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How to Plan Revenue-Driving Ecommerce Initiatives

How to Plan Revenue-Driving Ecommerce Initiatives

How to Start Selling to Customers Internationally

How to Start Selling to Customers Internationally

6 Best Practices for Ecommerce A/B Tests

6 Best Practices for Ecommerce A/B Tests

A Brief Look at Ecommerce Bounce Rate—and How to Curb It

A Brief Look at Ecommerce Bounce Rate—and How to Curb It

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Inspire Brand Trust With User-Generated Content

Inspire Brand Trust With User-Generated Content

Best Practices for Improving Your Email Deliverability

Best Practices for Improving Your Email Deliverability

The 6 Grammar Rules You Can (and Should) Break

The 6 Grammar Rules You Can (and Should) Break

The 5 C's of Marketing: Situation Analysis Template

The 5 C's of Marketing: Situation Analysis Template

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The 5 Best SEO Books of 2020

The 5 Best SEO Books of 2020

How Entrepreneurs Can Deal with Failure (Large or Small)

How Entrepreneurs Can Deal with Failure (Large or Small)

How to Overcome the Lesser-Known Challenges of Running an Ecommerce Store

How to Overcome the Lesser-Known Challenges of Running an Ecommerce Store

The Top 5 Books to Read About Design

The Top 5 Books to Read About Design

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Branding & Design

Your business' image & visuals should tell a story about your products. Read our posts on designing for your ecommerce store, from branding to site themes.

Minimalism vs. Maximalism in Ecommerce Design
Branding & Design

Minimalism vs. Maximalism in Ecommerce Design

Minimalism and maximalism are complete opposites and deliver very different looks and feels. Learn how to choose the best design backdrop for your online store.…

Shanice Jones
How to Write a Compelling Brand Positioning Statement
Branding & Design

How to Write a Compelling Brand Positioning Statement

Positioning your brand will help shape the rest of your marketing efforts. Here are some guidelines for writing a unique and compelling brand positioning statement…

Theresa Donahue
The Top 6 Places to Get Ecommerce Web Design Inspiration
Branding & Design

The Top 6 Places to Get Ecommerce Web Design Inspiration

Looking for web design inspiration for your ecommerce store? Here’s a list of the best web design galleries and ecommerce site showcases for your viewing pleasure…

Elisabeth Newell
Assess Your Online Store: Is It Time for a Design Refresh?
Branding & Design

Assess Your Online Store: Is It Time for a Design Refresh?

Design trends change often, and it’s important to keep up with new norms as they occur. Here are some questions to ask as you assess your ecommerce site’s design…

Elisabeth Newell
5 Characteristics of a Great Business Logo Design
Branding & Design

5 Characteristics of a Great Business Logo Design

As the crowning jewel of your brand, your logo should be designed strategically and thoughtfully. Learn the top characteristics of an effective and compelling logo, and follow them as best practices…

Jessica Resendiz
Why A Modern Website Design Is Vital for Ecommerce Growth
Branding & Design

Why A Modern Website Design Is Vital for Ecommerce Growth

If it’s not broken, why fix it? Read our post to find out why keeping your ecommerce site design current and in-line with modern trends is worth the investment—and how it can counter the negative impacts of avoiding change…

Jessica Resendiz
4 Ways to Make a Free Design Template Look Unique
Branding & Design

4 Ways to Make a Free Design Template Look Unique

Want your website to look original, but don’t have the budget for a fully-customized design? Check out our suggestions for making a free ecommerce template your own…

Volusion
Building a Successful Brand for Your Ecommerce Business
Branding & Design

Building a Successful Brand for Your Ecommerce Business

Branding is more than just a logo and some complementary colors. Check out our steps for building up your brand to boost conversions…

Elisabeth Newell
Top Web Design Mistakes Ecommerce Businesses Make
Branding & Design

Top Web Design Mistakes Ecommerce Businesses Make

Taking web design into your own hands can be a fun way to feel more involved with shaping your ecommerce business. But make sure you avoid these common design mistakes so that your site looks its best…

Meg Nanson
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