The 2026 eCom Trends Report
Top Report Findings: This is our sixth Trends Report with 300 owners representing $3.5...
It’s that magical time again! Bill D’Alessandro and I are back with our annual ritual of reminiscing over last year’s predictions and daring to forecast what the next year has in store for us in the world of eCommerce.
Listen in as we reflect on our predictions from the previous year, ranging from the state of the labor market, the fate of Twitter post-Elon Musk’s acquisition, the trajectory of Shopify and the impact of interest rates on the economy. We also discuss the fascinating world of AI, examining its integration into customer service and the broader tech landscape.
You’ll learn:
- Our economic predictions for 2023. (5:30)
- The state of Twitter post-acquisition. (11:30)
- The M&A market and interest rates in 2023. (13:50)
- AI in helpdesk technology and Shopify’s acquisition. (19:45)
- The potential of a Google chatbot in 2024. (25:00)
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(With your host Andrew Youderian of eCommerceFuel.com and Bill D’Alessandro of Elements Brands)
What Was Mentioned
- Bill D’Alessandro: Website | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn
- Elements Brands
- Acquisitions Anonymous Podcast
- Bard
- One Click Upsell – Increase Sales 15%+ with Pre-and Post-purchase Upsells. (On average, Shopify users increase sales 15% immediately after installing the app!)
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“The fact that I know I have to answer to myself in a year makes me think hard before this episode.” - Bill D'Alessandro Tweet this "You gotta keep it honest, though. It's easy to make predictions—and then everybody forgets about your prediction." - Bill D'Alessandro Tweet this “The eCommerce M&A market remains pretty sleepy.” - Bill D’Alessandro Tweet this
Post by Andrew Youderian
Founder and Chief Instigator, eComFuel
Andrew quit an early finance job to sell CB radios online — an admittedly unorthodox career path. It set him on a course to found and sell multiple businesses, host a decade-running podcast, lecture at Harvard Business School and create eComFuel, the leading community for 7- and 8-figure online business owners. Andrew is fascinated with branding, AI, building community, investing and growing meaningful businesses that don't require sacrificing what truly matters.
