CS-Cart 4.18.1 is out, and we are excited to share this news with you. It marks the initial phase of refreshing the admin panel and introduces new payment options for PayPal Сheckout.  These are just the highlights of CS-Cart 4.18.1; you’ll find more changes in the changelog. As usual, we hand out upgrade packages in limited numbers for the first few weeks after the release. But then we lift that restriction. So if you don’t see this upgrade in your Upgrade Center yet, please check back later. If you use Multi-Vendor No-Code, you don’t need to worry about the upgrade – we will handle it f ..read more

Let me tell you a simple story that shows why it’s important to make smart choices in life and business. Last week, my friends and I went off-roading. Most of us drove Jeep Rubicons, which are great for this. However, our friend Mike brought his Suzuki Vitara. We had told Mike that it might rain and the trails could get muddy, but he didn’t switch cars. Sure enough, it rained, and soon Mike’s Vitara was stuck deep in mud. What started as a fun day turned into us trying to pull his car out of the mud. A friendly photo of Mike saving his car from mud This story is like picking the right tools fo ..read more

Table of Contents Introduction Section 1: Understanding Marketplaces Section 2: Understanding Platforms Section 3: Marketplace vs Platform—The Key Differences Section 4: Selecting the Right Solution for Your Business Conclusion FAQ Introduction The digital economy keeps growing, bringing us new ways to shop and sell online through marketplaces and eCommerce platforms. These days, anyone can start their own online store or sell products on a big online marketplace. Even though they might seem similar, platforms and marketplaces have different roles in e-commerce. The global eco-digital econo ..read more

In the tumultuous landscape of modern business, where trends rise and fall at breakneck speed, finding stability and sustained growth can seem like an elusive goal. Yet, nestled within the ever-shifting currents of consumer preferences and market dynamics lie what we call “unkillable niches”—those resilient sectors that weather economic storms and thrive regardless of the latest fads.  In this article, we delve into the allure of evergreen niches and uncover the key characteristics that make them survivable and essential for long-term success. What Makes a Niche Evergreen? Evergreen nich ..read more

Looking at how businesses are using headless commerce today, we find it’s becoming a popular choice not only among big players and enterprises but also smaller businesses. In 2024, data shows that about 62.5% of those who have chosen headless commerce are either startups or small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This suggests that these smaller businesses see a lot of value in the flexibility and growth potential that headless commerce offers. In terms of industry impact, retail is leading the way. By 2026, it’s expected that the retail sector will make up 33% of the headless commerce marke ..read more

Carding is a type of credit card fraud that happens when a carder (or credit card thief) uses a stolen card to purchase branded gift cards, buy high-value goods, or charge a prepaid card. It is also called credit card stuffing.  Sadly, the US is a major target for carding since it doesn’t employ chip and PIN technology similar to what other countries use to safeguard debit and credit cardholders. In fact, between 2020 and 2021, card fraud increased by over 10% worldwide, with US merchants and card owners alone losing $12 billion. It is expected to cause losses of over $362 billion to glob ..read more

The right inventory management system can help you make the most of your eСommerce business.  From sourcing and storing to organizing and selling, an efficient inventory management process can help you promote optimal stock levels at the right price.  With efficient inventory management, you’ll be able to … Meet customer demand. Minimize inventory costs.  Prevent excess inventory.  With inventory management techniques, you’ll have systems to oversee both raw materials and finished products. No more information silos or missed opportunities. You’ll also be able to regulate ..read more

Think personalization and the first thought popping into your mind would be–adding a human touch. Personalizing your is not much different. But run-of-the-mill email personalization tactics just don’t cut it anymore. Enter the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and take your email marketing efforts to a new level with hyper-personalization. Let us show you how. What Is Email Personalization? Email personalization is an effective email marketing strategy that marketers use to give audiences more tailored content depending on several factors, including products added to the cart, their custo ..read more

It’s the purpose of every product and service to satisfy the needs of its buyer. If a product/service can feel like it was hand-made for their task/problem, it will fulfill its purpose and convert everyone it’s promised to. The problem is that you can’t make an offer for a single user. At least, you couldn’t in the past. With modern AI-driven personalization, you can tailor messages to fit the needs of a single user for almost every user.  In the past, the closest you could come to this was the market segmentation and targeted email marketing campaign. This is no longer the case. Today, y ..read more

Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Understanding eBay’s Business Model III. Key Features of eBay’s Platform IV. Legal Considerations and Compliance V. Technical Infrastructure for eBay Like Marketplace VI. Launching and Growing Techniques VII. Why CS-Cart is Perfect for Creating an eBay Like Marketplace IX. Conclusion FAQ I. Introduction “What makes eBay successful.. The real value and the real power at eBay is the community. It’s the buyers and sellers coming together and forming a marketplace.” Pierre Omidyar, the Founder of eBay eBay started back in 1995, thanks to Pierre Omidyar ..read more