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Search Engine Optimization is one of the most important parts of eCommerce, but also presents significant challenges.

Any business owner knows they're going to encounter problems and obstacles along their journey to success, but thankfully we can look to the strategies that prosperous businesses have in place. This is true for all aspects of eCommerce, including SEO.

In this article, we'll hear from some successful eCommerce merchants about the specific challenges they've faced in the realm of[...]

3dcart is always on the lookout to expand its growing list of over 100 integrated payment processors, and as part of our exciting Version 8 upgrade we've added several new integrations including zipPay, a very popular payment gateway based in Australia.

SEO — Search Engine Optimization — is a critical part of today's marketing efforts, and yet many online sellers miss the mark. This is partially because there's so much information out there, and a lot of it is outdated. Google is the leader when it comes to determining best SEO practices, and they're always implementing changes to ensure only the best content reaches the top of search results. The side effect of this is that tactics that used to be quite effective are now not only outdated,[...]

The AMP Project was started by Google with the goal of enhancing the Internet with attractive, mobile-ready pages that load instantaneously. In the name of high performance and blazing-fast loading speeds, 3dcart Version 8 introduces AMP to product pages on 3dcart stores. Plus, Google favors AMP-ready pages, especially when searching on a mobile device, meaning better rankings for your products!

Being at the forefront of democratising e-commerce and enabling online sellers to open, operate and scale their businesses, 3dcart offers various apps that online sellers can use to, but not limited to:

One of the greatest benefits of shopping online is having tons of information at your fingertips. Consumers can access product specifications, compare pricing, and gather enough details to make knowledgeable purchase decisions. By far, the most commonly sought-out information is found through reviews left by other customers. In fact, an overwhelming majority of customers read online reviews (over 90%) and 88% rely on customer reviews to help them decide on a purchase. As you can see from these[...]

One of the most exciting new features of 3dcart Version 8 is the 3dcart Buy Button, an embeddable widget that lets you quickly add eCommerce to your existing blog or website. With only a few clicks, you can generate a block of code that can be placed anywhere on any site that gives you access to edit HTML and add JavaScript, including many popular platforms like Wordpress, Squarespace, Tumblr, Weebly, Blogger, Virb, and more.

3dcart is currently partnered with over 200 eCommerce companies, and we're constantly on the lookout for outstanding partners that can bring innovative solutions and services to our customers.

Did you know 3dcart merchants can get exclusive discounts on FedEx^® shipping and business services through the FedEx Advantage^® program? With free enrollment, and no minimum shipping requirements, this could be the easiest decision you’ve made all day.

All you have to do is sign up, and you’ll get the speed and reliability of FedEx at discounted prices. It’s as simple as that.

Starting an online business is much easier than it used to be, but web design for your eCommerce store can still be challenging. It's possible to be both a business owner and a developer with design skills, but even then, your valuable time is better spent running and growing your business. That's why eCommerce website templates are available for a variety of platforms so you can build a great website without specialized knowledge. But let's be clear: not all eCommerce templates are of high[...]

At 3dcart, we're preparing for the release of one of the largest software updates in the history of our company: Version 8!

Guest post by Alex Jasin.

It’s really expensive to find new customers.In fact, it costs up to twenty-five times more than just keeping the customers you already have.Surprised? If you’re selling online, keep reading, because customer retention can be a complete game changer for your eCommerce business.

Have you ever had a specific eCommerce question and had trouble locating an answer because of the sheer amount of available information? Are you finding FAQs that don't quite cover exactly what you want to know? Or, maybe you've wanted to ask a question and open the floor to receive a wide range of responses. Asking questions and exchanging information is a huge help on every topic, and eCommerce is certainly a topic that requires a lot of knowledge!

Sometimes it is the silent changes that can have the biggest impact on a business's ability to control cost and optimize spend wherever possible. The rates you pay to ship your goods to customers across the U.S. have shifted, and we’ve discovered that many businesses weren’t ready and aren’t sure how to judge these changes.

Today, e-retailers cannot exclude listing their products on Google Shopping. While visiting a store is still an activity most shoppers enjoy, online search is widely used to narrow down shopping choices for busy people.

Whether you find yourself realizing that it's time to launch an online store or to add an ecommerce website to your current business, the goal is the same, to start selling online.

If you already have products to sell, you might be considering selling on Etsy, eBay, Amazon, or any other online selling marketplace.

The vape industry is booming as more and more smokers are drawn to vaping as a healthier alternative to cigarettes. It's a great time to enter the market, and vape as a product has a marketing advantage that cigarettes can't really touch: customization!

4 Common Elements of Fraudulent Orders

3dcart is currently partnered with over 200 eCommerce companies, and we're constantly on the lookout for vibrant, innovative partners that can bring state-of-the-art solutions and services to our customers.