eCommerce Blog

They may not have the high visibility of their big business counterparts, but over 90 percent of American businesses fall into the category of small businesses. The owners of these businesses often do it all — from marketing to shipping, filling out forms to depositing cash. The sheer number of government regulations and requirements can be daunting to these business owners. One of the most potentially confusing areas of regulation? Sales tax.

Customers are more than ever on the hunt for bargains, discounts, and unbeatable prices, and thanks to the convenience of the web, have come to rely on comparison shopping to reveal the nitty-gritty truth behind real discounts and perceived deals.

Here is a preview of our most recent theme “Prevail Clothing” — a new, professionally designed responsive theme.

Automated order and inventory management keeps customer concerns to a minimum and satisfaction levels high

Let’s face it, in the competitive world of eCommerce, merchants can’t afford to be slow when fulfilling orders or updating their websites. Today's shoppers are demanding that an online store’s “back of house” is working just as hard for them as the “front of house.”

Affiliate marketing is a powerful sales channel that when implemented correctly, can drastically boost sales for your eCommerce business. If you’re not familiar with affiliate marketing, it’s a type of performance-based marketing where other websites will advertise your store. In return, you’ll reward affiliates with a percentage of every sale they send your way.

FedEx and UPS recently increased their rates. Merchants are now paying more ever! Here are some tips on how to lean out your shipping operation to reduce costs.

Here is a preview of our most recent theme “Bella” — a new, professionally designed responsive theme.

Have you ever wanted to create a site with specific areas for members only? Thanks to the features in 3dcart, you can customize your site to have a Members Only section. In the following article, we will discuss how to set the cart up in this way and why each feature or step is necessary.

As online shopping continues to dominate the commerce landscape, more and more eCommerce solutions are launching to meet the needs of aspiring entrepreneurs. And while an expansive and diverse selection of platforms is a perk for merchants on the eCommerce hunt, it can also make the process uncomfortably reminiscent of finding a needle in a haystack.

Here is a preview of our most recent theme “Avert Watches” — a new, professionally designed responsive theme.

If you’re running an online store, odds are you’ve encountered discussions and articles about the impact great content marketing can have on your business. And as a business owner, it’s your responsibility to use every available resource to boost traffic to your site. But what if you’re not a savvy writer? How do you craft quality, interesting content that visitors will share and link to?

Here is a preview of our most recent theme “Elephantico” — a new, professionally designed responsive theme.

Over the years, 3dcart’s community has grown exponentially, with everything from small craft shops to some of the world’s biggest brands having launched with or switched to the 3dcart platform.

In today’s digital age, tackling the eCommerce market is a rewarding yet unquestionably laborious affair, especially without access to the right tools, features and support. Unfortunately, many of our now prosperous and flourishing stores know first hand the trials and tribulations associated with not[...]

If you're a Bigcommerce store owner looking to switch ecommerce platforms after the recent hike to monthly prices, odds are you're sweating over the prospect of potentially losing years of hard work.

Your products, your customers, your web design: what's going to happen to your online store?

Here is a preview of our most recent theme “Genesis” — a new, professionally designed responsive theme.

Though the realization of a business is a byproduct of the drive and inspiration of its founder, success can only be achieved through the acquisition of hard-working, loyal employees. Dedicated employees are the driving force behind any business’s prosperity and fame, fueling the fire that allows big bosses to reap big rewards.