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Using Web Design Strategies to Increase Sales
Using Web Design Strategies to Increase Sales
author: Thomas
The first web design you create (or invest in) will not be the final design of your website. Over time, part of your turnkey online business will cultivate and evolve, and web design trends and techniques will find a place within your site. And you should never stop looking for innovative ways to represent your brand and stand out. After all, the more eye-catching your web design is, the more people you'll get to stick around and see what you have to say and sell. Here are a few...
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4 of the Best Productivity Habits for Business Growth
4 of the Best Productivity Habits for Business Growth
author: Thomas
As technology has made its way into our work lives, it brings on an entirely new set of challenges when it comes to being productive. There is more to balance now than ever before, and it's the first time in history we can be this connected and make global sales within minutes and very little interaction thanks to online shopping platforms like WebShopManager . Our ability to run an online business pulls us in a million directions, but there are a few tricks to staying calm and...
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Logo Design: How will it Affect My Business?
Logo Design: How will it Affect My Business?
author: Thomas
Whether you like it or not, the reality is, your logo will affect your business. It gives people a quick visual to identify your company and works harmoniously with the other elements of your brand to enhance it. Here are a few ways a logo will affect your business, and how to make the most of the design. It sets you apart online Competition is pretty steep these days, and you might not realize how much your logo needs to be out there. Social media posts, email signatures, secure...
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Do You Need Live Chat on Your Site?
Do You Need Live Chat on Your Site?
author: Thomas
Every interaction between you and the customer costs money in some way. Whether it's the length of time customer support has to spend per buyer, or conversions are lost because the interaction wasn't easy or didn't provide the answers being searched for. So when you start to wonder if you need a live chat option on your site – the answer is an overwhelming yes! Here are a few reasons why live chat is an asset for your e-commerce website store : You prevent people from...
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Creating E-Commerce Podcasts? Could It Work For You?
Creating E-Commerce Podcasts? Could It Work For You?
author: Thomas
There are a couple of reasons why businesses are on the fence about utilizing podcasts. One, they may not understand how easy they are to create. Two, their current content strategy might be working like a well-oiled machine, and they don't see the need to jump on board (with yet another) method of brand exposure. And third, they don't see the competition getting on board either, so why bother? Well, for many businesses we say, go ahead and bother with a podcast because of the many...
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Use Guest Contributors for More Output
Use Guest Contributors for More Output
author: Thomas
It's tough to keep up with our content-driven world online. And if you've wanted to enhance your content marketing output efforts, it might be time to look into guest contributors. Here are a few ways they’ll help double (even triple) your efforts: Generating new material on a regular basis By allowing guests to contribute to your car parts website , you’ll get new material with very little effort on your part. Now, don’t get us wrong, there will be some effort made on...
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Optimizing Your Images For Retina Screens
Optimizing Your Images For Retina Screens
author: Thomas
If you've noticed how incredibly clear images have become over the last few years on smartphones, tablets, and monitors, then you can thank a little something called Retina display. Almost all devices today have such a high resolution and pixel density that you can’t detect the individual pixels when looking at images. And this is great – as long as your website is prepared for it . However, if your images aren’t optimized for retina screens, then they’ll come...
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Target the Best Markets with Lead Magnets
Target the Best Markets with Lead Magnets
author: Thomas
A list of potential customers is an invaluable resource for your company and is key to growth. To create the list, you need to utilize effective tactics and practices that are proven to attract the right people. And guess what – lead magnets are an ideal way to do that. How to Build a List of Potential Customers A lead magnet is essentially a trade. You offer something of value to your potential customers, and in turn, they provide you with their contact information. When...
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10 Ways to Validate Your Ecommerce Niche Site
10 Ways to Validate Your Ecommerce Niche Site
author: Thomas
After you’ve overcome the hurdles of picking a profitable niche, designing your store with a turnkey ecommerce platform , and making smart product selections, you’re finally ready to validate your site. Validating your site is a way of announcing yourself as a quality contender in your market, and creating customer chatter before you even open the doors to make that first sale. Here are ways to gain your customers trust and get people talking about your niche e-commerce...
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eCommerce Customer Acquisition
eCommerce Customer Acquisition
author: Thomas
By this point in the series, you’ve figured out that selecting a profitable niche is more than just picking a few products on a whim and crossing your fingers that there is a demand. It's a calculated decision, and many factors need to be taken into consideration. Attract and Impress New Ecommerce Customers The content on your e-commerce site is going to play a significant role in your success and is just one of those variable that you need to spend some time focusing on. Here...
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8 Site Search and Niche Navigation Strategies
8 Site Search and Niche Navigation Strategies
author: Thomas
You can spend countless hours doing research on a profitable ecommerce niche like auto and pay meticulous attention to the products that you fill your e-commerce store with, but if you don’t make it easy to navigate, then customers might find your store, but not the product they are looking for. And if it’s difficult to navigate around your site and your product placements don’t make sense, then it’s time to use these strategies for site search and navigation....
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June 7-10, 2016 IRCE Exhibition Chicago
June 7-10, 2016 IRCE Exhibition Chicago
author: Thomas
Web Shop Manager CEO, Dana Nevins, and Senior Account Executive, Jordan Masciorini, will be attending the 2016 IRCE tradeshow in Chicago from June 7th to 10th. If you would like to discuss our custom e-commerce platform in person, it would be a pleasure. Schedule a Meeting with Dana and Jordan >"/> hbspt.cta.load(217664, 'b25bb2ba-85b3-4d33-8125-52cfe59edd27', {}); IRCE: The Retail...
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BEDSLIDE - Client Testimonial

"The best thing out of everything was that our sales went up. The new site had a better design, the checkout process was better, and ultimately achieved all of our goals. That site has been up for a year and a half and we’re very happy with it, it’s still awesome." - Jake Plappert