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Press Release: DS Announces Partnership with Advanced Shipping Manager

By DesktopShipper On April 13, 2021

Press Release: DS Announces Partnership with Advanced Shipping Manager

DesktopShipper excitedly announces a new partnership with Advanced Shipper Manager. As two thought leaders in the small parcel...

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By DesktopShipper On April 7, 2021

March E-commerce News Wrap-up

Another month of 2021 down, which means another wrap-up of industry news coming your way! Typical to past Q1 months, it was a...

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E-commerce Projected to Hit $1 Trillion by 2022

By DesktopShipper On March 31, 2021

E-commerce Projected to Hit $1 Trillion by 2022

As Q1 of 2021 comes to a close, analysts are trying to project what consumer habits will be. With the coronavirus vaccine's...

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Gaining Leverage as a Small Business Owner

By DesktopShipper On March 24, 2021

Gaining Leverage as a Small Business Owner

Creating a Successful E-commerce Site

This past year, with government shutdowns and covid-19, it seems like almost everything...

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Tags: Ship Tips

How Private Label is Changing E-commerce

By DesktopShipper On March 17, 2021

How Private Label is Changing E-commerce

If you have been paying attention to e-commerce as of late, you might have noticed there were (and continue to be) massive...

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Tags: Ship Tips, Marketplaces

How to Save on Shipping with USPS Priority Mail Cubic Pricing

By Visible SCM On March 10, 2021

How to Save on Shipping with USPS Priority Mail Cubic Pricing

Guest Blog from Visible Supply Chain Management

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Tags: Guest Posts, Ship Tips

By DesktopShipper On March 3, 2021

February Wrap Up

Well, it's been somewhat of a February slump in the e-commerce industry. This stall comes as no surprise due to the slowing...

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By DesktopShipper On February 24, 2021

Q4 2020 E-commerce Sales

The numbers are (finally!) here, and they are a little different than expected. As you are probably aware by now, e-commerce...

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By DesktopShipper On February 17, 2021

UK Issues New Value Added Tax (VAT)

With a new year comes new challenges--and apparently lots of new commerce laws! As the United Kingdom officially withdraws...

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By DesktopShipper On February 10, 2021

Fulfillment Trends to Focus On In 2021

2020 was undoubtedly a whirlwind. From economics to social change, no one can doubt that 2020 will go down in history. During...

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Tags: Ship Tips, Carriers, Marketplaces

By DesktopShipper On February 4, 2021

January 2021 Wrap-Up

The saga continues in January with high e-commerce sales, supply chain blockages, mobile commerce surge, and carriers...

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Tags: Ecommerce News, Carriers

By Pitney Bowes On January 27, 2021

2021 USPS Price Change

The United States Postal Service annual rate change went into effect Sunday, January 24th. What does this mean for ecommerce...

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Tags: Ecommerce News, Guest Posts, Carriers

By DesktopShipper On January 12, 2021

2020 Customer Review Achievements

We are so excited to share that in 2020, DesktopShipper received multiple customer review achievements! DesktopShipper is...

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Tags: DS Announcements

By DesktopShipper On January 7, 2021

2020 Ecommerce Overview

Wow, 2020 was a challenging year! Without sounding too cliché, the Covid19 worldwide shutdown brought a huge silver lining for...

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By DesktopShipper On January 6, 2021

December Ecommerce Wrap-Up

Despite the economic downturn and a record percentage of unemployed Americans, retail sales projections continued to increase...

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FedEx Continues Pandemic Surcharge Indefinitely

By DesktopShipper On December 17, 2020

FedEx Continues Pandemic Surcharge Indefinitely

"New year, new you!" While many use January as a fresh start, sometimes we have trouble shaking habits from the old year. That...

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Tags: Ecommerce News, Carriers

By DesktopShipper On December 16, 2020

The Best Books to Read When You Own a Business

This time of year often brings on reflection, resolutions, and is a time that many set goals for the new year. If growing your...

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DesktopShipper Welcomes Todd Dunlop as Chief Operating Officer, Looks to Focus on Next Level Growth

By DesktopShipper On December 10, 2020

DesktopShipper Welcomes Todd Dunlop as Chief Operating Officer, Looks to Focus on Next Level Growth

For Immediate release. Full release download can be found here: DS News - COO - 12102020This year, DesktopShipper has seen...

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Tags: DS Announcements

By DesktopShipper On December 9, 2020

Save Money Without Losing Quality

Here at DesktopShipper, our specialty is Logistics and Transportation, both vital functions of an efficient Supply Chain. Not...

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By DesktopShipper On December 2, 2020

November Ecommerce Wrap-up

Companies of all sizes spend a lot of money on advertising leading up to big holiday shopping days, but it is a consumer...

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By DesktopShipper On December 1, 2020

How to Stop "Porch Pirates" this Holiday Season

According to CNBC, “about 1.7 million packages are stolen or lost every day in the U.S.” On top of that, Value Penguin states...

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Tags: Ship Tips

By DesktopShipper On November 24, 2020

Small Business Saturday in Portland, OR

DesktopShipper was established in Portland, Oregon and has always had a love for all the creative energy that resides here....

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By DesktopShipper On November 20, 2020

2020 Singles Day Recap

Singles Day, also known at Double 11, was a day created in China to celebrate single-ness! A shopping day created to have a...

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By DesktopShipper On November 18, 2020

How to Plan for Cyber Monday

2020 has already broken all the records within e-commerce. Considering consumer spending grew 44.4% in Q2, which is normally a...

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By DesktopShipper On November 17, 2020

Is Black Friday Dead?

Yes, you read that right – Could this decades long shopping tradition be on the brink of extinction? Experts alike are...

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DesktopShipper Named FrontRunner for Order Management Software

By DesktopShipper On November 16, 2020

DesktopShipper Named FrontRunner for Order Management Software

DesktopShipper is excited to announce that it has been named a FrontRunner for Order Management software by Software Advice....

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Save More: Is Using a Shipping UI Worth the Initial Investment?

By DesktopShipper On November 13, 2020

Save More: Is Using a Shipping UI Worth the Initial Investment?

Fact: All shipping solutions cost money. You might be paying via an upfront monthly fee, or you might be paying extra cents...

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Understanding the Basics: Supply Chain Management

By DesktopShipper On November 6, 2020

Understanding the Basics: Supply Chain Management

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By DesktopShipper On November 2, 2020

Singles Day 2020

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By DesktopShipper On October 30, 2020

October Wrap-Up: New in Ecommerce

We have heard time and time again that 2020 has been an unprecedented year, and that could not be truer for the ecommerce...

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By DesktopShipper On October 23, 2020

Handling Q4 Fatigue

Q4 has historically been a stressful time for retailers. It is filled packed storefronts, lines out the door, gift wrapping...

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By DesktopShipper On October 17, 2020

USPS Temporary Shipping Cost Increase

2020 has brought us Tiger King, an extra 20-pounds of quarantine weight, and a massive influx of ecommerce orders. (See how...

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Tags: Ecommerce News, DS Announcements, Carriers

By DesktopShipper On October 16, 2020

Grow Your Business, Not Your Workload

When starting a business, you are doing more than just creating a product or service. It doesn’t take long before you find...

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Tags: DS Announcements, Ship Tips, Marketplaces

How e-Commerce has been affected by COVID-19

By DesktopShipper On October 9, 2020

How e-Commerce has been affected by COVID-19

In mid-March, the United States experienced unprecedented times when essentially the entire country shut down with stay-home...

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By DesktopShipper On September 30, 2020

Preparing for Q4

2020 is without a doubt, an unprecedented year. The novel coronavirus forced everything to go online. Consumers were panic...

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By DesktopShipper On September 30, 2020

5 Ways to Support USPS this Fall

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By Amber Weber On September 30, 2020

Is Premium Shipping On Amazon Worth It?

Being able to provide fast and cost-effective shipping options to your buyer has always been a top priority in eCommerce...

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By Amber Weber On January 3, 2020

2020 USPS Rate Increases

Peak shipping season is in full swing and you might have missed the proposed rate changes that were announced by the United...

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Tags: Ecommerce News, Ship Tips, Carriers,

By Amber Weber On November 21, 2019

2019 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

The holidays are just around the corner. And this year, local shoppers admittedly have a week less of shopping days due to a...

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By Community User On November 15, 2019

Enhance Your Online Store With These Ecommerce Trends

The online marketplace can be a tough industry to break into as a small business, especially when you consider all of the...

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By Amber Weber On September 25, 2019

FedEx Announces 2020 Rate Increases

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Tags: Ecommerce News, Ship Tips, Carriers,

By Community User On June 26, 2019

Top Shipping Considerations In Ecommerce

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Tags: Ecommerce News, DS Announcements, Ship Tips

By Community User On May 27, 2019

The Power Of Free Shipping

These days, online retailers rely on a number of tactics and practices to gain an edge over the competition. Customers are...

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By Community User On May 22, 2019

DesktopShipper Is Here To Grow Your Business

In today’s marketplace, businesses of all sizes are looking to gain an edge and capture their share of the market, relying on...

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By Community User On May 13, 2019

The Top Features Of Our Shipping Software

Managing and shipping your orders can consume a lot of your time. Retailers nationwide can benefit from improving their...

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Tags: Ship Tips, Marketplaces

By Community User On May 6, 2019

6 Tips For A Successful Ecomm Store

ECommerce has created a diverse marketplace that allows buyers from across the globe to easily search and purchase the product...

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