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Shopify is an awesome platform that we love working with, and no, they are not a sponsor of this article.  2022 was an absolutely MONSTER year for eCommerce! And 2023 is going to be even bigger, and this is why.  With pretty much a 99% chance of recession, more of us (consumers) are going to be looking for alternatives to our regular purchases to offset economic disruptions. McKinsey found that almost 20% of consumers tried or switched to lower-cost brands,

First-party data is data that is collected directly from your website by YOU, the owner of the site.  This can include information such as sales conversion user information, the items customers have purchased, and any other interactions they have had with the site that are trackable. In contrast, third-party data is data that is collected by a company other than the website owner, often through the use of tracking cookies. And cookies are already on their way out the door.

Never a dull moment around the National Positions water cooler!  Over the past couple of weeks - we have been excited to announce an exciting new project (and brand) our team is working with. But rather than give the rundown in standard blog fashion - we have a press release for you! The following press release went live on Yahoo News in mid-September and is starting to pop up on other publications online. You can check the original article by

Those who sell or are considering selling their items on Amazon have two choices: they can opt to fill customer orders themselves through Amazon FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) or through FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon). While there are many reasons for merchants to consider both options, today’s focus will be on the benefits of the FBA program.     Established Shipping Knowledge and Relationships FBA is the superior choice when it comes to shipping. Due to the company’s contracts with multiple

SMS marketing has long been a criminally underappreciated form of reaching out to potential clients and customers. With multiple sources reporting SMS marketing reaching an opening rate of 98%, it’s a wonder there aren’t more businesses making use of this undervalued tool to boost sales, create rapport, and grow their brand.  Understanding how to leverage text marketing while remaining within the limits of national regulations is something every ecommerce business should prioritize. Not only will it help your business grow,

It seems like everyone these days is starting an ecommerce business.  You likely followed this overly simplified process: Find a supplier or distributor. Set up an ecommerce store online on Shopify or WooCommerce. Profit! Though the average success rate of an ecommerce store is only about 10%.  As a marketing broker, I’ve connected many ecommerce companies to the right marketing partners. Through these conversations I’ve identified 3 key ways ecommerce businesses could strengthen their funnels. So if you have an