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Design & Dev Tools
17 Free Tools for Color, Code, SEO, UI, More
March 14, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Rarely do small-to-midsize merchants need to spend a lot of money to improve the appearance and performance of their ecommerce sites. Here are handy, free tools for color, code, SEO, much more.
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Typography & Fonts
15 Sites for Free Commercial Fonts
March 7, 2022 • Sig Ueland
The perfect font for your design projects doesn't have to cost money. Many free options are available. Here are 15 sites offering free commercial fonts to download.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 2, 2022
March 2, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Our latest rundown of new services that could help ecommerce merchants includes mobile payments, product recommendations, fulfillment, and more.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Design Tools for 2022
February 28, 2022 • Sig Ueland
We update our rundown of free design tools every year. This 2022 installment includes apps for web design, logos, fonts, color palettes, photo and video resources, and much more.
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Business
17 Podcasts for Online Merchants in 2022
February 21, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Since 2011 we've published a periodic rundown of helpful podcasts for ecommerce merchants. Our 2022 update includes shows for new entrepreneurs, seasoned owners, executives, and more.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 15, 2022
February 15, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Twice a month we publish a rundown of new products and services that could interest merchants. This installment includes mobile payments, B2B ecommerce, augmented reality, and more.
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Email Marketing
14 Free WordPress Plugins to Build an Email List
February 14, 2022 • Sig Ueland
There's no better ecommerce revenue driver than engaged email subscribers. This rundown, for WooCommerce and WordPress merchants, we first published in 2014. Here's the latest update.
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Platforms & Apps
21 Google Workplace Apps
February 7, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Google Workspace is a comprehensive, cloud-based suite of apps to jumpstart productivity. Here's our rundown of Google's apps in Workspace and their purpose.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Twice a month we publish a rundown of new services and products that could help merchants. This installment includes headless commerce, AR, AI, and more.
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Product Pages
13 Augmented Reality Examples from Retailers, Brands
February 1, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Augmented reality allows consumers to visualize the appearance of products on their bodies, in their homes, and more. Apple's ARKit has made the technology accessible.
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Social Media
12 Examples of Brands in the Metaverse
January 25, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Metaverse is the blending of digital and physical experiences. The term first appeared in a 1992 novel. Now brands are in the metaverse, engaging consumers creatively.
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Social Media
93 Mobile Games of Zynga
January 18, 2022 • Sig Ueland
By acquiring Zynga for $12.7 billion, Take-Two Interactive is receiving a huge bench of programmers, millions of users, and (at least) 93 popular mobile games, which we've listed here.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Twice a month we publish a rundown of new products and services to help merchants. This installment includes ecommerce design, SMS marketing, next-generation search, Amazon advertising, and more.
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Typography & Fonts
16 New Free Commercial Fonts for 2022
January 10, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Compelling web design adds credibility and trust to an ecommerce site. Properly used, fonts can establish branding and creativity. Here's our annual list of new (and free) commercial fonts.
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Marketing & Advertising
11 Outstanding Digital Media Campaigns from 2021
January 3, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Reviewing the best digital marketing campaigns from established brands can generate ideas for your own efforts. Here is a list of outstanding digital marketing campaigns from 2021. The campaigns feature social justice, celebrity endorsements, personalized products, contests and games, augmented reality apps, and the metaverse.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 2, 2022
January 2, 2022 • 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 next-day and zero-emissions deliveries, in-app referrals, video content creation, early-stage financing, and non-fungible tokens.
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Schools & Resources
15 New Business Books for 2022
December 28, 2021 • Sig Ueland
It’s time to plan your reading list for 2022. Here is a list of new and upcoming business books for entrepreneurs, managers, and creative professionals. Learn how to communicate with numbers, scale your business, use data to convert customers, find talent, develop your influence, and make sense of the metaverse.
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Design & Dev Tools
22 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2021
December 20, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Improving the design of an ecommerce site doesn't have to cost money. There are many free resources from the design community. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2021. There are color and gradient generators, image editors, coding tools, design collaboration tools, fonts, and more.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021 • 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 content creation, app development tools, digital goods, chargebacks, pay-later financing, and video editing.
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Business
24 Streaming Sites for Movies, TV, Sports, News, More
December 13, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Even online merchants need a little distraction. And with the plethora of online streaming services available these days, it's easier than ever to access exceptional entertainment. Here is a list of streaming sites for movies and TV series.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021 • 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 live-stream shopping, holiday shipping, drone deliveries, direct-to-consumer marketing, buy-now pay-later services, cloud training, and sustainable ecommerce.
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Social Media
11 New Social Networks for 2022
November 29, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new and emerging social networks to explore in 2022. There are networks for developing professional relationships, messaging in real-time, sharing experiences in audio, and exploring augmented reality. Several of these networks offer ad-free environments with enhanced privacy.
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Local Business
22 Top Local Business Directories
November 22, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Claiming your company's profile on local business directories is an easy way to increase awareness, offer info on your products and services, create opportunities for positive reviews, and improve your search rankings. Best of all, the listings are free. Here is a list of local directory sites.
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Customer Retention
11 A/B Testing Tools to Optimize Conversions
November 17, 2021 • Sig Ueland
A/B testing, the process of exposing randomized visitors to one or more variables, is among the most effective strategies to optimize user experiences and conversion rates. Here is a list of A/B testing tools.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 15, 2021
November 15, 2021 • 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 shoppable video, B2B fulfillment, social commerce, shopper protection, and shipping enhancements.
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Platforms & Apps
13 One-Page WordPress Themes for Startups, Products, More
November 8, 2021 • Sig Ueland
A one-page WordPress theme can launch a business, product, or even a promotion. Modern single-page design utilizes stylish minimalism to keep visitors focused, while leaving room for bells and whistles. Here is a list of one-page commercial WordPress themes.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 1, 2021
November 1, 2021 • 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 fraud protection, product protection, international commerce, social commerce, local selling, cybersecurity training, and more.
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Code
11 Free Websites to Learn Code in 2022
October 31, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Learning code has never been easier. Many free resources can help a beginner master a programming language or build a new web project. For online merchants, a better understanding of code means less reliance on third-party developers. Here is a list of resources to learn code in 2022.
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Business
13 Examples of Sustainable Ecommerce
October 18, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of sustainable ecommerce sites, for inspiration. These sites create change through environmental, economic, and social action and awareness.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021 • 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 email marketing, digital payments, subscription tools, social commerce, Amazon integration, WooCommerce, and live video shopping.