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Design & Dev Tools
16 Tools to Create an Online Course
April 19, 2021 • Sig Ueland
An online course can generate revenue, grow an audience, and establish expertise. Given the range of helpful tools, it’s relatively easy to create, distribute, and monetize a course. Here’s a list of tools to create an online course.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-April from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on live-stream shopping, eBay ad campaigns, customer experience platforms, loyalty programs, and more.
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SEO Tools
12 Tools for YouTube Search Optimization
April 12, 2021 • Sig Ueland
YouTube is the second most visited website, after Google. Success on YouTube requires compelling videos, but it’s equally important to optimize them. Fortunately, there are tools to help. Here is a list of tools to optimize your video content on YouTube.
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Photography & Video
14 Stock Photo Sites, Free and Paid
April 5, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Quality images are essential for an ecommerce site. Not only do pictures display the products, but they also establish the brand and inspire the shopper. If you don’t have the means to produce all of your imagery, stock photos are an option. Here is a list of stock photo websites.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 1, 2021
April 1, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late March from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on cryptocurrency payments, contextual bidding, carbon-neutral shipping, live-stream commerce, headless commerce, and more.
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Social Media
14 Brands on TikTok, for Inspiration
March 29, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Contributor Kaleena Stroud’s recent TikTok articles help merchants produce videos on that platform and drive sales. In addition, following the TikTok tactics of leading brands can generate ideas for your own promotions. Here is a list of top brands on TikTok to inspire your production and marketing.
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Business
16 Podcasts for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
March 22, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Podcasts can provide entrepreneurs with expert advice and practical strategies to launch, manage, and grow a brand. Here is a list of podcasts for entrepreneurs and innovators. There are shows that provide skills, such as growing an audience and managing a team.
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Schools & Resources
11 New Ecommerce Books for Spring 2021
March 16, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here’s a batch of new ecommerce books for your spring reading list. There are titles on branding, social media marketing, cross-border selling, podcasting, customer experience, transacting on Amazon and Shopify, and selling your business.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-March from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on Amazon advertising, shipping rates, live-streaming, drone deliveries, fraud mitigation, and chatbots.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Winter 2021
March 8, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Free resources from the design community can add value to a website. Here is a list of new tools and design elements from winter 2021. There are website and page builders, icon libraries, pattern and color palette tools, free fonts, and a template marketplace. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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Design & Dev Tools
15 Easy-to-use Logo Makers
March 2, 2021 • Sig Ueland
A logo represents your store, your company, and your mission. A good logo stands out and builds trust. Here is a list of logo makers and design tools. All of these are inexpensive and easy-to-use.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 1, 2021
March 1, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late February from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on live stream shopping, email marketing, managed hosting, and artificial intelligence-powered voice assistance.
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Content Marketing
22 Tools for Writing and Distributing Content
February 22, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Generating informative and meaningful content can strengthen a brand and provide value to its customers. There are many tools to help. Here is a collection of new and updated tools to ...
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Design & Dev Tools
13 Free Video Editors from Basic to Advanced
February 16, 2021 • Sig Ueland
The right software can help create compelling product videos, clips, or ads to share on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or anywhere else. Many free video editors offer basic, easy-to-use features as well as advanced tools and effects for professional-quality. Here is a list of free video editors.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-February from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on headless commerce, payment options, live-video shopping, artificial intelligence, collaborative web development, and more.
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Fraud Prevention
9 Cloud Storage Services with Encryption
February 9, 2021 • Sig Ueland
As businesses move their sensitive data to the cloud, security becomes an increasing concern. However, many cloud storage platforms now offer sophisticated encryption features for minimal cost. Here is a list of secure cloud storage platforms.
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Social Media
Social Media Updates for Commerce, Live-streaming, More
February 2, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Social media sites help businesses build a brand, engage customers, and sell products. Many popular networks continue to innovate with new features, particularly around ecommerce. Here is a list of social media updates to explore in 2021.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late January from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on user experience tools, monetizing newsletters, promotional incentives, fulfillment, and hiring a developer.
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Shipping & Fulfillment
8 Commercial Drone Delivery Companies
January 25, 2021 • Sig Ueland
The development of autonomous drone technologies has surged in the last five years. New FAA rules anticipate a commercial drone industry in the U.S. Here is a list of companies spearheading the advancement of drone delivery.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 17, 2021
January 17, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-January from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on delivery services, loyalty programs, social media management, payment solutions, and headless commerce.
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Platforms & Apps
15 Tools to Get Things Done
January 11, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of tools to help you get things done. There are to-do lists, work timers, and project management platforms. Several tools are based on the Getting Things Done system. Others are based on the Pomodoro Technique. Nearly all of these have free plans.
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Typography & Fonts
19 New Free Commercial Fonts for 2021
January 5, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Adding a new font to your ecommerce site can create a fresh and unique look. Here is a list of fonts released in the last year. All are free for commercial use, though several are from larger premium font families. Before using a font, be sure to verify its terms.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 3, 2021
January 3, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-December from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on augmented reality, fraud prevention, customizable product services,
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Schools & Resources
14 New Business Books for 2021
December 29, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new and upcoming business books for entrepreneurs, managers, and creative professionals. Learn how to sell your business, harness the power of your developers, adopt the principles of success at Amazon, alter your thinking to achieve quick mastery, and more.
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Social Media
12 Outstanding Digital Media Campaigns from 2020
December 21, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Reviewing the year’s best digital marketing campaigns from established brands can generate ideas for your own efforts. Here is a list of outstanding digital marketing campaigns from 2020. The campaigns are mostly tied to Covid-19, working remotely, the presidential election, and social injustice.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 15, 2020
December 15, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-December from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on the return and dispute processes, fulfillment, personalization, contact center services, and merchant banking.
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Platforms & Apps
13 Favorite Productivity Apps for 2020
December 14, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Here are my favorite new mobile productivity apps in 2020. There are apps for secure browsing, team communication, email management, note-taking, task management, positive habits, event planning, relaxation breathing, and more. Most of the apps are free, though several also offer premium add-ons.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2020
December 7, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Free resources from the design community can add value to an ecommerce site. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2020. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, graphic tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-November from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on artificial intelligence, membership monetization, brand protection, international payments, and online returns.
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Photography & Video
15 Photoshop Tutorials for Product Photography
November 23, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Taking the photographs is just the start of compelling product images. Adobe Photoshop’s image editing suite provides plenty of tools to perfect and highlight product images against the right background.