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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-August from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on augmented reality, subscription billing, fraud protection, product photography, real-time payments, autonomous deliveries, and packaging.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late July from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on shipping in scale, managed deliveries, mobile commerce, invoicing, and personalized deals.
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Social Media
10 Impressive Social Media Campaigns from Brands in 2019
July 29, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of recent social media campaigns from large brands. Several of the campaigns revolve around broad social and cultural issues, such as climate change and the #MeToo movement.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 14, 2019
July 14, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-July from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on video tools, search optimization, artificial-intelligence analytics, shipping promotions, and small business loans.
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Design & Dev Tools
16 New and Updated Online Video Tools
July 2, 2019 • Sig Ueland
For merchants who want to create, edit, and distribute videos, there are plenty of new innovative online tools for little or no expense. Here is a list of new and updated tools from online video platforms and social media applications. There are tools for editing, live streaming, collaboration, analytics, distribution, and video advertising.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates from late June from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on digital currencies, shipping and logistics, multichannel marketing, security, and augmented-reality advertising.
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SEO Tools
15 SEO Plugins for WordPress
June 24, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of search-engine-optimization plugins for WordPress. There are all-in-one plugins that provide a variety of tools and, also, plugins to improve specific search-related areas, such as site speed, tags, and image optimization. All of these tools are free, though several have premium versions as well.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 17, 2019
June 17, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-June from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on visual search, fulfillment tools, artificial intelligence, personalization, and selling on Amazon.
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Schools & Resources
12 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2019
June 17, 2019 • Sig Ueland
For your summer reading list, here's a batch of new ecommerce books. There are titles on multichannel marketing, blockchain technology, startup strategy, funding your business, and producing successful videos.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2019
June 10, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from spring 2019. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All of these are free.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 3, 2019
June 3, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-May from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on seven-day deliveries, B2B platforms, cross-channel marketing, subscription businesses, selling on Amazon, financial technology, and creative economic development.
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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.