Simon Wright, Author at Parcelhub

Multiple carrier consolidator for parcels

18 Feb

How a multiple carrier consolidator can save you time and money

David Ward-Webster, Key accounts administrator at Parcelhub, offers some valuable insight into how small businesses and large retailers alike can strengthen their delivery management through flexible courier consolidation: Christmas 2014 was a turbulent time for courier and retailer alike, the weaknesses in UK courier networks uncovered, leaving many sellers under-prepared for the difficulties that followed. In contrast, the main strengths of Parcelhub and other multiple carrier systems...

How to optimise an eCommerce website for organic search traffic

18 Feb

10 SEO Tips for eCommerce Sellers

by Simon Wright

in eCommerce Startup Tips

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Image source: duiveman.com Ecommerce stores need a little extra SEO love than regular content sites. The competition for ecommerce stores is fierce. If you're just starting out or have a low marketing budget, you're up against huge brands with thousands of marketing dollars at the site's disposal. Here are a few tips to help you get a little more visibility from search engines than your competitors. Always...

13 Feb

Optimise your Amazon listings with these invaluable tips

by Simon Wright

in Amazon Marketplace Sellers, Amazon Seller Startups

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Amazon's online marketplace attracts huge numbers of shoppers, juggling more traffic and search engine queries on your average business day than almost any other e-commerce platform. At last check, Amazon's profits had grown by 23%, generating a revenue of $19.74 billion, a healthy chunk of which comes directly from its marketplace Amazon sellers. This is good news for Amazon sellers, but it also means that competition...

Courier Comparison for Sending Large Parcels

06 Feb

Bigger is better: our guide to sending large items

by Simon Wright

in eCommerce Shipping & Packaging Tips

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Most eBay and Amazon sellers know that the bigger the item is, the more likely it is to get damaged during transit. So, before finding the best courier for companies sending large parcels, you need to know how to package your bulky items, equipping yourself with the knowledge needed to ensure they arrive at their destination in one piece. Of course, packaging bulkier, heavier items...

06 Feb

Tips for Selling Products on Amazon

by Simon Wright

in Amazon Seller Startups

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In addition to selling products through their own warehouses, Amazon allows users to sell their own products through the site. If you’ve got a few books that you never read, for example, you can put them up on Amazon and try to get some of your money back. This process isn’t quite like eBay, however, so it’s important to make sure that you’re approaching this...