I formally announced my retirement publicly yesterday. After 50 years in the workforce, I think it's enough. This decision comes after careful consideration. It is indeed a moment that makes you feel much. I will continue as a stakeholder but no longer as a director. Forty years as a director is enough. 

As the editor and founder of this point-of-sale (POS) industry blog, I feel immense pride and gratitude for everything we have accomplished since launching this blog in 2006. It has become a leading resource for retailers, POS professionals, and the industry. Our readership now has over 8,200 monthly reads and over 6,400 readers. These figures are not just statistics. They represent a vibrant network of business owners, managers, and technology enthusiasts who have shaped the direction and relevance of our content.

Celebrating its public achievements

Today, this blog’s domain authority (DR) has reached an impressive 70, a level typically reserved for major brands and industry leaders. This places us among the most authoritative sites in our market space, reinforcing our position as a dominant voice in the POS industry.

Recently, Feedspot, an organisation with over 4 million registered users worldwide and over 2 million blog visits per month, recognised us as the #2 point of sale blog worldwide and the top POS Software blog in Australia in its prestigious awards, further validating the impact and quality of our work. These milestones reflect the worth that so many readers have placed on us.

What Sets Our Content Apart

At the core of our success is a commitment to providing relevant, original information. This information was selected to help retailers make informed business decisions. We have always focused on practical solutions, valuable insights, and actionable strategies tailored to the unique challenges faced by SMB and large retailers. For example, I know a senior executive at Safeway reads it, too. This approach has enabled our readers to save money by optimising their inventory, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer experiences.

The Blog’s Future

The POS management team will now determine the direction of this blog. I have provided my recommendations. While I will remain available to support the process, my involvement will be reduced as I want to keep blogging. Each article is a lot of work, requiring over three hours of research, writing, and editing; some, like the AI research ones, took much longer. I doubt whether any POS Software blog could have done something as advanced as these studies.

We made this investment willingly, knowing its positive impact on our readers and the broader retail community.

Personal Reflections and Gratitude

Reflecting on this journey, I am deeply grateful for the feedback and trust shown by our readers over the years, both here and on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. It has been a privilege to serve you, readers, and it was so pleasing to witness this blog's growth often through the innovation of our POS Software. In truth, this growth was only possible because of our software lead in the market space. It's easier to blog new stuff when your software is the best.

Continuing the Legacy

Thank you for your ongoing support and for making this blog a cornerstone in the POS industry. I look forward to seeing how this platform continues to empower and inform retailers.

Written by:

Bernard Zimmermann is the founding director at POS Solutions, a leading point-of-sale system company with 45 years of industry experience. He consults to various organisations, from small businesses to large retailers and government institutions. Bernard is passionate about helping companies optimise their operations through innovative POS technology and enabling seamless customer experiences through effective software solutions.

We're pleased to announce to our readers that POS Solutions has been officially recognised as the #2 Best Point of Sale Blog in Feedspot's prestigious "40 Best Point of Sale Blogs & News Websites. We think that this recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering valuable, actionable insights for Australian retailers seeking to optimise their operations through practical POS Systems technology. I think it shows that, unlike other blogs, we supply information you can use.

Feedspot is a vast site that 6 million individuals use to stay up to date and current. Its expert panel evaluates thousands of blogs worldwide based on relevance, content authority, social media following, and information freshness before awarding us this significant recognition in what is claimed is the most comprehensive list of Top 40 Point of Sale Blogs on the internet.

We are honoured to have you as part of this!

This acknowledgement validates our team's focus on providing Australian retailers with practical, locally relevant guidance addressing your business challenges.

What This Recognition Means for Australian Retailers

Being ranked second among the world's top POS blogs demonstrates that our Australian-focused approach resonates locally and internationally. This recognition confirms that our content strategy, addressing the unique needs of Australian retail businesses, delivers exceptional value to our readers.

At POS Solutions, we've dedicated ourselves to supporting thousands of Australian businesses with specialised point-of-sale systems designed specifically for local market requirements. Our targeted expertise in key retail sectors has been instrumental in this achievement:

• Newsagencies requiring efficient inventory and subscription management
• Pet shops need integrated loyalty and stock control solutions
• Pharmacies balancing compliance with streamlined customer experiences
• Specialty retailers across diverse Australian markets

Thank you again for being part of our journey.

We're proud to serve Australia's retail community and look forward to continuing with you more.

Written by:

Bernard Zimmermann is the founding director at POS Solutions, a leading point-of-sale system company with 45 years of industry experience. He consults for various organisations, from small businesses to large retailers and government institutions. Bernard is passionate about helping companies optimise their operations through innovative POS technology and enabling seamless customer experiences through effective software solutions.

I'm thrilled to share exciting news about our blog's ongoing success. Our blog has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 8,000 search clicks on Google. 

Here is our latest achievement award.

These achievements serve as a way for Google to acknowledge the growth and success of websites in terms of search visibility and user engagement. That we got 8,000 is genuinely remarkable, considering the small niche market we serve. This achievement surpassed our previous record of 7,000 clicks four weeks ago. It certainly demonstrates the growing interest in our product POS Software among retailers.

Here is a graph of how this blog's Google clicks have grown.

Why Our Message is Resonating

I can only guess, but I am sure it has, partly because, unlike many other POS Systems, this blog's policy is to discuss things retailers can use.

Our blog isn't just about promoting a POS system—it's about solving real daily problems that retailers face. We've leveraged our extensive experience in retail and computer software with our user base to create content that speaks directly to the retailer's challenges and opportunities.

Jargon-Free Communication

We've consciously tried to break down complex POS features into easily digestible information. One reader's comment particularly stood out:

"Finally, I've read a tech article that I can understand without a dictionary!"

This feedback reinforces our commitment to transparent, accessible writing that resonates with our audience.

Actionable Advice for Immediate Implementation

We also provide practical tips that retailers can implement right away.  This approach has struck a chord with our readers, as evidenced by the high engagement rates.

Comparing POS Features: What Matters Most

Based on our blog's analytics and reader feedback, here's a comparison of the POS features that appear to matter most to our retailers:

-Our reduced transaction fees: I am not surprised as our lower EFTPOS costs directly impact a retailer's bottom line, allowing them to retain more of each sale. For example, a small business might save heaps by choosing a POS system with competitive EFTPOS rates like ours.
- POS system with CRM: No one as  I know offers like we do a free CRM to its retail clients and such flexible loyalty programs you can select. This is strange as a robust CRM system allows retailers to track customer interactions, preferences, and purchase history. This information can be used to personalise marketing campaigns, offer targeted promotions, and provide exceptional customer service.
- Our POS system with inventory management
-Sales Reporting
-Costing analysis, e.g. our article on the costs of various loyalty programs vs vouchers 

The future of retail technology looks exciting.

New artificial intelligence (AI) improvements, complex data reviews, and smooth online shopping integration are coming. 

* Picture AI-powered stock control that restocks popular items automatically
* Or marketing campaigns matched to what each customer has purchased
* These new ideas are changing how stores work

We want to stay ahead of these trends. We aim to give you the newest information and ideas on the latest technologies. Using our knowledge, we’ll help you make informed choices and keep ahead of others.

Thank you for being so interested, and we look forward to continuing our journey together.

Our website is currently being upgraded and restructured which is why some people who we thank are notifying us of any issues they are experiencing with the site.  Please continue as we want to bed it down.

What it is, is that we are pushing to make it better.

Note we believe although there is much to do that it is running properly now

We are pleased to announce that our new website is now live!

We wanted a new site to better share our company ethos of service excellence, product innovation and to provide a more customer-focused experience. Plus we wanted a site we can grow with.

We do hope that you like the fresh look of our site. You will find the layout has been improved to help you find information better, more quickly and easily. 

Please check on our site frequently as we will be continually adding more content, features, and updates.

We value your opinion so all comments and feedback are appreciated and most welcome. Please let us know if you cannot find something or have any suggestions on how we can improve.
Thank you for your interest in POS Solutions and its products.

To give you the heads up, this website will shortly be changed. The major delay now is that we are converting many years of information to our new website.

The main reason we decided to update is that we want to provide more services to help our clients more.

We expect very little problems for you our reader as we are keeping this design as it has serviced our clients well. who can now browse our range to learn how we can help them with their next project.

Of course, there may be teething so it may not be right, so please let us know if you find any problems.