Ecommerce continues to grow across the world, and there’s no sign that it will slow down anytime soon. It can be very tempting to start to move your sales process online, especially in an era of social distancing and increased online browsing.
But it’s not as simple as you might think. Your website needs to be built correctly for it. There are offline processes that you have to create. And you need to understand tax laws (and I can’t really help you out there).
These posts will walk you through those steps for your website. So that by the end you’ll have the confidence to get your store online.
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Hooking up your ecommerce store to Google Analytics
Getting Google Analytics set up for your website is great. But if you run an ecommerce website, did you know that you can also track your ecommerce stats? Here's how you can do it and why you should set it up today.
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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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Why cheap web hosting isn’t going to help your online store
It can be very tempting to want to sign up for that cheap, $5 a month web hosting service. But you get what you pay for. And if you’re running an online store or a website where you receive the majority of you leads, you really should consider paying for premium hosting.
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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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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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Top 10 WooCommerce plugins for your online store
So you've got your WooCommerce store all set up and ready to go. But maybe you want to have a little bit more functionality for your website. Here are 10 WooCommerce extensions you'll want to check out for your website.
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What are website funnels and why should you use them
You probably know how many people are buying your products from your website or completing your lead generation form. But how many people enter your sales process, but leave at some point? Using funnels can help us figure that out to make the website more effective.
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Best WooCommerce themes for ecommerce websites
WooCommerce is the most used WordPress plugin for ecommerce websites. But sometimes it can be tricky to get your theme set up to integrate it nicely with the design. So here are some top WooCommerce themes you might want to try out.
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A look at Easy Digital Downloads
Are you trying to sell digital products for your online store? Then you might want to look at Easy Digital Downloads. Let's take a look at what it is and how it might be able to help your business.
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A look at WooCommerce
If you've got a WordPress website and want to turn it into an online store, WooCommerce is probably the first plugin you're going to come across. So let's take a look at what it is and why or why not you might want to use it for your website.
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Making sure your online store is SEO ready
SEO is an incredibly important thing for any website. And it's doubly important for an online store. So let's take a look at how you can make sure your ecommerce website is optimized for search results.
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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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Making sure your ecommerce website is accessible
If your online store isn't accessible (or if you don't know if it is), you're doing a disservice to your customers. Your website should be usable by everyone know matter what technology they use.
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What you need for a successful ecommerce website
So you want to create an online store. And that's great! But first there are a few things you need to know about beforehand so that you can create the perfect ecommerce website.
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Top payment gateways to use for your small business website in 2020
There's one crucial step about selling products online that you might not think about when developing your online store: payment gateways. So here are some of the top gateways for you to use.
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How to start a website on a budget
Creating a new website can cost a lot of money. For a custom website, you're looking at a starting point of at least $2,000. But there are ways you can trim that cost. So let's find out a way we can build a new website for half that price.
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