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BigCommerce’s Self-Service v2 to v3 Upgrade Tool: What We’ve Discovered

If you’re a BigCommerce merchant using the v2 product experience, you may have noticed a new upgrade option that allows you to migrate to the v3 experience. BigCommerce has rolled out a self-service tool designed to streamline this process, but like many automated tools, there are both positives and negatives. In this article, we’ll share […]

Top Reasons to Switch to Shopify from BigCommerce

If you’re running your online store on BigCommerce and wondering if the grass might be greener elsewhere, you’re not alone. A lot of brands have already made the switch to Shopify, and with good reason. Whether you’re looking to boost your revenue, streamline your operations, or just have a smoother platform to work with, Shopify […]

Introducing Core Web Vitals Monitoring: A New Feature in Your Store Tools

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new feature in our Your Store Tools suite for BigCommerce stores — Core Web Vitals (CWV) Monitoring! This tool allows you to track your website’s performance over time, helping you stay ahead of the game when it comes to optimizing your site for both users and search engines. But why […]

Top 5 Reasons You Need Magic Sorter for Your BigCommerce Store This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, savvy online store owners know the importance of fine-tuning their product pages to maximize sales. With shoppers on the lookout for seasonal deals and gifts, ensuring your BigCommerce store is well-merchandised can make all the difference. Enter Magic Sorter from Your Store Wizards — the app that lets you drag […]

Top 3 Must-Have BigCommerce Tools for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is one of the most exciting yet challenging times for eCommerce businesses. As a BigCommerce store owner, you’re juggling promotions, inventory updates, price adjustments, and much more to ensure smooth operations during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond. Fortunately, we have a suite of powerful tools to simplify managing your BigCommerce store, […]

Important 2024 Holiday Dates for eCommerce Store Owners

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to get serious about planning your promotions, staffing, and ensuring your customers get their orders on time. The last thing you want is to be scrambling to catch up on orders or deal with frustrated customers because of missed shipping deadlines. To help you get organized, here are […]

Buy Online Pick Up In Store: A Holiday Season Must for eCommerce Merchants

Shopping has come a long way, and people now expect flexibility and convenience, whether they’re browsing from their couch or stopping by your physical store. If you have a brick-and-mortar store, adding Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) to your offering is an absolute must! It’s an easy way to blend online and in-store […]

2024 eCommerce Study Reveals In-Store Shopping Making a Comeback

The retail world is constantly changing, and Ryder System, Inc.’s latest eCommerce consumer study, “The Influence of Omnichannel Excellence on Consumer Behavior,” gives us a clear look at where things are headed in 2024. If you run an online store, you’ll want to pay attention to this one. The report highlights how U.S. shoppers are […]

A Jolly Holiday: eCommerce Sales Set to Grow 7% – 9% for 2024 Season

As the holiday season inches closer, eCommerce store owners are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast has some predictions for what we can expect, and while growth is still on the horizon, it’s not going to be as fast-paced as last year. But don’t worry—there […]

The Importance of a Compelling ‘About Us’ Page for Your eCommerce Store

When running an eCommerce store, it’s easy to focus solely on look and feel of your site and the quality of your products. But one critical page often gets overlooked — the ‘About Us’ page. This page isn’t just a place to slap a company history or a few vague statements about values. Instead, it’s […]