Stores and brands sometimes ask us: How does Bridge compare to Faire?
I thought we'd compare the two service providers.
Similarities: Bridge & Faire
Audience. Both service the retail industry. In particular, both service brands and retailers. Bridge also services sales reps, and Faire tries to steer clear of them--which is one reason reps don't like Faire much.
Delivery method. Both are online platforms.
Service offered. Faire is a wholesale marketplace. It
What if there was a way for stores to save $8,900? If they could, stores could spend that on inventory instead.
We'll share how stores can save:
If one uses Shopify (a popular e-commerce platform) to make an e-commerce site, the store often signs up for a lot of recurring costs. In comparison, when a store signs up for Bridge, there are no fees.
Shopify In the first year, the store may pay $6,000+ for using Shopify: + $79/month for Shopify general service (plan that offers a gift card). + $75/month ...
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April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016
This is a cool story of how a retailer got a new e-commerce store filled with product that it loves and the retailer didn't pay for it:
1. A Texas retailer went to the Bridge site (http://www.BridgeCatalog.com) 2. It signed up for Bridge at 12:25 pm EST. 3. At 12:50, the retailer sent a product sync request to Casafina (a maker of tableware) to sync products. 4. Casafina approved the request at 2:54 pm. Aka: within about an one hour, and after $0, the retailer had 1,187 Casafina items on its site....
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August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015
Brochure websites vs. E-commerce websites Squarespace & Wordpress vs. Bridge & Shopify
Carol Schroeder, a store owner who pens a nice blog about retail, reviews website design services in her post this week. Carol mostly covers 'brochure style' website design tools. Brochure sites are characterized by attractive pictures and often a lack of functionality. My hope here is to stress how different brochure websites are from online stores. It's also to share my view that brochure sites are good for ...
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January 15, 2015
January 15, 2015
Common website design mistake
A prospective client wrote me today asking for a time-saving solution to maintain her gift registry. I replied the Bridge's Store and Products would be a good fit for her desire to save time. We were off to a good start. Then, she told me that she wanted a custom, unique website. She said that doesn't want a 'cookie cutter' website.
I had to raise a flag and try to save this person from making a mistake. Why? Whereas a physical store's charm grows as you make it ...
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June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
Start a quick, quality e-commerce store
Know someone that needs an e-commerce website? Bridge catalog now offers your friends quick, quality e-commerce stores.
We work with fashion stores, sporting goods companies, and any "wouldn't-it-be-cool" idea your friend has to sell something.