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How Does an eCommerce Website Work?

eCommerce, standing for electronic commerce, is the process of customers shopping online and processing their payment. An eCommerce website allows visitors to find their product(s),…

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eCommerce Lingo – A Glossary of Electronic Commerce Terminology & Industry Buzzwords

In the age of technology, business models and sales tactics are ever-changing. The internet is no exception to this! Selling trends that emerge today might…

Google Analytics for ecommerce sites

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How Does Google Analytics Work For eCommerce Websites?

The average eCommerce website owner relies on a number of different avenues to evaluate their online store’s performance, and to determine what might be done…

Shopify Popularity & Shopify Statistics

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How Popular is Shopify? 2025 Shopify Usage Statistics

As one of the largest eCommerce platforms used by hundreds of thousands of online businesses, Shopify almost seems to be too big to go unnoticed.…

Reason eCommerce Websites Fail

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11 Reasons Why eCommerce Websites Fail and are Unsuccessful

Often potential clients ask, “What are the main reasons eCommerce websites do not succeed?” There are many variables, some which we (an eCommerce design company…

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10 Ways to Improve On-Site Search eCommerce Performance

On-site search is a valuable tool for converting customers on your website. Your site visitors often turn to it when they can’t find what they…

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SEO eCommerce Strategies for Online Stores in 2026

The Importance of eCommerce SEO Since organic traffic remains one of the most viable sources of revenue for an eCommerce site and drives around 33%…

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Mobile eCommerce Stats in 2025: What Percentage of eCommerce Sales Are on Mobile Devices?

Back in 2015, mobile website traffic was predicted to be just as relevant as desktop traffic. As we sit here today heading into 2025, it’s…

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The State of Email Automation

Email marketing continues to be one of the most popular and effective tools to reach consumers directly. From seasonal promotions to direct recommendations, brands continue…

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8 Instagram eCommerce Tips to Grow Your Sales

More eCommerce brands are rethinking where and how they market on social media. More are turning to other options, like Instagram, to drive traffic and…

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Shopify SEO Tips: 13 Ways To Improve Your Shopify SEO & Increase Your Rankings in Google

Shopify is a popular eCommerce platform known for its ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities. Unfortunately, like most popular eCommerce platforms, Shopify is not explicitly designed for…

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Are You Focusing on the eCommerce Customer Experience?

Your customers are motivated by more than just price. When they buy something from your company, they have already considered the ease of the process,…