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Important 2019 Holiday Dates for eCommerce Store Owners

Grab your day planner, whip out your phone, or clear your whiteboard… it’s time to write down some important dates on your calendar!  No, I’m not talking about the next meet-up, conference, or trade show, I’m talking about important dates for the remainder of the year that every eCommerce store owner should be aware of.

Your Store Wizards October 2019 Update

Well, it’s finally here!  The much anticipated fourth quarter, the time of the year most eCommerce store owners look forward to.  For me, it’s always an exciting time. From getting promotions and sales ready for the holiday shopping season to making sure inventory is on hand and employees are ready to tackle the influx of […]

Mixed Content Will Soon Be Blocked on Google Chrome

Store owners take heed.  Google is set to roll out updates to their Chrome web browser that will automatically block mixed content on web pages. What does this mean? When a user loads a secure website via https:// any content such as scripts, images, etc., being called via http:// will be blocked by default.

October Internet Sales Tax Update – Four Additional States Start Collecting Tax

While confusion still abounds concerning sales tax on Internet purchases, it’s important for eCommerce store owners to remain in the know when it comes to this important issue. On October 1, 2019, four more states have enacted or updated economic nexus laws according to our partner, TaxJar.  These states are Arizona, Kansas, Massachusetts, and Tennessee.

An Organized Warehouse is Essential for a Successful Holiday Season

Welcome to October!  Or should I ask, “where did the year go?”  It’s hard to believe we are now in the fourth quarter and before we know it we’ll be ringing in the year 2020. As we approach the holiday shopping season, it’s time to start getting your eCommerce business ready for the onslaught of […]

Your Store Wizards September 2019 Update

Summer has officially come to an end, the kids are back in school, and Black Friday is right around the corner.  If you’re like me, you’re sitting here asking yourself, “where has the year gone?” As we inch closer to the holidays, here are some important dates to keep in mind as you begin preparing […]

Search & AMP: Two Must-Haves Moving into the Holiday Season

With the start of September, store owners really only have 60 days to make sure their site is ready for the holiday shopping season. Over the past few years, we’ve seen shoppers take to shopping earlier and earlier thanks to stores pushing out sales and promotions before the traditional start of the season – Black […]

ICYMI: Test Your Store With These Free Tools

At Your Store Wizards, one of our goals is to make sure our client’s stores are up-to-date with whatever changes the search engines and service providers throw our way that can impact visibility.  At the same time, we’re always looking for ways to help store owners save time managing their store. With that in mind, […]