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Insights for Independent Merchants
Practical guides, tips, and research on selling online, cutting commissions, and using AI to grow your store.
0% Commission, Explained: How a Platform Makes Money Without a Cut of Your Sales
If a platform takes 0% commission, how does it stay in business? Here's the honest breakdown — and why a flat subscription is better aligned with your growth than a per-sale cut.
Read articleWhat Is an AI Store Manager? How AI Agents Run an Online Store 24/7
AI store agents do more than write copy — they sync stock, answer customers, recover carts, and run campaigns autonomously. Here's what an AI workforce actually does for your store.
Read articleThe Real Cost of Shopify: Why Your Bill Is Bigger Than the Plan Price
Shopify's base plan looks cheap — until transaction fees and a stack of paid apps triple it. Here's how to calculate what you actually pay every month.
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