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Social Media
12 Examples of Brands in the Metaverse
January 25, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Metaverse is the blending of digital and physical experiences. The term first appeared in a 1992 novel. Now brands are in the metaverse, engaging consumers creatively.
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Social Media
93 Mobile Games of Zynga
January 18, 2022 • Sig Ueland
By acquiring Zynga for $12.7 billion, Take-Two Interactive is receiving a huge bench of programmers, millions of users, and (at least) 93 popular mobile games, which we've listed here.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Twice a month we publish a rundown of new products and services to help merchants. This installment includes ecommerce design, SMS marketing, next-generation search, Amazon advertising, and more.
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Typography & Fonts
16 New Free Commercial Fonts for 2022
January 10, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Compelling web design adds credibility and trust to an ecommerce site. Properly used, fonts can establish branding and creativity. Here's our annual list of new (and free) commercial fonts.
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Marketing & Advertising
11 Outstanding Digital Media Campaigns from 2021
January 3, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Reviewing the best digital marketing campaigns from established brands can generate ideas for your own efforts. Here is a list of outstanding digital marketing campaigns from 2021. The campaigns feature social justice, celebrity endorsements, personalized products, contests and games, augmented reality apps, and the metaverse.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 2, 2022
January 2, 2022 • 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 next-day and zero-emissions deliveries, in-app referrals, video content creation, early-stage financing, and non-fungible tokens.
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Schools & Resources
15 New Business Books for 2022
December 28, 2021 • Sig Ueland
It’s time to plan your reading list for 2022. Here is a list of new and upcoming business books for entrepreneurs, managers, and creative professionals. Learn how to communicate with numbers, scale your business, use data to convert customers, find talent, develop your influence, and make sense of the metaverse.
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Design & Dev Tools
22 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2021
December 20, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Improving the design of an ecommerce site doesn't have to cost money. There are many free resources from the design community. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2021. There are color and gradient generators, image editors, coding tools, design collaboration tools, fonts, and more.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021 • 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 content creation, app development tools, digital goods, chargebacks, pay-later financing, and video editing.
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Business
24 Streaming Sites for Movies, TV, Sports, News, More
December 13, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Even online merchants need a little distraction. And with the plethora of online streaming services available these days, it's easier than ever to access exceptional entertainment. Here is a list of streaming sites for movies and TV series.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021 • 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 live-stream shopping, holiday shipping, drone deliveries, direct-to-consumer marketing, buy-now pay-later services, cloud training, and sustainable ecommerce.
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Social Media
11 New Social Networks for 2022
November 29, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new and emerging social networks to explore in 2022. There are networks for developing professional relationships, messaging in real-time, sharing experiences in audio, and exploring augmented reality. Several of these networks offer ad-free environments with enhanced privacy.
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Local Business
22 Top Local Business Directories
November 22, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Claiming your company's profile on local business directories is an easy way to increase awareness, offer info on your products and services, create opportunities for positive reviews, and improve your search rankings. Best of all, the listings are free. Here is a list of local directory sites.
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Customer Retention
11 A/B Testing Tools to Optimize Conversions
November 17, 2021 • Sig Ueland
A/B testing, the process of exposing randomized visitors to one or more variables, is among the most effective strategies to optimize user experiences and conversion rates. Here is a list of A/B testing tools.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 15, 2021
November 15, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-November from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on shoppable video, B2B fulfillment, social commerce, shopper protection, and shipping enhancements.
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Platforms & Apps
13 One-Page WordPress Themes for Startups, Products, More
November 8, 2021 • Sig Ueland
A one-page WordPress theme can launch a business, product, or even a promotion. Modern single-page design utilizes stylish minimalism to keep visitors focused, while leaving room for bells and whistles. Here is a list of one-page commercial WordPress themes.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 1, 2021
November 1, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late October from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on fraud protection, product protection, international commerce, social commerce, local selling, cybersecurity training, and more.
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Code
11 Free Websites to Learn Code in 2022
October 31, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Learning code has never been easier. Many free resources can help a beginner master a programming language or build a new web project. For online merchants, a better understanding of code means less reliance on third-party developers. Here is a list of resources to learn code in 2022.
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Business
13 Examples of Sustainable Ecommerce
October 18, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of sustainable ecommerce sites, for inspiration. These sites create change through environmental, economic, and social action and awareness.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-October from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on email marketing, digital payments, subscription tools, social commerce, Amazon integration, WooCommerce, and live video shopping.
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Customer Service
13 WordPress Plugins for Customer Support
October 11, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Offering support throughout your shoppers’ purchase experience is a good way to ensure their return. If you have a WordPress site, there are a variety of customer-support plugins to help. Here is a list of plugins for customer support on WordPress.
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Social Media
6 TikTok Tools for Shopping
October 4, 2021 • Sig Ueland
TikTok is the latest social media platform to focus on ecommerce. TikTok unveiled its shopping platform at its inaugural World event, with new tools to help brands and merchants sell to TikTok's users. The release is a culmination of recent efforts to integrate shopping into TikTok.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 3, 2021
October 3, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late September from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on augmented reality tools, conversational commerce, social commerce, small business financing, fraud protection, and buy-now, pay-later.
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Design & Dev Tools
17 Useful UX and UI Design Tools
September 28, 2021 • Sig Ueland
User experience and user interface tools can help with every stage of website and mobile-app design — from early whiteboard brainstorming to testing your prototype with end-users. Here is a list of useful UX and UI design tools.
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Schools & Resources
12 New Ecommerce Books for Fall 2021
September 20, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here’s a batch of new ecommerce books for your fall reading list. There are titles on branding, social media marketing, personalized customer experience, entrepreneurship, and the post-pandemic workplace. I compiled this list using Amazon. From Amazon’s “Books” category, I selected “Business & Money.” From there I chose the “Processes & Infrastructure” sub-category and selected “E-commerce.”
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-September from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on team productivity tools, small business financing, subscription sales, logistics, and managing campaigns on Amazon.
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Social Media
21 New Social Media Tools for Merchants in 2021
September 12, 2021 • Sig Ueland
New and updated social media tools can enhance an ecommerce business. Here is a list of new social media tools and platform updates in 2021. There are tools for shopping, influencer marketing, live streaming, payments, dynamic advertising, and more.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Color Design Tools and Tutorials
September 7, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Choosing colors is among the most important design decisions for a logo, brand, or website. People decide whether to buy a product or service mainly by what they see. Fortunately, there are free tools to help pick the right colors for your business. Here is a list of tools and tutorials on color design.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 31, 2021
August 31, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late August from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on social commerce, cybersecurity, global tax management, omnichannel advertising, and buy now, pay later.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2021
August 30, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new web tools and design elements that can enhance an ecommerce site. There are page builders, design collaboration tools, gradient generators, video apps, coding tools, fonts, and more. All are free, though some also offer premium versions as well.