--- title: Shift4Shop eCommerce Blog | Gonzalo Gil (2) description: Founder and CEO of 3dcart, a leading online store builder ranked as the best ecommerce platform for SEO. As an ecommerce expert, Gonzalo works with businesses of all sizes to help them build their online presence and succeed selling online. (2) --- [![eCommerce Blog](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/shift4shop/shift4-blog.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/) [![shift4shop logo](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/shift4shop/shift4shop-Black.png) |Blog](https://blog.3dcart.com/) [Sign Up](https://www.3dcart.com/freetrial.htm?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog-cta&utm_content=free-trial-cta) [Subscribe](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil/page/2#subscribeBlock) # Gonzalo Gil ![Gonzalo Gil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/e9998b5accd9851d00457cf28f1551ea) Founder and CEO of 3dcart, a leading online store builder ranked as the best ecommerce platform for SEO. As an ecommerce expert, Gonzalo works with businesses of all sizes to help them build their online presence and succeed selling online. Find me on: [https://www.3dcart.com  ](https://www.3dcart.com) ### Recent Posts [Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 4 min read ## [How to Handle GDPR Customer Removal Requests](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [January 22, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests#comments-listing) [![iStock-172916573](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-172916573.png?width=12&name=iStock-172916573.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests) Your European customers may have a right to be forgotten, making your business responsible for capturing, tracking, and logging any valid removal requests. The European Union's recently enacted General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires businesses to erase an individual's personal data upon request when certain circumstances apply. This right to erasure or right to be forgotten is found in Article 17 of the [GDPR](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN). While there are some exceptions — for the completion of a contract,\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 21 min read ## [Best eCommerce Features - 2018 in Review](https://blog.shift4shop.com/best-ecommerce-features) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [January 02, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/best-ecommerce-features) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/best-ecommerce-features#comments-listing) [![iStock-844319742](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-844319742.png?width=12&name=iStock-844319742.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/best-ecommerce-features) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/best-ecommerce-features) Constant growth and improvement are vital in eCommerce, and that's no exaggeration. The world of eCommerce has evolved so much and so quickly, that while [selling online has become easier](https://www.3dcart.com/sell-online.htm) in some respects, it's become harder in others. There are millions of online stores today, of all sizes, meaning customers can afford to be extremely picky. You often only get one chance to win these customers over, so you need every advantage you can get. Even established customers can be lost to a competitor\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/best-ecommerce-features) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce News](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-news) | 6 min read ## [5 Requirements for GDPR and the Best Privacy Policy Generators to Meet them](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-requirements-your-website-must-meet-for-gdpr-compliance) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [November 27, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-requirements-your-website-must-meet-for-gdpr-compliance) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-requirements-your-website-must-meet-for-gdpr-compliance#comments-listing) [![iStock-941717022](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-941717022.png?width=12&name=iStock-941717022.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-requirements-your-website-must-meet-for-gdpr-compliance) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-requirements-your-website-must-meet-for-gdpr-compliance) The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regional law with global implications both in terms of its enforcement and its impact. So no matter where your company is located, if it does business with Europe, your ecommerce website must meet at least five requirements. The [GDPR](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN), which took effect May 25, 2018, requires you to clearly communicate what information you collect and how that information is used. You will also need a basis for collecting personal data, and you\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-requirements-your-website-must-meet-for-gdpr-compliance) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 4 min read ## [SaaS and the Art of Server Maintenance](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-and-the-art-of-server-maintenance) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [November 23, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-and-the-art-of-server-maintenance) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-and-the-art-of-server-maintenance#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-888855824](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-888855824.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-888855824.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-and-the-art-of-server-maintenance) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-and-the-art-of-server-maintenance) Software as a service (SaaS) [ecommerce solutions](https://www.3dcart.com/ecommerce-solutions.html) allow businesses to control the features and functions that most readily impact sales and profit, while delegating server maintenance, security, backups, and similar tasks. In effect, choosing between a **SaaS ecommerce solution** and a self-hosted one is the act of deciding what matters most to your business. It is focusing on the things that will move your company forward toward its goals. It might even be a manifestation of your **business philosophy** [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-and-the-art-of-server-maintenance) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce News](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-news) | 4 min read ## [Stuck on Magento 1.x? 5 Reasons to Move to 3dcart](https://blog.shift4shop.com/stuck-on-magento-1.x-5-reasons-to-move-to-3dcart) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [October 26, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/stuck-on-magento-1.x-5-reasons-to-move-to-3dcart) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/stuck-on-magento-1.x-5-reasons-to-move-to-3dcart#comments-listing) [![magento-blog-image](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magento-blog-image.jpg?width=12&name=magento-blog-image.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/stuck-on-magento-1.x-5-reasons-to-move-to-3dcart) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/stuck-on-magento-1.x-5-reasons-to-move-to-3dcart) If your [ecommerce business](https://www.3dcart.com/start-an-ecommerce-business.html) is running on any version of Magento 1.x, you have a deadline. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2018, Magento will stop supporting 1.x. No more help. No more security patches. The company wants its merchants to [switch from Magento](https://www.3dcart.com/comparison/magento-go-vs-3dcart.html) and transition to Magento 2.0 along with more support from [Magento 2 extensions](https://bsscommerce.com/magento-2-extensions.html), but that is not your only option. When Magento was first released in March 2008, some ten years ago, it was an innovative solution, and frankly one of the\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/stuck-on-magento-1.x-5-reasons-to-move-to-3dcart) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Starting a Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/starting-a-business) | 5 min read ## [5 Reasons Amazon Sellers Should Open Their Own Online Store](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-reasons-amazon-sellers-should-open-online-store) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [October 05, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-reasons-amazon-sellers-should-open-online-store) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-reasons-amazon-sellers-should-open-online-store#comments-listing) [![amazon-seller-central](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amazon-seller-central.png?width=12&name=amazon-seller-central.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-reasons-amazon-sellers-should-open-online-store) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-reasons-amazon-sellers-should-open-online-store) If you're **selling on Amazon**, you're already on one of the world's biggest marketplaces. If you're doing well, you might wonder what benefits [starting your own online store](https://www.3dcart.com/start-an-online-store.html) can offer you. Aren't you already serving a customer base of millions? Sure, but as it turns out, having your own website with an integrated online store will help your business in several ways, and not just by skipping [Amazon's seller fees](https://services.amazon.com/selling/pricing.html). **Here are five reasons you should start your online store today.** [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-reasons-amazon-sellers-should-open-online-store) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/seo) | 6 min read ## [Understanding the Alexa Website Rank: Not the Digital Assistant](https://blog.shift4shop.com/understanding-the-alexa-website-rank-not-the-digital-assistant) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [October 02, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/understanding-the-alexa-website-rank-not-the-digital-assistant) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/understanding-the-alexa-website-rank-not-the-digital-assistant#comments-listing) [![iStock-647410292](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-647410292.png?width=12&name=iStock-647410292.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/understanding-the-alexa-website-rank-not-the-digital-assistant) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/understanding-the-alexa-website-rank-not-the-digital-assistant) Long before [Amazon](https://www.3dcart.com/sell-on-amazon.html) released the [Amazon Alexa Echo devices](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Echo-And-Alexa-Devices/b?ie=UTF8&node=9818047011), Amazon acquired another company by the name of Alexa, one that provides commercial **web traffic data and analytics**. Though the two companies belong to Amazon, and share the same name, there is no correlation between the two. In fact, there is some indication that the digital home assistant company had no knowledge of the commercial web traffic site prior to the release of the Amazon Echo. The digital home assistant was actually\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/understanding-the-alexa-website-rank-not-the-digital-assistant) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Web Design](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/web-design) | 7 min read ## [5 Steps to Creating a Successful Website](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-steps-to-creating-a-successful-website) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [September 24, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-steps-to-creating-a-successful-website) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-steps-to-creating-a-successful-website#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-621919810](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-621919810.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-621919810.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-steps-to-creating-a-successful-website) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-steps-to-creating-a-successful-website) There are over a billion websites on the internet today. Naturally, some are extremely popular while others are obscure. Some are designed better than others, some serve a wider audience than others, some are updated more often and are more accurate than others, and so on. You get the idea — **there are consistent factors that affect a website's popularity**. But popularity and success aren't necessarily the same thing. A small online store that [sells crocheting supplies](https://www.3dcart.com/sell-online/how-to-sell-crochet-supplies-online.html) may not receive millions of\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-steps-to-creating-a-successful-website) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Starting a Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/starting-a-business) | 8 min read ## [Best Business Name Generators to Find an Unique Name for Your Company](https://blog.shift4shop.com/business-name-generators-to-establish-your-brand) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [September 20, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/business-name-generators-to-establish-your-brand) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/business-name-generators-to-establish-your-brand#comments-listing) [![iStock-184951937](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-184951937.png?width=12&name=iStock-184951937.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/business-name-generators-to-establish-your-brand) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/business-name-generators-to-establish-your-brand) **Choosing a name for your brand or business** can seem daunting. You want something unique, but still memorable. It should make some sense so customers can pronounce and remember it easily, but you don’t want to box yourself in, in case you decide to expand geographically or into new product lines in the future. On top of all that, the name has to actually be available (and your [company name and domain name should probably be the same](https://blog.shift4shop.com/the-complete-guide-to-choosing-the-right-domain-name-for-your-online-store), so you’ll have to make sure the domain name is available as\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/business-name-generators-to-establish-your-brand) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Starting a Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/starting-a-business) | 13 min read ## [List of Best Dropshippers to Start Your Online Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dropshipping-including-the-best-dropshipping-suppliers-to-work-with) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [September 18, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dropshipping-including-the-best-dropshipping-suppliers-to-work-with) [4 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dropshipping-including-the-best-dropshipping-suppliers-to-work-with#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-501233522](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-501233522.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-501233522.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dropshipping-including-the-best-dropshipping-suppliers-to-work-with) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dropshipping-including-the-best-dropshipping-suppliers-to-work-with) [Ecommerce businesses](https://www.shift4shop.com/start-an-ecommerce-business.html) are buzzing about [dropshipping](https://www.shift4shop.com/dropshipping.html), and it’s not hard to see why. By eliminating the need to stock inventory, dropshipping is revolutionizing the landscape of online shopping. Online business owners no longer need to stock the products they sell. Dropshipping allows them to partner with suppliers who will ship the product directly to the customer as soon as an order is placed. The product never even passes through the hands of the online business owner. Done and done. BUT\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dropshipping-including-the-best-dropshipping-suppliers-to-work-with) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 3 min read ## [The Problem with SaaS Ecommerce Platforms: Customization](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-ecommerce-platforms-lack-customization-why-you-shouldnt-care) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [August 31, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-ecommerce-platforms-lack-customization-why-you-shouldnt-care) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-ecommerce-platforms-lack-customization-why-you-shouldnt-care#comments-listing) [![SAAS - Software-as-a-Service - Written on Blue Puzzle Pieces. Information Technology Concept. 3D Render.](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/SAAS%20-%20Software-as-a-Service%20-%20Written%20on%20Blue%20Puzzle%20Pieces.%20Information%20Technology%20Concept.%203D%20Render..jpeg?width=12&name=SAAS%20-%20Software-as-a-Service%20-%20Written%20on%20Blue%20Puzzle%20Pieces.%20Information%20Technology%20Concept.%203D%20Render..jpeg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-ecommerce-platforms-lack-customization-why-you-shouldnt-care) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-ecommerce-platforms-lack-customization-why-you-shouldnt-care) Imagine visiting [Molly Moon's Ice Cream](http://www.mollymoon.com/)in Seattle, Washington. You made the trip because Food & Wine magazine said Molly Moon's is one of the best ice cream parlours in the entire United States. You're even going to take the magazine's advice and order a double scoop of the Stumptown Coffee ice cream. *"Do you want regular or decaf?"* the ice cream scooper asks. *"And what roast? We have Hair Bender, Cantillo Family, Trapper Creek, French Roast, and Holler Mountain."* *"And did you want the sweet\[...\]* [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/saas-ecommerce-platforms-lack-customization-why-you-shouldnt-care) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 7 min read ## [Comparing On-Premise, Cloud, Hosted & SaaS eCommerce Hosting](https://blog.shift4shop.com/on-premise-cloud-hostedand-saas-whats-the-difference-for-ecommerce) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [August 03, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/on-premise-cloud-hostedand-saas-whats-the-difference-for-ecommerce) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/on-premise-cloud-hostedand-saas-whats-the-difference-for-ecommerce#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-879720438](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-879720438.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-879720438.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/on-premise-cloud-hostedand-saas-whats-the-difference-for-ecommerce) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/on-premise-cloud-hostedand-saas-whats-the-difference-for-ecommerce) An ecommerce-enabled website is the foundation of every online seller's business. A key component in how well that website performs and how much it costs to maintain is where the site resides. At present, there are **four ways a website can be hosted**, including **on-premises** with a business' own server, in the **cloud**, with a **hosting service**, or through a **software as a service (SaaS)** provider. Let's define each of these approaches and consider some of their advantages and disadvantages. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/on-premise-cloud-hostedand-saas-whats-the-difference-for-ecommerce) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Conversion Optimization](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/conversion-optimization) | 5 min read ## [6 Mistakes to Avoid when Selling on Amazon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-on-amazon) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [June 15, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-on-amazon) [3 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-on-amazon#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-491921724](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-491921724.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-491921724.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-on-amazon) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-on-amazon) It's easy to be excited about selling on Amazon. Your products are out there in front of hundreds of millions of shoppers, and you're selling beneath the umbrella of [one of the most valuable brands in the world](https://www.statista.com/topics/846/amazon/). But don't let your enthusiasm distract you from taking a careful approach to your Amazon sales. Just like any other business venture, you should approach selling on Amazon methodically so as to make the most of every one of your product listings. To get you started, here are **six common\[...\]** [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-on-amazon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 7 min read ## [GDPR: The New International Rules for Collecting and Managing Customer Data](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [April 13, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data#comments-listing) [![GDPR](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GDPR.jpg?width=12&name=GDPR.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data) From May 25th 2018, the European Union will be enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While the law is designed to protect the personal data of EU citizens, the act is the first of its kind in a number of ways: it applies to all organizations with which EU residents can interact; compliance will be enforced globally; and fines will be far higher than existing rules. With time running out to fulfill the new regulations before they are brought into effect, [Sage](http://www.sage.com/za/business-resources/essential-reading/gdpr-compliance-guide-for-global-business-infographic) have compiled\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Digital Payments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/digital-payments) | 10 min read ## [Beginner’s Guide to Merchant Accounts and Payment Gateways](https://blog.shift4shop.com/beginner-guide-to-merchant-accounts-and-payment-gateways) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [April 04, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/beginner-guide-to-merchant-accounts-and-payment-gateways) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/beginner-guide-to-merchant-accounts-and-payment-gateways#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-534926391](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-534926391.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-534926391.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/beginner-guide-to-merchant-accounts-and-payment-gateways) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/beginner-guide-to-merchant-accounts-and-payment-gateways) If you've decided it’s time to start selling online with your very own eCommerce website, you're about to embark on one of the most rewarding journeys in the world: entrepreneurship! Of course, it's not always going to be easy, and there's a lot to learn before you can even really get started. You could imagine that eCommerce is like its own ecosystem, where web design, online security, credit cards, shipping, and more all come together in a relationship that makes everything work. It's\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/beginner-guide-to-merchant-accounts-and-payment-gateways) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-marketing) | 7 min read ## [How Craigslist can help online stores drive more sales](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-craigslist-can-help-online-stores-drive-more-sales) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [April 02, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-craigslist-can-help-online-stores-drive-more-sales) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-craigslist-can-help-online-stores-drive-more-sales#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-688284376](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-688284376.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-688284376.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-craigslist-can-help-online-stores-drive-more-sales) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-craigslist-can-help-online-stores-drive-more-sales) In the pantheon of internet culture-defining websites, Craigslist ranks highly. You’ve probably used it in some way, shape, or form: to find a place to rent, recruit a guitarist for your band, track down a romantic “missed connection,” buy an inexpensive second-hand couch, even pick up a little extra work on the side. Craigslist is just as infamous as it is famous, claiming a wide range of asterisks, especially when it comes to business transactions. Considering the marketplace isn’t highly\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-craigslist-can-help-online-stores-drive-more-sales) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce News](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-news) | 5 min read ## [How Will GDPR Compliance Affect eCommerce?](https://blog.shift4shop.com/introduction-to-gdpr-compliance) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [February 21, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/introduction-to-gdpr-compliance) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/introduction-to-gdpr-compliance#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-861618188 GDPR](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-861618188%20GDPR.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-861618188%20GDPR.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/introduction-to-gdpr-compliance) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/introduction-to-gdpr-compliance) The GDPR, or [General Data Protection Regulation](https://www.3dcart.com/lp/ecommerce-university/what-is-gdpr/), comes into effect on **May 25, 2018.** The GDPR is aimed at strengthening the privacy of personal information for everyone within the European Union. But, what exactly is the GDPR and **how will it affect you as an eCommerce merchant?** ## What is the GDPR? The GDPR is a new EU Regulation adopted on April 27, 2016 and set to become enforceable on May 25, 2018. 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Retail ecommerce sales grew 10.1 percent in previous years while the retail industry as a whole grew about 1.4 percent, according to [data collected](https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/trend/2017-retail-trends) by professional services firm, PwC. Essentially, **ecommerce is growing more than seven times as fast of the rest of the industry.** There are many factors contributing to this growth, including convenience, improvement in [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/4-reasons-saas-makes-sense-for-enterprise-ecommerce) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Starting a Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/starting-a-business) | 21 min read ## [The Cost of Building an Online Store](https://blog.shift4shop.com/the-cost-of-building-an-online-store) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [February 05, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/the-cost-of-building-an-online-store) [9 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/the-cost-of-building-an-online-store#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-624490712-cost of online store](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-624490712-cost%20of%20online%20store.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-624490712-cost%20of%20online%20store.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/the-cost-of-building-an-online-store) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/the-cost-of-building-an-online-store) "How much does it cost to set up an online store?" is one of the most important questions you can ask when getting into eCommerce. In fact, costs are a main concern when anyone is starting a new business venture. Nothing worthwhile really comes for free. Your budget affects the majority of your business decisions, and **laying out your costs as thoroughly as possible** is a vital part of your planning. A lot of factors are going to come into play. But your primary goal is to create an online store\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/the-cost-of-building-an-online-store) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Digital Payments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/digital-payments) | 5 min read ## [Digital Wallets vs. Credit Cards](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-wallets-vs.-credit-cards) By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [January 22, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-wallets-vs.-credit-cards) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-wallets-vs.-credit-cards#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Credit%20Card%20vs%20E%20Wallets.png?width=12&name=Credit%20Card%20vs%20E%20Wallets.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-wallets-vs.-credit-cards) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-wallets-vs.-credit-cards) Merchants have always needed to evolve to meet the changing demands of their customers, and in the world of eCommerce, it's no different. In fact, it's even more important today to stay ahead of the game when it comes to serving your customers' needs. With millions of online stores available, customers have many more choices in front of them and competition is fiercer than ever. 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