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 (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.12
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
References
References
- 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.
- "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.