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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.

Payments
15 Mobile Payment Systems for Merchants

August 10, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Mobile payment systems provide flexibility to consumers and merchants while unifying online and offline operations. Here is a list of mobile payment services for merchants. There are point-of-sale systems, digital wallets, mobile hardware, software for mobile and web applications, and more.
Shipping & Fulfillment
17 Sustainable Packaging Providers

August 3, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Recycled cardboard, cornstarch peanuts, containers made from mushrooms or seaweed, minimal reusable mailers — there are plenty of sustainable packaging options to limit your business’s carbon footprint and drive eco-friendly customer loyalty. Here is a list of sustainable packaging providers.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 2, 2021

August 2, 2021 • 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 customer chat, cross-border selling, live-streaming, social commerce, design tools, and local selling.
Analytics & Data
15 Analytics Plugins for WordPress

July 26, 2021 • Sig Ueland

With the right analytics plugin, a WordPress merchant can track prospects and customers, get advanced stats to improve site performance, and fix what’s broken. Here is a list of analytics plugins for WordPress.
SEO Tools
16 Tools to Manage Your Reputation

July 20, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Reputation management is essential for any brand. Your company's future may depend on what’s been said about it in posts, comments, reviews, and rankings. Fortunately, there are affordable tools to help. Here is a list of tools to manage your brand’s reputation.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021 • 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 live-streaming marketplaces, payment services, social commerce, headless commerce, customer experience, multichannel fulfillment, and holiday marketing.
Email Marketing
275 Free, Responsive Email Templates

July 12, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Whether you’re sending a newsletter, welcome message, product announcement, or holiday greetings, there are plenty of customizable email templates to match your brand and design on any device. Here is a list of responsive email templates.
Platforms
11 Platforms for Headless Commerce

July 6, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Headless commerce separates the frontend from the backend of a brand's web presence, in an API-first architecture. Headless technology can provide significant advantages in design and performance. Here is a list of platforms that facilitate a headless approach for ecommerce merchants.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 4, 2021

July 4, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of product releases and updates for late June from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on social commerce, subscription newsletters, payment solutions, email marketing, live-video shopping, last-mile deliveries, and drop shipping.
Shipping & Fulfillment
10 Autonomous Robots for Last-mile Deliveries

June 28, 2021 • Sig Ueland

The future is here, sort of. Companies have staked out urban landscapes to test autonomous last-mile delivery systems on the streets and mobile food delivery robots on campus sidewalks. Here is a list of companies developing autonomous delivery robots and systems. Nearly all of these companies currently have live beta programs.
Business
12 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2021

June 21, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here’s a batch of new ecommerce books for your summer 2021 reading list. There are titles on cryptocurrency, customer experience, fulfillment, leadership, social media marketing, startup strategies, and building an online course.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 15, 2021

June 15, 2021 • 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 pay-later financing, social commerce, B2B solutions, affiliate marketing, fraud prevention, and sales tax.
Design & Dev Tools
22 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2021

June 14, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from spring 2021. There are icon libraries, gradient palettes, project boilerplates, feedback and collaboration tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
Design & Development
12 WordPress Plugins to Sell Digital Downloads

June 7, 2021 • Sig Ueland

WordPress is a versatile content management system with nearly 60,000 available plugins. If you are interested in selling videos, PDFs, photos, software, or other digital products, there are plenty of plugin tools to help. Here is a list of WordPress plugins to sell digital downloads.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 2, 2021

June 2, 2021 • 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 social commerce, product drops, live shopping, two-day shipping, fraud prevention, and long-term financing.
Platforms
19 Open Source Ecommerce Platforms

June 1, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Open-source ecommerce platforms offer businesses a customizable option for launching an online store, with active support communities, how-to resources, and directories of third-party developers.
Business
17 Tools for Customer Feedback

May 18, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Feedback surveys can help determine what's working with your website or service and provide fresh insights from customers and prospects. Here is a list of tools for surveys and forms.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 16, 2021

May 16, 2021 • 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 fraud prevention, interactive video, campaign builders, product subscriptions, and sustainability tools.
Business
15 Mind-mapping Tools for Entrepreneurs and Teams

May 10, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Mind mapping is a creative exercise to capture, organize, and structure ideas. It was once done on paper. But there are now tools for entrepreneurs and teams to develop mind maps, brainstorm ideas, and manage the resulting projects. Here is a list of mind-mapping and brainstorming tools for entrepreneurs and teams.
Schools & Resources
15 YouTube Channels for Design and Development

May 4, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Interested in improving your web design and development skills? There are many options to learn — for beginners to advanced users. Here is a list of YouTube channels for web design and development.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 2, 2021

May 2, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of product releases and updates for late April from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on storefronts, payment services, tax compliance, fraud protection, and virtual photo and video shoots.
Design & Development
13 WordPress Plugins for Membership Subscriptions

April 26, 2021 • Sig Ueland

A membership plugin can transform a WordPress site into a resource for subscription content, courses, a paid community, and more. Sell one-time or recurring access to specific posts, digital downloads,
Design & Dev Tools
16 Tools to Create an Online Course

April 19, 2021 • Sig Ueland

An online course can generate revenue, grow an audience, and establish expertise. Given the range of helpful tools, it’s relatively easy to create, distribute, and monetize a course. Here’s a list of tools to create an online course.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021 • 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 live-stream shopping, eBay ad campaigns, customer experience platforms, loyalty programs, and more.
SEO Tools
12 Tools for YouTube Search Optimization

April 12, 2021 • Sig Ueland

YouTube is the second most visited website, after Google. Success on YouTube requires compelling videos, but it’s equally important to optimize them. Fortunately, there are tools to help. Here is a list of tools to optimize your video content on YouTube.
Photography
14 Stock Photo Sites, Free and Paid

April 5, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Quality images are essential for an ecommerce site. Not only do pictures display the products, but they also establish the brand and inspire the shopper. If you don’t have the means to produce all of your imagery, stock photos are an option. Here is a list of stock photo websites.
Business
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 1, 2021

April 1, 2021 • 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 cryptocurrency payments, contextual bidding, carbon-neutral shipping, live-stream commerce, headless commerce, and more.
Marketing & Advertising
14 Brands on TikTok, for Inspiration

March 29, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Contributor Kaleena Stroud’s recent TikTok articles help merchants produce videos on that platform and drive sales. In addition, following the TikTok tactics of leading brands can generate ideas for your own promotions. Here is a list of top brands on TikTok to inspire your production and marketing.
Business
16 Podcasts for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

March 22, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Podcasts can provide entrepreneurs with expert advice and practical strategies to launch, manage, and grow a brand. Here is a list of podcasts for entrepreneurs and innovators. There are shows that provide skills, such as growing an audience and managing a team.
Business
11 New Ecommerce Books for Spring 2021

March 16, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here’s a batch of new ecommerce books for your spring reading list. There are titles on branding, social media marketing, cross-border selling, podcasting, customer experience, transacting on Amazon and Shopify, and selling your business.

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