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Dirkjan

Dirkjan Vis is the founder and owner of the company behind Ecommerce News.

Background

In the past, Dirkjan worked as a web designer, developing dozens of online stores. For about ten years now, he has been a full-time internet journalist for his own platforms, including Ecommerce News, investeerders.nl, and ondernemeneninternet.nl.

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Online marketing

Many online stores use multiple online marketing channels, like search engines, email campaigns and marketplaces. To create impact with your marketing, you should not focus on the amount of channels, but on how you use them. Gain insight into your results and improve the marketing of your online store with the right tools and KPI’s like conversion rate and customer value.

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Start selling products online

Do you want to launch your own business by selling products online? You can start an ecommerce store, but nowadays there are also other ways to do that. There is an endless amount of platforms available to start selling online today, such as Instagram, eBay, TikTok or Depop.

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Customer support

The easiest way to improve your customer service is with clear communication. That means that the communication in your online store needs to be clear during the whole customer journey, as most support questions arise after completing a purchase. Improve your service across the board, with the right expectations regarding products, logistics, returns and accessibility.

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Payment providers

When selling online, you need reliable payment options that let customers pay safely and easily. In Europe, there are many trustworthy providers, each with different costs, features, and coverage. We made a selection of reliable providers that offer popular European payment options, and the right support for your target markets.

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Ecommerce business for sale

Selling a business can unlock value upfront instead of waiting for profits. Before you put your ecommerce business for sale, preparation is key. Determine your value based on profit, and use marketplaces or brokers to sell. Buyers focus on finances, growth, customers, and operations. Timing matters: the process often takes months or longer.
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How to start an online store

If you want to start your own online store, there are many things you need to consider. How will you create an online store, for example? You need to know on how to start an online store: from registering a website and buying products, to keeping inventory, to selling online and promoting your ecommerce business.

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Wholesale suppliers in Europe

Do you want to launch an online store? Then you'll need products to sell. If you want to buy stock in bulk, you can buy your products at a wholesale distributor. We selected some of the best wholesale suppliers in Europe, for ecommerce businesses.
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Ecommerce software

Online stores run on ecommerce software. Do you want to start your own online business? With hosted ecommerce software such as Shopify, Webador, or Wix, you can set up your store quickly and easily. Other popular choices are WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Shopware.
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Ecommerce in Poland

Poland is the ninth largest country in Europe, with a population of over 40 million people of which 78 percent shop online. The Polish ecommerce market continues to grow, and by 2028, its total sales value is expected to reach 51.4 billion dollars.

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