E-Commerce Archives ⋆ Online Business Canada

Checklist: How to Find the Best Website Host for your Canadian Business

By Melody McKinnon on May 4, 2021 48 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, website development

I did a lot of research as I prepared to move to a more robust, reliable host for our Canadian websites. In doing so, I came up with a list of considerations involved with reviewing each hosting option (based on over 20 years of experience and learning the hard way). I’ve expanded upon that here, […]

eCommerce and Online Sales Fraud Prevention in Canada

By Melody McKinnon on March 24, 2021 5 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian mCommerce, Canadian Retail

Fraudulent online transactions are the dark side of ecommerce. The Internet is the “wild West” of fraud, in a world that has otherwise become more secure at the offline payment level. It has become a point of easier access, without signatures, PIN numbers and chips. While security measures are beginning to catch up, the dynamic […]

12 Tips for Winning the Amazon.ca Buy Box

By Melody McKinnon on March 19, 2021 No Comment Amazon, Canadian e-commerce, marketplace

Canadian sales on Amazon.ca have exploded in recent years and sellers are taking notice. It’s hard to ignore over a billion dollars in Canadian third-party seller sales in this country alone (more than $2 billion globally). An impressive growth rate of 40 percent YOY confirms that selling on the marketplace is a sound decision.

10 DIY Tips to Take Pro Product Photos for Ecommerce

By Melody McKinnon on March 12, 2021 12 Comments Blogging, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian marketing, Canadian Retail, Sales

If you’re going to sell your products online, you will need good, clear photos. The quality of your product pictures reflect the quality of your product and the professional status of your company. If you’re selling in a marketplace or auction setting, the photograph has to be eye-catching and professional to get the click before […]

Wholesale Suppliers: How to Offer Dropshipping Services

By Melody McKinnon on March 11, 2021 No Comment Canadian e-commerce, digital transformation, drop shipping Canada, website development

Drop shipping is becoming a popular option for Canadian and international online sellers. In many countries, wholesale suppliers and distributors have recognized the opportunity and found success after implementing a drop shipping program. Entire businesses have been built around the demand, in fact, from distribution networks to apps.

Most Amazon Sellers Enjoying Higher Sales in 2021

By Melody McKinnon on February 25, 2021 No Comment Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian web-based business, marketplace

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2021 /CNW/ — Jungle Scout, the leading all-in-one platform for Amazon sellers, today released the results of its international survey of nearly 5,000 entrepreneurs, brands, and businesses on Amazon. Results included data from Canadian Amazon sellers on Amazon.ca. The 2021 State of the Amazon Seller Report reveals that more than half of Amazon sellers […]

Print-on-Demand Giant Opens Canadian Fulfillment Centre

By Melody McKinnon on February 24, 2021 1 Comment Canadian e-commerce, drop shipping Canada, home-based business Canada, POD Canada

As Canadian entrepreneurs embrace third-party product fulfillment, drop shipping and print-on-demand (POD), the call for domestic fulfillment options has grown louder. Similar to the classic drop shipping model, print-on-demand means that wholesale items are made-to-order at the request of an online merchant, and then delivered directly to their customer.

7 Online Marketplaces for Profitable Product Ideas

By Melody McKinnon on February 12, 2021 No Comment Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail

Whether you’re looking for popular products to add to your physical inventory or drop shipping, selecting products that have a good chance of being profitable best sellers is a perpetual challenge. Luckily, there are a variety of marketplaces online that can guide your decisions, based on what’s currently trending at the consumer and wholesale level.

12 Kinds of Valentine’s Day Content That Online Shoppers Love

By Marie A Smith on February 11, 2021 No Comment Canadian consumers, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian holiday marketing, Canadian Retail, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Canadians are world leaders in love and sentimentality, and the amount we spend on it is growing five times faster than our international counterparts. Naturally, we’ll be buying Valentine’s Day gifts for our sweethearts, family members (including pets), and also ourselves.

Canadian Third Party Logistics (3PL) for Online Sales and Ecommerce

By Melody McKinnon on February 7, 2021 Comments Off on Canadian Third Party Logistics (3PL) for Online Sales and Ecommerce Canadian e-commerce

As online sales and eCommerce continue to grow in Canada, products and services offering to support that growth have also popped up across the country. Third party logistics (3PL) companies have recognized the challenges that come with the exponential growth of online sales, and jumped on the opportunity to help meet the fulfillment demands of […]