Expandly expands with £580k investment
At Expandly we love practising what we preach, which is why we’re super happy to announce that we’ve secured further investment to help Expandly expand into the future. Expandly has closed a £580,000 funding round, led by Mercia Fund Managers, which includes £250,000 from MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund (managed by Mercia for […]
Getting your eCommerce Site Ready for Christmas
If you’re anything like us then you probably haven’t quite finished (or started) your post-summer holiday ironing (or washing) but with less than 73 sleeps to go, you’ve got the perfect excuse to put it off for even longer because you need to be getting Christmas ready. But don’t panic – the Expandly team have put together their top tips for […]
October eCommerce news roundup
October, the month of ghosts, ghouls, buying extra Halloween candy for yourself and the following not-to-be-missed eCommerce news. Expandly investment We don’t often put ourselves top of the pops, but this month is an exception. We were super happy to announce that we’d closed a £580,000 funding round, led by Mercia Fund Managers. Alan Wilson (our […]
Guest blog: Why fast shipping matters for your conversions
There’s loads of opportunity in eCommerce, from sellers who find the ideal market fit and enjoy huge margins, to inventors and artists who find loyal patrons of their craft. However, with that opportunity comes some challenges, such as increasing competition and constantly shifting consumer demands. In this article, I’ll discuss how eCommerce sellers can use […]
How To Take Your Shopify Store To The Next Level
You’ve created your dream Shopify store, sales are booming, customers are coming in, orders are flying out, and you’re ready to take it to the next level, but how? To take your eCommerce business from entry level 1 to expert level 10 you need to retain existing customers, reach new customers, grow your product offering […]
The Postman Rings, Are You Listening? Royal Mail Christmas Post Dates
With only 13 weeks to go until the big event, knowing the Royal Mail’s last posting dates is a must for any eCommerce seller. Especially as the first of the last posting dates are this week. Use the below information to inform your customers and update your online marketplace stores (such as Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Wish […]
Another Big Brand Opts for Multi-Channel Selling
J.Crew, the big American brand known for its timeless and affordable outfits for men, women and children, has taken its first big multi-channel step by listing on Amazon Fashion. Customers in the US can now access a curated selection of the Fall ’18 collection on the online marketplace, providing a prime example of why multi-channel […]
eBay 2018 UK Retail Report
You might think that we have over three months left of 2018, and you’d be right. But that hasn’t stopped eBay releasing it’s 2018 Retail Report. Full of juicy information about what people were buying, when, we’re here to bring you the highlights. Passion for… Fishing. The water-edge sport is coming back into fashion, according to […]
September eCommerce News Roundup
September – the month of back to school, is it too early to put the heating on, why are there Christmas decorations out already and the following not-to-be-missed eCommerce news. Zoinks Mysterious goings on where a’happening over at camp Etsy this month. Users experienced a crash in search result numbers for the same search terms, […]
Guest blog: The Ever Changing Landscape of SEO
Your website is about the size of a needle in a haystack when it comes to the big wide world of the web. So you should be doing all you can to make it visible as much as possible, in other words, SEO. SEO refers to the process of taking part in a series of […]
August eCommerce News Roundup
August – the month of “are we there yet?”, ice creams, sneaky jumpers and the following not-to-be-missed eCommerce news. Signed, sealed, delivered This month, we announced a number of Royal Mail initiatives, making sending and receiving parcels better for everyone. And now, sister company Parcelforce Worldwide is joining in. Running until Friday 14 September, the […]
Preparing for Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2018: It’s Time
You may have only just dusted off the barbeque but 62% of UK retailers are already preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and if you’re not one of them, you could be missing out. For those new to the eCommerce world, or those still waking up from their summer snooze, we’ve got everything you […]