Atsell Blog

Ecommerce insights from the operators

Practical guides on selling across Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop in Southeast Asia — written by the team that does it every day.

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100+
brands managed
FeaturedGuide

Rising Fees Have Changed What an Ecommerce Enabler Is For

Marketplace fees now top 30% of GMV and the goal has shifted from GMV to profitable GMV. The big enablers answered by building more; here's the operator's case for running leaner instead.

Read article →July 2026 · 8 min read
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AI & Trends

Shopee Is Now Inside ChatGPT: What It Means for Your Brand

Sea and OpenAI put Shopee natively inside ChatGPT across eight markets. Product discovery is shifting from keyword search to AI recommendation — here's what changes for sellers, and how to get your products picked.

July 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Case Study

Case Study: How Pharmex Healthcare Went From 45 to 1,157 Orders a Month

A real Atsell result, broken down: the methodology, the 12-month timeline, and what changed at each phase to scale a regulated health catalogue from near-zero to 1,157 orders a month.

July 2026 · 7 min readRead →
AI & Trends

Why "AI-Powered" Ecommerce Agencies Are Missing the Point

Every agency is suddenly "AI-powered" — the new "results-driven." But AI is an efficiency tool, not a strategy. Here's why judgment, not the tool, is what actually grows a marketplace brand.

July 2026 · 6 min readRead →
Playbook

Selling Health Supplements on Shopee & TikTok Shop: What Actually Works

A practical playbook for one of the most lucrative — and compliance-sensitive — categories: HSA and platform rules, listing angles that convert, and live-selling formats that move units.

July 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Playbook

Selling Beauty & Skincare on Shopee, Lazada & TikTok Shop

Beauty is the most content-driven category on the marketplace. Ingredient-led listings, UGC and live formats, and KOL/affiliate seeding — how the brands that win run all three platforms.

July 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Markets

How Indian Brands Are Expanding Into Southeast Asian Marketplaces

Southeast Asia has become the natural next market for India's fastest-growing consumer brands. Why it's happening, what travels well, the real challenges, and how to enter without a local entity.

July 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Enabler

Paying Growth Prices for Maintenance Work? The Ecommerce Enabler Mismatch

Platform fees are up and margins are tight. Yet most established brands still pay a growth-stage enabler fee for what is now maintenance work — the one channel cost they can actually control. Here's how to fix it.

June 2026 · 9 min readRead →
Enabler

What Is an Ecommerce Enabler? (And Why Brands Use One)

An ecommerce enabler manages your marketplace stores end-to-end — listings, ads, customer service, and live selling. Here's what that means in practice and when it makes sense.

May 2026 · 5 min readRead →
Compare

Shopee vs Lazada: Which Platform Should Your Brand Focus On?

Shopee and Lazada are Southeast Asia's two biggest marketplaces, but they serve different buyers, categories, and seller types. Here's how to decide where to put your energy.

May 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Compare

Shopee vs TikTok Shop: Which Platform Is Better for Your Brand?

Shopee is search-led. TikTok Shop is discovery-led. These two platforms operate on completely different engines — and the right choice depends on your product, content capability, and growth strategy.

May 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Shopee

How to Optimise Your Shopee Listing Title (With Examples)

Your Shopee listing title is the single biggest ranking factor in Shopee search. Here's exactly how to write one that ranks and converts — with before-and-after examples.

May 2026 · 6 min readRead →
Shopee

What Is Shopee Mall and How to Get In

Shopee Mall is Shopee's verified brand store tier — reserved for brand owners and authorised distributors. Here's what the Mall badge actually does, who qualifies, and how to apply.

May 2026 · 6 min readRead →
Lazada

How to Sell on Lazada in Singapore: Complete Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know to set up a Lazada store in Singapore — from account registration and store types to listings, ads, and campaign participation.

May 2026 · 8 min readRead →
TikTok Shop

TikTok Shop Live Selling Tips for Brands in Southeast Asia

Live selling is one of the highest-converting formats on TikTok Shop. Here are the session structures, host tactics, flash deal strategies, and common mistakes — from Atsell's live selling team.

May 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Enabler

Ecommerce Enabler Singapore: How to Choose the Right One

What Singapore brands need to know before hiring an ecommerce enabler for Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop — including what official partner status means, how to compare providers, and the real cost vs building in-house.

May 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Shopee

How to Sell on Shopee Singapore: Complete Guide (2026)

Step-by-step guide to selling on Shopee Singapore — from account registration and seller tiers to 2026 fees, listing optimisation, shipping, and campaign participation.

June 2026 · 7 min readRead →
TikTok Shop

How to Sell on TikTok Shop Singapore: Complete Guide (2026)

Everything Singapore brands need to know about selling on TikTok Shop — account setup, 2026 commission fees, product listings, TikTok Ads, affiliate recruitment, and live selling.

June 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Enabler

Ecommerce Enabler Pricing Singapore: What It Really Costs (2026)

Ecommerce enabler pricing is rarely published openly. This guide breaks down the real pricing models, what drives the cost up or down, and how it compares to building an in-house team.

June 2026 · 6 min readRead →
Enabler

Best Ecommerce Enablers in Singapore (2026) — Compared

An honest comparison of Singapore's top ecommerce enablers — Atsell, aCommerce, SCI Ecommerce, LEAP Commerce, and Synagie. Who they're good for, who they're not, and how to choose.

June 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Shopee

Shopee Seller Fees Singapore: Complete 2026 Breakdown

Exact Shopee seller fees in Singapore for 2026 — commission rates by category, transaction fees, Shopee Ads costs, shipping subsidies, and penalty fees explained.

June 2026 · 6 min readRead →
Shopee

Shopee Seller Centre Guide Singapore (2026)

Complete guide to Shopee Seller Centre — how to navigate orders, manage listings, run Shopee Ads, read Business Insights analytics, and track your seller performance score.

June 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Lazada

LazMall Requirements Singapore: How to Get In (2026)

Everything you need to qualify for LazMall — eligibility criteria, required documents, the application process, and whether the higher commission is worth it for Singapore brands.

June 2026 · 6 min readRead →
Enabler

Intrepid Alternatives for Ecommerce in Singapore (2026)

Looking for an alternative to Intrepid for marketplace ecommerce in Singapore? Honest breakdown of who else operates in SEA — what they do well, and who suits which brand.

June 2026 · 7 min readRead →