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Every week we publish a rundown of new products from companies offering services to ecommerce merchants. This installment includes releases from Spur (testing), ShipBob (order fulfillment), Lili (financial tools), RedTrack (media buying), BlueSnap (payments), Captiv8 (influencers), Bringg (delivery), InPost (parcel lockers), and Ordergroove (subscriptions). Got an ecommerce product release? Email releases@practicalecommerce.com. New Tools for Merchants Spur raises $4.5 million to build AI testing for online retailers. Spur, which provides ecommerce retailers and travel booking platforms with AI-powered testing that emulates consumer shopping behavior, has secured $4.5 million from investors including First Round, Pear VC, Neo, Conviction, Liquid2Ventures, and Predictive Venture…

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Backlinks remain essential for organic search visibility, yet link-building opportunities are increasingly rare. Most tactics are either risky or ineffective. Those that work well — digital public relations, direct outreach — are often too expensive or time-consuming for small and medium-sized businesses. But one link-building method is both inexpensive and effective: being quoted in online publications as an expert. This method produces backlinks and builds topical authority. The tactic is “entity-driven” because it helps the quoted expert become an “entity,” i.e., a brand. Traditionally, the tactic involved laborious manual outreach to editors and writers offering expertise for articles. There are…

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From the brand Best sellers Arginine Creatine Protein Powders Mass Gainer Pre Workout Post Workout What’s New Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5 x 10 cm; 90 g Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 10 July 2023 Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Novus Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CBKS4TFK Item part number ‏ : ‎ 4631 Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Novus Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.,, Novus Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., 114 & 115, B Wing, Morya House,Off Oshiwara Link Road,Andheri (West),Mumbai-400053 Packer ‏ : ‎ Novus Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., 114…

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Mehtab Bhogal is the co-founder of Karta Ventures, a Canada-based acquirer of troubled ecommerce businesses. The firm seeks companies with “issues,” such as unpaid taxes, regulatory problems, and founder disputes. He says buying distressed companies is like salvaging a crashed car. “What are the parts worth?” he asks. Mehtab and I recently spoke. He addressed identifying hidden value, turnaround tactics, seller concerns, and more. The entire audio of our conversation is embedded below. The transcript is edited for clarity and length. Eric Bandholz: Give us a quick rundown. Mehtab Bhogal: I’m the co-founder of Karta Ventures. We invest in consumer…

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Back in 2013, Dove’s “Real Beauty Sketches” campaign changed the game for brand storytelling in advertising.  The campaign’s goal was to tap into emotional insights and address societal issues. It showed how purpose-driven advertising can spark meaningful conversations and build deeper connections with audiences around the world. Fast forward to 2025, and we’re seeing something bigger than Dove’s campaign by a million miles. AI in ad agencies is helping founders slash the time and budget spent on creating marketing materials. From ideation to copywriting, design, and testing, it’s reshaping how agencies work. With AI on an upward trajectory, it’s projected…

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Seven new and upcoming books offer practical advice on bold marketing, global branding, and growing from a startup to a multi-million-dollar company, including honest portrayals of lessons learned by brilliant business leaders. Courageous Marketing: The B2B Marketer’s Playbook for Career Success Courageous Marketing by Udi Ledergor Author Udi Ledergor is the chief evangelist and former CMO at Gong, an AI SaaS platform to monitor sales decisions that has grown to a $7 billion valuation in just 10 years. His just-published book advocates making bold and risky moves to grab attention and create loyal fans. It garnered blurbs from prominent authors…

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Josh Durham launched Aligned Growth Management, an influencer marketing agency, in 2020. He says the influencer industry has evolved from the halcyon days a decade ago when affiliate-based creators could generate 5x returns. Influencer marketing circa 2025, according to Josh, is a long-term play. Success depends on quality products, engaged creator audiences, and content that supports multiple channels. In our recent conversation (his second on the podcast), he and I discussed the essentials for scalable, high-performing influencer programs. Our entire audio is embedded below. The transcript is edited for length and clarity. Eric Bandholz: Tell us about yourself. Josh Durham:…

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YouGov is a U.K.-based research and analytics firm operating in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. A recent YouGov survey (PDF) explores public opinion on tariffs across Western Europe. YouGov surveyed 9,455 adults in March 2025 in the U.K. (2,155), France (1,002), Germany (2,196), Denmark (999), Sweden (1,011), Spain (1,061), and Italy (1,031). The survey consisted of four questions, starting with, “If the U.S. were to place tariffs on E.U. goods imported to the U.S., would you support or oppose the E.U. responding by placing tariffs on American goods imported to the E.U.?” Most respondents back retaliatory tariffs,…

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For most Shopify merchants, switching primary domain addresses is easy and automated. A store might have any number of reasons for changing its internet address, but it’s often a rebrand reflecting new products or focus. An example is an Idaho-based manufacturer. The direct-to-consumer company originally made fishing rod lockers, and its domain name included “locker.” But the company pivoted to produce primarily high-end trailers for fishing kayaks. Shoppers were confused when visiting a “locker” site only to find a trailer, so the rebrand made sense. SnakeRiverLocker.com rebranded to SnakeRiverManufacturing.us. Switching Shopify Domains Let’s walk through the process of switching a…

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