Design & Development
6 Reasons to Use URL Redirects
A URL redirect is a mapping from one web page address to another. You can set it up on your web server or even in the source of... 1 Comment | Read More »
Ask an Expert: Subdomains, Subdirectories and SEO Implications
"Ask an Expert" is an occasional feature where we ask ecommerce experts questions from online merchants. For this installment, ... 0 Comments | Read More »
Google Apps: Free Business Tools, Plus Collaboration Services
As Google expands the number of tools and services it offers, it also seeks to package those services so they can be linked wit... 0 Comments | Read More »
The PEC Review: Fontspring, the Typographical Fountain
The very letters and words on a web page can help build a brand and engage customers. Thanks to better browser support and seve... 0 Comments | Read More »
APIs: What Online Merchants Need to Know
Editor's Note: In our "Need to Know" series, we explain complex web topics on an executive-level, "need to know" basis. For thi... 1 Comment | Read More »
The PEC Review: Online Image Optimizer Speeds Load Times
A slow-loading retail site is akin to the store clerk who ignores you in a brick-and-mortar shop. On a recent trip, I stopped ... 2 Comments | Read More »
Tips for Formatting HTML Emails in Microsoft Outlook
Roughly one-third of all email recipients use Microsoft Outlook. But that program famously distorts HTML-formatted emails when ... 0 Comments | Read More »
What's a Video Codec?
Editor's Note: Most observers agree that video enhances an ecommerce site and likely increases its conversion rate. But there a... 0 Comments | Read More »
Prebuilt Ecommerce Templates Save Money, Says AlgoZone's CEO
Ecommerce merchants frequently incur development fees to obtain specific features or appearances for their websites. But there... 0 Comments | Read More »
AlgoZone CEO on Ready-Made Ecommerce Templates
Ecommerce merchants frequently incur development fees to obtain specific features or appearances for their websites. But there ar... 0 Comments | Read More »
What Is HTML 5?
Editor's Note: Ecommerce merchants use complex technologies in their businesses. A working, "need to know" understanding of the... 0 Comments | Read More »
How to Identify Most-Used Browsers, Operating Systems, Screen Resolutions
In "Website Compatibility Testing Made Simple," published last week here at Practical eCommerce, I explained the process for si... 0 Comments | Read More »
Image Formats: What's the Difference Between JPG, GIF, PNG?
Editor's Note: Ecommerce merchants use complex technologies in their businesses. Merchants do not always need an expert's knowl... 6 Comments | Read More »
Tutorial: Create Multiple Product Views with SimpleViewer
Ecommerce merchants frequently want to display multiple photo views of their products. Many services are available that allow m... 2 Comments | Read More »
Tutorial: Removing the Background from Product Photos
If you are an online merchant who manages your own product images, knowing the simplest way to remove the background from an im... 1 Comment | Read More »
Five Handy HTML Tags To Help Your Ecommerce Business
Editor's Note: Ecommerce merchants operate businesses using complex technologies. We launched our "Need to Know" series to help... 2 Comments | Read More »
Tutorial: Use Aviary for Free Photo-editing and Other Design Tools
Many online merchants wish to edit their own images but do not want to purchase expensive photo-editing software. Luckily, ther... 0 Comments | Read More »
The PEC Review: LABjs for Better Site Performance
Many small- to medium-sized online retailers are entrepreneurial companies. Their owners and employees often have diverse respo... 1 Comment | Read More »
Tutorial: Sources for Free Stock Photography, Icons
Knowing where to find free stock photography and stock icons can be helpful when running an ecommerce website. In this video t... 3 Comments | Read More »
Five Web Design Concepts Ecommerce Merchants Need to Know
Editor's Note: Ecommerce merchants operate businesses using complex technologies. We launched our "Need to Know" series to help... 1 Comment | Read More »
