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Monday 26 august 2024

Consumer Awareness:
How to make consumers aware of the benefits of buying 'Belgian'

In a globalized economic context, where consumers have access to an infinite range of products from all over the world, it becomes crucial to promote the benefits of buying locally. This article ...

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Monday 26 august 2024

Tax and regulatory differences: The impact of buying from a Belgian vs. foreign e-commerce site

In the era of digital commerce, more and more Belgian consumers are turning to online stores, whether local or international. The tax and regulatory differences between buying on a Belgian and ...

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Sunday 25 august 2024

Sustainability in e-commerce:
How local online stores are contributing to a greener future

In an increasingly digital world, e-commerce has become a major part of our lives. However, this digital revolution raises crucial questions about sustainability. Local online stores, in particular, ...

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Saturday 24 august 2024

What if we consumed what we really need?

In a world where overconsumption has become the norm, it is time to ask ourselves a fundamental question: do we really need everything we buy? This article explores this question in three parts: ...

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Friday 23 august 2024

Eco-responsible shopping:
The environmental benefits of supporting Belgian (e-)retailers

As environmental awareness grows, more and more consumers are looking to align their consumption habits with their environmental values. The concept of eco-responsible shopping, which integrates ...

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Wednesday 21 august 2024

ORGANIC COSMETICS - Naturally Belgian:
Organic cosmetics that respect your skin and the planet

In Belgium, organic cosmetics are gaining popularity, offering a skin-friendly and environmentally friendly alternative. Formulated with natural and local ingredients, these products are free of ...

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Tuesday 20 august 2024

Vrac Attitude:
Belgian Shops That Focus on Zero Waste

The zero waste movement is gaining momentum in Belgium, and many local shops have decided to embark on this ecological adventure. In this article, we highlight these Belgian stores that have made ...

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Monday 19 august 2024

Second Hand, First Quality:
Belgian Shops to Explore

Looking for unique treasures without breaking the bank? Belgium is full of second-hand shops that combine quality and style. These places are full of vintage pieces and exceptional finds, offering a ...

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Friday 16 august 2024

The Art of Roasting:
These Belgian Roasters Who Are Redefining Coffee

Delve into the refined world of Belgian coffee by discovering the roasters who are reinventing the art of roasting every day. In this article, we highlight these enthusiasts who, thanks to their ...

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Thursday 15 august 2024

The Belgian Art of Living:
Design Addresses to Know

Discover the hidden treasures of Belgian design through a selection of must-see addresses. Whether you are passionate about decoration, looking for unique pieces for your interior, or simply curious ...

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Wednesday 14 august 2024

Belgian Treasures:
Discovering Local Jewelry Stores and Designers

Belgium is a true treasure trove of creativity, especially when it comes to jewelry. In this article, we invite you to discover local jewelers and designers who, far from the classic circuits, offer ...

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Tuesday 13 august 2024

The Best For Your Pets:
Discovery of Belgian Brands and Stores

Offering the best to your four-legged friends also means supporting local brands and stores that share your values. In this article, we take you to discover the Belgian brands that are dedicated to ...

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Monday 12 august 2024

Ethical Fashion Made in Belgium:
These Brands Are Changing the Game

The Belgian fashion landscape is changing thanks to brands that are rethinking every step of the production chain to make it more ethical and sustainable. In this article, we highlight these ...

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Sunday 11 august 2024

Chocolate Craftsmanship:
Meeting Belgium's Hidden Talents

Belgium, famous for its chocolates, hides treasures that only the most curious discover. Beyond the great houses, passionate artisans reinvent the art of chocolate every day, mixing traditional ...

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Thursday 8 august 2024

The Secret Gems of Belgian Brewing:
Discovering Emerging Breweries

Delve into the heart of Belgium's brewing wealth by discovering its hidden treasures. While the big brands are known to all, there is a fascinating world of emerging breweries that deserve your full ...

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Wednesday 7 august 2024

Explore Belgium:
Top Things to Do This Season

Discover Belgium's hidden treasures with our selection of must-do activities to do this season. Whether you're a nature lover, a culture buff, or looking for new experiences, our guide offers you a ...

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Monday 8 july 2024

Cocooning Party: The Essentials for a Perfect Lazy Day

Summer isn't all about beaches and outdoor adventures. Sometimes, what you really want is a quiet day at home, away from the heat and bustle of summer. Imagine yourself relaxing in a cool, ...

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Monday 1 july 2024

Movements and Fun: Accessories That Give You Wings!

Who says staying fit has to be a chore? Working out can be a fun and exciting experience with the right accessories. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or an enthusiastic beginner, having the right ...

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Wednesday 5 june 2024

Creative Belgitude: Explore Our National Gems

Belgium is full of exceptional talent and know-how that deserves to be celebrated. From fashion to art, gastronomy and design, Belgian designers bring a unique and authentic touch to each product. ...

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Thursday 2 may 2024

Mother's Day: gifts that please!

Mother's Day is fast approaching and it's time to show mom how awesome she is! But finding the perfect gift can be a real headache. Do not panic ! We're here to save you with our selection of cool, ...

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Tuesday 23 april 2024

Discover a new way of cooking at home with our selection of 'meal box' and 'takeaway' oriented products, available on Belgian e-shops. Whether you're a passionate chef looking for fresh ingredients ...

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Sunday 21 april 2024

Beauty treatments

Discover the excellence of natural, artisanal and Belgian cosmetics, a harmonious encounter between nature, artisanal know-how and innovation. Immerse yourself in a world where organic and local ...

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Friday 19 april 2024

Start the day off right

Start the day off right with a good breakfast! From crunchy artisanal granola to the rich aromas of tea and coffee, discover a lovely range of products that make mornings delicious. Enjoy the ...

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Wednesday 17 april 2024

Don't panic, it's organic !

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of natural and organic skincare products. Thanks to a selection of products from Belgian e-commerce stores, treat yourself to an authentic beauty experience, ...

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Monday 15 april 2024

Make a good impression !

Immerse yourself in a world of colors and creativity thanks to Belgian e-shops. Printing, personalization, graphics, to add a unique touch to your style, your gifts or your interior. To give ...

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Sunday 14 april 2024

Transform the ordinary into extraordinary

Discover unique and authentic jewelry, created with passion by talented artisans in Belgium. Each piece tells a story, reflecting the artisanal know-how and originality of its creator. From rings to ...

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Saturday 13 april 2024

Rekindle the flame

Discover the warm atmosphere of candles, whether scented, artisanal or Belgian. They help brighten up your interior and soothe your mind. Many Belgian e-shops offer a nice selection of candles made ...

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Thursday 11 april 2024

A healthy mind in a healthy body

Laat je onderdompelen in een zorgvuldig gekozen collectie met onder meer artikelen voor geestelijk en lichamelijk welzijn, kwaliteitsproducten die je ondersteunen in je zoektocht naar harmonieus ...

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Tuesday 9 april 2024

I can't, I have an aperitif

Welcome to the sacred world of aperitif time, where good times with friends and family mingle with a delicious selection of drinks, cocktails and other savory biscuits. Discover a beautiful ...

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Tuesday 9 april 2024

But first coffee

Discover the captivating aroma of coffee, a nice selection of products available on local e-shops. From artisan roasting to exotic blends, immerse yourself in a world of rich and complex flavors that ...

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Sunday 7 april 2024

A floral world

Immerse yourself in a floral world with a thousand scents, with a pretty selection of flowers, to be found on Belgian e-shops! Modern colors, trendy bouquets, and a touch of Belgian freshness await ...

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Sunday 7 april 2024

It's hard to be a baby

Immerse yourself in a world of softness and discovery with baby products, childcare and games offered by Belgian e-shops. From soft diapers to educational toys and practical accessories, these online ...

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Friday 5 april 2024

Life is better with animals

Immerse yourself in the world of animal welfare, thanks to Belgian e-shops dedicated to four-legged companions. Discover a diverse range of carefully selected products, from quality food to ...

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Thursday 4 april 2024

Have a little drink, we're thirsty!

Welcome to the world of Belgian beers, a universe where tradition, artisanal know-how and diversity of flavors meet to create unique taste experiences. Renowned throughout the world for their ...

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Tuesday 26 march 2024

Chocoholic: who will melt first?

As the Easter holidays approach, discover local artisan chocolatiers! They captured the magic of chocolate, the nobility of its aromas. They share their passion and their know-how with us. 1. ...

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Monday 12 february 2024

The size of photos on a web page

When you are designing a website, image size plays a crucial role in the overall performance of your site. Understanding the concept of pixels is essential to optimize your images and ensure a smooth ...

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Tuesday 23 january 2024

Increase conversions with your home page!

The home page is generally the front door to your e-commerce site. With a few exceptions, where the visitor arrives on a Blog page or a product page, it is the home page, hence its name, which ...

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Wednesday 17 january 2024

Storytelling to increase my sales!

Storytelling, or the art of telling a story, is a crucial element in managing an e-shop. Indeed, it will allow the customer to enter a universe and discover the whole concept behind your ...

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Tuesday 16 january 2024

Asking your customers' opinions, why is it important?

It is essential to regularly ask for feedback from your customers, for several reasons: to grow your business, build customer loyalty, improve customer service, and much more. In this article, we ...

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Thursday 11 january 2024

Hello 2024! Let's take a look at your e-shop!

For the majority of e-commerce businesses, the start of the year is a good time to take stock of the past year and plan for the year to come. Here are some relevant questions to ask for the annual ...

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Thursday 9 november 2023

Belgian E-shops as an SEO lever

Among the benefits that the Belgian E-shops site can offer to its members, there is the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) lever.

Each website manager hopes to place themselves in a good position in ...

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Wednesday 8 november 2023

Optimizing your images for SEO: a small job that can pay off big!

The positive role of images on a site is indisputable, particularly on an e-commerce site. However, it is not enough to “stupidly” add images to your site. There are good practices to follow so ...

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Tuesday 7 november 2023

How to publish a product sheet that converts?

Compared to a physical store, the super power of your online store is certainly to remain open and available 24/7 and to expand the possibility of sales well beyond your geographic area.

On the ...

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Monday 6 november 2023

Use the newsletter to boost sales of your e-shop

Between the daily management of your e-commerce and the use of social networks, we know, you are already very busy! However, if this is not yet the case, we advise you to add a complementary ...

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Thursday 2 november 2023

What to think about before launching your e-shop (checklist)

Are you planning to launch your e-shop? To avoid unpleasant surprises and help you prepare as best as possible, let's take a look at the different elements you will need to think about.

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Thursday 12 october 2023

How to use a gift certificate?

Here are some additional elements to explain and illustrate the principle of gift vouchers.

An individual or organization wants to give someone a gift.

For example, a grandmother wants to ...

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Tuesday 10 october 2023

Certified Artisans in Belgium

Are you looking for a quality craftsman? Look for the “certified craftsman” label
On Belgian e-shops, you will find the “Certified Artisan” label on several pages.

What is a certified ...

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Tuesday 19 september 2023

A list of keywords to sell fashion items?

When running an e-shop specializing in the sale of fashion items such as jewelry and clothing, developing a relevant keyword list is crucial to improve the visibility of your site and attract more ...

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Thursday 14 september 2023

LISTED IN LOCAL DIRECTORIES

To increase your visibility and traffic, it is important to be present in influential directories. We are thinking of third-party sites such as your federation, your chamber of commerce, company ...

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Monday 31 july 2023

Will your e-shop still meet the standards in 2 years?

You have been an online entrepreneur for some time now, your main focus is on the customer experience, promotions and commercial performance of your online store through well-thought-out SEO, SEA, ...

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Monday 3 july 2023

What are the 10 best-selling items online?

Determining the top 10 best-selling items online is difficult because sales data is constantly changing and many factors can influence purchases. However, here are some of the items that are commonly ...

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Friday 30 june 2023

A/B testing in 5 steps

Online store optimization improves your visitor numbers and conversion rates. You can read tips and explanations about this in several of our blogs.

But tests and measurements are often ...

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Wednesday 21 june 2023

E-commerce continues to grow in Belgium

“Micro shops and small online shops are booming”
According to figures from the BeCommerce association, Belgians spent 13.8 billion euros in 2022 buying goods and services on their ...

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Wednesday 7 june 2023

Negative customer reviews can become your best promotion!

Negative reviews are inevitable, even for the best businesses and online stores. However, how you respond to that criticism can make a real difference.

Negative criticism provokes emotions, ...

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Wednesday 24 may 2023

First steps to design a newsletter

Hey there!

Welcome to the guide for writing casual and relaxed newsletters. If you want to learn how to captivate your readers with a fun and laid-back writing style, you've come to the right ...

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Wednesday 17 may 2023

How gift vouchers work on the Belgian e-shop website.

A neutral gift certificate:

Any visitor can purchase a gift certificate. This check is neutral, that is to say it is not linked to a particular e-shop.

Format:

The gift certificate ...

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Thursday 11 may 2023

Sell on a marketplace or on my own online sales site?

The answer to this question depends on several factors and it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are some things to consider before making your decision:

Reach: Marketplaces like Amazon, ...

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Tuesday 9 may 2023

Email marketing in 5 points

Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools in current marketing strategies. And yet, it is too often left aside for various reasons.
Starting today, start collecting your customers' email ...

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Thursday 4 may 2023

Should I have an eshop if I have a physical store?

The need for an online store if you already have a physical store depends on your business goals and target audience.

An online store can complement your physical store by providing customers with a ...

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Wednesday 26 april 2023

How to make your eshop known?

Promoting your online store is a whole process. Here are the important points to take into account to develop the notoriety of your online store.

1) SEO Optimization

Optimizing your ...

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Thursday 20 april 2023

How can I increase my customer's average basket?

One way to increase the turnover of your online store is to increase the size of the average basket and increase sales. Here are some tips for increasing the average basket size:

a) Offer bundles: ...

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Thursday 13 april 2023

Optimize your SEO in 8 steps

It is important to optimize the SEO of an online store so that potential customers can easily find the website via search engines. Here are some tips for optimizing the SEO of an online store:

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Thursday 6 april 2023

Quick diagnosis of my site in 5 points

Here are five points to make a quick diagnosis of an online store:

User Experience: Evaluate the user experience of the online store by checking the layout, navigation and ease of use. Make ...

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Monday 3 april 2023

Your online purchases? Yes, but… in Belgium!

Currently, the online sales market is exploding and breaking new records every year. However, it is important to differentiate online sales sites into two very distinct categories: Belgian online ...

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Wednesday 15 march 2023

What essential information should I put on my online store?

The most visited pages on a website can vary depending on the type of site, its purpose and its audience. However, some common pages tend to be popular on many websites:

a) Home page: The home page ...

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Monday 6 march 2023

The importance of updates on my online store

Updating an online store is important for several reasons:

a) Security: Updates help fix security vulnerabilities and protect the online store against hacks and attacks. Regular updates to the ...

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Saturday 4 march 2023

What should I find on the home page of my eshop?

The relevant information to appear on the home page of a business site may vary depending on the sector of activity, the target audience and the products or services offered.

Generally speaking, ...

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Wednesday 1 march 2023

Sell on a sales platform or on your own site?

In the project that currently concerns us, namely 'Belgian e-shops', we require that each e-shop has its own online sales website. But we also wanted to look at the differences (and therefore the ...

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Wednesday 1 march 2023

Is an eshop really less expensive than a physical store?

For many consumers, 'buying online' is synonymous with 'cheaper', because 'you don't have to pay store rent or salespeople'.

We lift the veil on these false beliefs and tell you why:

1) Staff ...

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Tuesday 28 february 2023

What subsidies and bonuses for my e-commerce?

Having an idea in mind costs nothing. Developing your project costs money.

When setting up a new project, it regularly happens that you have to call on financial contributions. Indeed, starting up ...

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Sunday 15 january 2023

Meeting with Customefy

Interview with Théodora, the designer of Customefy

Hello Theodora! Can you tell us a little about Customefy and what inspired it to come to life?
Theodora: Hello! Customefy was born from my passion ...

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Monday 9 january 2023

How to ask for feedback from your customers and why is it important?

Asking for feedback and testimonials from customers online can be an effective way to improve your business and build credibility with potential customers. What we currently call social proof.
Here ...

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Friday 28 october 2022

Meet Le Slibard

The wolf is in the sheepfold

Slibard and Belgian e-shops are a bit of a covid-couple. Together since the very beginning of our history. It is their humor and the uniqueness of their product ...

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Thursday 31 march 2022

Das UBO-Register

Das UBO-Register ist ein Register, in dem alle „Ultimate Beneficial Owners“ oder „wirtschaftlichen Eigentümer“ eines Unternehmens oder einer anderen juristischen Person (Verein, Stiftung ...

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Tuesday 8 february 2022

Belgium without e-commerce? No! But...

Do not put all e-shops in the same basket

Following the words of Paul Magnette, to want a 'Belgium without e-commerce', we had to put things into perspective, in order to detail our point ...

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Wednesday 5 january 2022

Is an eshop really cheaper than a physical store?

Whether an online store is cheaper than a physical store can depend on several factors, such as product type, retailer, and location. Some online stores may offer lower prices than physical stores ...

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Wednesday 5 january 2022

chatGPT advice for Belgian e-shops!

Here is the question I asked chatGPT and its answer as is:

There are several initiatives and solutions that can help small Belgian e-commerce to compete with large e-commerce brands:

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Wednesday 5 january 2022

The Beard of Cookie Consent

By browsing the sites of many member e-shops, I noticed that many ask for cookies on each page, even though they do not even save cookies for the site itself and a fortiori for third-party ...

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Wednesday 5 january 2022

ChatGPT and the music box

There are always a lot of comments about these new artificial intelligence programs.
In others, some say that this machine is really not intelligent, that it does not understand anything and ...

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Thursday 26 november 2020

What should you think about when getting started in e-commerce?

In recent months we have seen the emergence, sometimes in disaster, of quite a few e-commerce businesses in response to the health crisis and its consequences on trade and the economy.

Maybe your ...

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Thursday 22 august 0024

Cost vs. Value:
Why paying (sometimes) a little more for products sold by Belgian retailers is worth it

In an economic context where every euro spent is carefully analyzed, it can be tempting to look for the lowest prices. However, when it comes to products from Belgian retailers, a slightly higher ...

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