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Visa, Mastercard Settlement Represents Major Victory in Merchants’ Fight Against Swipe Fees

Retail TouchPoints

merchants worth an estimated $30 billion that will lower the interchange fees (commonly referred to as swipe fees) that merchants are charged when customers use credit or debit cards. Swipe fees typically include small, fixed fees plus a percentage of the total sale amounts and average about 1.5%

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Investment in BigCommerce, Our Customers and Our Partners

BigCommerce

The implications for our customers, partners, and industry will be profound, and our entire team is thrilled to partner with Goldman Sachs, a world-class firm and global financial services leader. They shared a mutual passion for small businesses and believed that selling online shouldn’t require $100,000+ in up-front development work.

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How Brands Large and Small are Leaning into the Amazon Effect to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

It’s not just possible but inevitable that retailers can thrive on Amazon and compete with it at the same time. Since Amazon Prime’s inception 15 years ago, Amazon has only increased the annual membership cost three times — rising from $79 per year in 2005 to $119 in 2018. The purchasing power of $79 in 2005 equals about $109.90

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Etsy vs Amazon Handmade: Which is Best for You?

Ecommerce Platforms

First launched in 2005, it aimed to provide digital shoppers and sellers with a unique marketplace, dedicated to creative and one-of-a-kind items. However, there are around 300 million buyers browsing the platform, making it easier for merchants to find customers. With Amazon Handmade, the process is a little more convoluted.

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The Marketer’s Guide to Gain Brand Mileage on Google Maps

Kissmetrics

Searches including the phrase “best place to buy” with the applicable product or service keyword grew by 70% between 2015 and 2018. After making a series of company acquisitions, Google started its desktop web mapping service in 2005. Go to Google My Business and claim a listing for your business.

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The Best eCommerce Frameworks For Online Selling

Groove

This blog will be discussing the different types of eCommerce frameworks, as well as the best options that eCommerce retailers have available to them. eCommerce frameworks come in many different shapes and sizes to fit a specific retailer's needs. Software As A Service (SaaS). eCommerce Framework Categories. Open-Source.

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The Best POS (Point of Sale) Systems for 2019: The Ultimate Guide

Ecommerce Platforms

Store management and payment processing – the two functions that pretty sum up what you should expect from a POS system. Therefore, while the numerous options trigger increased competition among providers, your selection process can be a bit overwhelming. The secret is using a structured selection process.