There is no beating around the bush; the COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of us directly and indirectly, in terms of health, wellness, and economics – and a lot of you have reached out to us specifically about the business challenges you are currently facing. There is no doubt that 2020 has brought with…
As your business starts to grow, you’ll likely have endless questions for every variable that keeps the wheels turning. How am I going to scale my product? How am I going to find more customers? Should I be selling in other countries or growing my customer base for a more local business? What you’re really…
If you’re looking to take your online business to the next level, it’s time to find out why and how you can boost eCommerce sales with Walmart Marketplace. Over the last couple of years, Walmart Marketplace has worked hard on becoming more user-friendly, incentivizing customers with free shipping on bigger orders, and increasing their catalog.…
The discoverability of your products on marketplaces depends mostly on the quality of your listings. Considering the different requirements of each marketplace while listing your products and the changing competitive environment, you should treat your product data as a living organism that should be worked on continuously. To create a difference with your listings by…
The truth is if you want to take your established eCommerce brand and grow it into a multichannel converting machine, you need to diversify across marketplaces and channels to reach even more customers and increase your sales. To do this effectively, you’re going to need a robust product data management tool to ensure you are…
If you haven’t heard of Mirakl, get ready to be amazed! Mirakl is a marketplace platform on which you can build your very own marketplace like Walmart or Jet. In short, it helps big eCommerce brands link to third-party sellers to create their own marketplaces. Providing the software infrastructure, there are many comparatively small…
12 Growing Global eCommerce Marketplaces to Consider in 2020 One of the most significant eCommerce trends we will see this year is the growth of niche marketplaces and the elimination of middlemen. By loading your products on a variety of marketplaces, you’ll be able to reach your potential customers wherever they are, thereby expanding your…
Looking to launch your brand into new markets or start a successful international brand? Then these eight global eCommerce tips are just what you need to dominate your niche in every region you launch into! There is no doubt that launching in various markets will come with a host of challenges. However, it will also…
From being able to reach new markets of potential shoppers to increase your overall revenue, there is no shortage of multichannel selling benefits. Expanding the number of channels you sell on will help you grow your visibility, reach and sales while allowing you to sell globally. However, to a lot of online sellers and eCommerce…
The need for practical tools for managing multiple eCommerce businesses is on the rise. Why? Because without the right tools, you are not only incapable of offering a professional service for your eCommerce clients, but won’t be able to grow your agency business efficiently. In short, if you want to outshine your competition and be…
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) got in to effect on May 28, 2018, that will apply to any organization, individuals, and employees, who are conducting business in the EU, with new uniform data protection regulations. The GDPR requires any organizations who are in possession of personal data from EU residents, to keep the data…
If you want to join 25 million eBay sellers and stand out, then we’ve got just the tips for you. eBay generates billions of revenue in sales and is the second leading marketplace in the US; making it a popular platform for eCommerce sellers looking to increase sales through additional selling channels. In this post,…
If you’re ready to grow your business with cross-border eCommerce, then this post is for you. Having a clear strategy for preparing your eCommerce business for international shipping is vital to ensuring smooth integration. In this post, we will take you through the steps you need to take when considering how to prepare your online…
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With the rise of eCommerce and omni-stores, more and more big brands are creating a hybrid online store that includes self-fulfillment and dropshipping. With the help of platforms such as Mirakl, brands like Best Buy are able to incorporate dropshipping into their online side of the business. The biggest benefits of this kind of hybrid…
Sales tax collection requirements for US sellers can be a complicated affair. This is because, as you may know, the United States has no national sales tax. Instead, sales tax in the US is governed by 45 different state-level tax laws plus Washington DC, which, although not a state, operates as such with regards to…
As you begin to expand your business to include a number of selling channels, it’s important to ensure that each product’s description is adapted and optimized for each channel you are selling on. This doesn’t just mean staying in line with the channels’ guidelines and taxonomy, but also adjusting your headlines and descriptions to match…
If you’ve been mulling over the idea of increasing your sales reach, then this post is for you! In a May 2018 study, Adeptmind found that just under half of American online shoppers start their product search on Amazon – and they’re not the only ones. According to Comscore, a UPS study revealed that 99%…
If you’ve been wondering how to sell in Europe with Amazon, you’ve come to the right place. With its customer reach potential across 26 countries, new sales stream opportunities for sellers and powerful logistical services and tools, Amazon’s European marketplaces are fast becoming a popular choice for eCommerce entrepreneurs looking to scale up their business. The…
More and more eCommerce sellers are opting to increase sales with multichannel selling, and the fourth quarter is the best time to jump on the multi-channel business bandwagon. Amazon alone took half of the Black Friday online sales pie, meaning that eCommerce sellers with their own site and selling on Amazon have a more significant chance…
As you expand your eCommerce business to multichannel, data proliferation and product data feed management becomes the inevitable part of the process. Because multiple channels mean more channel specifications, product diversification, product variations, differentiated customer expectations, content customization, channel-based product data strategies and so on. You can overcome all these needs that show up through…
Last year, Cyber Monday topped Amazon’s best days to become Amazon’s biggest shopping day ever. It has since been toppled by July 2018 Prime Day, but it is estimated that Black Friday Cyber Monday 2018 will be even bigger. To capitalize on all those potential customers, it’s vital that you are ready to cash in…
Amazon Ads are Amazon’s equivalent to Google Ads and since launching in 2012 have become a real traffic-driving contender. Similarly to Google, Amazon ad targeting is mostly based on the keywords that an Amazon searcher puts into Amazon’s SERPs (search engine result pages), but there are some other exciting advertising options with Amazon that are…
If you’re looking to expand your business and sell in one of Amazon’s other online marketplaces outside of your base country, then you’re in the right place. Understanding all the business, legal and Amazon guidelines for each market is the key to knowing how to operate in Amazon international markets to grow your business globally.…
Why do you need to optimize your Amazon product listings? Why, to increase listing traffic, increase conversions and ultimately growing your profits, of course! Amazon was built for the sole purpose of selling products and is all about one-page optimization. One of the most significant advantages Amazon has is that their systems and code are…
We are proud to announce StoreAutomator is now available in the Amazon Marketplace Appstore. The Marketplace Appstore is a one-stop-shop where the businesses that sell on Amazon can more easily discover quality applications to help them automate, manage and grow their business. Accessible from Seller Central, the Marketplace Appstore features applications created by Amazon and…
Multi-Warehouse Inventory Management Best Practices One of the most significant barriers eCommerce entrepreneurs face when deciding whether to move over to a multichannel business model is multi-warehouse inventory management. The logistics of fulfilling from more than one warehouse when selling from more than one channel can feel overwhelming, with a lot of sellers holding back…
How to Grow Your B2B eCommerce Business With Amazon Business Since launching in 2015, Amazon Business has made waves in the B2B eCommerce business sphere. Enabling B2B sellers to implement multichannel selling opportunities on the biggest eCommerce platform, Amazon Business offers an exclusive platform for selling business products. When you consider that in its first…
Simply put, Google Shopping Actions is Google’s answer to making a dent in Amazon’s mega status. Yes, Google has been providing recommendations for shopping for years through its Google Shopping, but now you’re able, like Amazon, to buy directly from these recommendations. You only have to look at last year’s total retail market share in…
Being an Amazon seller has many advantages: you get to work for yourself, set your own hours, and (hopefully) make a lot of money on your own terms. Sure, there will be ups and downs along the way, you just need to anticipate and prepare for as many of them as you can. Two…
Amazon Sponsored Products is a popular tool for driving traffic to your eCommerce brand and boosting Amazon SEO for new listings and products. If you are new to PPC advertising, Amazon Sponsored Product is Amazon’s own version of AdWords and since launching in 2012 has grown into a popular PPC traffic-driving resource for eCommerce sellers.…
Did you know that Google Shopping ads can have a 20% higher CTR (click-through rate) than traditional Google text search ads? There are a few reasons for this that can be summed up as follows: people who click through from Google Shopping displays have a more specific buying intention, which therefore results in boosting more…
Instagram Shopping finally hits the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, Spain and Canada! In March of last year, Instagram announced the rollout of their new Shopping feature to select US eCommerce businesses, specifically designed to help sellers sell more products directly through the app. When you look at the growing Instagram stats, it shouldn’t be…
If you’ve decided to increase your marketplace channels and dive into multichannel selling, then where better to start than eCommerce marketplace giant Amazon. But, where to start? Your first step to adding Amazon to your selling channels is to set your sales goals: which products you want to start with, how many sales you would…
If you have reached a plateau in your eCommerce sales, it could be the time to scale up and add another marketplace to your platform portfolio. Expanding to new marketplaces exposes your products to brand new target audiences and will dramatically increase your profits. According to a BigCommerce study, 48% of product searches done online…
Like cells which are the building blocks of our body, data is the foundation for business. Both need to be nourished and improved to maintain a body or a business healthy and vital. Especially when it comes to eCommerce, product data management and product data feeds become highly crucial for business’ long-term success. When…
Search engine optimization is used by any eCommerce entrepreneur. Why? Because it allows you to build a constant flow of organic traffic. For Amazon sellers, getting that coveted top spot for their product listings is very important. Amazon’s A9 is the algorithm which is responsible for the order in which products are displayed when a…
Multi-channel selling has many advantages: providing you with more customer pools to convert to, enabling you to diversify your product lists, giving you access to valuable consumer data that can grow your business, and ultimately increasing your revenue. The numbers don’t lie: according to one study, brands with multi-channel marketing strategies can see an 89%…
During 2017 eCommerce revenue reached over $400 billion and is expected to grow 9% per annum through to 2020. Some 43.5% of that can be attributed to Amazon, followed by eBay at 6%. The trick to cashing in all this 9% growth is ensuring you are selling your products on more than one platform. Multichannel…
Dropshipping has become a very popular eCommerce fulfillment strategy. Why? Because it alleviates the risk of having to pay for and hold products until they sell, enabling you to concentrate on marketing your store rather than fulfillment logistics.Overall meaning you lower running and operating costs. But dropshipping is not without its own frustrations. The biggest…
When you travel to a place for the first time, map applications or conventional maps will be the most frequently used tools for a better travel. How to go to your destination, the best way to reach there, alternative routes etc. To have answers to these questions is possible by using an application, a map…
Catalog management is something which should be taken very seriously. If you are not able to manage the data, everything becomes more complicated once it is out of control. As the number of eCommerce channels increases the structured catalog data management becomes more crucial. For a successful catalog management first thing to invest is time.…
Inventory Matters now and well into Quarter One It’s November and Black Friday is approaching—only many box retailers are changing their pre-game holiday shopping tradition. Some are no longer waiting for Black Friday to begin their incentives: Toys-R-Us, for example, is opening on Thanksgiving Day. “Last year on Cyber Monday, there were more than 16…
If you’re ready to ship, you’ve obviously made a sale (or a few!), so congratulations! Hopefully, you made a little profit as well. After all, that is the point, right? Here are a few helpful tips for shipping to help keep your shipping costs as low as possible. Benjamin Franklin said it best when he…
When it comes to selling online, especially through Amazon, you already recognize that it’s all about profitability. With some profit margins being razor thin, you need to be sure you’re up to speed on any changes that will affect those margins. You also know that during the upcoming holiday season, competition (both by price and…
When I was a kid and the family needed something, like an appliance or a bedspread, we went to The Mall. Usually before we made the big drive and the half day commitment, mom and dad looked through the paper for coupons or sales ads. Of course, I loved going to The Mall: the lights,…
Amazon Repricing – Let’s get the real scoop! Just as every cell phone provider says their network is the best, so too does every Amazon Repricing software! We at www.storeautomator.com know that every Repricer has its pros and cons – from pricing to contracts to ease of use and to functionality. But let’s save that…
If you already have an online store (such as through your business website or another channel such as Amazon) you certainly have had to deal with the issues of effective Inventory Management. Ordering too much, not ordering enough, uncertainty of your stock at any given moment…these are all issues you’ve had to deal with, I’m…
Those few words can strike fear into the hearts of retailers. It’s big, it’s daunting, it’s confusing! But let’s take a step back. Why exactly did you start your business? Was it to sell a few widgets and that’s it? I’m guessing you have sales promotions, marketing promotions and business blitzes to turn prospects into…
What’s the future for third-party sellers on Amazon? In 2000, when Amazon opened its Marketplace to third-party sellers, they changed the way neighborhood shops do business. Little mom and pop shops could suddenly open their doors to the world market. But when your storefront is on Main Street of the World Wide Web there…
The retail industry is changing in a very fast paced since the first merchandise being sold online in the 1990’s. Businesses of all sizes have to follow these trends and adopt the new rules of retailing. However, this is is just a start and continuous development is mandatory to stay in the game. Companies need…
Do you have thousands of dollars worth of product taking up valuable retail space in your establishment? Have you ever looked at your warehouse to see slow movers collecting dust on your inventory shelves? Excess inventory reduces stocking efficiency, contributes to store clutter, and represents unrealized potential. There are a number of ways to…
There are no shortage of theories and methods available with a cursory Google search that will provide advice and direction to win the buy box. Unfortunately, some of what you will read gives you the impression that a company’s software can “virtually guarantee” that you will win the buy box. Others will tell you that…
StoreAutomator A Quick Introduction StoreAutomator is the ever-expanding Multichannel Listing and Multichannel Management Software that helps your online retail business by offering easy to use and affordable software that includes: A multichannel management module that can help you expand your reach and develop new income streams, and A product data management module that provides extensive…