Contribution Margin for eCommerce: What It Is and Why It Matters
A 55% gross margin can still be losing money. Contribution margin accounts for fees gross margin misses. Here’s how to calculate it.
How to Calculate and Improve Your Cost Per Acquisition for eCommerce
TL;DR Your CPA is only meaningful relative to your margin and LTV — a $35 CPA can be great or terrible depending on your numbers. The formula Max CPA = AOV × Gross Margin % sets your ceiling, but LTV-based targeting can give you 3× more room to acquire customers than...
What Is a Good CPC for Ecommerce Ads? 2026 Benchmarks and How to Lower Yours
TL;DR A good eCommerce CPC is $0.50–$2.00 on Google Shopping and $0.50–$1.50 on Meta for most product categories — but the number that matters is your CPC relative to your conversion rate and margin. This guide breaks down 2026 benchmarks by platform, category, and ad...
Shopify vs Shopify Plus: When to Upgrade (And When to Wait)
TL;DR Shopify Plus makes sense at $1M+ in annual revenue when you’re hitting the walls of standard Shopify — specifically around checkout customization, automation workflows, wholesale/B2B needs, or multi-store management. At $2,300/month minimum, the upgrade...
Ecommerce Marketing Budget Breakdown: How to Allocate Every Dollar
TL;DR Most profitable eCommerce brands allocate 10–20% of revenue to marketing, with the mix shifting heavily toward paid social and search (60–70% of budget) early in growth and toward retention channels (email, SMS, loyalty) as the brand matures. The right...