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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
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.
Platforms
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 & Video
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.
Platforms
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.
Schools & Resources
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.
Platforms
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 15, 2021

March 15, 2021 • 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 Amazon advertising, shipping rates, live-streaming, drone deliveries, fraud mitigation, and chatbots.
Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Winter 2021

March 8, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Free resources from the design community can add value to a website. Here is a list of new tools and design elements from winter 2021. There are website and page builders, icon libraries, pattern and color palette tools, free fonts, and a template marketplace. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
Design & Dev Tools
15 Easy-to-use Logo Makers

March 2, 2021 • Sig Ueland

A logo represents your store, your company, and your mission. A good logo stands out and builds trust. Here is a list of logo makers and design tools. All of these are inexpensive and easy-to-use.
Platforms
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021 • 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 live stream shopping, email marketing, managed hosting, and artificial intelligence-powered voice assistance.
Content Marketing
22 Tools for Writing and Distributing Content

February 22, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Generating informative and meaningful content can strengthen a brand and provide value to its customers. There are many tools to help. Here is a collection of new and updated tools to ...
Design & Dev Tools
13 Free Video Editors from Basic to Advanced

February 16, 2021 • Sig Ueland

The right software can help create compelling product videos, clips, or ads to share on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or anywhere else. Many free video editors offer basic, easy-to-use features as well as advanced tools and effects for professional-quality. Here is a list of free video editors.
Platforms
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 15, 2021

February 15, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-February from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on headless commerce, payment options, live-video shopping, artificial intelligence, collaborative web development, and more.
Fraud Prevention
9 Cloud Storage Services with Encryption

February 9, 2021 • Sig Ueland

As businesses move their sensitive data to the cloud, security becomes an increasing concern. However, many cloud storage platforms now offer sophisticated encryption features for minimal cost. Here is a list of secure cloud storage platforms.
Social Media
Social Media Updates for Commerce, Live-streaming, More

February 2, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Social media sites help businesses build a brand, engage customers, and sell products. Many popular networks continue to innovate with new features, particularly around ecommerce. Here is a list of social media updates to explore in 2021.
Platforms
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 1, 2021

February 1, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of product releases and updates for late January from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on user experience tools, monetizing newsletters, promotional incentives, fulfillment, and hiring a developer.
Shipping & Fulfillment
8 Commercial Drone Delivery Companies

January 25, 2021 • Sig Ueland

The development of autonomous drone technologies has surged in the last five years. New FAA rules anticipate a commercial drone industry in the U.S. Here is a list of companies spearheading the advancement of drone delivery.
Platforms
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 17, 2021

January 17, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-January from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on delivery services, loyalty programs, social media management, payment solutions, and headless commerce.
Business
15 Tools to Get Things Done

January 11, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of tools to help you get things done. There are to-do lists, work timers, and project management platforms. Several tools are based on the Getting Things Done system. Others are based on the Pomodoro Technique. Nearly all of these have free plans.
Typography & Fonts
19 New Free Commercial Fonts for 2021

January 5, 2021 • Sig Ueland

Adding a new font to your ecommerce site can create a fresh and unique look. Here is a list of fonts released in the last year. All are free for commercial use, though several are from larger premium font families. Before using a font, be sure to verify its terms.
Platforms
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 3, 2021

January 3, 2021 • 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 augmented reality, fraud prevention, customizable product services,
Schools & Resources
14 New Business Books for 2021

December 29, 2020 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of new and upcoming business books for entrepreneurs, managers, and creative professionals. Learn how to sell your business, harness the power of your developers, adopt the principles of success at Amazon, alter your thinking to achieve quick mastery, and more.
Social Media
12 Outstanding Digital Media Campaigns from 2020

December 21, 2020 • Sig Ueland

Reviewing the year’s best digital marketing campaigns from established brands can generate ideas for your own efforts. Here is a list of outstanding digital marketing campaigns from 2020. The campaigns are mostly tied to Covid-19, working remotely, the presidential election, and social injustice.
Platforms
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 15, 2020

December 15, 2020 • 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 the return and dispute processes, fulfillment, personalization, contact center services, and merchant banking.
Business
13 Favorite Productivity Apps for 2020

December 14, 2020 • Sig Ueland

Here are my favorite new mobile productivity apps in 2020. There are apps for secure browsing, team communication, email management, note-taking, task management, positive habits, event planning, relaxation breathing, and more. Most of the apps are free, though several also offer premium add-ons.
Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2020

December 7, 2020 • Sig Ueland

Free resources from the design community can add value to an ecommerce site. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2020. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, graphic tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
Platforms
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 1, 2020

December 1, 2020 • 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 artificial intelligence, membership monetization, brand protection, international payments, and online returns.
Photography & Video
15 Photoshop Tutorials for Product Photography

November 23, 2020 • Sig Ueland

Taking the photographs is just the start of compelling product images. Adobe Photoshop’s image editing suite provides plenty of tools to perfect and highlight product images against the right background.

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