S7 E8: Shopify’s Price Increases (Again), Faire Brings Wholesaling Back, Viewer Website Audit

Just when you thought we were done talking about Shopify… This week, the guys discuss the latest price hikes by the e-commerce platform and what the three-year contract means for your DTC. Is it fair—and are all retailers getting the same price increase? And what’s up with Shopify acting like the ultimate “pick me” girl when they’re the largest e-commerce platform around? Then, Nik and Moiz take on Faire, the wholesale channel selling boutique items at wholesale prices. Is it a good thing or bad thing that it threatens to reveal just how much your competitors are willing to pay at wholesale prices? And later, Nik dissects a viewer-submitted website, doling out his expert tips on how to optimize any DTC website. Trust us when we say, you won’t wanna miss this segment if you’re looking to increase conversion rates for your site!    Give customers more choice—and save your margins—with Postscript CashBack. This is the better alternative to coupons. Offer customers a CashBack option anywhere you use a coupon—popups, welcome series, or over SMS and email. When customers select a store gift card for their CashBack option, they return to purchase multiple times and spend more. Postscript is the DTC darling of SMS for a reason—they’re in the biz of making brands more money–more efficiently. Learn more at postscript.io/limited   Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik’s DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you’re looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik and Moiz’s most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma   Follow Moiz: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/moizali