The Bolt Blog

The End of Guest Checkout on the Internet When we first started Bolt, our mission was to democratize commerce—to make it easier for merchants and shoppers to transact, and to give small- and medium-sized retailers the same technology and tools…

Bolt is excited to have Xiao Guo as VP of Engineering. She brings a wealth of experience scaling complex technological solutions.

Some might say it’s already here. Firefox (September 2019) and Safari (March 2020) have already axed third-party cookies. Google is next in line, with support for third-party cookies ending in 2023. Quick background: a cookie is a small text file,…

A one-click checkout platform like Bolt equips retailers with the tools they need to satisfy modern shoppers and to stay competitive with giant, marketplace competitors.

Customers who check out with a Bolt account are 80% more likely to complete their transaction than customers who check out as guests. Bolt shoppers also check out 43% faster than guests. Bolt accounts are the foundation for the Bolt…

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It seems almost too simple, but that’s why it’s often overlooked. One of the best ways to fill the the top of your sales funnel is to target ads at an audience that resembles your current customer base. By building…

How Retailers Can Survive (and Thrive) in the Cookie Apocalypse A version of this article can also be found on Digital 360 —————– The headwinds facing Independent retailers can at times seem insurmountable. The big marketplaces have usurped the direct…

July is National Independent Retailer Month. We use this moment to celebrate independent retailers, large and small, who carefully crafted their own brand, brand experience, and deep relationships with their customers. How can shoppers help? Simple: Make a conscious decision…

Introducing Bolt SSO Commerce™ Increase account registrations and reduce friction for your shoppers Introduction To win in the age of Shopper 2.0., retailers need an entire customer experience solution that converts guest checkouts into customer accounts—unlocking lifetime value potential of…

[Infographic] Brands are challenged to meet customer demands while also making choices that support their internal initiatives. The good news is, you can adopt a solution that transforms checkout into a member experience—without putting any burden on your customers.