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Aleksey Haritonenko
Aleksey is a Content Marketing Specialist at Sellfy. He loves using language and the power of words to make even the driest eCommerce topics fascinating. Using his degree in literary studies and passion for the latest trends, he creates well-researched and structured content to inspire other people and help them grow their eCommerce business.
Store Customizer updates: Introducing Sellfy store themes and more

Store Customizer updates: Introducing Sellfy store themes and more

Designing a Sellfy store is a fun and effortless process thanks to our Store Customizer. We absolutely love the fact that you can rely on your store design without coding skills. At the same time, we’re working hard on advancing
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10 best Gumroad alternatives in 2021 (free & paid)

10 best Gumroad alternatives in 2021 (free & paid)

If you are an artist, blogger, writer, or any other type of creator, you must have heard of Gumroad. But, if you haven’t: Gumroad is an easy-to-use tool developed to help artists and creators sell products online almost instantly. In
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10 best BigCartel alternatives in 2021 (free & paid)

10 best BigCartel alternatives in 2021 (free & paid)

BigCartel is a hosted eCommerce platform that slightly stands aside from similar solutions as it specifically targets artists keen on selling art online. A hosted eCommerce platform is a type of SaaS (software as a service) that lets you build
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10 bestselling merchandise items in 2021 (profit + popularity)

10 bestselling merchandise items in 2021 (profit + popularity)

Let’s be honest. It’s quite common for online creators to neglect a data-driven approach when choosing merch items to sell in their online store. The truth is: Research is crucial when you decide to start selling merch because the right
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21 trending t-shirt designs in 2021

21 trending t-shirt designs in 2021

Whether you’re planning to start selling custom t-shirts or looking for ways to scale your existing print-on-demand business, being one step ahead of the current t-shirt design trends is essential. But there are so many things to consider:  What t-shirt
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How to create and sell music band merchandise — 2021 guide

How to create and sell music band merchandise — 2021 guide

Band t-shirts and other music merch have been around since the invention of rock ‘n’ roll. But it looks like its popularity is booming lately. Here’s why: It’s no secret that streaming royalties pay artists far less than traditional album
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9 best print-on-demand sites to sell merch in 2021

9 best print-on-demand sites to sell merch in 2021

Over the past few years, selling branded merch has become an effective way for you to monetize your audience as a creator. And this trend is here to stay. The best part is that selling merch works well for anybody: 
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How to sell music & MP3s from your website in 4 easy steps

How to sell music & MP3s from your website in 4 easy steps

Every musician, professional or amateur knows the joy and the struggle of recording a track.  It’s all about making it sound nothing less but perfect. Choosing the right way to sell your music is somewhat similar to finally get that
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14 best Shopify alternatives with pros & cons

14 best Shopify alternatives with pros & cons

Without a doubt, Shopify is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms. It’s made building an online store less complicated for beginners — not a single line of code needs to be written. In other words, Shopify is a ready-made
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A step-by-step guide to starting an online store in 2021

A step-by-step guide to starting an online store in 2021

So you want to start selling online? But not sure where to start… Luckily, you’re in the right place. The good news is that building an online business in 2021 is easier than ever. That said, you can only succeed
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How to sell lesson plans & teaching resources

How to sell lesson plans & teaching resources

Every teacher knows—teaching ain’t easy.  A good lesson requires thorough planning, preparation, and tons of practice. And while it’s a noble and rewarding profession, we all know that it’s far from being the best paying job in the world. The
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