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The nuts and bolts of an ecommerce site are design and development. We address design innovation and trends — including layouts, colors, photography, logos, video, and more. We explain the basics of code — HTML, CSS, JavaScript — as well as platforms, themes, plugins, open source, and related topics.

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Schools & Resources
Reading List: Ben Houston of ThreeKit

October 4, 2019 • PEC Staff

“Reading List” is an occasional series where we ask ecommerce professionals to name some of their favorite books and blogs and tell us why. For this installment, we corresponded with Ben Houston, chief technology officer of ThreeKit.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: October 1, 2019

October 1, 2019 • 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 payment platforms, shipping applications, social media advertising tools, online marketplaces, mobile marketing, and artificial intelligence services for Amazon.
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.
Schools & Resources
12 New Ecommerce Books for Fall 2019

September 23, 2019 • Sig Ueland

For your autumn reading list, here is a batch of new ecommerce books. There are titles on website design, dropshipping, marketing and sales strategies, the Amazon economy, and testing business ideas.
Design & Development
Helpful Tips for Improving Your Mobile Ecommerce Site

September 18, 2019 • David Shreni

My first suggestion for optimizing your website for mobile devices is to visit your local smartphone store. Target, Best Buy, Walmart, AT&T — you name it — your local phone store is the one place you can quickly experience your own site across the myriad of devices.
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.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: September 15, 2019

September 15, 2019 • 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 shipping, warehousing, fulfillment, cross-channel marketing, last-mile delivery, and visual search.
Schools & Resources
20 Chrome Extensions for Web Design

September 3, 2019 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of Chrome extensions for design. There are tools to find the right font, develop color palettes, discover and create inspirational images, customize graphics, measure elements, and analyze your pages as well as your competitors'.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: September 1, 2019

September 1, 2019 • 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 last-mile delivery, holiday shipping, payment security, customer scoring, seller protection, and charitable donations from merchants.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 15, 2019

August 15, 2019 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-August from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on augmented reality, subscription billing, fraud protection, product photography, real-time payments, autonomous deliveries, and packaging.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: August 2, 2019

August 2, 2019 • 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 shipping in scale, managed deliveries, mobile commerce, invoicing, and personalized deals.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 14, 2019

July 14, 2019 • 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 video tools, search optimization, artificial-intelligence analytics, shipping promotions, and small business loans.
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.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of product releases and updates from late June from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on digital currencies, shipping and logistics, multichannel marketing, security, and augmented-reality advertising.
Schools & Resources
Reading List: Jenna Erickson of Codal

June 26, 2019 • PEC Staff

For this installment, we corresponded with Jenna Erickson. She is marketing manager at Codal, a UX design and application development agency.
Platforms & Apps > Merchant Voice
After Magento 1, build something special

June 24, 2019 • Richard Stubbings

Magento will soon stop supporting version 1. Many ecommerce businesses running Magento 1 will be looking for alternatives. There is no shortage of recommendations and advice. Leading contenders include Shopify, WooCommerce, and Open Cart, among others. All have strengths and weaknesses.
User Experience
9 Ways UX Improves Rankings and Revenue

June 21, 2019 • Jill Kocher Brown

User experience impacts organic search performance. A positive UX reduces bounces and encourages visitors to browse and purchase. It drives ratings, referrals, and inbound links. These nine factors influence user experience and thus organic search traffic.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 17, 2019

June 17, 2019 • 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 visual search, fulfillment tools, artificial intelligence, personalization, and selling on Amazon.
Schools & Resources
12 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2019

June 17, 2019 • Sig Ueland

For your summer reading list, here's a batch of new ecommerce books. There are titles on multichannel marketing, blockchain technology, startup strategy, funding your business, and producing successful videos.
Schools & Resources
Reading List: Mark Fitzsimmons of Xigen

June 13, 2019 • PEC Staff

For this installment of "Reading List," we corresponded with Mark Fitzsimmons. He is managing director at Xigen, a U.K.-based digital agency offering web design, development, ecommerce, and online marketing services.
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.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 3, 2019

June 3, 2019 • 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 seven-day deliveries, B2B platforms, cross-channel marketing, subscription businesses, selling on Amazon, financial technology, and creative economic development.
Schools & Resources
Reading List: Jeff Hunt of Snap36

May 29, 2019 • PEC Staff

“Reading List” is an occasional series where we ask ecommerce professionals to name some of their favorite books and blogs and tell us why they read them. For this installment, we corresponded with Jeff Hunt. He is the CEO and founder of Snap36, a provider of interactive 360-degree product images.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019 • 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 subscription platforms, help desk ticketing, inventory management, selling on Amazon, and selling on Instagram.
Platforms & Apps
15 Plugins to Improve WordPress Search

May 13, 2019 • Sig Ueland

WordPress is a flexible content management system, but its default site search doesn’t support taxonomies, custom post types, or custom fields. Here is a list of plugins to improve the internal search on your WordPress site.
Schools & Resources
13 Free Learning Resources for Designers, Developers

May 6, 2019 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of free online learning resources for designers and developers. There are tutorial sites, informative trade blogs, technical sites, educational games for designers and developers, and courses from a traditional university.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 1, 2019

May 1, 2019 • Sig Ueland

Here is a list of new platforms, services, and integrations for late-April from companies that cater to online merchants. There are updates on blockchain, video production, email marketing, international shipping, and returns.
Design & Development
Moving Data May Become Software’s Best Feature

April 22, 2019 • Armando Roggio

The commerce technology stack is changing. And the ability to move information from one system or platform to another is, perhaps, the essential feature mid-sized or enterprise businesses should look for in software providers.
Schools & Resources
13 Podcasts to Spark Your Creativity

April 22, 2019 • Sig Ueland

An ecommerce merchant needs to be creative, whether it’s finding opportunities, designing a website, or growing a brand. Fortunately, there are a variety of podcasts to spark and harness your ...
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019 • 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 social commerce, mobile ad networks, online marketplaces, content management systems, and voice-based shopping.

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