SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) and REST (Representational State Transfer) are two popular web communication services for transmitting data online. When working with APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), it is crucial to know if SOAP or REST is being used. When developing an API, it is important to decide on which web service best suits the…
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How to List Your Products on Google Shopping for Free
In April 2020, Google announced it’s now free to sell on Google Shopping. Previously, Google Shopping listings only consisted of paid advertisements. Now, search results on the Google Shopping tab will consist primarily of free listings, helping merchants better connect with consumers, regardless of whether they advertise on Google. Before you can take advantage of…
Frontend vs. Backend Development
Nearly every website you use can be broken down into two parts: a frontend and a backend. When you first type in the URL of your favorite website and it loads, you’re presented with images, texts, links, and maybe videos. Click on a link and it takes you to another page that might consist of…
What Is the Best Payment Gateway for My Site?
There are many popular eCommerce platforms on the web, such as WooCommerce and Shopify, and they all offer a variety of payment gateways for accepting payments from your users. So, how do you decide which payment gateway to use? First, let’s go over some definitions. An eCommerce platform is a software application that lets online…