Ecommerce sites can tend to be a little light on content past product descriptions that have often been duplicated elsewhere. Online shoppers and search engines want more content, and more of it original. (more…)

Earlier this week, I posted details about service available to US online merchants who would like to sell goods to clients overseas, but without the headaches regarding shipping and uncertainty in relation to credit card fraud. Here’s another international shipping service worth a look that addresses both those issues. (more…)

Are you a US merchant who would like to ship your goods internationally, but are concerned about the amount of effort involved? International Checkout might be worth considering – and it’s free. (more…)

Retail sectors overall showed mixed results according to the latest MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse report, but ecommerce is riding high. (more…)

I continually get emails from Chinese companies offering products at dirt cheap prices – if I buy huge quantities. If you’re an online retailer looking to buy small quantities of items from China, and to be assured of delivery, this service may be of interest to you. (more…)

People are still watching their dollars, but that doesn’t mean to say they won’t pay more for great service. (more…)

McAfee recently analyzed the online shopping behavior of more than 163 million visitors and the millions of purchases they made over a two year period with some interesting results in relation to trust seals. (more…)

According to a recent survey, a healthy chunk of people plan to purchase their Mother’s Day gifts and Father’s Day gifts online this year. (more…)

A new service where consumers can cash in their gift cards reveals some very interesting (and potentially profitable) data for online merchants still considering whether to offer gift cards or gift certificates – and a little inspiration as a side point. (more…)

Selling information products such as online courses or offering other online services? Are you based in New York or even selling to customers in New York? There’s some bad news for you – and for online merchants in states considering following New York’s lead. (more…)