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The store software is just one of ten cost categories: hosting, payment processing fees, apps, legal documents, packaging licenses, and marketing are also included. This article includes sample calculations for small and medium-sized stores, details on hidden fees, and a checklist for comparing offers.

Online Christmas sales in 2025 totaled approximately €22.2 billion. If you want to capitalize on the 2026 holiday season, start planning now: the timeline from September through December for product assortment, content, technology, shipping, and marketing.

A phone call instead of waiting in line for a ticket, developers instead of a call center: How to recognize good e-commerce platform support—including a list of questions for the selection interview.

Transaction fees and revenue share increase with every sale. The sample calculation shows the revenue threshold at which fixed-price models become more cost-effective—using a rule of thumb.

The European wallet Wero can now also be used in online retail. How much it costs, how to integrate it into your store, why Stripe isn't the right solution for this in Germany—and when the effort is worth it.

Customer groups, net prices, tiered pricing, VAT ID verification, and ERP integration: What really matters when choosing a B2B e-commerce platform—with a comparison chart and FAQs.

JTL has fundamentally restructured its pricing as of April 1, 2026—with serious consequences for many merchants. We’ll break down the situation and explain what matters most when switching e-commerce platforms.

Professional OXID eShop 6 Migration: Customers with passwords, products with variants, order history, coupons, reviews, and more. Transfer 15 data areas fully automatically to your new XONIC shop.

The bankruptcy of the JTL agency Modern Solution shows that when hosting and inventory management come from the same service provider, a service outage can threaten a company’s very existence. With its integrated JTL inventory management connection and its own hosting, XONIC offers a secure alternative.

 E-Commerce 2026: The 4 Biggest Legal Pitfalls! A "cancel order" button, stricter liability for digital products (PLD), new packaging requirements (PPWR), and stricter rules on green claims are on the horizon. Take action now to avoid cease-and-desist letters!

There are now hundreds of sales platforms—ranging from specialized niche marketplaces to all-around platforms for clothing, books, or furniture. This article introduces 19 relevant platforms, compares fees, reach, and use cases, and explains when it makes sense to have your own online store.

Due to the U.S. executive order repealing the de minimis duty exemption (elimination of the $800 exemption threshold), the shipment of goods by mail to the U.S. and Puerto Rico via DHL Paket International and Warenpost International is temporarily suspended. Last acceptance date: August 25, 2025. DHL Express remains available; DHL is clarifying the details with the authorities and will provide immediate notice regarding the resumption of service.

We are delighted to present our latest update, 4.5.x, which makes it easier for you to comply with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). You’ll also get an exclusive look ahead to 2025, including planned price adjustments, innovative marketing tools, and Cloudflare security solutions for your online store. Discover how our latest features can optimize your business processes and set you up for success in the coming year.

Cybercrime in Germany is experiencing an alarming rise between 2022 and 2023. This report analyzes current trends, the most common types of threats, and the growing economic damage, and presents strategies for effectively combating digital attacks on businesses and society.

The Bonn-based logistics company has announced that it will discontinue two of its shipping options effective January 1, 2025. Both the cash-on-delivery letter and the “Registered Mail – Personal Delivery (Domestic)” service will no longer be offered. These measures were taken due to a lack of customer demand. Customers who still have “Registered Mail, Personal Delivery” labels may continue to use them; however, these shipments will be delivered as standard registered mail in the future. Cash-on-delivery letters sent after the cutoff date will be returned to the sender. Alternatively, the cash-on-delivery service for packages can be used for a fee of 8.99 euros.

In this newsletter, we’d like to remind you once again that Update 4.5.x is now available, and to give you a brief preview of what’s to come in 2025. 

With this newsletter, we'd like to give you a brief update on the upcoming major V4.5 update.

Paper invoices—or those created using Word and Excel—will soon be a thing of the past: With the planned Growth Opportunities Act, electronic invoicing will dominate business life in the future. This transition aims to promote growth and innovation, as well as simplify tax processes for businesses. Electronic invoices offer numerous advantages, including faster and error-free data processing. Dive into the world of e-invoices and discover how they can revolutionize everyday office life.

A significant data breach is affecting Facebook Marketplace users. A large database containing sensitive information on approximately 77,267 people was stolen by criminals and made public. This incident once again raises questions about data security at Facebook and underscores the importance of regularly reviewing your own digital security.

Those affected must now take action to prevent further damage. Find out what data was published and how you can protect yourself.

Important news for all eBay business sellers! Changes are on the horizon that could affect your online business. As part of its February update, eBay recently announced a series of changes aimed at improving and simplifying the selling experience on the platform.

Whether you can expect changes to the listing process or improvements to shipping operations, it’s crucial to stay up to date. These changes are designed to ensure that eBay remains an efficient marketplace for professional sellers and buyers. Get ready for the details this February—it could transform your business!

We would like to briefly inform you about the V4.4 update, which is now available.

We hope you've been doing well so far this hot summer. In this newsletter, we'd like to give you a brief update on the upcoming major V4.4 update and other topics.

Transatlantic Data Protection Agreement Between the EU and the U.S. Simplifies International Data Transfers

Starting July 1, 2023, Google will discontinue support for Google Analytics 3 (Universal Analytics).

Online entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and anyone working in the digital world know how important it is to stay up to date in order to remain successful. A key aspect of this is keeping track of the latest developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). We explore the future of AI and the decline of traditional search engines.

In online retail in particular, it is not unusual for business to be conducted across Europe. Sales throughout the EU, in particular, are facilitated by many uniform regulations for both businesses and consumers.

What exactly is the difference between postage and shipping costs? XONIC Solutions explains what you need to know.

PayPal Checkout is now available as a payment module for XONIC V4 stores.

Stripe is now available as a payment module for XONIC Shops.

At the end of August 2021, the XONIC servers were moved to a new data center in Frankfurt.

Find out everything you need to know about the EU VAT reform for your XONIC online store here.

The payment provider "idealo Direktkauf Payment" is now available. 

Improved conversion tracking thanks to new API interfaces.

Get your shipping ready for 2021. 

Find out everything you need to know about the VAT reduction in your XONIC online store here.

In its cookie ruling published on Tuesday, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) set the course for the future: “The use of cookies requires the active consent of the Internet user.”