Every week we publish an overview of new products from companies serving e-commerce and omnichannel merchants. In this issue, we cover the latest in AI writing assistants, biometric payments, social commerce, fraud prevention, and cross-border payments.
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New Tools for Sellers: August 12, 2024
Automattic rolls out AI-powered writing assistant for WordPress. AutomaticThe company behind WordPress.com and its Jetpack AI performance and security application has released Write Brief with AI. AI-powered writing tool Available in JetPack, Write Brief with AI measures readability, simplifies long sentences, suggests strong, clear sentences, and suggests word alternatives to make your writing clear and direct. Write Brief with AI is free (Beta) for all WordPress.com plans and users.
Writing briefs with AI
Adobe has launched Journey Optimizer, powered by generative AI for B2B marketing. Adobe Adobe has announced the general availability of Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition, which leverages generative AI to deliver customer engagement. Built natively on the Adobe Experience Platform and delivering a unified view of the customer across all channels, AJO B2B Edition helps businesses identify buying groups while: Personalized journey For each individual.
Amazon Deals allows shoppers to purchase products on TikTok and Pinterest. Amazon Partnered with TikTok and Pinterest Allow visitors to buy products from e-commerce businesses without leaving the social media app. Shoppers can: TikTok and Pinterest to their Amazon accounts and allow users to buy products directly from ads. Amazon’s deals with TikTok and Pinterest follow similar deals with Meta and Snap. Pinterest’s partnership with Amazon expands on an existing relationship and helps Amazon fill surplus ad inventory.
WorldFirst has partnered with Walmart for secure online funds collection. World’s firstDigital payments and financial services platform, Walmart Enable China-based e-commerce merchants Securely collect funds from Walmart Marketplace. Collected funds are deposited directly into your WorldFirst account. Merchants pay no fees and are protected from exchange losses on collected payments. Plus, withdrawal and transfer fees are capped at 0.3%.
World’s first
One Page Inventory introduces features to help ecommerce merchants combat fees. 1 Page Stocka multi-channel inventory management solution, has launched a financials feature that provides insights into inventory financials, helping e-commerce merchants understand commissions, cost of sale, and profitability. Merchants can (i) track unit totals and total potential sales to get a clear view of inventory performance and revenue potential, (ii) evaluate potential profit margins and production costs, and (iii) slice and dice financial data by total inventory or by individual warehouses for localized analysis.
Checkout.com launches secure payment authentication service from Google Pay. Check-outPayment authentication platform Google is offering brands biometric authentication for Google Pay, a streamlined alternative to other authentication methods where customers verify their identity with a one-time passcode and are often redirected to multiple pages, according to Checkout.com. Checkout.com says it is the first payments provider to partner with Google Pay. Google Pay Enabling biometric-based security Payment Authentication Services to merchants.
PayPal’s Fastlane offers fast and simple guest checkout. Fastlane by PayPal is now available to all US businesses to speed up the guest checkout experience. Fastlane helps retailers recognize consumers using their email early in the guest checkout process. Consumers can access their stored information with a one-time passcode to autofill checkout and complete their purchase in just one click. Consumers with a Fastlane profile can speed up checkout anywhere Fastlane is enabled.
Fastlane by PayPal
Kombatix has launched a Shopify app that protects merchants from friendly scams and refund abuse. CombatixAlthough it is a fraud prevention platform, Shopify app. According to Kombatix, the app helps online merchants combat friendly fraud and refund fraud, preserve revenue and improve dispute avoidance success rates. The app can determine if transaction details match the customer raising a dispute. Customer and transaction data is run against a fraud network in real time to determine friendly and true fraud.
Flexport and Passport have partnered to offer a DTC-branded international shipping service. passportA platform to support brands Go globalteeth, FlexportFlexport is a global supply chain technology provider. The partnership enables Passport to expand international shipping and customs clearance options for Flexport’s clients who process direct-to-consumer orders from the United States, enabling Flexport merchants to sell in over 180 countries. Delivered Duty Paid allows brands to prepay import duties before packages cross borders.
Bluehost has announced enhancements for web professionals and agencies. BluehostThe WordPress hosting provider has announced the expansion of its Agency Partner Program, offering enhanced solutions and updated products to web professionals, agencies, and freelancers. In addition to the expanded partner program, agencies can now take advantage of Bluehost’s cloud products with new features such as migration tools, an AI-powered WordPress website builder, and a revamped lineup of virtual private and dedicated server options.
DHL Express launches the Small Business PartnerSHIP program. DHL Express We launched the Small Business PartnerSHIP Program, a free service that provides resources and support to small businesses. Global MarketBenefits include shipping promo codes and discounts, simplified shipping solutions, Global Trade Services offering guidance on international shipping regulations, and the GoGreen Plus program to reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, small businesses receive e-commerce guidance, mentorship, informative webinars and events, and dedicated support from certified international specialists.
DHL Small Business Partnership Program
