Design & Development
The nuts and bolts of an ecommerce site are design and development. We address design innovation and trends — including layouts, colors, photography, logos, video, and more. We explain the basics of code — HTML, CSS, JavaScript — as well as platforms, themes, plugins, open source, and related topics.
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User Experience
14 Usability Tools to Optimize Your Website
November 26, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of usability tools to test and optimize your site. There are tools to track the actions of your users, as well as tools to gather feedback and insight. There are also tools to measure your site's performance.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 16, 2018
November 16, 2018 • 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 shipping rates, search analytics, payment options, augmented reality, artificial-intelligence for social media, and holiday sales.
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Schools & Resources
10 UX and UI Podcasts for Merchants
November 12, 2018 • Sig Ueland
One of the best ways to keep updated on user experience and user interface strategies is by listening to relevant podcasts. Here is a list of podcasts on designing for users. There are shows on UX and UI, and related design topics. All of these feature leading practitioners.
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Schools & Resources
20 Modern, Clean Ecommerce Sites, for Inspiration
November 5, 2018 • Sig Ueland
A clean, modern ecommerce design prevents shoppers from being overwhelmed with excessive content. Here is a collection of clean, modern ecommerce sites. There are fashion sites, specialty boutiques, and design-focused brands.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018 • 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 shipping, social commerce, social video production, instant ...
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Schools & Resources
22 Cloud Storage Sites
October 24, 2018 • Gagan Mehra
Cloud storage is gradually replacing on-premise options. The benefits of cloud storage include: Access from multiple locations. Once the data is in the cloud, it can be accessed from anywhere. Expand or ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 16, 2018
October 16, 2018 • 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 shipping rates, artificial intelligence, fulfillment applications, social ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 2, 2018
October 2, 2018 • 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 visual search, social commerce, digital marketing, personalized ...
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Schools & Resources
12 New Ecommerce Books for Fall 2018
September 24, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Fall is here, and with it comes a new batch of ecommerce books. There are titles on big data, engagement, digital marketing, copywriting, branding, artificial intelligence, digital currencies, and drop ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018 • 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 checkout experience, authentication, digital advertising, marketing automation,
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Design & Dev Tools
22 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2018
September 14, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Add value to your website by utilizing free resources from the design and development community. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from summer 2018. There ...
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Schools & Resources
14 Inbound Marketing Blogs to Follow
September 4, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Inbound marketing is the art of creating content for your prospects and then attracting and converting them through channels such as search engines and social media. Here is a list of ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: September 2, 2018
September 2, 2018 • 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 peer-to-peer payments, luxury shopping, social commerce, fulfillment ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 15, 2018
August 15, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for August from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on business pages, interactive video, onsite abandonment, cybersecurity, WordPress integration, and holiday shipping rates.
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Schools & Resources
Reading List: Mohammed Ali, Founder of Primaseller
August 15, 2018 • PEC Staff
“Reading List” is an occasional series where we ask ecommerce professionals to name some of their favorite books and blogs and tell us why they read them. For this installment, we corresponded with Mohammed Ali, founder and C.E.O. of Primaseller, a software-as-a-service, multichannel inventory management system based in Walnut, Calif.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 2, 2018
August 2, 2018 • 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 video search and listings, shipping, tax collection, and small business financing.
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Design & Dev Tools
27 Free Animation Tools for Design
July 23, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Animation can add design to a site, to enhance the experience of visitors. Here is a list of animation tools for design. There are plugins and libraries for simple transitions and effects, as well as platforms for complex animations. All of these tools are free.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 17, 2018
July 17, 2018 • 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 visual search, personalized checkout, last-mile delivery, mobile ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 2, 2018
July 2, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late June from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on personalized shopping, fintech, subscription groups, sponsoring ...
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Schools & Resources
12 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2018
July 1, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here’s a new batch of ecommerce books to add to your summer reading list. There are titles on digital marketing, customer experience, Instagram, content marketing, branding, and building a side ...
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Schools & Resources
Reading List: Al Keck, Founder of Infinity Nation
June 27, 2018 • PEC Staff
“Reading List” is our occasional series where we ask ecommerce professionals to name some of their favorite books and blogs. For this installment, we corresponded with Al Keck, founder and ...
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Code
Protecting Your Store from Cross-site Scripting Attacks
June 26, 2018 • Eric Davis
Security is vital for every ecommerce site. A breach of customers’ payment data or personal information could kill a business. But an ecommerce site has other security risks, too. A common ...
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Design & Dev Tools
22 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2018
June 18, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Add value to your website by utilizing free resources from the design community. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from spring 2018. There are designer ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 17, 2018
June 17, 2018 • Sig Ueland
“Ecommerce Product Releases” is our twice-monthly rundown of new products, services, and collaborations that could assist merchants. In this installment, we’ve included updates on shoppable tags, digital training, product research ...
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Design & Development
70 Leading Retailers’ Lighthouse Scores Revealed
June 12, 2018 • Armando Roggio
Online retailers need to improve site performance and accessibility but they are optimized for search engines based on an audit of 70 recognizable retail websites. On June 9 and 10, 2018,
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Design & Dev Tools
15 Tools for Animation
June 11, 2018 • Sig Ueland
If you’re interested in creating content to promote your product or service, think about making a cartoon. Producing animation has several advantages over live video. You won’t need a physical ...
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Platforms & Apps
9 Free AMP Templates for Businesses
June 4, 2018 • Sig Ueland
The Accelerated Mobile Pages Project is an open-source initiative to improve website performance and experience. Its library provides a straightforward way to create web pages that are compelling and load ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 31, 2018
May 31, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-May from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on app development, personalized shopping, fintech, shipping, influencer ...
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Code
Despite the GDPR, Cookies Are Vital to Ecommerce
May 23, 2018 • Eric Davis
Cookies are in the spotlight with the E.U.’s new General Data Protection Regulation. It follows the E.U.’s “Cookie Directive,” which has been in effect for several years. Cookies are important for ...
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Schools & Resources
Reading List: Steven Cook, President of Voltage
May 16, 2018 • PEC Staff
In “Reading List,” we ask ecommerce professionals to name some of their favorite books and blogs and tell us why they read them. For this installment, we corresponded Steven Cook, president and chief operating officer of Voltage, a Colorado-based marketing agency for fashion and restaurant brands.