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Guides and explainers on ecommerce fees, freelance pricing, and marketing math — the same numbers our calculators run, written out in full.
Amazon Sellers Are Finally Admitting the Fee Math Doesn't Work Anymore — Here's What They're Actually Doing About It
Why 99% of FBA-only sellers say they're diversifying to other channels in 2026, why comparing fees across platforms by hand is harder than it looks, and what an honest comparison actually needs to show.
· 4 min read
Upwork vs Fiverr: What You Actually Keep After Fees in 2026
A verified, worked comparison of what Upwork's variable 0-15% fee and Fiverr's flat 20% commission actually cost freelancers in 2026 — including a new September 2026 Upwork withdrawal fee most comparisons haven't caught yet.
· 9 min read
10 Hidden Fees Sellers Don't Know About
Ten real, sourced fees and cost mechanics across Amazon FBA, Etsy, eBay, Shopify, dropshipping, and freelance platforms that most sellers only discover after they've already been charged.
· 6 min read
Amazon FBA vs Etsy vs eBay: Where Should You Sell in 2026?
A real, worked comparison of what an identical product actually nets on Amazon FBA, Etsy, and eBay in 2026 — fees, audience fit, and two side-by-side worked examples using each platform's real calculator formula.
· 11 min read
Etsy Fees Explained: The Complete 2026 Guide
Every fee Etsy charges sellers in 2026 — listing, transaction, payment processing, Offsite Ads, and the Regulatory Operating Fee — explained with real worked examples and the pricing mistakes that quietly erase seller margins.
· 10 min read