Author: GeekSeller Editorial Team

  • You may receive a 1099-K from Etsy this year

    If you’re an Etsy seller in the United States, there’s an important change you should be aware of for the 2023 tax year. Etsy is now required to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) the sales amounts of any U.S. seller who made over $600 in gross sales. This is a significant shift from…

  • Daniel’s Notes (Nov 10, 2023)

    Here are my latest weekly notes, focusing on eCommerce marketplaces: #Walmart #Amazon #Tiktok #Grok #Openai

  • Daniel’s Notes (Nov 3, 2023)

    Here are my latest weekly notes, focusing on eCommerce marketplaces: #Walmart #Amazon #Michaels #Woo

  • Update on default handling time for Amazon seller-fulfilled orders

    Starting October 31, 2023, the default handling time for seller-fulfilled orders will be updated from two days to one day for SKUs that are already handled in one day or less.

  • Say Hello to Woo.com

    WooCommerce has unveiled its fresh and simplified branding, embracing a change that reflects the platform’s innovative spirit and commitment to user-friendliness

  • Daniel’s Notes (Oct 27, 2023)

    My a bit messy, but short notes for the week of Oct 21 – 27, 2023. Keeping an eye on eCommerce marketplaces: #Walmart #Amazon

  • Amazon Updates Referral Fee Calculation for Cross-Border Sales

    Starting February 1, 2024, Amazon will introduce changes to the referral fee calculation for Marketplace Facilitator transactions. Previously, Amazon calculated the final price by applying the VAT rate of the destination country, resulting in varying referral fee amounts for cross-border shipments. With the new update, the referral fee amount will be consistent, regardless of the…

  • Amazon Launches Small Business Search Filter

    Amazon has unveiled its new Small Business Search filter, a feature designed to help customers easily find and purchase products from small-business brands and artisans on the platform. Eligible products will now appear under the ‘Business type’ category in search filter options, provided they meet the criteria for the Small Business badge.

  • Amazon updated late shipment rate calculations

    Amazon orders that are seller-fulfilled and shipped late, but are delivered on time with a valid tracking ID, are now excluded from the late shipment rate calculation!

  • Extended Holiday Returns at Amazon (2023)

    Amazon has announced its Extended Holiday Returns policy for 2023, which is one month shorter than the guidelines Walmart released earlier this month. Products purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2023, can be returned until January 31, 2024. For Apple-branded items, the return deadline is January 15, 2024.