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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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22 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2018

June 18, 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 spring 2018. There are designer ...
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15 Tools for Animation

June 11, 2018 • Sig Ueland

If you’re interested in creating content to promote your product or service, think about making a cartoon. Producing animation has several advantages over live video. You won’t need a physical ...
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Google Lighthouse: Monitor Site Performance, SEO, Accessibility

May 8, 2018 • Armando Roggio

Lighthouse is Google’s free, open source, and automated site monitoring tool. It can help ecommerce businesses track site load times, accessibility, and search engine optimization. Lighthouse is available in a few ...
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Pointers on Backing Up Ecommerce Data

April 29, 2018 • Eric Davis

Backups are an insurance policy for your ecommerce store that you hope never to use. Unfortunately, many backups aren’t adequate. The purpose of a backup is to recover the code and ...
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16 Tools for Website Accessibility

April 23, 2018 • Sig Ueland

"Web accessibility" refers to content designed so that people with disabilities can access it. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological. Here is a list of tools and plugins for website accessibility, including plugins and ecommerce themes for WordPress.
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20 Helpful Alexa Skills for Merchants

April 2, 2018 • Sig Ueland

Alexa skills are voice apps that enhance Alexa-driven devices. With the right skills enabled, Alexa can help merchants tracks sales, get industry-related news and tips, monitor communications, organize tasks, and ...
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3-part Plan to Minimize the Impact of Site Outages

March 26, 2018 • Eric Davis

“The site is down.” Few things worry developers as much as outages, especially on ecommerce sites where every minute represents lost revenue. But outages happen. To minimize their impact, plan for them.
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19 Free Web Design Tools from Winter 2018

March 12, 2018 • Sig Ueland

Utilizing free resources from the design community is a good way to add value to your website. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from winter 2018. There are designer and developer apps, fonts, content tools, and more. All of these are free.
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Use Status Pages to Evaluate Cloud-based Vendors

February 27, 2018 • Eric Davis

Evaluating the performance of cloud-based vendors can be tricky. You can read reviews, but it's sometimes difficult to find unbiased opinions. One little-known method of evaluating cloud platforms is to analyze their status pages. They provide a high-level overview of the platform's operational status. Many status pages also include a history of incidents, including recent problems.
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13 Tools for Responsive Web Design

February 5, 2018 • Sig Ueland

Responsive web design ensures a site renders well on different devices and screens. Use responsive design tools to make sure your users have an optimal viewing experience. Here is a list of responsive design tools. There are tools to build responsive web page elements, and tools to test your design on a wide variety of actual devices and screen sizes. There are both premium and free tools.
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10 Tools to Improve Online User Experiences

December 18, 2017 • Sig Ueland

User experience design is the process of improving the interaction between a consumer and a product. For online merchants, UX design tools can help get early feedback on a website ...
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20 Free Web Design Tools for Fall 2017

December 4, 2017 • Sig Ueland

Utilizing free resources from the design community is a good way to add value to your website. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2017.
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15 Tools and Resources for Color Design

November 20, 2017 • Sig Ueland

Color is an integral element of design. Choosing the right color palette for your website can make or break its appeal with potential customers. Here is a list of tools and ...
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17 Tools and Resources for Logo Design

November 13, 2017 • Sig Ueland

A good logo conveys the message and essential truth of a brand. Whether you’re interested in creating your own logo or finding the right designer, there are a variety of ...
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Comparing Web Servers: Dedicated vs. Virtual Private

October 25, 2017 • Eric Davis

In “Don’t Self-host an Ecommerce Store,” my previous article, I explained how owning and maintaining web servers are poor options for most stores. In this article I’ll address a better alternative:
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21 Free Web Design Tools, Summer 2017

September 13, 2017 • Sig Ueland

Enhance your website with free elements and tools from the design community. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from summer 2017. There are designer and developer ...
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20 Free Web Design Tools, Spring 2017

June 12, 2017 • Sig Ueland

Making use of free elements and tools from the design community is an easy way to add value to your website. Here is a list of new web tools and design ...
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24 Free Web Tools, Design Elements — Fall 2016

December 12, 2016 • Sig Ueland

Utilizing free elements and tools from the design community can be a good way to add style and value to your website. Here is a list of new web tools and ...
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Simple Ways to Note Glitches during Holiday Rush, to Fix Later

December 8, 2016 • Pamela Hazelton

Last year I addressed ways for ecommerce merchants to keep the momentum going in January. Tips include changing up the home page, using section headers, and running the best types of sales.
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10 DIY Website Builders for Small Businesses

September 4, 2016 • Sig Ueland

Do-it-yourself website builders can help small businesses get online quickly and affordably using customizable templates and drag-and-drop design tools. Businesses can create simple landing pages, blogs, and even basic online ...

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