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Stop Paying 30% Commissions: The Case for First-Party Mobile Ordering with Square
Mobile App Commission-Free

Stop Paying 30% Commissions: The Case for First-Party Mobile Ordering with Square

DoorDash and Uber Eats are quietly draining your margins. Here's how Square merchants are switching to first-party mobile apps—and keeping 100% of their revenue—without losing a single loyal customer.

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How AI-Powered Ordering Is Transforming Mobile Apps for Square Merchants
AI Mobile App

How AI-Powered Ordering Is Transforming Mobile Apps for Square Merchants

AI isn't just for enterprise chains anymore. Square merchants are now using smart mobile ordering to boost ticket sizes, predict customer preferences, and automate marketing—all inside their own branded apps.

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Orda's Unified Integration: Bridging Square and Shopify
Shopify E-commerce

Orda's Unified Integration: Bridging Square and Shopify

In today's fast-paced digital marketplace, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline operations and expand their reach. Recognizing this need, Orda has unveiled a groundbreaking feature that seamlessly integrates Square and Shopify into a unified platform, empowering businesses to enhance their revenue streams through nationwide shipping.​

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GrubHub Layoffs: What It Means for Restaurants and Why 1st-party Online Ordering Is Critical
1st-party Ordering

GrubHub Layoffs: What It Means for Restaurants and Why 1st-party Online Ordering Is Critical

The food delivery landscape just took another major hit. GrubHub, one of the biggest names in third-party food delivery, announced layoffs of 500 employees—20% of its workforce—just weeks after being acquired by Wonder.

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Why Square Merchants Are Switching to Orda Online for a More Professional and Convenient Ordering Experience
Online Ordering Square

Why Square Merchants Are Switching to Orda Online for a More Professional and Convenient Ordering Experience

If you're a Square merchant using Square Online, you might have hit some limitations that slow down your growth. Whether it's clunky ordering flows, lack of brand customization, or a subpar customer experience, Square Online may not be keeping up with your needs

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Why High-Performing Food Brands Need a Technology Partner Like Orda for Seamless Digital Ordering
Mobile App Digital Ordering

Why High-Performing Food Brands Need a Technology Partner Like Orda for Seamless Digital Ordering

Eliminate third-party commission fees, own the customer experience, and scale your digital ordering with Orda's all-in-one solution for mobile, web, and kiosk ordering directly integrated with Square POS.

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Ordering on the Edge: How Orda’s Next.js Technology Boosts Your Ordering Experience
Ordering Tech

Ordering on the Edge: How Orda’s Next.js Technology Boosts Your Ordering Experience

When you place an order online, you want it to be fast, smooth, and error-free. At Orda, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to make ordering as seamless as possible

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How to Build an Effective Online Ordering Platform for Your Coffee Shop
Online Ordering Coffee Shops

How to Build an Effective Online Ordering Platform for Your Coffee Shop

Building an effective online ordering platform for your coffee shop doesn’t have to be complicated. By leveraging tools like Square and Orda, you can create a platform that is easy for customers to use and simple for you to manage. With the right menu, marketing strategies, and operational setup, your coffee shop can thrive in both in-person and online spaces, ensuring that your customers get the convenience they crave

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