Requirements for a solid ecommerce store
So you want to build an ecommerce store for your small business, but you don't quite know where to begin. That's perfectly fine. Here are some requirements for online selling that will set you down the right path.
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Why cheap hosting isn’t going to help your online store
Cheap web hosting can seem like a tempting choice. The low price lures you towards picking them over a premium host. But if you're selling online for your small business, sometimes it's not what it seems to be.
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Make sure to document your website
Do you know why you installed that plugin or how to set up your website from scratch? If not, it's time to start documenting your website today. It will help save you and any developer you hire time and headaches.
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Deciding if an online store is good for your business
An online store might look attractive for your business. But there are potential pitfalls that can sink your business. So think through whether or not selling online is right for your business.
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Making sure you have a strong backend for your ecommerce website
A good ecommerce website does more than just look good. It also has a strong back end to make sure it's always running and protected from security risks. Here's how to make sure your ecommerce website has a strong back end.
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My favorite ecommerce StudioPress themes for small businesses
If you're looking to start an ecommerce website for your business, but aren't ready for a completely custom theme, StudioPress offers great themes that you can customize. Here are a few of my favorites.
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Get your website ready for the holiday season
There are over 100 days until Black Friday. But if you sell online or want to sell online, you need to start planning for that today.
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Why it’s sometimes better to take a simple website over a complex one
So you want a complex website design for your small business. But you don't currently have a site and there's an offer for a simpler site with a much quicker build time. It's tough, but you should go with the simpler option.
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Keeping your site fast without paying extra
Time is money. And if your website is taking a long time to load for viewers, that's money you could be losing out on. So here are some ways to keep your site fast without paying tons of money.
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Developing a plan to updating your website
Updating components of your website is incredibly important. But it can be risky with an update potentially taking down your site. Here's a start for developing a plan to update the site.
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Understanding project scope and scope creep and how to avoid problems
Scope creep can be a very dangerous thing for a website project. It can sometimes bring the project to a screeching halt as features get added outside the project scope. So let's avoid it.
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Understanding the difference between WordPress.org and .com
So you want to create a website with WordPress. But you see both a .org and a .com domain. Which one are you supposed to use? So glad you asked.
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