how can retailers make sure their website and holiday marketing campaigns are up to par with increased shopping rates during the…

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3 eCommerce Email Marketing AI Tools That Online Merchants Will Love

In the realm of digital marketing, email continues to be a potent and influential channel for engaging with audiences, fostering customer relationships, and driving business growth. However, the landscape of email marketing is constantly evolving, presenting marketers with new challenges and opportunities. Enter the era of artificial intelligence (AI) – a groundbreaking wave of technology that is revolutionizing the way email campaigns are strategized, executed, and optimized. Let’s embark on a journey through the world of email marketing AI tools,…

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ShopSite Blog – E-commerce info relevant to ShopSite merchants

Top 2 eCommerce Posts for December (+ one in January!) Posted on January 3, 2023, 5:33 pm, by David Hills. How You Can Dominate Your Growth Marketing Strategy In 2023 – ForbesIf your goal is to dominate your growth marketing strategy and efforts in 2023, here’s how you can make that happen. The Growth Hacker’s Guide to A/B Testing – recoreoA/B testing is one common growth hacking tactic. It helps businesses get better results from both their marketing and product…

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ShopSite Blog – E-commerce info relevant to ShopSite merchants

Top 3 eCommerce Posts for January Posted on February 1, 2023, 5:43 pm, by David Hills. Customer Success vs Customer Experience – What’s the Difference? – Growth HackersCustomer success is a term that’s become more popular in recent years, but what does it actually mean? And how is it different from customer experience? It Took Steve Jobs 2 Sentences to Teach One of the Greatest Leadership Lessons You Will Ever Hear – Inc.You cannot mandate productivity; you must provide the…

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