Category: <span>Advice</span>

  • September 13, 2023

The Importance of Maintaining Adequate Inventory During the Holiday Season

The festive rush of the holiday season paints a familiar picture – excited shoppers, long gift lists, and frenzied online searches for the perfect gifts. For eCommerce stores, this period is both a blessing and a test. While the influx of customers and increased sales present a golden opportunity, keeping up with demand can be […]
  • August 24, 2023

Why a Back in Stock App for BigCommerce is Essential for Capturing Lost Sales

It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: a customer is ready to make a purchase from your online store, but the item they’re ready to add to their cart is out of stock. This moment of frustration more than likely caused your customer to leave your site, possibly never to return. Lost sales due to out-of-stock items can […]
  • August 14, 2023

Should eCommerce Store Owners Block ChatGPT from Crawling Their Sites?

When it comes to artificial intelligence, AI for short, few platforms have garnered as much attention as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Touted as a marvel in the realm of conversational AI, ChatGPT’s potential uses are vast and varied. But a pressing question for eCommerce store owners emerges: Should you allow ChatGPT to crawl your site? “Crawling” refers […]
  • August 8, 2023

How to Use ChatGPT to Create Product Descriptions

In the world of eCommerce, where virtual storefronts can have endless shelves and an overwhelming number of products, standing out from the competition is more important than ever. How do you draw customers’ attention and keep them interested in your products long enough to hit that sweet ‘Add to Cart’ button? The answer might lie […]
  • July 24, 2023

Brace for Impact: How eCommerce Merchants Can Navigate the Potential UPS Strike

In case you haven’t heard, we’ve got a bit of a situation on our hands. It seems like shipping giant, UPS, might be on the brink of a strike. If you’re experiencing a sudden feeling of déjà vu, that’s because we’ve been here before. Remember 1997, when the UPS strike turned the delivery world upside […]
  • July 17, 2023

How to Bulk Upload Product Images to BigCommerce

BigCommerce store owners know that managing product images can be a time-consuming task, especially when you’re adding a line of new items.   Uploading images one by one, especially when there are multiple per product, can easily take up hours of your time depending on how many items you’re adding.  Times like these call for a […]
  • July 12, 2023

Boost Holiday Sales with Gift Certificates: A How To for BigCommerce Users

As the holiday season approaches, eCommerce businesses seek strategies to attract and retain customers. One powerful tool that has emerged is electronic gift certificates. Not only do these certificates provide a hassle-free gifting option for your customers, but they can also significantly boost your sales, customer engagement, and brand loyalty. In the age of “I […]
  • July 10, 2023

Migrating to BigCommerce: A Comprehensive Guide for eCommerce Success

Migrating to a new eCommerce platform isn’t something store owners often do.  A project of this magnitude takes a lot of planning and time to complete.  But that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done.  As businesses grow, their existing eCommerce platform may not be equipped to handle increasing traffic, product inventory, or customer demands. Moving […]
  • July 5, 2023

Should You Use a Predesigned Theme or a Custom Design for Your BigCommerce Store?

When you’re setting up your BigCommerce store, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to use a predesigned theme or a custom design. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to weigh them carefully before making a decision. Predesigned Themes for BigCommerce Pros: Affordable. Predesigned themes are typically […]
  • June 26, 2023

Understanding 301 Redirects and Their Impact on SEO

When it comes to managing your eCommerce store, few tools are as critical as the humble 301 redirect. As anyone with an understanding of website management will tell you, 301 redirects play an essential role in maintaining a website’s SEO ranking and ensuring a seamless user experience. What is a 301 Redirect? A 301 redirect […]
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