Payments · South Africa·May 2026·9 min read PayFast vs Ozow vs Peach vs PayGate: which payment gateway should your SA store use? Four major South African payment gateways. Different fees, different features, different reputations. After integrating all of them on…
South Africa · Industry·Updated May 2026·11 min read The Real State of eCommerce in South Africa (2026) South African online retail crossed R150 billion and broke 10% of total retail for the first time in early 2026. The market is…
CRO·May 2026·5 min read eCommerce dos and don’ts Knowing what drives customers away is the first step to building a checkout experience they actually enjoy. Here are the dos and don’ts every store should know. The DOs ✅ Detailed product…
Shopify · Features·May 2026·3 min read Shopify now includes live chat for all merchants Shopify announced free live chat for every store regardless of plan. Live chat plays a huge role in converting browsers into buyers — here’s how to…
B2B · Wholesale·May 2026·6 min read Why you need to move your wholesale business online The global wholesale market is worth $12 trillion — 6× the size of retail. Yet most SA wholesalers still take phone orders and email PDF…
Media · South Africa·May 2026·3 min read Featured on the Kanoobi Show: eCommerce in South Africa Louw van Riet was featured on the Kanoobi Show discussing the state of South African ecommerce, lessons from 400+ store builds, and where the…
Shopify · Development·May 2026·5 min read 7 advantages of using a Shopify developer for your store You can build a basic Shopify store yourself with a template. Should you? Here are the seven things a proper Shopify developer brings that…
Strategy·May 2026·5 min read Why your business needs an eCommerce online store In 2026, having only a static brochure website is leaving money on the table. An ecommerce store transforms your business from passive presence to active revenue engine. What…
B2B · Wholesale·May 2026·6 min read Wholesale B2B eCommerce must-have features B2B buyers have changed. They expect the same self-service convenience as retail shoppers. Here’s what your B2B online store must have in 2026. The old B2B model — reps…
Shopify · Apps·May 2026·5 min read The importance of advanced search in eCommerce When a customer uses your search bar, they have buying intent. A bad search experience kills that intent dead. Here’s why advanced search is one of the…
CRO·May 2026·6 min read 10 tips on how images can improve your conversion rate The human brain processes images in 13 milliseconds. That’s how long you have to convince a customer your product is worth their money. Here’s how to…
Strategy·May 2026·6 min read When is it time to upgrade your eCommerce online store? Your store launched, sales came in, you’re growing. But something feels off. Here are the seven signs your current store is now the bottleneck — and…
Strategy·May 2026·8 min read 10 tips on running a successful eCommerce business After 400+ store builds and a decade in the industry, here are the ten things that actually matter — and the ones that don’t, regardless of what gurus…
Email Marketing·May 2026·5 min read The ultimate AWeber review Email marketing is one of the highest-ROI channels in ecommerce. AWeber is one of the longest-running tools in the space. Is it still worth it in 2026? AWeber has been around…
Strategy·May 2026·7 min read Finding eCommerce business ideas The world of ecommerce is rich in opportunity. All you need is the right idea — a flash of inspiration, or methodical research. Here’s how to find one. Everyone wants to build…
Shopify · Sales·May 2026·6 min read Shopify sales channels: growing your eCommerce business Your Shopify store isn’t just one storefront — it’s the central hub for selling on Instagram, TikTok, Google, Facebook, Amazon and more. Here’s how to use them.…
Shopify · Apps·May 2026·6 min read The complete Shopify mobile app review In a world where most ecommerce platforms are still desktop-first, Shopify’s mobile app brings real store management to your phone. Here’s what works and what doesn’t. The Shopify…
CRO · SEO·May 2026·10 min read The complete eCommerce optimisation guide Launching a store is exciting. Sustained growth requires optimisation. Here’s the complete checklist for what to fix, in what order, to keep growing. After 400+ store builds, we’ve seen…
Social Commerce·May 2026·5 min read TikTok eCommerce features for Shopify stores TikTok has rolled out a full ecommerce stack — TikTok Shop, in-app checkout, product tagging. Here’s what South African Shopify stores can use right now. TikTok went from short-form…
Marketing·May 2026·6 min read How to grow your online store with influencer marketing Celebrity endorsements have been around forever. Putting a pretty face next to your product isn’t enough anymore. Here’s how influencer marketing actually works in 2026. Modern influencer…