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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