Author

Michael Birman

Founder, owner and CEO of Western Bid — a leading e-commerce platform in Ukraine since 2001.

AUTHOR'S PUBLICATIONS

How to send a parcel to Ireland from Ukraine

Learn how to send a parcel to Ireland from Ukraine: packaging, documentation, payment, customs regulations, delivery to the Western Bid center, and tracking. A practical guide for sellers, gift senders, and small online businesses today.

What is the cheapest way to send a package to the USA

Learn how to ship a package to the USA from Ukraine cheaply: what affects the cost, when consolidation is beneficial, how customs support works, insurance, tracking, and an online calculator for accurate delivery estimates and savings.

12 tips for working with fulfillment

How to work effectively with fulfillment? The article contains 12 practical tips: barcodes, packaging, delegation, choosing delivery, seasonal planning, returns, sales analytics, and logistics optimization for online sellers who want to grow without chaos.

Western Bid + Nova Poshta: international shipping abroad in 2026

How does international delivery via Nova Poshta work through Western Bid? The article explains how to package your shipment, calculate the cost with a discount, track the parcel, and why this method is convenient for Ukrainian online sellers and international orders.

How to promote your Shopify store

How to promote a Shopify store and increase sales? The article compiles a practical checklist: SEO, CTA, automation, promotions, free traffic channels, f

Fulfillment for eCommerce: Hidden Advantages ‍

What does fulfillment for eCommerce offer besides warehousing and shipping? The article reveals hidden benefits of fulfillment for small businesses, eBay and Etsy sellers, international shipping, returns, a local address in the USA, and sales scaling.

Fulfillment warehouse for online store ‍

What is fulfillment for an online store and how does it help sell abroad? The article explains the types of fulfillment, benefits for eCommerce and marketplaces, the role of warehousing, packaging, delivery, and scaling international sales.

Shopify: facts and figures

Discover key facts and figures about Shopify: who the platform is suitable for, how it differs from marketplaces, how many stores are operating in 2024, mobile traffic, company revenues, and the success rate of Shopify stores worldwide.

Seven marketing tools to increase sales in 2026

Learn how to increase sales in 2026 using seven marketing tools: social media, content, video, artificial intelligence, email marketing, influencers, and lead generation, to consistently attract an audience, strengthen your brand, and scale your online business faster and more effectively.

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