eComFuel
Type of site | Online community |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | Bozeman, Montana, U.S. |
| Owner | Andrew Youderian |
| Created by | Andrew Youderian |
| URL | ecommercefuel |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required (application) |
| Launched | 2013 |
| Current status | Active |
eComFuel is a community for e-commerce business owners based Bozeman, Montana. It runs a forum, hosts a weekly podcast, and publishes annual research reports.[1][2]
History
eComFuel was founded by Andrew Youderian, a former investment banker, in early 2013 after running his own web stores.[3] By 2016, the membership stood at about 1,000 merchants.[1] The platform began hosting an annual members-only conference, ‘‘eComFuel Live,’’ later that decade.[4]
Platform and community
Admission is subscription-based and requires proof of seven-figure turnover; service providers are not eligible.[2] Inside the forum, merchants discuss fulfilment and operational issues, supported by a vendor directory and regional meet-ups.[1]
Publications and research
Since 2013, the eComFuel Podcast has featured interviews with store owners and industry specialists.[2] Starting in 2015, the platform has published State of the Merchant, later eCommerce Trends, an annual survey of hundreds of seven- and eight-figure merchants; the 2022 edition reported average store revenue of roughly US$7 million and rising customer-acquisition costs as a leading concern.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Pofeldt, Elaine (31 July 2016). "Want To Create A $1 Million E-commerce Store? This Community Aims To Get You Past The Finish Line". Forbes. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Adapt to Survive, Says eCommerceFuel Founder". Practical Ecommerce. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Pofeldt, Elaine (31 January 2017). "Lessons From High-Revenue Ecommerce Stores On How To Reach $1 Million In Sales". Forbes. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "eCommerceFuel Founder on Work-Life Balance, Priorities". Practical Ecommerce. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Masters, Kiri (22 May 2019). "Why Some Merchants Are Avoiding Amazon". Forbes. Retrieved 24 June 2025.