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Sig Ueland

Sig Ueland is a longtime contributor to Practical Ecommerce, having written weekly ecommerce resource lists since 2011 — addressing tools, products, and services to help merchants.

He is also a seasoned freelance journalist and screenwriter.

Sig holds an M.F.A. in Screenwriting from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film, and Television and a B.A. in English from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is an alumnus of The Second City Conservatory in Chicago.

Design & Dev Tools
21 Productivity Tools for 2023

January 24, 2023 • Sig Ueland

Staying organized and productive has never been easier. Innovative apps help manage time, collaboration, workflows, projects, and more. Many offer free versions for individuals.
Content Marketing
15 Press Release Distribution Services

January 17, 2023 • Sig Ueland

Spreading the word on product launches, updates, and collaborations is difficult. Press releases can help, especially when distributed to targeted media outlets.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 16, 2022

January 16, 2023 • Sig Ueland

This installment of our long-running series includes updates on no-code page builders, Amazon collaborations, AI-powered shipping, and more.
Typography & Fonts
20 New Free Commercial Fonts for 2023

January 9, 2023 • Sig Ueland

We periodically profile new, compelling fonts to enhance the design of an ecommerce site. Here's the latest installment.
Social Media
12 Outstanding Marketing Campaigns from 2022

December 26, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This year's list of memorable marketing campaigns includes iconic products, menu hacks, leveraged partnerships, and more.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 18, 2022

December 18, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of our twice-monthly “Product Releases” series includes updates on WooCommerce, consolidated returns, B2B payments, shipping, and more.
Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2022

December 12, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of new web tools and design elements that could help merchants. There are color gradients, security tools, text-to-image generators, and more.
Schools & Resources
11 New Business Books for 2023

December 5, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This curated list of books that could help merchants include titles on growing a business, transforming a brand, influencing an audience, and more.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 4, 2022

December 4, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of our twice-monthly rundown of new services to help merchants includes updates on product recommendations, artificial intelligence, drop shipping, cryptocurrencies, and more.
Social Media
18 Alternatives to Twitter

November 28, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Elon Musk's recent changes to Twitter are causing many users to abandon the app. Here is a list of platforms merchants might explore for future marketing.
Social Media
28 Instagram Tools for Ecommerce Marketing

November 22, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Instagram is a proven engagement and revenue generator for ecommerce. These 28 tools — free and premium — streamline creating, posting, monitoring, and more.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 15, 2022

November 15, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of our twice-monthly rundown includes updates on social commerce, visual search, product tagging, last-mile delivery, and more.
Social Media
15 TikTok Creators for Marketing Inspiration

November 14, 2022 • Sig Ueland

A thriving TikTok presence can engage customers and prospects while having a bit of fun. Here's our list of top creators on the channel.
Platforms & Apps
13 Easy-to-use CRMs

November 8, 2022 • Sig Ueland

A customer relationship management tool can help a business grow and scale at an affordable price. Here is a list of simple CRMs for businesses of all sizes.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 2, 2022

November 2, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Ecommerce merchants enjoy non-stop innovation from vendors and service providers. This installment of “Product Releases” includes updates on pop-up retail, rewards programs, live commerce, and more.
Social Media
13 Excellent BFCM Campaigns, to Inspire

November 1, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaigns can promote not just products but also social and environmental initiatives. Here is a list of past campaigns to inspire your marketing efforts this November.
Social Media
18 Free Courses on Social Media Marketing

October 24, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Marketers have many terrific options for honing their social media skills. Here's a rundown of free courses from Google, Facebook, YouTube, leading universities, and more.
Social Media
20 Top Social Media Networks of 2022

October 18, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Building a brand and connecting with target audiences is possible largely through social media. Here is a list of the top social platforms in 2022.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 17, 2022

October 17, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of new services that could help merchants includes updates on shipping and fulfillment, sales tax, digital advertising, mobile commerce, and more.
Content Marketing
20 WordPress Plugins for Content Marketing

October 10, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of tools for editorial flow, multimedia content, social media distribution, and more.
Platforms & Apps
16 Free Open-source Content Management Systems

October 9, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of content management systems for creating websites, managing media, organizing mailing lists, facilitating online stores, and more.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 3, 2022

October 3, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Twice monthly we publish a list of new services, updates, and collaborations that could help merchants. This installment includes updates on visual search, artificial intelligence, international shipping, and more.
Design & Dev Tools
25 Free Tools to Test Your Website

September 26, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Regular testing of the health and vitality of an ecommerce site will ensure optimal performance. Here is a list of tools to test sites for download speed, user experience, accessibility, and more.
Schools & Resources
13 New Ecommerce Books for Fall 2022

September 19, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Once a quarter we publish a rundown of new books that could help online merchants. This installment includes titles on brand building, international ecommerce, demand creation, and more.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: September 18, 2022

September 18, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of our twice-monthly rundown of new services that could help merchants includes updates on live shopping, warehousing and distribution, cryptocurrency, and more.
Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2022

September 12, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Every three months we publish a rundown of free tools — design, usability, page builders, more — that could advance an ecommerce site. Here's our summer 2022 installment.
Social Media
14 Tools for Facebook, Social Analytics

September 5, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Facebook remains a massive platform for engaging with customers and prospects. The key is having the right tools to track performance. Here are 14 choices.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 31, 2022

August 31, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of new services for merchants includes updates on last-mile logistics, creator partnerships, pay-in-4, and more.
Schools & Resources
11 Web Design Podcasts for Online Merchants

August 29, 2022 • Sig Ueland

There are many resources for staying current on design-related topics. Here's our all-new update to a list of podcasts on user experience, ecommerce design, and more.
Social Media
13 Apps to Run Social Media Contests

August 22, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Social media contests are a fun way to engage consumers and attract leads. Here is a list of platforms for creating quizzes, sweepstakes, giveaways, and more.

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