8 Ways to Build Customer Trust on an eCommerce Website Feb 01, 2023

Building customer trust on an ecommerce website is crucial for the success of any online business. In South Africa, where ecommerce is still relatively new, it is even more important to establish trust with customers in order to build a loyal customer base. Here are some tips on how to build...

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How to start selling successfully on takealot.com in 2023 Jan 30, 2023

Takealot.com is one of the largest online marketplaces in South Africa, with millions of shoppers browsing and buying products every day. Whether you're a small business owner looking to expand your reach or an individual looking to sell some of your own products, Takealot.com is an excellent...

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Maximizing Your Ecommerce Sales: The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce Marketing Jan 29, 2023

eCommerce has become a crucial part of modern retail, and competition is fierce. With so many businesses selling products online, it can be challenging to stand out and increase your sales. But, don't worry, you've come to the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we'll share tips and...

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How to source products securely from alibaba.com and import them into South Africa Jan 26, 2023

When it comes to sourcing products from Alibaba.com and importing them into South Africa, there are a few important steps that must be taken in order to ensure a secure and successful transaction. This blog post will provide a detailed guide on how to source products from Alibaba.com and import...

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6 Hot eCommerce Trends for 2023 Jan 24, 2023

eCommerce is an ever-evolving industry that is constantly being shaped by new technologies, consumer habits, and market conditions. As we head into 2023, there are several trends that are expected to have a significant impact on the ecommerce landscape internationally and here in South Africa.

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Amazon SA Preparation: What To Do Before They Launch! Nov 17, 2022

[VIDEO] South African Amazon Sellers are eager to get started and although Amazon hasn't opened up the South African Marketplace for Sellers to register, there is still a lot that can be done ahead of that time so that we as South African Sellers are ready to speed ahead as soon as Amazon opens...

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How to Sell a Lot on Takealot.com Sep 01, 2022

How do you sign up as a Takealot Seller and how do you grow your sales on Takealot.com? 

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Don’t just think about Takealot as being a big scary competitor when you can rather look at them as being a sales channel for you to use to get...

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E-commerce Courses In South Africa Jul 07, 2022

E-commerce in South Africa is growing exponentially.

As a result, more and more people have become increasingly interested in starting their own online stores or growing existing E-commerce businesses.

However, with the sea of information available on the internet, it can be challenging to know...

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Calculate which Shopify Price Plan is right for you Jun 21, 2022
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Are you new to Shopify and want to find out which Shopify pricing plan you should choose? Or have you been on Shopify for a while and you’re thinking of upgrading to a higher plan but you’re wondering if the higher plan...

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Amazon launches into SA. Learn how to sell on Amazon's Marketplace Jun 20, 2022

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Update June 2022: The news of Amazon launching into South Africa has been leaked. They are officially coming in Q1 of 2023 and thankfully they will be rolling out their Sellers Marketplace from day 1. This is important for South African...

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Master Class on Power FM: How to run a successful ecommerce business May 12, 2022

Tune in to Power FM as I chat with Lerato Mbele on how to run a successful eCommerce business!

Click the play button below to listen to the full masterclass now:

 

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Trust and convenience lead the ecommerce trends in 2022 May 06, 2022

Published by Hypertext and written by Robin-Leigh Chetty

This week saw ECOM Africa 2022 take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre over two days.

The largest eCommerce event of its kind on the continent, this hybrid event aims to bring industry leaders together to discuss how the...

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