Past Webby Award Fails
Here are three winning website selections from last year’s Webbys that should go down as Webby Award fails. In a previous blog, we explained why you should be paying attention to this year’s upcoming 20th Webby Awards. The Webbys are extremely important for website design and creation. But even though the Webbys are an authority figure […]
How to get started on your digital marketing
Have you started an online business? If so, then you should focus on your digital marketing. In the highly competitive world of e-commerce, businesses that are able to optimize their online marketing efforts are able to reach their target audiences, engage their clients, and consequently enjoy higher sales.
Differences Between Shopify and Etsy
Two of the more popular e-commerce platforms today are Etsy and Shopify. A common question asked by novice online retailers is ‘what are the differences between these two platforms?’ If you are one of them, it is important to learn the answer to that question as it can help you determine which platform is better […]
What is Wireframing?
What is wireframing? Well, this is something to know if you want to design a website. Wireframing lays out the foundation of the website. It is the structure of the page; it dictates where the text, headers, photos, etc. will appear when the website is finished. What is Wireframing? Wireframing is a method used to design a […]
How to Use Voice Search for Better SEO
Voice search is on the rise. You can use it on your television, mobile phone, computer, and simply in your home. We’ve seen the increase with the advent of Amazon’s Alexa device, and Google Home. 2016 saw a steep rise in the number of adults who use voice search daily, which indicates that this technology […]
How to find trending products in 2018
Trending products, the key to a trending store! To succeed in e-commerce you need three things: the best trending products to sell, the skills to market them, and the drive to succeed. If you can identify an upwards consumer trend, trending products, you can build a highly profitable business around it. Consumer trends are determined by the […]
The Internet of Things and E-Commerce Growth
The e-commerce sector has experienced massive growth worldwide thanks to the increase in Internet penetration. Two of the biggest e-commerce firms– Amazon and Alibaba– are prime examples. In 2017, the Chinese-firm earned an estimated 158 billion yuan while Amazon took in around $178. To say that e-commerce is the future of retail would be a […]
Using Abstract Shapes in Web Design
An unlikely trend has developed this January — using abstract shapes in web design. These squares, squiggly lines, and triangles are scattered on the home page design in a seemingly random fashion. But it kind of works. It is unique, and it draws readers’ eyes across the page. It holds attention. And we know how […]
Dropshipping as a business model
Dropshipping as a business model Drop shipping has become a great business model for most businesses. You will be surprised to learn that more than 33 percent of all e-commerce sales occur through dropshipping. Even large e-commerce businesses offer drop shipping services. Some of the products that are actually advertised on large e-commerce websites are […]