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Does the CCPA Apply to Your eCommerce Business?

By now you probably have heard of a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2020, in the state of California.  Designed to protect consumer rights in relation to how businesses collect, use, and share information from website visitors, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may or may not impact your eCommerce business. […]

Happy New Year!

Your Store Wizards is proud to celebrate our 20th year in business in 2020.  We were founded in December of 1999.  We wanted to take a minute to thank each and every customer and partner we’ve met over the years.  Let’s make 2020 the best year ever! Let’s face it, we have the best customers. […]

November / December 2019 Holiday Your Store Wizards Update

The classic Andy Williams song sums it up pretty well, it simply is the “most wonderful time of the year.” From the electric feeling we experience when the holiday decorations go up, to the rush we get when orders spike overnight and you instantly know the holidays have arrived. In this month’s update, I’m going […]

Adding a Dash of “WOW” to Holiday Order Packaging

The holiday orders are going to soon be rolling in and with them a slew of first-time customers either ordering gifts for someone, or treating themselves to an item they’ve been eyeing up and saving all year to purchase. These first-time buyers can quickly turn into lifetime customers if you wow them from the start […]

Important 2019 Holiday Dates for eCommerce Store Owners

Grab your day planner, whip out your phone, or clear your whiteboard… it’s time to write down some important dates on your calendar!  No, I’m not talking about the next meet-up, conference, or trade show, I’m talking about important dates for the remainder of the year that every eCommerce store owner should be aware of.

Your Store Wizards October 2019 Update

Well, it’s finally here!  The much anticipated fourth quarter, the time of the year most eCommerce store owners look forward to.  For me, it’s always an exciting time. From getting promotions and sales ready for the holiday shopping season to making sure inventory is on hand and employees are ready to tackle the influx of […]

Mixed Content Will Soon Be Blocked on Google Chrome

Store owners take heed.  Google is set to roll out updates to their Chrome web browser that will automatically block mixed content on web pages. What does this mean? When a user loads a secure website via https:// any content such as scripts, images, etc., being called via http:// will be blocked by default.

October Internet Sales Tax Update – Four Additional States Start Collecting Tax

While confusion still abounds concerning sales tax on Internet purchases, it’s important for eCommerce store owners to remain in the know when it comes to this important issue. On October 1, 2019, four more states have enacted or updated economic nexus laws according to our partner, TaxJar.  These states are Arizona, Kansas, Massachusetts, and Tennessee.

An Organized Warehouse is Essential for a Successful Holiday Season

Welcome to October!  Or should I ask, “where did the year go?”  It’s hard to believe we are now in the fourth quarter and before we know it we’ll be ringing in the year 2020. As we approach the holiday shopping season, it’s time to start getting your eCommerce business ready for the onslaught of […]