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Design & Development

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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User Experience
Visitors Seek Effortless Navigation and Design

April 18, 2022 • Barbara Carneiro

Consumers in the West read and write from left to right. Website navigation using that natural tendency is effortless and less stressful for visitors.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 17, 2022

April 17, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Ecommerce merchants enjoy non-stop innovation from vendors and service providers. This installment of “Product Releases” includes updates on social commerce, the metaverse, brick-and-mortar, selling on Amazon, and more.
Platforms & Apps
20 Platforms to Sell Digital Products

April 5, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Creators and merchants are producing innovative ebooks, courses, software, and more. Here's our all-new update of ecommerce platforms that sell and manage digital goods.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 3, 2022

April 3, 2022 • Sig Ueland

This installment of "Ecommerce Product Releases," our twice-monthly rundown of new services that could help merchants, includes live streaming, next-day delivery, subscription payments, and more.
Platforms & Apps
What I’ve Learned about Ecommerce Platforms

March 29, 2022 • Christopher Dobroth

Contributor Christopher Dobroth has spent 16 years in ecommerce. He has used many ecommerce platforms. Here's what he's learned to date.
Schools & Resources
13 New Ecommerce Books for Spring 2022

March 28, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Once a quarter we publish a rundown of new business books that could help ecommerce merchants. This installment includes titles on analytics, podcasting, events, direct-to-consumer, and more.
User Experience
The Best Navigation for Ecommerce Sites

March 27, 2022 • Barbara Carneiro

The best ecommerce navigation mimics human decision-making. Too many sites overwhelm visitors with complex menus and an avalanche of info.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 15, 2022

March 15, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Twice monthly we publish a rundown of new services, updates, and collaborations that could help merchants. This installment addresses social commerce, shipping, virtual fitting, more.
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.
Typography & Fonts
15 Sites for Free Commercial Fonts

March 7, 2022 • Sig Ueland

The perfect font for your design projects doesn't have to cost money. Many free options are available. Here are 15 sites offering free commercial fonts to download.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Our latest rundown of new services that could help ecommerce merchants includes mobile payments, product recommendations, fulfillment, and more.
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.
User Experience
How Information Design Drives Conversions

February 22, 2022 • Barbara Carneiro

Understanding visitors' goals and the steps you want them to take will help determine the layout of your site's information. We explain in this post, using four examples.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Twice a month we publish a rundown of new products and services that could interest merchants. This installment includes mobile payments, B2B ecommerce, augmented reality, and more.
Platforms & Apps
21 Google Workplace Apps

February 7, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Google Workspace is a comprehensive, cloud-based suite of apps to jumpstart productivity. Here's our rundown of Google's apps in Workspace and their purpose.
Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 3, 2022

February 3, 2022 • Sig Ueland

Twice a month we publish a rundown of new services and products that could help merchants. This installment includes headless commerce, AR, AI, and more.
User Experience
Ecommerce Design Is Critical (but Misunderstood)

January 18, 2022 • Barbara Carneiro

Done correctly, ecommerce design conveys trust and drives conversions. Its value is much more than being good on the eye. Longtime designer Barbara Carnerio cites three critical rules.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Design & Development
The Trade-offs of Third-party Add-ons

October 26, 2021 • Lori McDonald

Third-party apps and add-ons can enhance an ecommerce platform. Examples include exit popups, customer reviews, product recommendations, and marketing automation. But third-party add-ons can create more problems than benefits.
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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