Retailer Resources

welcome to the Kimberly Wahlberg Company new portal for our retail partners, Retailer Resources. As the market shifts, added creativity and innovation are necessary for continued success in the marketplace. It is our mission is to help you in this process.

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Introduction to eCommerce

COVID-19 Note

Due to the restrictions many states are enforcing, online sales is the ONLY avenue of revenue for most. The below information is especially timely given this fact.

Two important steps to the success of online selling

      1. eCommerce Platform
      2. Marketing Plan
U.S. Adult Online Shopping Frequency

eCommerce Platforms

Shopify COVID-19 SUPPORT

  • Extended 90 Day FREE Trial – typically they only offer a 14 day trial.
  • Gift Cards for ALL plans and customers – normally in the more advanced plans.
  • Local Pickup and Delivery – If you can drop off orders, create a local delivery option, only visible to customers living
    in that zone. Retailers using Shopify POS will have the opportunity to offer customers in-store/curb-side pick up for online orders.
  • $200 million in small business funding – funding is available with Shopify Capital.
  • Community Support – Covid-19 community Forum.
  • Live Webinars – weekly virtual programming designed to help your business through
Shopify Top Pick

Basic Shopify

The ideal plan if you are just starting your online presence.

$29.00/ month

Shopify

Great tools available for growing your online business.

$79.00/ month

Advanced Shopify

Perfect solution if you are scaling your business.

$299.00/ month

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Best Practices with Shopify

Honorable Mention E-Commerce Platforms

SquareSpace logo

SquareSpace has the best mobile features of the three and all its platforms offer a mobile compatibility feature. It also offers a uniquely beautiful and excellent mobile view of product, marketing emails, and analysis.

Pricing Plans

Personal: $16.00/month
Business: $26.00/month
Basic Commerce: $30.00/month
Advanced Commerce: $46.00/month

Wix logo

Wix offers exceptionally lovely templates and many are FREE.

Pricing Plans

Business Basic: $23.00/month
Business Unlimited: $27.00/month
Business VIP: $49.00/ month
Enterprise: End to End $500/ month

BigCommerce logo

BigCommerce offers a great interface for large varieties of products.

Pricing Plans

Standard: $29.95/month
Plus: $79.95/month
Pro: $299.95/ month
Enterprise: Consultation for customized solution costs

Helpful Articles

10 Best Ecommerce Platforms Compared & Rated

Our top eCommerce platforms are based on objective performance data, feature set and, value. Compare the best eCommerce website builders to find one that fits your needs.

Other Resources

Calendly

About

Calendly helps you schedule meetings without back-and-forth emails.

COVID: FREE Zoom & GoToMeeting integrations through June 2020

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