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Cross-Border eCommerce: Everything You Need to Know to Start Your International Business

If the world seems smaller and smaller, it is because it is becoming easier and faster to make purchases from faraway places without any real perception of the distances – physical, linguistic, currency, etc. – that separate seller and buyer. For this reason, more and more merchants are considering internationalising their eCommerce as the next step in the history of their business. Nowadays, the global market is inevitable. However, before attempting to reach consumers in other parts of the world, it is important to build a solid foundation. Only 35% of eCommerce owners feel able to do this, discouraged in particular by the logistics and potential difficulties of processing payments from abroad (source: Wakefield Research).

27/06/2022 / Uncategorized

Cross-Border eCommerce: what you need to know

Online shopping has been sweeping the world in recent years. Now, the industry of eCommerce is bigger than ever. In fact, eCommerce has penetrated through international borders.

Many businesses are keen to expand into new regions now that global eCommerce is the new norm. COVID-19’s blend of technological advancements, digitalization, social distancing, and evolving buying habits paved the way for the industry to flourish. There’s no denying that Cross-Border eCommerce systems are now widespread.

But what more should you know about Cross-Border eCommerce? In this article, you will learn the following:

What is Cross-Border eCommerce?
Regulations for Cross-Border eCommerce
How to prepare your store to Cross-Border eCommerce?
The best eCommerce platforms to sell abroad
The best marketplaces to sell abroad

10/06/2022 / Uncategorized

ERP for eCommerce: what it is for

If you have ever wondered how to organize the flow of data and operations of your eCommerce business, you may have come across the acronym ERP. Can an ERP application be the solution to increase the efficiency and quality of your service? In this article we examine:

What is an ERP
What an ERP in eCommerce is for
When an ERP is necessary for an eCommerce store
How to connect an ERP to a shipments tracking software

23/05/2022 / Tools

Trends and online sales growth in 2022: the data from “Osservatorio eCommerce B2C”

“Evolution of B2C eCommerce in Italy through data and trends”, the report processed by Osservatori.net – Digital Innovation was presented during the most relevant exhibition for Italian eCommerce, Netcomm Forum 2022. From this year, Qapla’ is a proud partner of “Osservatorio eCommerce B2C”, taking part in the research and working groups of the institute.

11/05/2022 / Uncategorized

How To Optimize Your Site’s Menus for More Sales

Every business wants more sales. Sure, you could sink more money into PPC ads to get more people through your (virtual) shop door. Or you could focus on CRO and get your current visitors to stick around longer and ultimately, spend more. This is where optimizing your menus comes in.

11/04/2022 / eCommerce

Email Marketing – strategies, potentialities, and best practices

With an average return on investment estimated at 122%, Email Marketing is a key channel for acquiring clients, building customer loyalty, and generating sales. Thanks to this powerful tool, you will be able to tell your brand, propose promotions targeted to the right customers, and monitor attitudes and habits in order to optimize your strategies. […]

28/05/2021 / Marketing

The best platforms to sell online

In recent times, eCommerce platforms and websites to sell online have significantly increased. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a startup owner, an artisan, or a marketer, you must have realized that you need to create an online shop to keep your business alive. In this article, you will find the directions to choose the best […]

10/05/2021 / Tools

Shipment tracking systems — the complete guide

Order tracking is an asset for your eCommerce. It allows you, at a glance, to keep track of the shipment of your products and to quickly manage any problems, and build customer loyalty. Let’s see what it is exactly! Shipment tracking: how it works Tracking strategies for shipments Improving shipment tracking systems Tracking systems of […]

22/04/2021 / Uncategorized

e-Commerce Reviews: the complete guide

What are reviews, if not the fourth dimension of e-Commerce? If pictures unveil what the products look like and descriptions give an additional three-dimensionality to them, reviews help us grasp the subtle nuances that make a difference in the buyer’s final choice. That is why every e-Commerce site needs reviews. e-Commerce Reviews The benefits of […]

Qapla’ presents Original Paella: Interview to Esther Plá Martí

One of the undisputed symbols of Spain in the world is the Valencian paella. As the number of Iberian eCommerce companies using Qapla’ to manage the shipping phase grows, we are proud to present the store that stands out for the spread of the paella culture, as well as for the sale of ingredients and […]

29/10/2020 / Interviews

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