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We recommend reading the PDF version of the report. Meet the next wave of shoppers Shopper behavior evolves over time, and (perhaps you’ve heard?) 2020 rapidly accelerated that change. With online shopping increasing a full 60% in 2020, an important…

We recommend reading the PDF version of the report. Unprecedented Times Call for Unparalleled Protection 2020 has dramatically changed almost every facet of life and the world of eCommerce is no exception. Before changes in shopping behavior due to COVID-19…

We recommend reading the PDF version of the report. Accelerated Shifts in Shopping Behavior The growth in ecommerce sales in 2020 has been a major topic of conversation, and it’s no surprise: the numbers are staggering. Ecommerce sales surged 22%…

This year in particular it feels especially important to publicly recognize Black History Month. At Bolt, we have spent the last year-plus striving to embrace the spirit of Black History Month all year long, by supporting and uplifting team members…

We recommend reading the PDF version of the report. 2020 was a monumental year for Bolt. On our mission to democratize ecommerce, we’ve built trust with the top ecommerce platforms and a thriving merchant community and we’re revolutionizing the checkout…

Today, Built In included us on their selective list of Best Workplaces for 2021. Each year, Built In recognizes top employers across the country, featuring companies who go above and beyond for their people. To determine winners for their Best…

Today I’m thrilled to welcome Maju Kuruvilla as our first CTO at Bolt. We’ve waited patiently for the right person to fill this critical, highly strategic role at the company. We couldn’t have asked for a more well suited and…

Product Page & Always Available Checkout Product Page Checkout For the shopper who knows exactly which product they want, embed a Product Page Checkout button on the product listing page. Once clicked, Bolt’s checkout modal pops up and lets a…

False Positives 101 False negatives vs false positives In the world of fraud prevention, it’s universally understood that declining fraudulent orders is the cornerstone of any effective solution. Afterall, approving fraudulent orders directly relates to the number of fraudulent chargebacks…

2020 will go down as Bolt’s formative year. It is the year where we unlocked the One Click network effect that I’ve been telling everyone about since 2014 when the company was founded in my Stanford dorm room. We said…

Read more about this news in our press release, Retail Dive, and Forbes. On the verge of the first ecommerce-led holiday season, as thousands of retailers hang on for dear life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bolt is at bat…

Following the closure of brick and mortar stores due to COVID-19, many online retailers have already set up preparations for what’s expected to be the busiest holiday shopping season yet. Amid the rush to fine-tune marketing messaging, design eye-catching ads,…