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.
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?
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.
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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When trying to make the decision between Shopify and Magento, you’ll often hear that Shopify is a hosted solution, whereas Magento is open-source software. This is often cited as the key difference between Shopify and Magento. The hosted solution relieves you of having to install and host your online store, but the open-source software allows you a greater degree of customizability.
We live in a world dominated by constant consumption and it’s no surprise that our mobile devices are partially responsible for this. It is estimated that in this year, the amount of mobile internet users will be more than the amount of desktop internet users.
Imagine you are walking along a street and pass a row of boutique stores. Each has an elegant sign and a nice display in their window. These boutiques have obscure, hipster-sounding names and it is difficult to tell what they offer just by looking at the lettering on the door. So what is it that makes you walk in and see what they have?
Understand the medium
In the print world, paper choice is critical to understanding what kinds of design can be supported. For example, try putting an embossed foil stamp on vellum. On desktops, designers know they have a pristine canvas (the monitor) to work on. Such a canvas is also guaranteed to be used in well-lit conditions. But monitors support colors differently, which means subtle details can become lost. Tablets bring their own hurdles. Continue reading
So you’ve just finished carving your Jack O’ Lantern, but major retail stores are already piping holiday tunes into their PA systems. Why?
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