Many online stores have successfully used Magento to set up shop on the Internet. But in an increasingly mobile world, website-based merchandise sales are not enough to grow sustainably. Statista says more than 50% of the world’s Internet traffic comes from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Similarly, mobile commerce earnings could be as highRead More

Builders of ecommerce websites are mainly divided into two camps: developers who build from scratch and those who leverage ecommerce platforms. Ecommerce platform loyalists boast of faster development times. Meanwhile, those who build from scratch revel in customizing their ecommerce sites. But one platform offers the best of both worlds, bringing in customizability and site-buildRead More

Have you ever bought something online using a mobile device? If you have, then you’ve become a mobile commerce customer. Mobile commerce has been so huge it amassed gross earnings of around $400 billion in the U.S. alone in 2022. Think about it. That’s almost half a trillion dollars in mobile commerce sales! These mind-bogglingRead More

Our smartphones have become indispensable in daily tasks. From buying groceries to booking a flight, all these are swiftly done with just a few swipes on mobile devices. But have you ever thought how mobile eCommerce started? Interestingly, in 1997, mobile-commerce services started with Coca-Cola vending machines in Helsinki. What’s special about them? They acceptedRead More

Shopping apps are staples in consumers’ smartphones. Simply ask around, and they will tell you they have installed a shopping mobile app for a reason – it’s about convenience. Nearly all consumers (88%) have at least one shopping app on their phone, and half of them have more than four. These consumers with more thanRead More

The future is mobile. The number of mobile users is projected to increase to 8 billion smartphone users by 2028. Surprisingly, world population estimates in 2022 equal that figure. If you have an online store, having an ecommerce app makes a world of difference. And if you don’t, now is the time to consider settingRead More

Your customers will often use their smartphones to tackle tasks. And shopping online is part of it. They can order a new set of jeans at Target or check out the latest pair of sneakers at Nike. The shopping center is only a few clicks away and not kilometers anymore. Retail in mobile apps isRead More

The Internet has evolved from Information Superhighway into a mega shopping center. Though the history of ecommerce stretches back to the late 1960s, the sector has only boomed fairly recently. The surge of online purchases that began during the 2020 COVID pandemic is expected to maintain its momentum way into 2026, with the ecommerce marketRead More