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Platforms & Apps
Top 13 Mobile Productivity Apps of 2019
December 24, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here are my favorite new mobile productivity apps of 2019. There are apps for image editing, secure browsing, graphic design, note-taking, task management, language translation, and more. Most of the apps are free, though several also offer premium add-ons.
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Social Media
13 New Social Networks for 2020
December 16, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Social networks can help merchants reach prospects, establish professional contacts, and research markets. They can also be a good way to share experiences and meet people.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 15, 2019
December 15, 2019 • 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 shipping, repeat purchasing, marketing services, cross-border selling, live-stream video, and public relations tools.
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Design & Dev Tools
23 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2019
December 9, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Free resources from the design community can add value to your ecommerce site. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2019. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color 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 2, 2019
December 2, 2019 • 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 shipping, customer support, website builders, artificial intelligence, and shoppable videos.
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Social Media
22 Free Tools for Facebook Marketing
November 25, 2019 • Sig Ueland
With 2.45 billion monthly users, Facebook is the largest social network worldwide. It’s also an essential marketing platform for many businesses to reach new and existing customers. And there are plenty of free tools for marketing on Facebook.
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Analytics & Data
19 Free Tutorials for Google Analytics
November 18, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Google Analytics may be the most important application to understand the behavior of your visitors. And whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, there are many free resources to help. Here is a list of free tutorials for Google Analytics.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-November from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on email marketing, holiday shipping, ecommerce returns, digital payments, live chat support, and ecommerce education for entrepreneurs.
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Schools & Resources
16 Beautiful, Free Content Sliders
November 11, 2019 • Sig Ueland
A content slider is a helpful tool in web design for highlighting images, delivering a message, and enticing a user with animated elements. Here is a list of content sliders to display images, video, or HTML content.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 31, 2019
October 31, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-October from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on voice-commerce, expense management, payments, small business loans, shipping, and returns.
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Fraud Prevention
19 Free Security Plugins for WordPress
October 28, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of security plugins for WordPress. There are plugins for firewalls, spam protection, two-factor authentication, and more. All of these plugins are free, though several offer premium features.
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Schools & Resources
12 Sites for Free Stock Video
October 21, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Adding video to your website design, particularly your home page, can engage visitors. But producing original videos can be difficult and expensive. Here is a list of websites to find free stock videos for commercial use.
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Social Media
Top 15 Brand Channels on YouTube
October 15, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Interested in using video to promote your business or product? Try looking at what’s working for other companies. Here is a list of the top 15 YouTube brand channels in the U.S. by total views.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-October from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on product testing, shipping, email marketing, mobile commerce, augmented reality, and website design.
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Design & Dev Tools
11 Photoshop Alternatives for Image Editing
October 7, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Impactful photos are an essential aspect of any merchant’s online store. While Adobe Photoshop has long been the industry standard for editing images, there are a variety of free or inexpensive applications with comparable tools. Here is a list of alternatives to Photoshop.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-September from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on payment platforms, shipping applications, social media advertising tools, online marketplaces, mobile marketing, and artificial intelligence services for Amazon.
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Design & Dev Tools
13 Prototyping Tools to Create Web and Mobile Apps
September 30, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Prototyping tools can help create a website or app with little cost and relative ease — from a rough design idea to a finished product. Here is a list of prototyping tools to build sites and apps for desktop and mobile devices.
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Schools & Resources
12 New Ecommerce Books for Fall 2019
September 23, 2019 • Sig Ueland
For your autumn reading list, here is a batch of new ecommerce books. There are titles on website design, dropshipping, marketing and sales strategies, the Amazon economy, and testing business ideas.
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Design & Dev Tools
22 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2019
September 16, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from summer 2019. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All are free.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: September 15, 2019
September 15, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-September from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on shipping, warehousing, fulfillment, cross-channel marketing, last-mile delivery, and visual search.
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Social Media
23 Twitter Feeds for Ecommerce Merchants to Follow
September 9, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of Twitter feeds for online merchants to follow. Most feeds are from individuals although a few are from application platforms. The feeds are separated into ecommerce, marketing, and design categories.
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Schools & Resources
20 Chrome Extensions for Web Design
September 3, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of Chrome extensions for design. There are tools to find the right font, develop color palettes, discover and create inspirational images, customize graphics, measure elements, and analyze your pages as well as your competitors'.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: September 1, 2019
September 1, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-August from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on last-mile delivery, holiday shipping, payment security, customer scoring, seller protection, and charitable donations from merchants.
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Social Media
15 Buzz-worthy Giveaway Contests on Social Media
August 19, 2019 • Sig Ueland
A giveaway contest is an enduring promotional tool. A contest attracts and rewards fans, and the item is usually the prize. Here is a list of notable contest examples on social media.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-August from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on augmented reality, subscription billing, fraud protection, product photography, real-time payments, autonomous deliveries, and packaging.
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Typography & Fonts
15 Useful Typography Tools and Resources
August 12, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Improving the typography of your website is easy and inexpensive. Here is a list of tools and resources for typography. There are inspirational galleries with real-world examples, tools to create or identify your ideal font, and design forums to get help from your peers.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late July from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on shipping in scale, managed deliveries, mobile commerce, invoicing, and personalized deals.
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Social Media
10 Impressive Social Media Campaigns from Brands in 2019
July 29, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of recent social media campaigns from large brands. Several of the campaigns revolve around broad social and cultural issues, such as climate change and the #MeToo movement.
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Platforms & Apps
20 Popular Productivity Apps for 2019
July 15, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here’s a list of popular productivity apps for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. There are collaboration apps, to-do lists, task managers, tools for creating text and images, apps for collecting content, project management apps, and handy tools for making your work easy.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 14, 2019
July 14, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-July from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on video tools, search optimization, artificial-intelligence analytics, shipping promotions, and small business loans.