How to Get People to Stick Around on Your Ecommerce Site

As a small business owner, you need your website to be in tip-top conversion form, whether you sell directly from your site or not. A small business website can be a huge source of leads, brand... Read More

By: Paige Schartz Friday June 19, 2015 comments Tags: bounce rates, ecommerce

Solutions for Abandoned Ecommerce Carts

Few things are as frustrating in ecommerce as abandoned carts. But stop seeing them as lost sales! Instead think of them as opportunities to close highly qualified leads, who you know are at least... Read More

By: Dave Kramer Friday June 5, 2015 comments Tags: abandoned carts, ecommerce

Tips to Mobile-Optimize Your Ecommerce Site

Your customers are doing more of their shopping from mobile devices every year. Having a site that accommodates them isnt cutting edge anymoreits standard. You may only get one chance to wow a new... Read More

By: Paige Schartz Thursday May 28, 2015 comments Tags: mobilegeddon, ecommerce

Small Business Basics for Getting Found on Google

Its official: a web presence for a small business is no longer a luxury. More and more, people use the internet to search for new businesses do research before they try them. According to Google,... Read More

By: Paige Schartz Friday May 15, 2015 comments Tags: seo, google

Make Your Site Mobile-Friendly, But Not Because of Mobilegeddon

If you havent heard about Mobilegeddon, you should probably pay more attention. Weve found out once and for all what happens when Google announces an algorithm change early: mass panic. As a... Read More

By: Paige Schartz Monday May 4, 2015 comments Tags: mobilegeddon, responsive design

Are We at the End of Point Solutions in Small Business?

Even if you dont know point solutions by that name, they are a part of your life. Its the mentality that says, Theres an app for that. Its the cute little productivity tool that reminds you to walk... Read More

By: Andrea Lotz Monday April 20, 2015 comments Tags: small business

Got a Lazy Ecommerce Website? Make It Work Harder for Your Business

Does your small business have room for under performers? Probably not. When your employees arent meeting their potential, its important to address the issue. You can read my suggestions on how to... Read More

By: Andrea Lotz Friday April 17, 2015 comments Tags: website, ecommerce

3 Big Takeaways from the Closing of Magento Go and ProStores

Theres not much time left before one of the biggest players in ecommerce eBays Magento closes down Magento Go and ProStores for good. In fact, there are less than two weeks to go. Both... Read More

By: Andrea Lotz Wednesday January 21, 2015 comments Tags: small business, ecommerce

Measure, Learn, and Earn: Tips for Smart Business Owners Using the Lean Startup Method

Starting a business is expensive and requires hundreds of hours of hard work. In fact, recent statistics from Babson College suggest that average startup costs are around $65,000, but in some cases... Read More

By: Adam Barnhart Friday November 14, 2014 comments

Top Five Alternatives to Magento Go and ProStores

With Ebays Magento Go and ProStores eCommerce software products closing for good on February 1st, 2015, small business owners using those programs are left scrambling for alternatives to... Read More

By: Adam Barnhart Friday October 24, 2014 comments Tags: website, ecommerce