The Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP): What It Is and How to Implement It
UCP — co-developed by Google and Shopify — defines how AI shopping agents discover your catalog, negotiate terms, and execute purchases directly. Here is what it is, which platforms support it, how to implement it, and the fraud risk everyone is overlooking.
Visa TAP, Google AP2, and FIDO: The Agent Authentication Standards Reshaping Commerce in 2026
Visa TAP, Google AP2, and FIDO are each solving agent identity differently. Here’s how the three competing standards work, where they diverge, and what commerce sites should implement before agent-initiated orders become a major revenue channel.
Structured Data for AI Agents: The Schema.org Properties That Get You Recommended (or Skipped)
AI shopping agents and AI assistants read structured data, not marketing prose. Here are the Schema.org properties that determine whether your site gets selected or skipped — and the mistakes that cause agents to move on.
How to Implement MCP Endpoints for AI-Ready Commerce
Learn how to implement MCP endpoints so AI agents can query your product catalog, check pricing, and initiate purchases - no scraping required.
What Is Agentic Commerce? The Definitive Guide
Agentic commerce is where AI agents autonomously buy on behalf of humans. McKinsey projects $3-5T by 2030. Learn what it means and how to prepare.
Know Your Agent: Why Businesses Need AI Visitor Verification
Know Your Agent (KYA) is the verification framework for AI visitor traffic. Learn how to identify AI agents, classify their intent, and protect your pipeline.