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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.

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.
Photography & Video
20 Sites for Free Stock Photos

August 16, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Many sites offer free stock photos to download and use commercially without attribution. Here's a list of 20 choices — from small, curated collections to large stock-image search engines
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 15, 2022

August 15, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of our twice-monthly rundown of new services for merchants includes updates on same-day deliveries, fraud prevention, SMS purchasing, and more.
Social Media
12 Social Commerce Apps for Merchants

August 8, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Social commerce continues to evolve, offering brands many options for engaging with customers and prospects. Here's our all-new update of social commerce apps to help merchants.
Design & Dev Tools
12 Tools to Create Infographics

August 2, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Infographics are popular among consumers for conveying complex information clearly and concisely. Here is a list of simple-to-use tools for organizing and creating.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of "Ecommerce Product Releases," our twice-monthly rundown of new services that could help merchants, includes updates on social commerce, live stream video, fulfillment, and more.
Platforms & Apps
35 Free Google Tools for Small Businesses

July 25, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Google offers a wide array of free tools for entrepreneurs and small business teams. Here is a list of Google tools for productivity and communication, digital marketing, web development, and more.
Product Pages
17 Product Demo Videos, for Inspiration

July 19, 2022 • Sig Ueland

A good product video tells a story and solves a problem simply and concisely. Here is a list of compelling product demo videos to inspire merchants.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Ecommerce merchants enjoy nonstop innovation from vendors. Our mid-July rundown of new services that could help sellers includes social shopping, shipping and fulfillment, and more.
Social Media
20 Tools to Sell Products on Pinterest

July 12, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Pinterest provides tools to help merchants promote and sell products. Here is a list of tools for creating shops, product catalogs, ad campaigns, live events, and more.
Analytics & Data
20 Tools and Resources for Market Research

July 5, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Market research can help merchants identify product opportunities, expand an audience, and analyze competitors. This all-new update includes survey tools, data providers, demographic info, and more.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 4, 2022

July 4, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Twice monthly we publish a rundown of new products, updates, and services that could help merchants. This installment includes updates on live stream shopping, sales analytics, social commerce, and more.
Social Media
31 Free Twitter Tools for Small Businesses

June 27, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Twitter can promote products and services and communicate a brand. Here's our all-new update of native and third-party Twitter tools to help businesses reach a big audience.
Social Media
14 Social Networks for Entrepreneurs

June 20, 2022 • Sig Ueland

A network of mentors, peers, and colleagues can help an entrepreneur launch and grow a business. Here is a list of social networks to help entrepreneurs. There are networks for young CEOs, socially-conscious entrepreneurs, women founders, and more.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Twice a month we publish a rundown of new services, updates, and collaborations that could help merchants. This installment includes updates on social commerce, cryptocurrencies, mobile card readers, and more.
Schools & Resources
11 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2022

June 13, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Once a quarter we publish a rundown of new business books that could help ecommerce merchants. This installment includes titles on sales conversions, brand development, social media marketing, gaming, and more.
Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2022

June 6, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Designing an ecommerce site doesn't have to cost money. Here is a list of free web tools and design elements for spring 2022. There are project collaboration tools, site generators, checkout optimizers, and more.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 2, 2022

June 2, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Ecommerce merchants enjoy non-stop innovation from vendors and service providers. This installment of “Product Releases” includes updates on social commerce, customer service, and returns management.
Checkout Tactics
15 Discount and Promo Plugins for WordPress

May 31, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Promotional discounts can motivate potential buyers and otherwise drive sales. Here is a list of promotional plugins for WordPress merchants.
Content Marketing
13 Platforms for Blogging

May 23, 2022 • Sig Ueland

A blog can help establish expertise and drive consistent traffic. Here is a rundown of 13 free or nearly free platforms for publishing a blog.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 17, 2022

May 17, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of "Ecommerce Product Releases," our twice-monthly rundown of new services that could help merchants, includes digital currencies, checkout tools, freight logistics, and more.
Social Media
Top 15 Brands on Instagram, for Inspiration

May 16, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Learning from top brands on Instagram can help merchants generate content ideas for their next campaign. Here is a list of top brands, including NASA, Nike, ZARA, and more.

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