The Kaniva Blog
Insights on manufacturing e-commerce, inventory management, and growing your maker business online.
Your First Week: A Build-to-Order Shop on Kaniva
A day-by-day plan for custom work: switch on instant quoting, turn the first order into a work order, and ship it.
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Your First Week: A Shipping Store on Kaniva
Get from a new store to your first packed and labelled order: payments, shipping rates, stock, and the packing station.
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Your First Week: Selling Digital Downloads on Kaniva
From a new store to your first delivered download: payments, a file product, and a test purchase.
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Why Manufacturers Need More Than Shopify
Generic e-commerce platforms weren't built for manufacturers. Here's why the tools that work for dropshippers fall short when you're making your own products.
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How to Sell Build-to-Order Products Online
Selling custom-built products online comes with unique challenges. Learn how to handle configurations, lead times, and customer expectations.
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The True Cost of E-Commerce Transaction Fees
Transaction fees seem small at first, but they compound into thousands of dollars a year. We break down what you're really paying.
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Managing Inventory for Small Manufacturers
Spreadsheets and guesswork don't scale. Here's how small manufacturers can implement real inventory management without enterprise-level complexity.
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From Workshop to Online Store: A Maker's Guide
You've mastered your craft. Now it's time to sell online. A practical guide for makers, fabricators, and craftspeople launching their first store.
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