One of the best things about Shopify is that you’re not the only one using it. When you have a question, there’s probably already an answer somewhere out there.
Given how many resources exist, sometimes finding the right one can be like trying to pick a needle out of a haystack.
So, as an eight-year Shopify veteran, I decided to categorize my favorite resources and communities that I’ve found along the way.
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When it comes to your Shopify store’s profits, you don’t want to leave anything up to chance. Especially when there are tried-and-tested ways to increase your profits, without even having to raise your prices and risk alienating your customers.
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Choosing the right custom packaging strategy for your business doesn’t come easy.
Besides the fact that you have to worry about your budget, you also need to make sure you don’t get carried away with making a nice and snug design.
Custom packaging is much more than creating a visually appealing box. Aesthetics is only one aspect of custom packaging. There is functionality, and marketing too.
In this article, we are going to show you how to choose a balanced custom packaging strategy. One that is not too focused on aesthetics at the expense of other factors.
Continue readingWe hear the term often. But what is ecommerce automation?
Ecommerce automation is the process of streamlining repetitive tasks and operations using smart tools to increase efficiency and productivity, with an end goal in mind – focusing on strategic activities.
Automation is great for increasing productivity & efficiency, connecting disparate business systems automatically that would otherwise require manual steps or even improving internal or external experiences. The benefits are so wide reaching that it’s daunting to know where to start.
Now the question is: how can you identify the tasks that you should automate?
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Savvy multi-channel merchants know the importance of having a point of sale system with the same power and flexibility as their online store. More than ever before, these merchants are turning to Shopify to unify their in-store and online sales. And when they do, the results speak for themselves, with retailers seeing a 30% growth in year over year revenue.
Continue readingIt’s February, and I’m excited! Every passing day means we’re closer to enjoying the things that last year stole. It’s easy to get caught up prioritizing vacation destinations, but being a new year also means it’s the best time to look inward to ensure your business operates efficiently for the months ahead.
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You’ve spent a lot of time and effort to build out the perfect store, from custom design to personalized app integrations. Maintaining everything is now at the forefront of your mind. Experienced eCommerce merchants understand this is a highly choreographed routine. There are many moving parts and pieces which are vital to having a successful business.
Continue readingShipocalpse, Shippageddon, or Shipgate — whatever you called it, shipping during the holidays was reported to be something of nightmares. Even before BFCM, merchants were warned that shipping carriers weren’t prepared to handle the package volume.
Continue readingCongratulations on surviving the biggest rush of the 2020 holiday shopping season!
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Landing pages are a key ingredient of any Black Friday/Cyber Monday (“BFCM”) campaign. It’s important that your landing pages match the shopper’s expectations in order to provide the content promised in the advertisement, webpage, or email that the shopper is coming from.
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