Ecommerce Industry News
Facebook wants to help creators monetize their efforts on its Instagram platform, but it may not be targeting whom you think. In the world of ecommerce, “creators” are generally considered artists, artisans, and crafters who […]
Facebook came in 10th place in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards, slipping one spot from last year. Facebook is becoming a staple for selling larger items locally, but survey respondents felt that communications from the […]
eBay’s former Vice President of Seller Operations and Engagement has landed a job at Facebook. Marni Levine’s LinkedIn profile shows she joined the social media company as its new Vice President of Global Commerce Operations […]
The US government asked some large tech companies on Monday about how they may be tracking the personal information of visitors and using them in algorithms. The FTC said it was sending orders to Amazon, […]
WhatsApp is not an online shopping platform, but the messaging app is adding a “cart” feature to facilitate communications between buyers and merchants. The company says people are using its app to discuss products and […]
As sellers head into the holiday season and eye adding a social component to their operations, Facebook wants the ecommerce world to know that it is open for business. There are several channels on Facebook […]
In mid-May, Facebook launched a new tool for sellers so they could set up a shop on their Facebook business page or Instagram profile and feature those “Facebook Shops” in stories and ads. Today, Facebook […]
Sellers and others who have a Facebook Business Page can now start charging for live events with the potential to turn shoppers and followers into paying students – think virtual Adult Ed classes. Facebook announced […]
Facebook said a study of small businesses around the world shows they’re hurting as a result of COVID-19, and the social networking company vowed to help. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg announced the availability of […]
Facebook is now allowing sellers to list and advertise non-medical face masks, it announced on Wednesday. In March, it had temporarily banned ads and commerce listings for masks on its apps “to help protect against […]