Posts Tagged ‘shipping’
International Parts Ecommerce – What You Need To Get Started
Most US parts and accessories companies don’t focus on international sales, but as the economy slows, we suspect that will change. Selling parts and accessories outside the US can be a good source of incremental revenue, and all it takes to get started is a little homework. In this article we’ll layout what retailers need…
Read More7 Tips For Reducing Shipping Costs On Auto Parts
Shipping is often a ecommerce company’s greatest expense. Therefore, anything your company can do to keep shipping costs down will have a big impact on profits. Here are seven of our best tips for reducing ecommerce shipping and fulfillment costs.
Read MoreVeriShip, A Shipping Expense Optimization Platform
Etailers know that shipping charges are complicated and confusing. Between various fees and surcharges, it’s hard to know what shipping really costs on a per-order basis without a lot of leg work. Very often, etailers just ignore the details and move on. Yet reviewing and reconciling the monthly carrier charges can be very good for…
Read MoreSame-Day Shipping Is a Best Practice For Auto Parts Ecommerce Companies
In news that will surprise no one, most consumers are impatient. When you’re selling parts and accessories online, it can be challenging to convince an impatient customer to wait a few days for their order. If you can’t convince a potential customer to wait for their order, they may buy offline. So, if you want…
Read MoreSpork Marketing’s 2018 Auto Parts Ecommerce Shipping Survey Results
Our 2018 shipping survey is completed, and the results are below. We’ll start by explaining why we created this survey and what we hoped to learn, and then highlight some of the key takeaways from our data.
Read MoreAuto Parts Shipping: Best Practices And Advice
Shipping is a big deal to people who buy auto parts online and to people who sell auto parts online, and for good reason: Shipping costs (and delivery times) can make or break an online transaction. Consumers often cite shipping costs and delivery time as their primary objections to buying parts online. Likewise, e-tailers often…
Read MoreDrop-Ship Auto Parts Sales Via Amazon Just Got Harder
Selling auto parts and accessories on marketplace sites like Amazon, Jet, eBay, or Walmart.com can be a great way to sell a large volume of product for a small (but consistent) profit margin. It’s a tricky business to get into, but it’s definitely working for quite a few companies that drop-ship their products. However, a…
Read MoreWhat Every E-Tailer Should Know About Negotiating Shipping Rates
Here’s a secret: UPS, FedEx, and US Postal Service shipping rates are not set in stone. These carriers want your business, and for larger retailers, they’re often willing to negotiate rates. In fact, negotiating shipping rates is so common that there are entire companies dedicated to doing it for you. However, if you prefer to…
Read MoreEssential Shipping Supplies For Ecommerce
In the 10+ years that we’ve been consulting with ecommerce businesses, we’ve learned a fair amount about the nuts of bolts of ecommerce operations. Based on best practices shared by our clients, we’ve compiled a list of essential shipping supplies every ecommerce business needs. Whether you’re just getting your ecommerce business off the ground, or…
Read MoreIs Free Shipping Killing Your Profits? You’re Not Alone
Free shipping is a tremendous challenge for ecommerce retailers, particularly in auto parts. Consumers expect shipping to be free when ordering online, and will often leave a website that doesn’t offer it. But shipping costs are substantial, particularly for auto parts and accessories (which tend to be heavy and/or bulky). It’s a catch-22: Offer free…
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