PR boxes are a popular way for Shopify stores to gain “free” exposure to social media influencers. A PR box is a package of your items you send to a list of chosen influencers in the hopes that they will share the products with their audiences. These boxes are most commonly used in the beauty community, but many other industries can make use of them.
Here at ShopPad, it is our goal to help every entrepreneur become successful. We’ve worked with tens of thousands of businesses over the years and we pride ourselves on giving the same level of great service to all of our merchants.
For the average online retailer, the cost to fulfill an order is 70% of their average order value. Customers expect their items shipped with increasing speeds. As COVID-19 changes the world, it seems more and more like most purchases going forward will require some level of fulfillment – whether from an in-store or warehouse team. The margins for error when it comes to fulfillment are razor-thin these days.
Product bundling is a key strategy for Shopify merchants to increase their average order value. Bundles are individual products or services that can be sold together as one unique offer. This practice will help you bring more value to your customers by allowing you to showcase products that might typically be overlooked or to upsell customers as they complete their purchase.
Choosing a shipping carrier for your Shopify store is a big deal because they’re the company that is responsible for actually delivering your products into the hands of your customers. It’s one of the big decisions you’ll make as a company, with more than a few criteria you’ll need to consider.
International sales has been a rapidly growing component of online businesses. Shopify noted that retail eCommerce sales have increased dramatically over the past six years. In 2020, retail eCommerce sales are expected to exceed $4.1 trillion.
There are a number of reasons to use custom packaging for the parcels you ship. Custom packaging both inside and outside of the parcel are important in creating the personal connection that can be so lacking in our fast-paced, online world.
Of course, not every brand can afford to completely outfit each of their parcels in custom packaging. Even very large brands may find they don’t have the budget to go all out. So we put together a list of six cost-effective custom packaging ideas for any budget to help take your brand to the next level. Use them together or apart.
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Product bundles are one of the most under-utilized tactics in eCommerce today, though just why is a bit unclear. After all, they are an incredible tool to:
When it comes to product packaging, there are many options available to Shopify merchants that vary in shape, price, and even eco-friendliness. Customizations such as adding your logo to the box or including free samples is a key differentiator for brands in the Amazon world.
Every day, millions of packages are shipped worldwide. Order fulfillment may seem mundane, but the truth is, it’s become a fundamental aspect to human life since the rise of eCommerce. We decided to take a look at how order fulfillment looks by the numbers.