The Intel
Payments, platforms, algorithms, setups and the news that moves stores. Written by operators, dated, and updated when reality changes.
Q3 2026 E-Commerce Briefing: PSD3, Marketplace Fees and the AI Search Shakeup
Three shifts worth your attention this quarter, and what to do about each one.
Stripe Banned Your Store? 7 High-Risk Payment Processors That Actually Work
The exact processors our members moved to after Stripe pulled the plug, sorted by niche, fees and payout speed.
TikTok Shop Changed Its Algorithm. Here Is What We Saw First
Organic reach shifted overnight. The room flagged it eight days before the marketing blogs did.
Chargeback Prevention for E-Commerce: The Exact Stack We Install
Disputes do not just cost money. Past a threshold, they cost the merchant account itself.
The Best Payout Banks for Shopify Sellers in 2026
Banks that actually pay out to e-commerce entities, compared for the EU, UK and US.
LLC vs LTD for Dropshipping: Which Legal Setup Actually Fits Your Store
Your entity decides which processors and banks will even talk to you. Choose it on purpose.