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5 ways to grow your POD business for free

Posted by Madison Schidlowski on August 11, 2026 | Featured

You need people to notice you exist, like you, and buy from you. Ads are one way to do that. They’re not the only way. Some of the most successful POD brands started with $0 in marketing spend. They grew … Read More

The new EU shipping fee: What print on demand sellers need to know

Posted by Madison Schidlowski on July 28, 2026 | Featured

Shipping from the UK to Europe just got a lot more expensive. WooCommerce recently covered the big UK shipping changes: stricter customs checks, a new fee on low-value EU orders, and the difference between DDU and DDP shipping. That’s a … Read More

Your Order Management Launch Checklist: 9 Things to Test Before You Go Live

Posted by Madison Schidlowski on July 15, 2026 | Featured

Setting up your store is exciting. Making sure every order actually flows through your systems the way it’s supposed to? That’s the part that deserves a little extra attention. Before you launch a new store, connect a new sales channel, … Read More

The Wildest Refund Excuses (and How to Handle Returns Without Losing Your Cool)

Posted by Madison Schidlowski on November 6, 2025 | Featured

If you’ve ever worked in ecommerce, you’ve probably seen some questionable stuff. Refund requests that make you laugh. Others that make you question reality. And a few that make you want to close your laptop and move to a cabin … Read More

From Chaos to Clarity: How The Crackerjack Shack Found Its Flow

Posted by Madison Schidlowski on August 27, 2025 | Featured

Back in 2010, The Crackerjack Shack decided to dip its toes into the world of ecommerce. At first, it felt exciting… more customers, bigger reach, the promise of smoother workflows (emphasis on promise). But behind the storefront it was like … Read More

Supporting Your Customers

Posted by Dan Valenzuela on August 19, 2025 | Featured

Providing a meaningful customer support experience can be an underrated skill that you may not think about when starting a business, because you are effectively acting as the voice of your company, while also offering you an opportunity to showcase … Read More

When the Glow Fades: The Search for Smarter Workflows

Posted by Madison Schidlowski on August 6, 2025 | Featured

Orders were flying in. Business was glowing (literally). When Janos Hampel launched Stellar Lighting UK, it wasn’t just about selling lights. It was about creating moments. LED and fibre optic star ceilings that mimic the night sky. Automatic stair lights … Read More

How to Start an Online Business (Without Burning Out Before You Begin)

Posted by Madison Schidlowski on June 26, 2025 | Featured

It’s tempting to jump straight into design mode. Logo. Website. Fonts. “Ooh, what if I called my premium clothing brand, Tee Haus”? Pause. Before you touch any of that, ask yourself: Does this solve a real problem for someone? You … Read More