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How to Globally Expand Your Fashion eCommerce Business?

Posted by Nedina Gjorgjieva | July 2nd, 2024
As your brand grows domestically, the natural progression is to tap into the vast potential of international markets.  But before you pack your collections and showcase them on the global stage, it’s essential to master the basics of international commerce.  With over 300 million companies reported to be operating worldwide, competition is fierce, and standing out in the global marketplace requires not just quality products but also strategic planning and local market insights. Understanding your target market, setting up efficient logistics for shipping and handling, and tailoring payment options to various regions are just the starting points.  These foundational steps are critical in crafting a strategy that respects local preferences and customer shopping behaviors, ensuring your business is as successful as the products you offer.  Let's get into how you can effectively expand your fashion eCommerce store globally.

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How to Recognize Fake vs. Original Designer Items as a Retailer?

Posted by Nedina Gjorgjieva | May 24th, 2024
When purchasing designer products from wholesale distributors or dropshipping suppliers, many people ask themselves whether the items are genuine.  There are a lot of replica goods and counterfeits online, so how do we spot the ones that are 100% original? Unfortunately, the industry of producing counterfeit is still growing, and people who want to start selling authentic designer goods are skeptical about who to source the products from.  After all, if they unintentionally end up selling unoriginal products, they can easily get flooded with customer complaints.  According to a study conducted by Stakla, up to 88% of consumers highlighted the importance of authenticity in the process of deciding which brands to shop from. This guide will arm you with the knowledge to spot the differences between rake and original designer items and make informed buying decisions.

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20+ Best-Selling eBay Items: Clothing Edition + How to Find Them

Posted by Nedina Gjorgjieva | April 29th, 2024
In the course of time, eBay has transitioned into a huge eCommerce playground where you can buy or sell just about anything. Today, we’ll be focusing on the selling part, more particularly, on the best-selling eBay items in the clothing category. With over 130 million active buyers worldwide, eBay has a massive audience just waiting to snag the perfect outfit! © Statista 2024 But what makes an item a best-seller on eBay? And how do you find these items for your own business? We'll answer all that and more! Check out: How to start dropshipping on eBay?

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best-Selling Niches on Amazon in 2024

Posted by Nedina Gjorgjieva | April 16th, 2024
Amazon has become the internet's most popular shopping haven, where 2.2 billion visitors a month try to snag the latest must-haves and everyday essentials.  But with countless products competing for attention, how do you find the ones with the biggest potential to grow sales? Today, we're walking you through everything from leveraging savvy product research tools to uncovering the best-selling Amazon niches but also keeping an eye on the niches that might be more trouble than they're worth.

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Most impactful AI trends for eCommerce businesses in 2024

Posted by Nedina Gjorgjieva | March 27th, 2024
AI is reshaping the way eCommerce businesses function. From chatbots that offer real-time customer service to algorithms that predict buying behavior, AI's influence on online businesses has been overwhelmingly positive, with 77% of company leaders claiming that AI will bring them a competitive advantage, reports Dialpad. This tech wave has empowered businesses to connect with their customers on a more personal level, streamline operations, boost sales figures, and many more.  But as we look toward 2024, the question on every eCommerce entrepreneur's mind is: What's next?  Today, we get into the most impactful AI trends set to dominate the eCommerce sector this year.  Get ready to discover how these emerging AI trends can further optimize your online business, ensuring you stay ahead in the competitive eCommerce landscape. Check out: Fashion eCommerce trends for 2024

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Dropshipping vs. Print-on-Demand: Which One is the Better Business Model?

Posted by Nedina Gjorgjieva | February 21st, 2024
If you're at the crossroads of choosing between dropshipping and print-on-demand (POD) as your go-to business model, you're not alone.  Both models have been making waves in the eCommerce market, offering unique paths to retail success without the hassle of traditional inventory management. But when it comes down to choosing between dropshipping and print-on-demand, which one takes the crown? So, stick around as we're diving deep into the heart of both models to help you figure out which route could be your ticket to eCommerce stardom. Check out: eCommerce vs retail

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What is Voice Commerce and How It Will Benefit Your Dropshipping Store?

Posted by Nedina Gjorgjieva | February 20th, 2024
Gone are the days when we solely relied on keyboards and screens—now we can simply tell a device what we need, and it takes care of the rest. Voice commerce is the new frontier where shopping meets technology like never before. And if you're in the dropshipping industry and own an online business, it's time to perk up your ears.  Voice commerce is streamlining the way people shop, offering convenience, speed, and a personalized shopping journey, making it a valuable tool for dropshipping stores looking to enhance customer service. In the U.S. alone, in 2022 have been registered over 140 million voice assistant users, a number expected to surpass 157 million in 2026 (Statista).  Out of those users, it appears that up to 60% of online shoppers have been making eCommerce purchases through voice search daily or weekly (OnlineDasher). That being said, today, we'll look at: how voice commerce works who's using voice commerce the pros and cons of voice commerce how voice commerce could be a game-changer for your dropshipping business. Ready? Let's get started!

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Wix vs. BigCommerce: Features, Pricing, Design, Hosting, and Support

Posted by Nedina Gjorgjieva | February 2nd, 2024
Choosing an eCommerce platform for your dropshipping business can be a daunting task, especially when faced with two powerhouses like Wix and BigCommerce. With each platform having its strengths and weaknesses, making such a decision shouldn’t be rushed but rather well thought out. Today, we get to compare their features, pricing plans, design capabilities, hosting services, and support systems as well as their SEO tools and app markets. In this way, hopefully, we provide you with a clear picture of what Wix and BigCommerce can offer your dropshipping store.

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