#ecommerce-business

[woo]

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[theambitiouswoman]

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[indiesellersguild]

New article: Is Dropshipping Indie Selling? (No.)

There has been a recent influx of social media accounts made to advertise The Wonders Of Dropshipping on any post mentioning ecommerce. Many of these seem to be bots, but a real person must be behind them -- so our very own Alex R. of @handmadehazefromtheheart decided to write up an article responding to the idea that these ecommerce "guru" types overlap with our member base of online indie sellers.

Excerpt:

To a consumer, the process of buying from big name versus indie online storefronts is the same: see the pictures, read the description, click “purchase,” and wait for a package. That standard makes it pretty easy for another kind of online seller to present you with a product on an original-looking webpage, accept your money in exchange for the promise of shipment — and then turn around and give (some of) that money to an actual supplier that sends you your purchase. [...] Ultimately, the Indie Sellers Guild seeks to be an online extension of the labor movement. In capitalism, things are often divided into a working class and an owning class, and we’re here for the working class. [...] [D]ropshipping is a way to claw at the benefits of being part of the owning class: gaining profit for nothing more than inserting yourself into a transaction that doesn’t need you to operate fairly. We don’t condone that, and we don’t represent that.

View it in full here.

For some insightful thoughts on print-on-demand selling -- something that we don't all agree falls under "dropshipping" but does overlap -- you'll find a link inside to another article by Valerie of Artisans Cooperative.

[gr8brandz]

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[matutinachicofficiel]

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[adbros]

30 ways to make real; money from home

Making money online from the comfort of your home has become increasingly accessible with the growth of the internet and digital technologies. In 2023, there are numerous realistic ways to earn money online. Here are 30 ideas to get you started:

1. Freelance Writing: Offer your writing skills on platforms like Upwork or Freelancer to create blog posts, articles, or website content.

2. Content Creation: Start a YouTube channel, podcast, or blog to share your expertise or passion and monetize through ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing.

3. Online Surveys and Market Research: Participate in online surveys and market research studies with platforms like Swagbucks or Survey Junkie.

4. Remote Customer Service: Work as a remote customer service representative for companies like Amazon or Apple.

5. Online Tutoring: Teach subjects you're knowledgeable in on platforms like VIPKid or Chegg Tutors.

6. E-commerce: Start an online store using platforms like Shopify, Etsy, or eBay to sell products.

7. Affiliate Marketing: Promote products or services on your blog or social media and earn commissions for sales made through your referral links.

8. Online Courses: Create and sell online courses on platforms like Udemy or Teachable.

9. Remote Data Entry: Find remote data entry jobs on websites like Clickworker or Remote.co.

10. Virtual Assistance: Offer administrative support services to businesses as a virtual assistant.

11. Graphic Design: Use your graphic design skills to create logos, graphics, or websites for clients on platforms like Fiverr.

12. Stock Photography: Sell your photos on stock photography websites like Shutterstock or Adobe Stock.

13. App Development: Develop and sell mobile apps or offer app development services.

14. Social Media Management: Manage social media accounts for businesses looking to enhance their online presence.

15. Dropshipping: Start an e-commerce business without holding inventory by dropshipping products.

16. Online Consultations: Offer consulting services in your area of expertise through video calls.

17. Online Surplus Sales: Sell unused items or collectibles on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

18. Online Fitness Coaching: Become an online fitness coach and offer workout plans and guidance.

19. Virtual Events: Host webinars, workshops, or conferences on topics you're knowledgeable about.

20. Podcast Production: Offer podcast editing, production, or consulting services.

21. Remote Transcription: Transcribe audio and video files for clients.

22. Online Translation: Offer translation services if you're proficient in multiple languages.

23. Affiliate Blogging: Create a niche blog with affiliate marketing as the primary revenue source.

24. Online Art Sales: Sell your artwork, crafts, or digital art on platforms like Etsy or Redbubble.

25. Remote Bookkeeping: Offer bookkeeping services for small businesses from home.

26. Digital Marketing: Provide digital marketing services like SEO, PPC, or social media management.

27. Online Gaming: Stream your gaming sessions on platforms like Twitch and monetize through ads and donations.

28. Virtual Assistant Coaching: If you have experience as a VA, offer coaching services to aspiring virtual assistants.

29. Online Research: Conduct research for businesses or individuals in need of specific information.

30. Online Real Estate: Invest in virtual real estate, such as domain names or digital properties, and sell them for a profit.

Remember that success in making money online often requires dedication, patience, and the ability to adapt to changing trends. It's essential to research and choose the opportunities that align with your skills, interests, and long-term goals.

[notfinancialadvice]

Shopify has a blog problem, this creates a really simple and straightforward opportunity for freelance designers/programmers

Earlier this year I settled the editorial decisions I needed for a lot of blogging going forward, and recently I've experimented (repeatedly) with the idea of having a blog on a separate platform, or using Shopify's system.

Having two sites would allow me to blog on a WordPress site, but creates... two sites, therefore complicates everything more. More maintenance, design, etc. etc.

I am actively seeking to make my life easier so I am foregoing two sites and learning to live with the limitations.

A personal struggle to the surprise of no one.

You can use WordPress and thread Shopify through it via the "buy" button, which is a shortcut for small stores and/or larger stores where you are very comfortable in WordPress.

You cannot use Shopify and thread WordPress through it.

Which is a shame.

Because Shopify's native blog platform is fucking horrible.

An independent graphic designer who can program, or a programmer who can design, cannot solve Shopify's problems.

They are inherent to the system and likely built on legacy code Shopify doesn't want to update because it'll cost a fortune.

I'll just be mad about this until the market forces them to address this opportunity and they revamp their blogging platform. That's fine.

Or maybe decades will pass and they won't. That's... fine too. I guess.

I am rambling this out because if I were in the business of freelance graphic design and/or programming I would jump on this immediately. I used to be and always shared opportunities with friends and it was fun and I kinda miss that aspect of the life.

I'm not in that business, and I have in-house programming, please don't pitch me, but do consider pitching... pretty much everyone with a Shopify site and a blog as Phase 01 of your plan, and everyone who has a Shopify site and does not have a blog as Phase 02 of your plan.

Here is what I would tackle:

Shopify blogs have two structures: "blog" and "blog post".

A blog in Shopify is essentially a category in WordPress, with more limitations, such as, a blog post can only be in a single "blog". That sucks but it means your life as a designer/developer gets more interesting.

Most Shopify themes come out of the box with 1 "blog" and 1 "blog post" template. They are exceptionally simple, usually. I would build a few test templates and offer them to clients "these will be modified to fit your direct style."

For some reason -- I'm guessing focus -- most blogs in Shopify have the image on top. If you structure "image on the left, image on the right" as options you can offer clients, you've just tripled their layout capabilities.

For another reason, I don't know why, but almost all shopify blog post templates I've seen do not have sidebars. Which is insane?! You can control that from the fucking "blog post" template so it would be an easy win.

You could work around the "a post can only be in one blog on Shopify" issue by having a sidebar that pulls the latest 3 (or 5 or whatever) posts as links for other blogs on the site: TEST SITE has 3 blogs. When you're looking at a post on BLOG 01, in the sidebar, you see a link to the latest post on BLOG 02 and BLOG 03. Similarly, when you're looking at a post on BLOG 02, the sidebar has the latest post from BLOG 01 and BLOG 03 (and so on)

The template I use, off the shelf, uses the Shopify's user name and details for the author of the blog. Once a blog post is created, in Shopify, you cannot alter the author. This is dumb as fucking rock salt on slug popcorn. But, again, systematic, I'm pitching ideas on ways around it -- exclude this and just use a CUSTOM DATA field to allow the Shopify owner to pick the relevant author. This cuts down on the need for extra Shopify users, tremendously, and builds in the opportunity for WordPress-style author footers on blog posts.

Emulate the very common filtering on products -- dropdowns, sorting mechanisms -- with tags on a sidebar on BLOG templates. This will be tricky because you cannot hook into the Search & Discovery function, but it's absolutely no where near impossible. And would be amazingly useful.

Overall Shopify is a decent platform with significant advantages.

There blogger apps but holy shit that is so unnecessary. If they were a one-time-fee, it would be fine, but they aren't, they're generally $20+/month.

I'm not interested in paying for a service that ties me into another tech system that I am fucked if they go out of business, jack up their prices, introduce a feature I don't like, or remove a feature I do like.

For something like a blog system.

Which relies HEAVILY on very structured, single-built, near-infinitely-reused templates.

A low effort, high yield opportunity exists for independent designer/programmers to come up with a suite of designs and say "hey with some very simple modifications, we can take 1 of the following, apply it to your store, and dramatically increase your in-site blogging opportunities."

You start with a base "blog post" template and a base "blog" template and then every time someone hires you to add a feature to theirs, using Shopify's core tech -- you're just applying paint -- you now have a second set of templates.

Recycle forward.

One time fee per client -- likely low, but again effort is low since 90% of the code is re-used -- and each time you secure a client, you have opened a networking door.

Just make sure you include instructions and/or a premium service for when the customer upgrades their theme version -- "occasionally your theme author will upgrade, and this may get lost... so do the following to bring it back and/or we'll handle it for you for $X and Y-days notice."

Business opportunities are everywhere.

Good luck!

I repeat don't add me to your pitch list, I have a programmer in-house, but use this idea to make a business or extend yours!

This isn't financial advice, it is annoyed rambling!

[marymayracompany]

Láser Flower with light buying: https://marymayra.myshopify.com

[handmadehazefromtheheart]

There's gonna be a post on @indiesellersguild about it later, but I wrote an article about dropshipping that got published yesterday.

There seems to be a "dropshipping guru/ecommerce expert" bot problem on Tumblr rn. The whole thing is honestly an insult to small business and just another part of hustle/grindset/content farm/passive income off other people's labor/get rich quick culture. I link this Folding Ideas video at one point in there that goes over that stuff much more.

[powertechstor3]

[woo]

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[theambitiouswoman]

[jocastas-padawan]

The new abilities shown off in today’s Zelda footage reminded me that sometimes Nintendo is really good at responding to fan criticism.

Some of the biggest complaints BOTW fans share are about weapon durability. The goal of that mechanic was to encourage weapon variety, but players didn’t like to lose weapons they’d worked hard to get.

Instead of adding some sort of repair bench or just removing durability altogether, they introduced a mechanic that lets you improve the durability of weapons by gluing another weapon to it. Now, you’re incentivized to explore weapon variety in a way that doesn’t punish you for sticking with the same weapon!

Between that and the Ascend ability basically making climbing stamina problems obsolete, TotK really seems to have a theme of addressing player concerns without compromising the spirit of the game.

[rickyyysaurus]

Announcement!!

Regarding my Etsy shop: it no longer exists.

Etsy has permanently suspended my account. Why? Absolutely no reason. I had heard rumors this might happen, but I had hoped they were only that; rumors.

So, I will no longer be doing business with them. However, I have set up shop with Shopify in the hopes things will go better for me there.

I now have my own website!

http://prehistoricpainter.com

This is my very own domain! I'm very excited about this, but it IS a lot more expensive for me right out the gate. That, combined with Etsy screwing me over, has left me with rather empty pockets. I'm not in any kind of emergency, but visits to my new shop would be very appreciated. Said shop is still under a bit of construction, cosmetically speaking, but all payment processes and order fulfillments are up and running, so fingers crossed this works out for me

[gr8brandz]

Deerma Blender Portable Buah Juicer Wireless 1500mAh 400ml

https://tokopedia.link/di4Q2ora6Jb - https://s.shopee.co.id/1qGZPZcm2m                       ==================================================== Spesifikasi: Merek: DEERMA Voltase: 220 V Daya / Power: 140 W Material: PCTG (baby bottle material), 304 stainless steel dan PP Dimensi: 308 x 96 x 98 mm Kapasitas Baterai: 1500 mAh Kapasitas: 400 ml Deskripsi Bikin jus pakai blender listrik kini bisa dilakukan di mana saja. Tanpa mesti di dapur dan mencolokan listrik. Xiaomi Deerma solusi bagi Anda yang punya mobilitas tinggi namun tetap ingin memenuhi gaya hidup sehat minum jus yang Anda buat. Gunakan saja blender portable yang bisa Anda masukan ke dalam tas. Tanpa ribet, praktis, mesin yang powerful, baterai isi ulang, dan tentunya terjangkau dari segi harga.

Fitur 2 in 1 Blender and Tumbler Blender ini diranang agar memudahkan Anda langsung meminum jus atau menyimpan hasil juicer ke botol. Nah. blender sudah dilengkapi botol khusus yang juga bagian dari wadah blender itu sendiri. Light Weight and Portable Xiaomi juicer ini memiliki bobot yang ringan dan mudah dibawa. Bahkan, anak umur 4 tahun bisa mengangkat dengan mudah melalui pegangan tali silikon. Taruh saja di mobil ataupun ke dalam tas Anda.Powerful Juicing Function mata pisau Xiaomi Juicer yang tajam dapat dengan cepat membuat jus, milkshake hingga makanan cepat saji untuk bayi. Kekuatan mesin blender ini layar disandingkan dengan blender konvesional. Sehingga dengan ukuran sekecil ini, Anda bisa mendapatkan hasil jus yang memuaskan.

Rechargeable Battery Dengan konsep wireless alias tanpa kabel, blender ini sudah dibekali baterai charger. Sheingga Anda bisa mengisi ulang baterainya selama di perjalanan, misalnya menggunakan power bank ataupun car charger.

Easy Operation Pengoperasian Xiaomi juicer ini cukup menekan tombol power yang tersedia dan kemudian menunggu beberapa saat untuk mendapatkan jus segar dan sehat.

Safe Material with Food Grade Material Xiaomi juicer ini ramah lingkungan sehingga aman dan tidak berbahaya bagi kesehatan termasuk bayi Anda.

Isi Kemasan 1 x Deerma Blender Portable Buah Juicer Wireless 1500mAh 400ml 1 x Tutup Botol 1 x Kabel USB 1 x Brush 1 x Panduan Penggunaan ==================================================== https://s.shopee.co.id/9ezi7T2NcG https://tokopedia.link/vfg3UqLVZzb