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2 resources from Shipway Blog we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

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India Free Beginner

Written by an Indian shipping/COD infrastructure company that works with hundreds of early-stage D2C stores, so the advice reflects what they actually see working in the first 100 orders, not generic global playbooks. Useful India-specific counterpart to the global listicles.

Strategy to Acquire First 100 Customers for Your eCommerce Store

From Shipway Blog

  • India-specific first-100-customer tactics from a logistics vendor's vantage point
  • Frames the first 100 orders as proof-of-concept, not a revenue milestone
  • Practical on COD, delivery experience and early trust-building in India
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✓ Link checked India Free Intermediate

A direct head-to-head on the two couriers Indian D2C founders debate most, useful for the specific decision of Flipkart-heavy sellers vs own-site/multi-marketplace sellers.

Delhivery vs Ekart: Which Courier Partner to Choose in 2026?

From Shipway Blog by Shipway

  • Ekart integrates tighter and performs better for Flipkart-linked order flows
  • Delhivery offers broader flexibility and service options across channels
  • Pincode reach and integration depth matter more than brand name recognition
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