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There's more to online marketplaces than Amazon. There's more to online marketplaces than Amazon.
Amazon Marketplace Alternatives: There’s More Than One Place to Sell Your Goods Online

For a brand to find eCommerce success, selling on Amazon is a must. Nearly 40% of all retail eCommerce purchases are made there. Consumers are more likely to tap on their Amazon app to search for something than they are to Google it. Amazon Prime makes things even stickier. But Amazon isn’t the be-all end-all of eCommerce. There are plenty of alternative marketplaces trafficked by millions of shoppers that sellers should consider adding to their eCommerce mix. Let’s look at some of the most popular…

Read More July 8, 2020
Expert panel discusses retail, EDI and eCommerce right now Expert panel discusses retail, EDI and eCommerce right now
Expert panel discusses retail, EDI and eCommerce right now - eZCom Interviews: On Air 4/16/20

eZCom Software · eZCom Interviews Brand Experts and Buyers Obviously, the world of retail has been turned upside-down. It’s fair to say that nobody has been through anything like this before. And we wanted to talk about it…

Read More April 13, 2020
Supply chain, EDI, and emerging stronger post-coronavirus Supply chain, EDI, and emerging stronger post-coronavirus
Supply chain, EDI, and emerging stronger post-coronavirus

We are in uncharted waters right now. Health, for good reason, has become the number one priority for everyone, and the usual rules of business have been rewritten. Dramatically and suddenly. Faced with a crisis of this scope, our human instinct is to hold on. Try to keep things operating as close to normal as possible. Stick with what’s familiar. It’s only natural…

Read More March 31, 2020
Retail and EDI Predictions for 2020 Retail and EDI Predictions for 2020
Retail and EDI Predictions for 2020

“The apocalypse!” “Retailgeddon!” “The Final Meltdown!” “Crashes!” “Bubbles busted!” “Flight of the Shoppers!” Many predictions about what’s next for retail and EDI in 2020 will have plenty of doom. And gloom. Remember the end of 2018? There was no shortage of dire predictions about the imminent demise of retail and established data formats like EDI. As we look towards 2020, it’s no surprise that many futurists are just hitting Repeat. But look closer and it’s obvious that while 2019 may have been rocky for some parts of retail, it was hardly the meltdown that many expected. Yes, some venerable stores downsized or disappeared entirely. But look beyond the doomsday headlines and a different picture, from brick-and-mortar to online, is revealed…

Read More January 8, 2020
Online reviews and your brand Online reviews and your brand
Online reviews and your brand

“Amazing!” “Not impressed at all!” “Love it!” “A terrible experience!” “Great—I will definitely be a repeat customer!” In today’s retail landscape, everything and everyone comes under scrutiny. Including your brand and even your customer service professionals. Learn how to deal with online reviews of your brand is essential. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, online reviews will contribute to the story that surrounds your product. You can’t control what people say, but you can manage it. The good and the bad. What’s more, a brand with a dearth of reviews will not gain the confidence of potential buyers. Especially to younger shoppers, a lack of opinions translates into irrelevance. If nobody takes the time to comment on your products, many people…

Read More December 18, 2019
5 Tips for Product Copy That Will Boost Your Store and Conversion Rates 5 Tips for Product Copy That Will Boost Your Store and Conversion Rates
5 Tips for Product Copy That Will Boost Your Store and Conversion Rates

Your online store needs to make an authentic connection with your customers to thrive. Your visitors need to understand how your products are the solutions they need. When your customers connect to the features, benefits, and values of your products, your conversion rate goes up…

Read More December 6, 2019
eZCom integration with Made4net WMS eZCom integration with Made4net WMS
eZCom integration with Made4net WMS

eZCom provides Made4net WMS with API-based EDI and TMS functionality ENGLEWOOD, NJ — EDI and online order management provider eZCom Software now integrates its Lingo software with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), creating greater efficiency throughout the supply chain…

Read More November 26, 2019
Avoid chargebacks Avoid chargebacks
Avoid chargebacks. Stay compliant. Become a preferred vendor.

Meeting retailer EDI standards. As your revenues grow, your retail footprint usually expands. That’s typically good news—more outlets should mean more sales. Products will be more widespread, and brand awareness increases as you reach new audiences…

Read More November 22, 2019
EDI X12 and EDIFACT: What’s the difference? EDI X12 and EDIFACT: What’s the difference?
EDI X12 and EDIFACT: What’s the difference?

X12 vs. EDIFACT As your business expands globally, you’ll eventually hear about EDIFACT. And if you are already familiar with EDI for your company, your first question will probably be: how is EDIFACT different from X12, the EDI format used throughout North America?…

Read More November 7, 2019
Are You Ready for Magento? Are You Ready for Magento?
Are You Ready for Magento?

Over 250,000 online sellers already use it. Since starting at eZCom, I’ve not only learned about EDI but also the platforms that brands rely on to power their eCommerce stores. Shopify, WooCommerce, Big Commerce, Squarespace—if you have an online store or you’re developing one, you’ve heard the same names that I have. When you decide to start selling products online, there are myriad options when it comes to eCommerce and choosing the right one is challenging. But at some point in my conversations with online sellers, one name inevitably comes up: Magento. This open-source platform, now owned by Adobe, is the preferred solution for over 250,000 online merchants. By some measures, it is the most popular choice for eCommerce…

Read More June 18, 2019