Category: Ecommerce

Storenvy Review: Is This Free Ecom Site Worth Your Time?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

Storenvy is a free online store builder that lets indie brands, artists and small sellers get started without paying a cent upfront.

Sounds like a sweet deal, right? But is it really something you should bet on if you're serious about selling online?

In this in-depth Storenvy review, I'll be going over everything from pricing and features to design tools and customer support – so you can get a real sense of whether it's a good fit for your ecommerce business.

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QuickBooks Pricing for Ecommerce: What You Need to Know Before You Subscribe

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

If you're running an ecommerce business, chances are you've heard of QuickBooks. It’s one of the most widely-used accounting platforms for small and medium-sized businesses, and it’s especially popular among ecommerce store owners. But while it's marketed as an easy and scalable solution, understanding the true cost of QuickBooks for ecommerce is a whole different story.

The numbers on their website don’t tell the full tale. Between feature limitations, add-ons, AI agents, and third-party integrations, the final monthly price can be a lot more than what you see at first glance.

In this guide, you'll get a complete breakdown of QuickBooks pricing, including all features, ecommerce-specific tools, hidden costs, and what you actually need depending on your store's size.

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Yotpo vs Bazaarvoice: Which One is Best for Ecommerce?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

Yotpo and Bazaarvoice – the two big name players in customer reviews and user-generated content – help ecommerce businesses build trust and boost sales, but they do it in very different ways.

I've spent a ton of time – over 150 hours, to be exact – to help you figure out which one's right for your business based on where you are in your growth journey and what channels you're selling on.

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Xero vs QuickBooks: Which Accounting Software Actually Works Best for Ecommerce?

Bogdan Rancea
Accounting Software Articles Ecommerce

I honestly think dealing with money is one of the toughest parts of running an ecommerce company.

You think you’ll get better at it with time, but the more your business scales, the more energy you spend scrolling through endless transactions, trying to match orders with payouts, and wondering how your “bestseller” somehow turned into a black hole for cash.

Cloud tools such as Xero and QuickBooks Online take care of most of the hard work. The real decision is choosing which one feels right for the way you run your business.

That’s why I created this guide, informed by my own experience with both platforms, to help you make a (confident) choice.

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20 Legit Ways to Make Money Online in 2026 (With Ecommerce at the Center)

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

Making money online isn’t just a trend—it’s a career path, a side hustle, and in many cases, a full-time business. Whether you're just getting started or trying to build something scalable, ecommerce opens up dozens of practical ways to make income online.

Here are 20 smart, low-barrier ways to make money online, starting with the foundation of it all: starting your own online store.

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Subbly Review 2026: Is It the Best Subscription Ecommerce Platform?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

Subbly is one of the few ecommerce platforms designed exclusively for subscription-based businesses — whether you're running a subscription box, digital membership, or recurring physical product.

While other platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce need third-party apps to offer subscriptions, Subbly is built with these features at its core.

In this in-depth Subbly review, I’ll walk you through its key features, pricing, pros and cons, and how it compares to other leading ecommerce platforms.

I’ve spent time testing the platform, reading user feedback, and studying its product roadmap to give you a clear picture of whether Subbly is the right choice for your business.

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Best Square POS Alternatives for Retail and Small Businesses

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce POS

As someone who has spent years researching, testing, and working with point-of-sale systems, I’ve seen Square dominate the space for a long time.

It’s everywhere—from local coffee shops to weekend market vendors. But Square isn’t always the right fit.

Maybe the transaction fees are cutting into your margins. Maybe the inventory tools feel too limited for your store’s needs.

Or maybe you just want something more flexible with better customer service.

Whatever the reason, there are plenty of strong Square POS alternatives out there. I’ve broken them down in detail—what they offer, where they shine, and where they fall short.

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Product Research for Shopify: A Proven Process After 10+ Years in Ecommerce

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce Shopify

After working in ecommerce for more than a decade, I’ve reviewed hundreds of Shopify stores, consulted on thousands of product selections, and helped brands scale from zero to seven figures.

One thing is always true: poor product research is the biggest reason Shopify stores fail.

It’s not traffic. It’s not ad fatigue. It’s not design.

If the product doesn’t have demand, profit potential, or a clear edge in the market, the rest of the funnel doesn’t matter. That’s why product research should be treated as strategy — not guesswork.

This guide covers the exact process I use with clients, how I vet product ideas, and the specific tools and criteria I rely on to reduce risk before a product ever hits a store.

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