Instagram Marries Shoppability and Conversational Commerce
Instagram is rolling out the ability for users to transact with merchants through DMs. Known as “payments in chat” users will be able to purchase things directly from SMBs, and track order status, through the familiar DM format.
Vendasta to Build eComm Sites Powered by BigCommerce
Digital solutions platform Vendasta has launched a new strategic partnership with BigCommerce. The deal involves offering Vendasta’s reseller partners the ability to create commerce-enabled websites at scale for their small business customers. This is a significant step for Vendasta. Until now the company has offered its owned and operated products to its partners through its […]
5 Reasons Why SMB Websites Need To Be Accessible
“I didn’t even know website accessibility was a thing, let alone something I could be sued over!” Unfortunately, this sentiment is all too common a refrain from small business owners. As a Solutions Engineer at AudioEye and an International Association of Accessibility Professionals- Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), I serve as a technical resource […]
Chipotle Puts Its Food Tech Fund to Work
Fast food chain Chipotle has made two investments from its $50 million Cultivate Next food tech venture fund this week. The investments — one in restaurant automation and another in meat alternatives — offer a glimpse into where the company thinks the restaurant industry’s future lies. Chipotle announced the fund back in April. The plan […]