AmeriCommerce Blog

Thursday, January 8, 2015
What is Dimensional Weight and How Will it Affect AmeriCommerce Merchants?
What is dimensional weight and how will it affect AmeriCommerce merchants? Where did the time go? I don't know if you noticed, but all of the sudden it's 2015...and as a successful merchant, you probably already know to expect price hikes from carriers that are released every first quarter. This year, the price hike is a bit different and we want you to be aware of how it will affect you! Two things to understand before we proceed! Dimensional weight of a package (“DIM Weight”) is calculated...

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
10 Ecommerce Strategies Every Merchant Should Make As New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year folks! We sincerely hope you've enjoyed the holidays and you're fresh-faced and ready to get your teeth stuck into a productive year. If like us you've already given up on some of your more ludicrous resolutions then we don't blame you. We never really saw ourselves as the six pack, bungee jumping, lion taming types anyway. But what about the ones that really matter? The ones that will shape us as Ecommerce pros? That's what we really should be focused on. So we've put together...

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Tuesday, December 23, 2014
5 Predicted Ecommerce Trends for 2015
So it's that time of year again where we make Ecommerce predictions on what you can expect for the following year. We've gotta hand it to 2014 as it's been a great year for Ecommerce, with personalized shopping, world-class customer service, awesome products and content marketing taking over the web. But what does 2015 have in store for all of you Ecommerce pros? Check out our predictions to find out! 1. Omni-channel retailing will grow Consumers are changing the way they like to shop and...

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Thursday, December 18, 2014
Hitchhiker's Guide to eCommerce PPC Management - Part 3
Hitchhiker's Guide to eCommerce PPC - Part 3 Hello, and welcome to the latest installment of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to PPC Management for eCommerce. As in Modules One and Two, we will be covering a lot ground. You can either go back and read Modules One and Two, or if you’re a renegade…just start reading in the middle! However, I definitely don’t suggest it, we learned a lot in those other modules and I’d hate for you to miss out or get confused. Click Here to Read Module 1 Click Here to Read...

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Crowdfunding & Ecommerce: How's That Work?
As an entrepreneur, you probably have a ton of ideas for new products or businesses that you'd love to pursue. But coming up with the funds to get your idea off the ground is a whole other story, isn’t it? If this sounds all too familiar, then crowdfunding for your next Ecommerce venture may just be an option to consider... What is it? Crowdfunding is a platform that lets you pitch your business idea to a group of people who may be interested in investing. Most platforms are free to join, and...

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Tuesday, December 9, 2014
8 Ecommerce Customer Service Must Have's
Did you know that 89% of consumers have stopped shopping at an online store because they received poor customer service? That's a big loss to your store over something that could be so easily avoided... We believe that great customer service should be at the forefront of everything you do, so you can start to build long lasting relationships with your customers. And since it's beneficial to your bottom line that you focus your efforts on retaining customers, it might be time to check out your...

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Thursday, December 4, 2014
INFOGRAPHIC: The History of Web Design
During the 25 years since the internet entered our lives, change has been the only constant. And nowhere has that trend of ongoing change been more evident than in the world of web design. We all know how important great design is today, but what did web design look like in 1990? How has it changed over the years? And what can we expect to happen in coming years? We take a look at the history of web design in our latest infographic... Share this Infographic On Your Site <a href='<a...

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Tuesday, December 2, 2014
10 Best Ecommerce Software Tools to Automate Painful Processes for Ecommerce Merchants
To become an Ecommerce pro, you need to be extremely hands on to make sure that your online store runs smoothly. But with so much to do, there are certain processes that can cause headaches and take up a lot of time. So we've put together a list of 10 software tools that can help automate those painful processes, in order to save your time and boost efficiency.... 1. Customer Support Software Communicating with your customers is important, so by implementing a help desk on your site, you'll be...

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Tuesday, November 25, 2014
7 Steps to Raving Fans for your Ecommerce Store
Building a large following of raving fans isn’t as easy as it sounds. It's one thing to get customers to buy from your store, but it's another to turn them into fanatical lovers of your brand. It won't happen overnight either – you need to continuously work at it to achieve a loyal fan base, but the benefits are worth it. It may sound like hard work but the truth is, once you start engaging with your customers, they'll become a lifelong fan, and tell everyone they know about you. And since 92%...

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Friday, November 21, 2014
Create a Site That Allows For Ecommerce Storytelling
If you're in the planning stages of your online store then you're probably looking for plenty of inspiration on what makes a great Ecommerce home page. We think the key to creating a successful home page is ensuring that it reflects your brand, but how much thought have you given to the story of your brand? Why is the story important? From your imagery, messaging, design and user experience, your story is everything that makes up your brand. The reason it's so important to get this right is...

Friday, November 21, 2014