What Is Dimensional Weight, and How Do You Calculate It?
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 8, 2024
The dimensional weight (DIM) based pricing system, which uses the measurements and volume of a package to determine shipping fees, has become standard in the shipping industry — which means you might be overpaying on shipping costs if you’re not using the optimal packaging sizes. This …
How to Sell On Facebook as a Business In 2024
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 4, 2024
Facebook has continuously been the world’s most popular social media platform, with over 3 billion people using it monthly. And with the integration of the ecommerce feature known as Facebook Shops on the platform, more and more ecommerce businesses around the world are looking for an …
Fulfillment Center vs. Warehouse: What's the Difference?
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 3, 2024
From 'third-party logistics company' to 'order processing facility' to 'distribution center,' discussions about ecommerce fulfillment involve many similarly-sounding terms. If you’re not in the know, one of the most confusing comparisons might be the differences between a fulfillment …
How to Create an Effective Ecommerce Returns Policy
by Rin Mosher on Mar. 22, 2024
Every online shopper faces the reality of needing to return an order at some point. Ecommerce returns policies go a long way in ensuring a seamless experience by providing directions on how packages can be sent back, terms for refunds, rules for exchanges, and more. This is much more …
How to Reduce Cart Abandonment In Ecommerce
by Rin Mosher on Mar. 15, 2024
Shopping cart abandonment is a natural part of the online buying process. Consumers bail on purchases for a number of reasons, ranging from cold feet to cumbersome checkout design. However, high cart abandonment rates might signal issues that are leading your ecommerce business to los …
Amazon FBA vs FBM: Which Is Better for Ecommerce Businesses?
by Rin Mosher on Mar. 11, 2024
As the world's largest online marketplace, Amazon is a pre-ordained destination for ecommerce businesses of all kinds. People around the globe recognize the Prime badge, which brings unparalleled reach to millions. However, with great opportunity comes tough decisions to make regardin …
Using the Weighted Average Method for Inventory
by Rin Mosher on Mar. 8, 2024
Proper inventory management is critical for ecommerce fulfillment, involving significant time and resources to ensure accurate accounting and efficient processing. Streamlining it through accurate tracking is essential — but valuing your inventory accurately is equally crucial. The we …
Product SEO: Best Practices for Ecommerce
by Rin Mosher on Feb. 28, 2024
Are the product pages on your ecommerce website crafted with search engine optimization (SEO) in mind? If not, they might not be reaching their full potential. Acting as the virtual salespeople of an online store, product pages are only able to do their job when they're in front of cu …
What Is Order Fulfillment In Ecommerce?
by Rin Mosher on Feb. 22, 2024
Order fulfillment in commerce is a difficult but necessary element of success. Get it right, and you’ve got a world of opportunities at your feet. Get it wrong, and the resulting late deliveries, incorrect orders, and overhead costs will kill your growth.
Everything You Need to Know About Ecommerce Packaging
by Rin Mosher on Feb. 8, 2024
Ecommerce orders face a lot of turbulence when traveling from Point A to Point B. From being stacked and carried to bumped and potentially dropped, purchases need to be protected from the dangers present throughout every stage of the fulfillment journey. Ecommerce packaging does this …