Etsy is by far the best ecommerce platform for creative entrepreneurs, and for good reason: it’s a fantastic site that allows craftsmen and artists to connect to their market and sell their artisanal works and handmade goods with a couple of clicks of their mouse. Those

5 Reasons to Create an Affiliate Marketing Program for Your Ecommerce Site Do you know the most cost-effective way to generate a steady stream of new customers? If your answer is “no”, you’re not alone. Hundreds (if not, thousands) of business strategies exist–each one having

Customers are social beings that are heavily influenced through their friends, family and the testimony of others. The three main types of social proof that will drive customers to purchase a product or service include reviews and testimonials, referrals, and other customers also viewed suggestions.

A year ago, you launched a website, complete with a store, numerous product pages, and even a blog. Over time, you saw your site sessions increase, you saw growth in your social media following, and you received positive feedback from customers happy with their purchases.

There’s a reason boxers have weight divisions when it comes to fighting. It would be unfair to pitch a featherweight against a heavyweight. Simply put, the competition just wouldn’t be competitive. If one side has a huge advantage over the other, it’s not a fair

Ecommerce SEO sucks. Building backlinks, particularly. You’re competing against the big guys, like Amazon and eBay, and everyone knows and trusts them. Furthermore, how often do you see pages linking to ecommerce brands? You’d probably see more quick wins by throwing a little more cash

Looking to find new customers for your e-commerce store? Your ticket to success might be in a medium you haven’t tried yet—YouTube. YouTube may sound intimidating. Don’t videos take a long time to create? Don’t you need expensive equipment? What if you’re not good on

For business owner and email marketers, establishing a vibrant and effective Welcome Series is an essential first step in attracting and keeping customers. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, after all, and having an engaging welcome email series is the

Back in 2010, when they launched, FringeSport was a little known CrossFit and home-gym equipment retailer. In fact, founder Peter Keller worked full time as he built up his business. In 2011, the company made $100,000 in sales. In 2012, Peter left his full-time job