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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

In fact, growth projections estimate that by 2022, ecommerce revenues will exceed $638 billion in the U.S. From mobile shopping to online payment encryption and beyond, ecommerce encompasses a wide variety of data, systems, and tools for both online buyers and sellers. 1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system.

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What to Expect When You Switch to a Full-Service Ecommerce Solution

FastSpring

billion online in 2017, the highest growth rate since 2011. Maybe you’re unsure if your software company should outsource your ecommerce operations to a full-service platform, such as FastSpring, or just stick with a basic payment service? On paper, point solutions – like a basic payment service, seem like a good idea.

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Your Go-To Gumroad Review (June 2019)

Ecommerce Platforms

Looking for a simple shopping cart that will transform your business? Launched in 2011, Gumroad is a straightforward shopping experience that helps you to start selling products instantly. Offer codes and “choose your own price” payments. Gumroad Review: Payment Processing Features. Email importing.