The food industry
Instagram and the food industry Instagram is now the most popular social media platform among millenials. This means that younger people spend more time on Instagram than any other social network. Therefore when selling food to younger people you need to insure that you have a social media presence. Having a social media presence is […]
Tips on How to Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment
One of the challenges online retailers constantly have to deal with is shopping cart abandonment. Shoppers these days can be fickle-minded, which is not surprising given the number of options they have. Online retailers thus have to think of ways to encourage their online visitors to continue with a purchase and not to abandon their […]
The rise of mobile e-commerce
The rise of mobile e-commerce Mobile e-commerce is electronic commerce transactions done by mobile. It is on the rise mostly in the Asian market. The Asian market is already the fastest growing market in terms of smartphone users. This means that the mobile e-commerce sector is going to be dominated by the Asian market. This […]
3 Best Magento Extensions for E-Commerce Sites
If you use Magento as a platform for your e-commerce website, that’s great. Magento is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms around. But, like any great program, there are tips and tweaks available to make it better. Here are the three best Magento extensions that you can download to improve your site. These […]
Personal growth
Personal growth in e-commerce There are many reasons why individuals want to start an e-commerce business. However, the most common reason is for personal growth. Personal financial growth lures hundreds of thousands of people to start an e-commerce business. People who are realistic know that the world runs on money. You need money to pay […]
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 […]
What is Swift, Apple’s New Language?
Swift has recently replaced Objective-C as Apple’s programming language for iOS and OS X devices. The code has been described as, “Objective-C without the C”. But what does that mean? While this language can still work with Objective-C, it will most likely replace the language entirely one day (at least for Apple apps). Swift is […]
Google Shopping and its impact on online retailers
What is Google Shopping? Google Shopping is an advertising opportunity from the world’s biggest search engine. With it, online users can search and compare different products online. It is also consider a must-have for online retailers as they can put their products in full view of prospective customers the moment they begin their online search.
Magento is the #1 E-Commerce Platform
At Union Square Design we use Magento. Magento is a content management system (CMS) platform, specifically for companies who sell goods. E-commerce companies primarily use Magento. We at Union Square Design have used Magento to build online marketplaces for our clients. We have used Magento for clients such as Crumbs Bakeshop and Glock. So, why do we […]