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Brand Analyst on Amazon's Private Label Strategy Jul 18, 2018

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Amazon has made significant investments in its own private label brands, in areas such as diapers, dog food, and paper towels. The company's private label strategy could be indicative of a burgeoning trend in retail, one that mid-market ecommerce companies could try. To help us understand, we recently spoke with Ojastro Todd, marketing analyst at One Click Retail, an ecommerce data measurement, sales analytics, and search optimization firm for brand manufacturers in North America and Europe.

Sales Tax Authority on South Dakota v. Wayfair Decision Jun 28, 2018

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The recent South Dakota v. Wayfair decision by the U.S. Supreme Court changed online sales tax. To discuss the details of the decision, and its impact on ecommerce merchants, there's no better observer than Shane Ratigan. He is senior manager, state and local tax for Clark Nuber, and a longtime nationwide authority on online sales tax matters.

Beardbrand Founder on Success without Amazon May 24, 2018

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In an ecommerce world that is seemingly dominated by Amazon, Eric Bandholz has just moved his company's products away from that marketplace. The company, Beardbrand, is now focused on selling through its own website and through other retail channels. Revenue has greatly increased.

SMS a Game-changer for Ecommerce Businesses? May 17, 2018

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SMS a Game-changer for Ecommerce Businesses? by Practical Ecommerce

Internet Lawyer on New EU Data Regulations May 15, 2018

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The General Data Protection Regulation from the European Union takes effect on May 25. The law is sweeping, with massive fines for noncompliance. It affects most every company worldwide, large and small. It’s also confusing. There is no better authority in the U.S. to explain the GDPR to ecommerce merchants than John Di Giacomo. He is founding partner of Revision Legal, a leading Michigan-based internet law firm. He is, additionally, a contributor to Practical Ecommerce.

WompMobile CEO on Mobile Page Innovation Apr 25, 2018

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Mobile optimization used to provide a competitive advantage. But as the mobile internet has grown, responsive websites are no longer optional. They are essential to doing business online. In this Ecommerce Conversation, senior contributing editor Armando Roggio speaks with Madison Minor, founder and CEO of WompMobile, a mobile web platform and development firm, about progressive web apps, accelerated mobile pages, and other new mobile internet technologies.

Stephan Spencer on Barebones SEO for Ecommerce Feb 22, 2018

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Organic traffic from Google and other search engines remains critical to many merchants. There is no greater authority on search engine optimization than Stephan Spencer. He's the co-author of "The Art of SEO." He founded the pioneering SEO firm of Netconcepts. He's a worldwide speaker, consultant, and host of two popular podcasts, "Marketing Speak" and "The Optimized Geek."

Shipping Goods from China to U.S. Is (Very) Inexpensive Dec 12, 2017

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The postage rates among countries for international shipping greatly vary. Merchants in certain countries, such as China, can ship very cheaply to U.S. consumers with rates that are unavailable to U.S. merchants. Paul Steidler, a senior fellow with the Lexington Institute in Washington, D.C., explains it all.

Volusion Founder on S.M.B.-focused Strategy, Ecommerce Outlook Oct 24, 2017

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In an era when many ecommerce platforms are migrating to large enterprise clients, Volusion is doing the opposite. It's focused on smaller and mid size companies, even startups. To discuss it all, we're joined by Volusion's founder and longtime C.E.O., Kevin Sproles.

Miva C.E.O. on New Investment, Amazon Reality Sep 27, 2017

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It’s been an eventful year for Miva, the pioneering ecommerce platform. Its longtime president became C.E.O. and the company raised $18 million of private equity, which is the first such investment in Miva’s 20-year history. Rick Wilson is the former president who is now C.E.O. And he joined us to discuss Miva, independent ecommerce, and the impact of Amazon.

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