Shippit Blog | eCommerce - Shipping - Growth

Sell anything on the Iconic with this app

Ever wonder what it takes to sell on The Iconic? See the app that slashes 80% administration time fulfilling orders.

Here are 3 ways to make your own luck and dominate the marketplace

Aaron Kay isn’t your typical entrepreneur. This former media high-flyer isn’t interested in market disruption, work-life balance or having a Plan B. Because he believes that when you get your...

Returns – The last battlefront of competing online

Returns can be costly, messy, and downright depressing BUT making them easier for your shoppers will actually grow your business. Over 30% of online purchases are returned and over two-thirds...

Why success is the journey, not the destination

Defining success isn’t always black and white. Aaron Kay attributes The Swank Store’s achievements to providing a premium product, stellar customer service and value to his customers. By reinventing his...

Free shipping and free returns: Should you offer both?

Free shipping and free returns might sound overwhelming to any business owner. Read how you can offer customers a better shipping experience and increase revenue here.

7 global eCommerce shopping cart trends

Did you know that animations and improved delivery are becoming prerequisites for online businesses? Read about global eCommerce shopping cart trends.

5 tactics to drive up your average order value

Any eCommerce retailer understands that getting shoppers to your website is only half the battle. Here's how to drive up your average order value.

The power of using customer reviews to drive sales

If you’re not including customer-generated content (CGC), like customer reviews in your product pages, you're missing out on sales.

5 costly shipping mistakes you need to avoid

When you’re focused on selling, it can be difficult to concentrate on something as frivolous as shipping. Here are 5 shipping mistakes to avoid.

Customer Experience

How chatbots will revolutionise eCommerce and why you need one

How do you communicate with your target audience online? Blogs, social media, groups, forums and predominantly email – right? Heard of chatbots?

Conquer your business challenges with this one secret weapon

The Swank Store’s Aaron Kay believes that business may be filled with uncertainties, but it’s never personal. There’s no stigma attached to failure – just learning and the more you...

Turn customer returns from a profit killer to a conversion winner

Whatever your niche, industry, vertical or product, as a business owner, your ultimate goal should be to make sure your customer returns.