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Content Marketing
20 Tools for Content Marketing
May 28, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of tools to assist in your content marketing efforts. There are idea generators, language tools, stock-element libraries, content analysis apps, distribution platforms, and more. Most of these tools are free or have a free plan.
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Social Media
15 Top Brands on Instagram, for Inspiration
May 20, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Studying prominent brands on Instagram can help merchants generate ideas for their own marketing campaigns. Here is a list of the top brands on Instagram ranked by followers. To attract followers, the brands use behind-the-scenes and do-it-yourself content and inspiring images and videos.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-May from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on subscription platforms, help desk ticketing, inventory management, selling on Amazon, and selling on Instagram.
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Platforms & Apps
15 Plugins to Improve WordPress Search
May 13, 2019 • Sig Ueland
WordPress is a flexible content management system, but its default site search doesn’t support taxonomies, custom post types, or custom fields. Here is a list of plugins to improve the internal search on your WordPress site.
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Schools & Resources
13 Free Learning Resources for Designers, Developers
May 6, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of free online learning resources for designers and developers. There are tutorial sites, informative trade blogs, technical sites, educational games for designers and developers, and courses from a traditional university.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new platforms, services, and integrations for late-April from companies that cater to online merchants. There are updates on blockchain, video production, email marketing, international shipping, and returns.
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Social Media
17 Instagram Accounts for Design, Color, Illustration, More
April 29, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of Instagram feeds to follow for all aspects of web design, including color, illustration, animation, photography, typography, and storytelling. The accounts are from independent designers and artists, design studios, and creative ad agencies.
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Schools & Resources
13 Podcasts to Spark Your Creativity
April 22, 2019 • Sig Ueland
An ecommerce merchant needs to be creative, whether it’s finding opportunities, designing a website, or growing a brand. Fortunately, there are a variety of podcasts to spark and harness your ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 17, 2019
April 17, 2019 • 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 social commerce, mobile ad networks, online marketplaces, content management systems, and voice-based shopping.
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Photography & Video
25 Websites to Share, Manage Video
April 15, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Creating a video can promote products and services, but only if it attracts viewers. Here is a list of websites and platforms for managing and sharing video. There are hosting services, social networks, entertainment sites, news platforms, archives, and more. Many are free.
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Platforms & Apps
18 Helpful Plugins for WordPress Multisite Networks
April 8, 2019 • Sig Ueland
WordPress lets you create and manage multiple websites from a single installation by using the multisite feature. Here is a list of helpful plugins for multisite networks on WordPress. There are plugins to control access, clone websites, enhance performance, back up your network, and more.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 3, 2019
April 3, 2019 • 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 social commerce, furniture shipping, chargeback management, Amazon summits, and Facebook ad transparency.
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Platforms & Apps
18 Podcasting Tools and Resources
April 1, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of tools to help you produce your podcast. There are both online and offline tools to record, edit, and mix the audio. There are hosting platforms and tools to distribute and track your episodes.
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Schools & Resources
14 New Ecommerce Books for Spring 2019
March 25, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Spring is finally here with a new batch of ecommerce books. There are titles on advertising on Amazon, omnichannel strategy, blockchain, user experience, artificial intelligence, social media marketing, podcasting, and drop shipping.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 18, 2019
March 18, 2019 • 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 shoppable ads, fintech, B2B, shipping, multichannel fulfillment, and personalization.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Winter 2019
March 15, 2019 • 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 winter 2019. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All of these are free.
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Schools & Resources
13 Instagram Accounts for UX, UI Design
March 11, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Instagram is a good place to find inspiration and insight on web design. The visual platform is full of user experience and user interface designers sharing their work. Here is a list of UX and UI feeds to follow on Instagram. The feeds are from freelance designers, in-house designers, agencies and, resource sites.
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Content Marketing
9 Free Copywriting Podcasts for Ecommerce Merchants
March 4, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Copywriting podcasts can provide practical tips and techniques to ecommerce merchants who generate their own content. Here is a list of free copywriting podcasts. There are shows that explore content marketing,
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019 • 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 small business grants, eliminating counterfeit products, curated marketplaces, video distribution, and a Pinterest IPO.
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Platforms & Apps
18 Slack Apps and Bots for Team Collaboration
February 25, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Slack is a collaboration hub for teams, providing a single place for messaging, tools, and files. For small businesses, Slack can be a helpful platform to create and develop. Here is a list of integrated apps and bots from Slack and third-party vendors to enhance team productivity on Slack.
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Photography & Video
14 Online Video Editors for Ecommerce
February 19, 2019 • Sig Ueland
If you’re interested in producing video to promote your products or brand, consider using an online video editor. There are a variety of easy-to-use tools available for free or very little cost, with many of the bells and whistles of high-priced video editing software.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-February from companies that offer services to ecommerce merchants. There are updates on live-stream shopping, product management with artificial intelligence, digital payments, augmented reality for sampling products, and multiple features from Amazon.
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Design & Dev Tools
21 Tools and Resources for Voice Commerce
February 5, 2019 • Sig Ueland
For now, voice commerce produces little revenue. In the future, voice commerce may be a primary sales channel. Here is a list of tools and resources for voice commerce — to get started and to help with advanced development.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 4, 2019
February 4, 2019 • 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 shipping, social media, support for entrepreneurs, email marketing, credit automation, and virtual shopping.
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Product Pages
20 Popular Product Videos from Vat19
January 28, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of the most popular videos from Vat19, to provide inspiration for your own product video production. While Vat19's entertaining videos are appropriately silly — the company sells silly products, after all — they also highlight product features in a short amount of time.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases for mid-January from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on shipping, virtual shopping, landing page creation, sales tax collection, social media marketing, and large-purchase financing.
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Social Media
12 Apps for Creating Instagram Stories
January 14, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Using Instagram Stories, businesses can attract followers with dynamic product and brand content. Here is a list of tools for creating Instagram Stories. There are templates, easy-to-use video editors, and full content production platforms. All of these tools are free, though most offer premium add-ons.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 1, 2019
January 1, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late December from companies that offer services to ecommerce merchants. There are updates on platform development, same-day shipping, visual search, competitive pricing, artificial intelligence, and high-end purchases.
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Schools & Resources
14 New Business Books for 2019
December 31, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new and upcoming business books in 2019 for entrepreneurs, managers, and creative professionals. Follow the business strategies of a Silicon Valley guru, use mindfulness to enhance your productivity, explore your risk as an economist, and learn how to make big data and artificial intelligence work for you.
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Marketing & Advertising
10 Outstanding Digital Marketing Campaigns from 2018
December 26, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Reviewing the year’s best digital marketing campaigns from established brands can help generate ideas for your own digital marketing efforts. Here is a list of outstanding digital marketing campaigns from 2018.