DAP vs. DDP Shipping: How Are They Different?
by Rin Mosher on Feb. 8, 2024
Shipping arrangements play a big role in determining your product delivery success, especially when sending orders to international customers. As a seller, you may have heard of the terms Delivered At Place (DAP) and Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Both arrangements are viable shipping opt …
How to Succeed With Last Mile Delivery for Ecommerce
by Rin Mosher on Jan. 25, 2024
When it comes to ensuring a great ecommerce order fulfillment experience for your customers, there's more to consider than how well the order has been picked and packed. First mile, mid mile, and last mile are all equally important phases in the order fulfillment journey -- with the l …
Unconventional Ways to Promote Your Ecommerce Store
by Rin Mosher on Jan. 25, 2024
Running an ecommerce business is only getting more competitive by the day. It's not enough to simply have an online store - businesses that want any hope of being seen need to put extra work into promotional efforts. Even more than that, they need to find a way to differentiate themse …
A Brief Guide to Ecommerce Shipping
by Rin Mosher on Jan. 22, 2024
As more and more consumers turn to online shopping, ecommerce shipping has become increasingly important for businesses of all kinds. A smooth and reliable shipping process can greatly impact customer satisfaction and loyalty, not to mention make a big difference in operational effici …
The Best Social Commerce Platforms with Benchmarks
by Rin Mosher on Jan. 19, 2024
Social media is no longer just for sharing photos and status updates – the widespread introduction of in-house shopping features is turning apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook from just social media into social commerce platforms, redefining the way consumers shop online. As an …
The Complete TikTok Ecommerce Strategy Guide For 2024
by Rin Mosher on Dec. 21, 2023
TikTok's meteoric rise to stardom has transformed the social landscape, and in doing so, the way brands promote themselves online. TikTok Shop is just the latest example of how changing trends can create new ways for businesses to advertise and sell their products. In this article, we …
Using Automated Order Processing as an Ecommerce Business
by Rin Mosher on Dec. 20, 2023
Love the opportunities of ecommerce, but not the logistics? Process automation may be able to help. A quickly growing strategy in the industry, automated order processing can put your fulfillment operations on autopilot. Its capabilities completely transform the status quo while deliv …
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Custom Shipping Boxes
by Rin Mosher on Dec. 18, 2023
You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and that's especially true with packaging and shipping products. Customized shipping boxes can make all the difference in terms of branding, customer satisfaction, and order fulfillment efficiency. They aren’t without potential …
Five Benefits to Expect When You Outsource Fulfillment
by Rin Mosher on Nov. 22, 2023
Virtually every aspect of business can be outsourced nowadays, and fulfillment is no exception. As a time-, energy-, and resource-intensive task, many ecommerce business owners find themselves deciding to outsource fulfillment to someone with the tools and expertise to do it right.