Author

Michael Birman

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

AUTHOR'S PUBLICATIONS

PayPal in Ukraine 2026: how to get paid for goods by buyers abroad

How does PayPal work for sellers in Ukraine? This article explains whether Ukrainian sellers can get paid for goods through PayPal, how to offer PayPal checkout through Western Bid, how settlement for sold goods works, how to sell with Shopify and other websites, and what you need to know about fees.

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.

Digital services tax in Ukraine

We explain what the digital services tax in Ukraine is, who is affected by the 20% VAT, how it impacts Etsy, eBay, advertising, and commissions, and why sellers should reconsider their prices to cover additional costs.

How to list a product for sale on the ETSY marketplace?

Step-by-step instructions on how to list a product on Etsy from Ukraine: creating a listing, uploading photos and descriptions, setting prices and shipping options, publishing the product, and connecting your shop to Western Bid for seamless order dispatch without unnecessary errors.

How to automate trading on Etsy, eBay, Amazon in KeyCRM

Discover how to automate sales on Etsy, eBay, and Amazon in KeyCRM: connecting stores, syncing orders and listings, inventory management, shipping, tracking, analytics, and integration with Western Bid for faster operation without errors or delays.

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Chief Executive Officer of Western Bid
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Maria Kaganovich

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Katerina Romanenko

Head of the Marketing Department
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Viktoria Zhidok

E-commerce and international shipping expert
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Andrey Doroshenko

Executive Director of Western Bid in Ukraine
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Taras Gerasimyuk

Founder and CEO of ECOM-X Group
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