E-commerce

E-commerce pagination is not just a technical detail but a strategic element that can radically change your business’s SEO metrics. In my observations over the past 14 years working in web development, improperly configured pagination causes losses of up to 40% of organic traffic in large online stores. Imagine: you invest thousands of dollars in […]

3.2 seconds—this is how long, according to international studies, a user is willing to spend on the first screen of a product page before deciding to stay or leave. In Ukrainian e-commerce, every click is not just a chance for a sale but a matter of business survival amid high competition, increasing advertising costs, and […]

85% of customers in Ukraine more often choose brands that collaborate with other companies, creating new values and emotions for them. This fact is supported by both research from international agencies and the practice of BUSINESS SITE: we regularly observe how affiliate marketing provides e-commerce stores with a multiple increase in coverage and sales without […]

In 2025, the average conversion rate for commercial websites in Ukraine ranges from 1.5–2.5%. Meanwhile, according to international studies, market leaders achieve 5–7% and higher. Why such a gap? The answer lies not only in advertising budgets but in a systematic approach to conversion rate optimization (CRO) at every stage of user interaction with the […]

In 2025, the average customer acquisition cost in e-commerce increased by 38% compared to the previous year. This is not just a number but a warning sign for any online store owner. More than 70% of online shoppers in Ukraine start their product search on Google rather than on marketplaces or social networks. However, only […]

67% of companies lose up to a third of their marketing budget due to incorrect identification of the website’s target audience, a conclusion supported by recent McKinsey and HubSpot research. Even more telling: according to Salesforce, personalized communications based on deep analysis of the target audience increase sales conversion by 20–30%. But why, despite these […]

82% of online stores in Ukraine lose up to a third of potential profits due to errors and delays in manual order processing, inaccurate inventory management, and inefficient communication with customers. In a situation where the average check of an online shopper has increased by 17% over the past two years and competition in the […]

72% of Ukrainian companies that launched their own e-commerce site in 2025 reported a revenue increase of 30% and higher, despite all external challenges. Why do certain businesses rapidly expand their digital storefronts and enter new markets even amid instability, while others lose clients and budgets? What hinders entrepreneurs and marketers from realizing the potential […]

Since 2011, my team and I have been immersed in the world of web development and internet marketing. During this time, we have implemented dozens of projects on various platforms, but today I want to share an expert view on Shopify — a platform that changes the rules of the game in e-commerce. In the […]

When an entrepreneur or marketer considers launching an online store, choosing the right platform becomes one of the key decisions. Over the years at BUSINESS SITE, we’ve tested dozens of solutions and concluded: OpenCart CMS is not just another content management system, but a powerful e-commerce tool that perfectly suits small and medium-sized businesses. Today, […]

In 2025, competition in e-commerce is becoming increasingly fierce, with marketers, entrepreneurs, and managers seeking new tools for boosting sales, transparency, and time savings. Over the past few years, we at BUSINESS SITE have observed that traditional channels are becoming less effective: customer acquisition costs are rising, and advertising budgets are often consumed without significant […]

Dropshipping is not just a fashionable trend in e-commerce but a real opportunity for entrepreneurs and marketers in Ukraine to earn online without having to invest large sums in inventory. Over the years at BUSINESS SITE, I have seen dropshipping transform from an experimental scheme into a sustainable business model that allows quick testing of […]

For over 13 years, my team and I have been solving challenges related to the development of online stores in Ukraine on a daily basis. During this time, I’ve come to realize that SEO for an online store is not just one of the channels for attracting clients, but the foundation upon which a successful […]

Conversion is one of the key indicators of the efficiency of an online store. In the context of online sales (e-commerce), conversion refers to the ratio of the number of visitors who performed a target action (most often a purchase) to the total number of users who visited the site, expressed as a percentage. Imagine […]

Did you know that 87% of buyers say that visual materials are a key factor in their purchase decision in an online store? And 50% of visitors leave the site if they do not find the necessary information within the first 15 seconds. A poorly designed product card is not just a missed opportunity; it’s […]

16% of all their purchases Ukrainians make online. According to data from the press service of the EVO group of companies—the owner of the largest online stores in the country—almost $4 billion worth of transactions were made in the Ukrainian e-commerce segment in 2024, which is approximately one-third more than in 2023. The number of […]

According to statistics, about 80% of online stores close within the first year after opening. This is because initial and monthly expenses exceed profitability. There is always a risk of not reaching the break-even point (the mark where all investments in the store are paid off). However, this risk can be significantly reduced if you […]

Choosing a platform for creating an online store is a decision that can shape the future of your business. As an entrepreneur, I understand that success in e-commerce depends on many factors: ease of use, scalability, SEO capabilities, and data security reliability. In this article, I want to share with you the key aspects that […]

According to Statista, in 2019, 1.92 billion people purchased goods or services online. By 2024, the number of people taking advantage of e-commerce has significantly increased. It is still too early to talk about the figures, but in the first weeks of the global quarantine, every 4th retail transaction was conducted online. While you are […]

The first CRM system “Day-Timer” appeared in 1947, and its main task was to increase sales. The novelty made it easier for managers to manage contacts and sell more. By the way, the unofficial prototype of modern CRM is considered to be the application by ACT! company, which released a contact management application in 1897. […]

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A marketplace is the quintessence of a classic online store and an inexhaustible wide range of products. The main feature of marketplaces is that, unlike regular online stores, they not only sell their own products but also provide an opportunity for other sellers. Thus, you can create your own online store based on the Prom […]

According to analysts from the EVO group of companies, the e-commerce market in Ukraine grew by at least 28% in 2022. During the lockdown, we got used to buying online, even for things we used to go to the market or shopping centers for. Therefore, every company that sells products in the B2C segment can […]