Design & Dev Tools
Many digital tools facilitate the running of an ecommerce business. Our library includes tools for web design, infographics, no-code apps, user experience, course creation, logo makers, video editors, performance testing, and much more.
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Design & Dev Tools
17 Free Tools for Color, Code, SEO, UI, More
March 14, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Rarely do small-to-midsize merchants need to spend a lot of money to improve the appearance and performance of their ecommerce sites. Here are handy, free tools for color, code, SEO, much more.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Design Tools for 2022
February 28, 2022 • Sig Ueland
We update our rundown of free design tools every year. This 2022 installment includes apps for web design, logos, fonts, color palettes, photo and video resources, and much more.
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Design & Dev Tools
21 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2020
September 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 summer 2020. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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Design & Dev Tools
Drag-and-drop Ecommerce Tools Are on the Rise
July 8, 2020 • Armando Roggio
For years, ecommerce platform providers have sought to make it easy for SMBs to present and sell products online. Current offerings from Shogun, BigCommerce, and Wix demonstrate that ease-of-use and lack of coding are still in demand.
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Design & Dev Tools
3 Excellent Performance Testing Tools from Google
June 24, 2020 • Armando Roggio
How quickly a web page loads and becomes interactive is closely related to user experience and conversions, and thus sales and profit. Google has three helpful testing tools to understand how well a website is performing and, also, how to improve it.
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20 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2020
June 2, 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 spring 2020. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more.
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15 New Video Tools for Creating, Editing, Sharing
April 27, 2020 • Sig Ueland
For merchants who want to create, edit, and share videos, there are plenty of new innovative online tools for little or no expense. Here is a list of recently released tools from online video platforms and social media applications.
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17 Tools for Live-streaming Video
April 20, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Live-streaming video offers individuals and brands a direct way to engage and connect. With so many of us working remotely, there’s never been a better time to use live-streaming. Here is a list of tools for live-streaming video.
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22 Free Web Design Tools from Winter 2020
March 23, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Resources from the design community can add value to your ecommerce site. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from winter 2020. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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Design & Dev Tools
23 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2019
December 9, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Free resources from the design community can add value to your ecommerce site. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2019. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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11 Photoshop Alternatives for Image Editing
October 7, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Impactful photos are an essential aspect of any merchant’s online store. While Adobe Photoshop has long been the industry standard for editing images, there are a variety of free or inexpensive applications with comparable tools. Here is a list of alternatives to Photoshop.
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Design & Dev Tools
13 Prototyping Tools to Create Web and Mobile Apps
September 30, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Prototyping tools can help create a website or app with little cost and relative ease — from a rough design idea to a finished product. Here is a list of prototyping tools to build sites and apps for desktop and mobile devices.
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Design & Dev Tools
22 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2019
September 16, 2019 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from summer 2019. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All are free.
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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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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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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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Design & Dev Tools
21 Tools and Resources for Voice Commerce
February 5, 2019 • Sig Ueland
For now, voice commerce produces little revenue. In the future, voice commerce may be a primary sales channel. Here is a list of tools and resources for voice commerce — to get started and to help with advanced development.
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21 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2018
December 3, 2018 • 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 fall 2018. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All of these are free.
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22 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2018
September 14, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Add value to your website by utilizing free resources from the design and development community. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from summer 2018. There ...
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Design & Dev Tools
27 Free Animation Tools for Design
July 23, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Animation can add design to a site, to enhance the experience of visitors. Here is a list of animation tools for design. There are plugins and libraries for simple transitions and effects, as well as platforms for complex animations. All of these tools are free.
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