2020 has thrown many challenges at us, there’s no doubt about it! The eCommerce world has seen growth it’s never seen before due to COVID-19 and the upcoming holiday season is expected to be the biggest yet for online sales. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports a 21.2% increase in online and other non-store sales […]
In April, Google announced that eCommerce store owners could list their products for free in Google Shopping. While this was something they planned on offering later in the year, COVID-19 made them accelerate their plans, much to the joy of store owners. Merchants with small budgets, or those who simply didn’t participate in Google Shopping, […]
There are a few things 2020 is going to be remembered for – coronavirus, social distancing, curbside pickup, and for eCommerce store owners – growth. With nearly everyone in the United States under stay-at-home orders for much of the first half of the year, eCommerce sales boomed with many shoppers, believe it or not, making […]
Have you ever wondered how your online store compares to that of others in your industry, or maybe you’re scratching your head trying to figure out how to get new customers? Well, now there’s a free Google tool to give you these insights and more! eCommerce store owners now have access to Grow My Store […]
When it comes to driving sales via search, many store owners just think about organic and paid and don’t consider their own website’s search engine as a source of revenue. Yes, having a good onsite search allows customers to find what they’re looking for, but it’s also a powerful sales and marketing tool. Store owners […]
It’s been more than two years since Yahoo! Store owners were given the ability to fully secure all pages in their store via HTTPS instead of just the checkout. While the great majority of store owners have taken the necessary steps to do this, there are still many who have not. In the next few […]
Having a powerful site search on your eCommerce store not only helps shoppers find exactly what they’re looking for, but can actually increase order values and provide valuable information on your customer’s search behavior. By using the out-of-the-box search provided by your shopping cart provider, or a 3rd party application with a limited feature set, […]
Like many eCommerce store owners, you may have reached the point where you’re considering moving platforms. The decision to switch may be due to the fact that you feel you’ve outgrown your current one, or you need more features or functionality. In the eCommerce world it’s important that as your business grows, the technology behind […]
Just a few weeks ago, I shared our excitement that our flagship advanced search product, Search Magic, was submitted to the Shopify App Store for review. Today, I’m even more excited to share that the app is now available to the nearly 1M eCommerce stores on the Shopify platform! Our team has put nearly two […]
With the majority of the country under stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, online shopping has been a lifesaver for many looking to have items ranging from groceries to clothing delivered to their homes while bricks-and-mortar stores are closed. Many eCommerce store owners are experiencing order volume normally seen in the weeks leading up to Christmas. […]