Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As the holiday shopping season reaches its peak, ecommerce business owners everywhere are crossing their fingers, hoping they have enough product in stock and that they didn’t order too much. In truth, demand forecasting, or estimating how much product you’ll sell in the future, is one of the toughest challenges for any ecommerce business.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It may sound simple enough, but deciding what to sell is one of the biggest — and most overlooked — steps in launching an eCommerce store. What Are Niches in eCommerce? In eCommerce terms, niches are product categories that are tied together by a common theme. How to Choose Your eCommerce Niche. Keep reading! Compliments?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2021

Take a few deep breaths, and join us for a crash course on eCommerce metrics: what they are, why you need them, and how they can help you “ Stress Less, Grow More.” But First, What Are eCommerce Metrics? In other words, we’re examining eCommerce metrics, which are simply measurements of performance. Let’s continue!

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Which means in the world of ecommerce business, entrepreneurs may feel torn between making eco-friendly decisions and strategic business ones. The good news is that you can stick that stigma where the sun don’t shine because there are plenty of ways to run a profitable eco-friendly ecommerce brand. What is Sustainable Ecommerce?

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Ship Monk

JULY 9, 2021

We’re talking, of course, about eCommerce packaging. There’s more where that came from — all you have to do is subscribe to our blog newsletter ! The post Your Guide to eCommerce Packaging appeared first on ShipMonk | Fulfillment Center | Order Fulfillment Services. We’re here to help! Shoot us a line here.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Every fairy godmother needs her magic wand, every knight needs his shining armor, and every eCommerce business owner needs their tools. While each eCommerce business will have their own unique setup, we’ve compiled a general guide to get you started and help you fill in the blanks of your current configuration. Tech tools, that is.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2021

While operating at 110% capacity may not always be feasible, making the most of the eCommerce slow season definitely is. If you’ve been itching to pick up the pace, you’ve stumbled upon the right blog post. Grab your favorite pair of sneakers and allow us to run you through six suggested courses of action. Ready, set, go! #1.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you’re an eCommerce business owner with a mystical side, this blog post should be right up your (dark) alley. Making decisions is hard, but beware of jumping ships — this is the time to stay on course until you’re able to dock safely. Subscribe to our blog newsletter ! The post What’s Your eCommerce Horoscope?

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Benefits of the Expansion This is a win-win- win for YouTube content creators, YouTube users, and ecommerce brands: Content creators now have another channel to earn money through their videos vis-à-vis promoting a wider range of brands while also providing a richer experience for their users (helping their audiences find new products).

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

eCommerce Peak Season Problems and Solutions. The surge in eCommerce purchases made during this period has the potential to lead to great profits for your brand and great experiences for your customers. But that’s only if companies address eCommerce peak season problems with skill and swiftness. 1) Supplier Issues.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Regardless of where you’re at in the eCommerce ecosystem, increasing your sales volume is always a priority. When it comes to eCommerce, it’s never a good idea to be solely reliant on a singular sales channel, no matter how awesome or user-friendly it is. Content comes in all shapes and sizes — blog posts (like this one!),

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Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

In a recent blog post, we discussed the environmental cost of ecommerce and ways to offset it. So, for ecommerce owners who want to reduce their impact on the environment, eco-friendly packaging is a great place to start. Yet, according to the EPA, 28% of municipal solid waste is containers and packaging materials.

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Ship Monk

MAY 6, 2021

The answer, of course, is yes! Going global with your eCommerce business is often the final frontier for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to grow, grow, grow. Of course, this is a huge step for any company, which is why we’ve prepared this easy, breezy checklist for a hijinks-free transition. Sounds pretty simple, right? .

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.)

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.)

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In the world of eCommerce, unboxings are our attempts at recreating that original thrill of getting just what you wanted. One of the funnest parts of running your own eCommerce company is, without a doubt, creating a memorable brand. Of course, branding also extends itself aesthetically. Stay True to Your Branding.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 7, 2021

Of course, there’s only one way to find out if crowdfunding is the secret ingredient missing from your eCommerce sauce of success, and that’s through reading this article. If you’ve been in the eCommerce game for long enough, you’ve likely already come across crowdfunding, even if indirectly. so hop along for the ride!

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

While a hundred years ago you’d be lucky to get a package across the country in a few weeks, over the last twenty years the ecommerce industry has completely changed customer expectations. Ergo, ecommerce brands that don’t offer fast shipping options could be missing out on a lot of business. Sound simple?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Supply chains are becoming more intricate, ecommerce orders are on the rise, and speedy shipping has never been more important. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about how automation positively impacts 3PLs, and the ecommerce businesses they’re committed to, this is the blog for you. But what kind of automation ?

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve just stepped into the ring — the eCommerce ring, that is. With tensions running high, who will reign supreme as the champ of eCommerce sales platforms? If you’re planning on sticking around the eCommerce stratosphere, then sales channel diversification is a must. Ding ding ding! Scout’s honor?

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While a hundred years ago you’d be lucky to get a package across the country in a few weeks, over the last twenty years the ecommerce industry has completely changed customer expectations. Ergo, ecommerce brands that don’t offer fast shipping options could be missing out on a lot of business. Sound simple?

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

would put you in the middle 60% of ecommerce stores according to this benchmark. Today we’re going to look at how to calculate ecommerce conversion rates, identify some things that may be turning customers away, and what you can do to improve conversion rates. What is an Ecommerce Conversion Rate? Anywhere between 0.2%

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

2020 was a monumental year for eCommerce, but not in the way any of us expected. eCommerce merchants and customers alike were faced with some pretty, dare we say, unprecedented challenges that, among other things, forced major changes in both the foundation of online retail and our perceptions of it. Empathize with Your Customer.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? But, of course, with so many cases in such a vastly populated nation, the risk of a new variant emerging to start the whole cycle over again cannot be underestimated.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 13, 2021

If you’re an eCommerce company who dabbles in the world of international shipping, then you’ve probably heard the buzz about the 2021 updates to EU VAT, or European Union value-added tax. Lucky for us, we’ve talked about DDU in a previous blog post — be sure to check that out after you’re done here! Times are a-changin’.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 20, 2021

Regardless of the eCommerce model you fall under or how long you have been in the retail game, a little dash of tried-and-true insight never hurts, and a dash is what we’re here to deliver! Of course, it’s the hardest lessons that are always worth learning. Subscribe to our blog newsletter to get them delivered straight to your inbox!

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 22, 2018

Read on for more details of what you should do with your eCommerce business in preparation for the holidays. For example, maybe you are interested in creating a trickle campaign for Black Friday (of course, many companies do this). As eCommerce orders rise, it stands to reason that the amount of return orders will rise as well.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

Focus on eCommerce. Focus on eCommerce. eCommerce really came to the forefront in 2020; the pandemic “ accelerated years of growth in just weeks “ While this rate is expected to slow in 2021, eCommerce remains a valuable platform for sales and will continue to grow. Automation. Cloud-based Technology.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 22, 2021

Of course, if you’re an eCommerce business owner, your paths are almost guaranteed to cross, even if you never actually step foot inside a fulfillment center. Of course, there’s no way that Carl can take on the responsibility of peddling his goods across county lines — he’s just one man, and he’s got candy to make. Talk to us !

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 30, 2020

It’s no secret that shipping is one of the most important aspects of eCommerce. Free shipping is pretty great, but it might not be the most viable option for some eCommerce business owners. Of course, this option can be somewhat complex, so it might not be the best choice for those who are just starting out. Not anymore!

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Crowdfunding is the latest and greatest in eCommerce. Of course, in a competitive market , it can be easy to get drowned out. P.S. Want more nuggets of blog wisdom? Get them delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for our blog newsletter. Yup, the right 3PL can add some serious sizzle to your crowdfunding campaign.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Is your eCommerce store ready to spread its wings? Of course, if you’re close by, visiting the warehouse is a wonderful way to get acquainted with your inventory’s new home, meet the team, and perhaps reserve some bragging rights for when you tell your friends and colleagues about how cool your new fulfillment center is. #7.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Here you are, a determined eCommerce business owner, facing yet another major decision. Experimenting goes hand-in-hand with eCommerce. Of course, stuff happens. And, with that, we send you off onto the next step of your eCommerce journey. Subscribing to our blog newsletter ! ??. Good luck! …

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On the other side of that coin, ecommerce brand owners need to be just as careful when selecting their 3PL fulfillment service partners. Omnichannel fulfillment services are definitely not one size fits all, as every ecommerce brand is unique and has its own special needs. To do that, you need to stand out before and after. #1

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Ship Monk

MAY 20, 2021

Of course, we couldn’t let our entrepreneurial free spirits miss out on those numbers. Who will be your logistics partner as you navigate the world of eCommerce? Those are all fill-in-the-blanks, of course. ??. #6. Subscribe to our blog newsletter today ! Unfortunately for the latter, they’re missing out! Let us know !

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Ship Monk

JUNE 3, 2021

A 3PL, or third-party logistics provider, is an indispensable asset in the eCommerce journey, but, to many, the concept of outsourcing is still shrouded in mystery. Of course, not all 3PLs are created equal. Our rebuttal, of course, is to hit you with even more 3PL perks. Subscribe to our blog newsletter for more!

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 22, 2021

For years, eCommerce business owners privy to the ins-and-outs of international shipping have been taking advantage of one of the industry’s best-kept secrets to virtually eliminate import duties and save big on tariff costs. The ShipMonk blog is where it’s at! In other words, a helping hand (or several) might be in your best interest.

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