Scott Sanfilippo | Your Store Wizards Blog

March 24, 2021

eCommerce Web Design “Back Then” Versus Now

Today we’re going to take a trip back in time, back to the days of early eCommerce store design. Now, I could wax nostalgic about all the fun we had back then as trailblazers in this new thing called “online shopping” that some said would never catch on. But instead, I’m going to talk about […]

March 18, 2021

Search Magic: Affordable Search for BigCommerce & Shopify

When it comes to on-site search for your eCommerce store, some merchants opt to just stick with the search that comes standard with the platform. For small stores with just a few items, basic search functionality is probably sufficient. However, if you have more than a hundred items, you’re going to need a more robust […]

March 12, 2021

Clean Data is the Key to a Successful eCommerce Store Migration

The key to a successful store migration lies in the data. Many will think it has to do with design, but it doesn’t. You can have an amazing-looking eCommerce store, but if your data contains errors, lines of forgotten code, or incorrect/incomplete information, customers won’t be given an optimal shopping experience. There are three key […]

March 11, 2021

Help Us Welcome the Newest Member of Our Team

Your Store Wizards is pleased to introduce the newest member of our team, graphic designer Joe Karavis. Joe comes to us with over three decades of both print and digital design experience in a broad range of industries, including e-commerce, healthcare, finance, retail, sports marketing, and more, working with top brands and clients. Prior to […]

March 3, 2021

Web Accessibility Features Coming to BigCommerce with Cornerstone 5.2 Update

Web accessibility is more important than ever as store owners, web designers, and accessibility advocates work together to make the Internet accessible to all. Having a website or eCommerce store that meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ensures that your website is accessible to those with disabilities and can potentially mitigate the risk of being sued […]

March 2, 2021

A Pandemic-Fueled Q4 2020 Resulted in a Record Breaking Year for eCommerce

The pandemic-fueled 4th quarter of 2020 was a boon for eCommerce merchants and one for the record books. It’s no secret that online sales were through the roof last year, but it’s safe to admit that nobody could guess by just how much. With retailers and eCommerce platforms starting to tip their hand, we’re getting […]

February 27, 2021

Sell Your Products on Walmart.com Quickly and Easily with BigCommerce

BigCommerce merchants looking to expand their reach in the eCommerce marketplace now have a new channel that they can leverage and the audience is, well… huge! Starting today, BigCommerce store owners can apply to sell their products on Walmart.com as Marketplace sellers. By joining the Walmart Marketplace you have the opportunity to showcase your products […]

February 5, 2021

Simple Ways to Turn Your Customers into Your Best Salesperson

Like other eCommerce store owners, you spend money each month on pay-per-click and comparison shopping engine advertising, you write blog posts and improve your product descriptions for better SEO, and market your customers via email. Those are all “musts” in order for customers to find you, buy from you, and keep you top-of-mind. But what […]

February 3, 2021

Easier to Understand Payment Error Messages Coming to BigCommerce

If your eCommerce store is powered by BigCommerce and is using the optimized one-page checkout, some changes are coming with customer-facing payment error messages. As detailed in this support document, payment error messages are being re-worded. Clearer, easier-to-understand error messages along with instructions on how to remedy them should reduce abandoned carts and reduce the […]

January 29, 2021

Is It Time for a Redesign? Answer a Few Questions to Find Out!

Each new year is met with resolutions. Whether you’re resolving to lose a few pounds, eat healthier, spend more time with the family, or work on some long-term goal, it’s important to make a few resolutions for your business as well. One of them should be to take a look at how you can improve […]

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