DECIDING BETWEEN AN INDIVIDUAL OR PROFESSIONAL SELLER ACCOUNT ON AMAZON?

Monday, August 10, 2015Global Administrator Anyone who has sold on Amazon knows there are a few decisions to make before you start. These decisions could directly affect how successful you are with your sales and customer service. One of these decisions is deciding which type of seller account is best for you - professional or individual. Both options have their pros and cons and ultimately the decision is yours. Below we break it down each option. Read More

TARGETING THE RIGHT AUDIENCE IN ECOMMERCE

Wednesday, August 5, 2015Global Administrator Targeting your audience and understanding them is important to any business.  Not only does it help you to understand your audience better, but it gives you an opportunity to evolve with them and become what they want through your interactions with them. Read More

MARKETPLACE VS. DIRECT ECOMMERCE: WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU?

Tuesday, July 28, 2015Global Administrator If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably know how eCommerce is dominating the shopping realm these days! Having said that, anyone with the entrepreneurial mindset has probably considered incorporating eCommerce into their business model. Read More

TOP INEXPENSIVE TOOLS TO HELP GROW YOUR ECOMMERCE START-UP

Wednesday, July 22, 2015Global Administrator Starting a business can be expensive. There is no way around it; you’re going to have to spend money to make money. You can budget your life away, but unexpected expenses will probably make a regular appearance and have a bit of an impact. Having said that there are a few tools you can use to cut costs as best you can. These tools are inexpensive, easy to use, and serve a purpose! Here are a few of our top inexpensive tools to help grow your eCommerce start-up. Read More

TOP TIPS FOR ECOMMERCE START-UPS

Thursday, July 16, 2015Global Administrator With eCommerce stores popping up every minute, it’s no surprise that today’s entrepreneurs are moving in that direction. It has become so simple to start your own store for your product or service. In addition, it has become the most cost effective option for today’s business owners. Read More

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! WHY VIDEO MARKETING IS CRUCIAL TO YOUR ECOMMERCE STORE

Wednesday, July 8, 2015Global Administrator Everyone loves a good Youtube video. We see video everywhere. They’re stimulating, entertaining and can be educational on a number of levels. As an eCommerce professional, have you considered what it can do for you and your business? With an increase in overall competition, video can give you that edge you crave to reach your… Read More

5 CRITICAL MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN STARTING YOUR OWN ECOMMERCE BUSINESS

Tuesday, July 7, 2015Global Administrator There is a lot of money to be made in eCommerce; and with easy-to-use platforms available at our fingertips, it’s no wonder it is a booming industry. In fact, eCommerce is expected to become a $500 billion industry by 2018 (Internet Retailer). With that being known, and many hosted eCommerce platforms to choose from, all… Read More

CUSTOMER TURN-OFFS: WHAT’S REALLY KILLING YOUR ECOMMERCE SALES

Thursday, July 2, 2015Global Administrator Relationships take work, even the relationships you have with your customers. It’s important to get it right, and know how to create an environment to foster growth. It’s a fantastic feeling to know sales are up, customers are talking and word of mouth is at an all-time high! What eCommerce retailer wouldn’t want that?! What… Read More

WHAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE AN ERP IMPLEMENTATION

Wednesday, June 24, 2015Global Administrator We love helping our customers with their integration needs. We work hard to provide the best, and most cost effective solution for them . It’s important however, that before we’re able to integrate a customer’s ERP with an eCommerce webstore(s), EDI Trading Partner(s) or CRM application, they have to have an ERP system implemented. There… Read More

OUR UNBIASED COMPARISON OF AMAZON AND EBAY

Thursday, June 18, 2015Global Administrator

Amazon vs eBay, Discover the Superior Platform

Online retailers are constantly faced with decisions that can impact their business. One of the major ones being where they should be selling. In addition to your own eCommerce store there are a multitude of marketplaces where you can extend your reach and generate more sales. With new marketplaces emerging into the mainstream, it’s no surprise that the decision can be difficult one. Even with all the options, two reign supreme… Amazon and eBay. Read More

HOW TO MAKE DYNAMIC PRODUCT PHOTOS ON A START-UP BUDGET

Tuesday, June 16, 2015Global Administrator Did you know that 67% of consumers considered image quality to be very important when purchasing a product online (Bigcommerce)?

That is over half! This means that as a start-up, you should be spending some serious energy on these images. You want to focus on quality and, more importantly, knowing your audience. The questions remains, however, how does a start-up afford professional photography? Read More

FROM CONVERSATION TO CONVERSION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROCESS AS AN ONLINE RETAILER

Monday, June 15, 2015Global Administrator Every online retailer values their customers and can appreciate their role in the growth of their business. The online realm brings a lot of opportunities to show that appreciation. With that being said, conversation with those customers has proven to be even more vital to your company’s growth. With social media at our fingertips, word of mouth can spread with a click of a button. With a customer’s opinion spreading exponentially, it’s no surprise that what your customers talk about is paramount! Read More

WHAT IS EPORTAL?

Wednesday, June 10, 2015Global Administrator ePortal provides one solution for the exchange of business data by managing connectivity, data transformation, storage, and EDI compliancy functions (if required). In addition, ePortal acts as an interface to display the flow of data resulting from your eBridge integration solution. Read More

7 BEST PRACTICES TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CRM

Friday, June 5, 2015Global Administrator Simply put, a CRM system is an investment; here are a few best practices to ensure that you get everything you need out of it. Read More

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS WHEN SELECTING AN ECOMMERCE PLATFORM

Thursday, May 28, 2015Global Administrator If you polled a group of consumers, what percentage would you assume had purchased something online in their lifetime? Read More

WE'RE KEEPING IT GREEN AT EBRIDGE CONNECTIONS

Wednesday, May 27, 2015Global Administrator We’re big believers in working online and saving paper. It’s one of the reasons why we’re proud of our integration platform and what it offers.

We wanted to provide you, our readers and customers, with an idea of how much paper we’ve saved on our current integration platform. Read More

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING AN ERP PLATFORM

Monday, May 25, 2015Global Administrator Regardless of what size your business is, the ERP system that you select for your back office solution can have a significant impact on the success of your business. That being said, it is clear that the process of choosing the right ERP is very important and should not be taken lightly.

As a business owner or representative, there are many questions you will need to ask yourself when making this decision. We have narrowed these down to the main ones that you’ll need to answer before you decide which solution to go with. Read More

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN EDI SOLUTION

Thursday, May 21, 2015Global Administrator EDI or Electronic Data Interchange can be an intimidating concept for some business owners. Some trading partners of yours may make it a requirement for you to do EDI with them before you can conduct any sort of business with them (See “Why am I Required to do EDI with my Trading Partners”). For some business owners, who have never had to perform EDI at all, you may not know what to look for at all. Read More

OUR LATEST UPDATES AT EBRIDGE CONNECTIONS!

Tuesday, May 19, 2015Global Administrator At eBridge Connections, we are constantly working towards improving our products. Like any technology company, we are constantly evolving through customer feedback, ongoing maintenance and product development. Read More

OUR FAVOURITE QUOTES ABOUT ECOMMERCE

Wednesday, May 13, 2015Global Administrator t should come as no surprise to anyone that eCommerce is growing rapidly across the world. It is fiercely competing with brick and mortar stores for consumer share of wallet and changing how products can be bought and sold. If you’re reading this blog you’ve probably jumped into the world of eCommerce or planning to do so soon. Need some additional inspiration to stake your claim in this frontier? Here are some of our favourite quotes from the experts: Read More

REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO INTEGRATE YOUR ERP AND YOUR CRM SYSTEMS

Friday, May 8, 2015Global Administrator As a well operating business, you most likely have ERP and CRM system in place to manage different functions. These systems work together in the sense that they both perform important, but mostly dissimilar tasks and provide invaluable tools that benefit your business. However, it’s important to understand they are still two entities that operate… Read More

HOW TO DELIVER WINNING CUSTOMER SERVICE ON YOUR ECOMMERCE STORE

Tuesday, April 28, 2015Global Administrator In today’s market, if you’re not selling online, you’re already behind. Consumers are fierce, have high standards, and can be extremely disloyal. With the rise of social media and eCommerce giants, there’s not much standing between you and a competitor. So how does one stand out? Read More

WHY AM I REQUIRED TO DO EDI WITH MY TRADING PARTNERS?

Thursday, April 23, 2015Global Administrator Most trading partners will require you to implement a solid EDI solution before they begin conducting business with you. This could be for a number of known reasons, but doing this will benefit your company as well. Read More

HOW TO PREVENT SHOPPING CART ABANDONMENT

Monday, April 20, 2015Global Administrator Did you know that nearly 68% of shoppers abandon shopping carts on average? Or perhaps those retailers lose $18 billion annually due to shopping cart abandonment?

For the average online retailer, these numbers are scary and quite shocking. Shopping cart abandonment is a real problem for these business owners. This issue should not be taken lightly, and should be addressed as soon as possible. There are some key reasons for these situations, and identifying them is the first step to correcting them! Read More

YES, WE DO BI-DIRECTIONAL INTEGRATION WITH AMAZON AND EBAY!

Friday, April 10, 2015Global Administrator It’s no secret that we offer a number of powerful connectors that can improve business efficiency and decrease operating expenses for eCommerce merchants. Among these are integration solutions for Amazon and eBay.

What might not be known is that we can deliver bi-directional integrations with these marketplace giants! “I know that you can move Amazon and eBay orders into our ERP but I was informed that your solution wasn’t bi-directional,” mentioned an interested caller recently. Read More