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Consignment is a business arrangement where one party sells goods on behalf of another party, or consignor, for a fee or commission. The practice is making waves in the retail world as the second-hand market continues its boom. Here’s an eye-opener: The US second- hand market is set to hit a value of $70 billion by 2027, growing nine times faster than traditional retail clothing. That’s a huge opportunity for smart entrepreneurs like you. Whether you’re thinking about selling through consignment or adding it as a new revenue stream to your business, we’ve got you covered. This guide will walk…

As consumers, we don’t actually know what things should cost. You might purchase a jar of discounted marinara sauce at an organic grocery store for $7.99, only to find that the regular shelf price of the jar is $5.99 elsewhere.  Pricing can be used as a marketing strategy or as a way to increase perceptions of the quality of your brand’s goods or services. Sometimes a pricing strategy is even baked directly into a brand’s ethos. However you approach it, pricing is so much more than a simple calculation—it can have a real impact on the purchasing decisions of your…

As a small business owner, you’ve probably thought to yourself at least once, “How the heck can I compete with Amazon?” And for good reason. If you’re an online retailer, or even if you own physical stores serving a niche, there’s a decent chance that Amazon has a chunk of your market share. The brainchild of Jeff Bezos has its fingers in many pies. However, Amazon isn’t completely untouchable. Plenty of businesses are direct Amazon competitors in some way and still enjoy huge profits. This guide will look at 10 of Amazon’s top competitors in various areas, explaining what exactly makes…

You’ve secured funding for your new company, picked a name, and are ready to launch your website. But before you can go live, there’s one crucial step left: establishing your brand identity.  A strong brand identity goes beyond just a cool logo. It’s a cohesive visual and messaging system that includes eye-catching design elements, a distinct color palette, and typography that you’ll use across your online store, marketing materials, and even product packaging. To create this identity efficiently and effectively, many businesses invest in a branding package. These comprehensive toolkits tackle all the essential branding elements together, ensuring consistency across…

Today, there are more than a billion domains registered online, and over 5.4 billion internet users. This massive growth has greatly impacted the popularity of common domain names. 2024 marked some significant popularity changes for web domains around the globe. Large domains like Google and YouTube reclaimed their dominance at the top of the pack, pulling ahead of newcomers like TikTok. Other members of the list remained relatively steadfast, despite tough competition. Read on to discover who made the top 10 domain ranking in 2024, using Similarweb data.  Top 10 popular domains of 2024 Google.com YouTube.com Facebook.com Instagram.com X.com WhatsApp.com…

Finding your first customer can feel like a big challenge, but it’s all part of the exciting journey of building your business. With so many ways to promote your brand and products, there’s a world of opportunity out there. When you’re starting an online store, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of your website—spending hours experimenting with colors, fonts, and layouts. But instead of getting lost in the design phase, focus on what truly matters: launching your store, sharing your brand with the world, and welcoming shoppers through your virtual door. In this post, learn how to…

From the brand Your one-stop solution for all furniture, mattress, & home decor About Us Wakefit’s range is ergonomically designed for the modern Indian household. With over 1500 hours of research and development, we manufacture products of the highest quality at the best prices in order to make superior comfort, quality, and design accessible to everyone in India. Since 2016, we have serviced more than 8 lakh customers and sold over 18 lakh products to Indian households. Our Best Sellers Our 600,000 sq. ft. factory produces enough furniture pieces to furnish 1 lakh Indian homes,…

If you sell shoes online, you know that your footwear photography will make or break your business—regardless of how stylish or comfortable your shoes look and feel in person. High-quality images can attract potential buyers who find your shoes on social media and give those already on your product page the confidence they need to convert. Take your shoe photography to the next level with these essential tips on how to take pictures of shoes. How to take the best pictures of shoes Prepare your shoes Set the scene Consider lighting Choose your camera Choose your lens Adjust camera settings…

Sara Mote and I founded MOTE agency in 2014. We specialize in ecommerce, providing refined design, cutting-edge engineering, and the highest order of service to an ever-changing marketplace. In my career as a web developer I’ve fostered an appetite for innovation and a focus on crafting websites for brands that want to cultivate enduring relationships with their audiences. Here are some insights gleaned from my 26 years of experience. When your customers build an emotional connection with your brand, that’s a far more powerful and enduring experience than if they simply purchase your product to meet a need. So how…

In 2014, I founded MOTE agency with Rembrant Van der Mijnsbrugge. Specializing in ecommerce, we partner with clients at every stage of their brand journey—from initial market strategy and brand identity to design, development, and marketing—always with a focus on sustainable growth. Across my 15 years of ecommerce web design experience, I’ve shaped the strategies of clients ranging from independent brands to Fortune 500 companies. I’m excited to share the web design tips and advice I’ve gathered throughout my career. Good ecommerce website design isn’t about creating a site that sells your product to every single visitor. It’s about creating…