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5 E-Commerce Product Image Tips to Boost Online Sales

As of 2021, online shopping is more popular than ever. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, online consumer spending went up by 32.4% in 2020 alone, making it the highest annual e-commerce growth in the country in over 20 years....

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4 Common Website Design Myths Your Small Business Should Know

When it comes to web design, there are numerous factors to consider and implement to ensure a quality, effective website for your small business. However, with an ever-evolving digital world and countless web design tips and tricks circulating the internet, deciphering...

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3 Benefits of Small Business Website Security

In today’s online environment, web security is absolutely essential for your small business. While you may think larger corporations are more at risk of cyber-attacks, your small business website acts as low-hanging fruit and is actually a prime target for hackers...

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4 Benefits of Using One Company for Web Hosting and Website Design

Web hosting and website design are two vital aspects of any successful online business. While some businesses use different companies for web hosting and website design, as a small business owner, communicating your website needs between two companies can cause major...

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4 E-Commerce Website Mistakes to Avoid

As more people move online to purchase their desired products and services, it is critical to ensure your small business’ e-commerce website is up to par. With just a few clicks, online users have a plethora of website options to select...

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7 Ways to Improve Your Small Business’ Website Security

As a small business owner, you might assume that hackers usually target larger, high-revenue organizations and leave small businesses alone. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In fact, small businesses make for ideal targets for cyber-attacks as they often lack the...

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5 Popular Web Design Trends of 2021

Technology continues to grow by leaps and bounds and extraordinary website design is no exception. Throughout this year, several web design trends have increased in popularity. All of these popular trends work together to provide users with greater function and a...

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The Difference Between a CMS and a Website Builder Platform

When it comes to your small business website, content management systems (CMS) and website builders can help make editing and updating your site and content easy. But how do you choose between a CMS and a website builder? While both options...

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How Creating a Customer Profile Can Improve Your Small Business E-Commerce Website

Given the state of the world today, it is extremely important for your small business to have a fully functional e-commerce website if possible. Today, more and more people turn online to search for and purchase their desired products and services...

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4 Features to Look for in a CMS Platform

A CMS, or content management system, is a custom tailored, advanced database-driven, online system that streamlines web management. While you may not be familiar with the term “CMS”, you probably can think of a couple of CMS platforms, like WordPress and...

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3 Fundamental Website Mistakes Your Small Business Should Avoid

As a small business owner today, having a well-designed, functioning website is crucial for your success. Even if you have the best products and the smartest service, if your small business website is lacking in any way, you'll fall behind your...

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3 Trends Shaping E-Commerce in 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping increased exponentially throughout 2020 and consumers became increasingly reliant on using their smartphones, tablets, and laptops to make purchases. Today, advancements in technology are allowing online retailers to make shopping and transactions easier than...

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Evaluate Your Small Business Website in 2021

In today’s competitive landscape and with the majority of consumers searching for products and services online, having a website is critical for your small business’ continued success. However, just having a functioning website isn't enough. If your small business website is...

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How Web Design and SEO Work Together to Benefit Your Small Business

When done right, web design and search engine optimization (SEO) are two separate disciplines that work closely together to help benefit and improve your small business’ overall success. Web design describes aspects of the website itself, while SEO refers to how...

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FAQ: What is a CDN? How Does a CDN Benefit My Small Business Website?

A content delivery network (CDN) refers to a widely-distributed group of servers that speed up website loading times by reducing the distance between the user and the server, allowing the user to more quickly view content from anywhere in the world....

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Small Business E-Commerce Advice Part 2: Excel at Online Customer Service

In our blog post last week, we discussed several tips for improving your small business’ e-commerce website to help generate traffic and boost sales. This week, we’re focusing in more on the importance of providing excellent customer service to your online...

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Small Business E-Commerce Advice Part 1: 4 Tips for Improving Your E-Commerce Website

Due to online advancements over the last few years, and in light of COVID-19, the majority of consumers today are turning online to find and purchase their desired products and/or services. As such, it’s not only important to have an e-commerce...

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Small Business Website Security – Balancing Costs and Consequences

Many small businesses struggle with the website security paradox. With limited budgets and security knowledge, many small businesses are left open to cyberattacks which, in turn, often cause financial losses. This paradox poses the question: why should a small business spend...

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5 Signs it is Time to Redesign Your Small Business Website

As online trends are always changing, ensuring your website is up to date is crucial for your small business’ success. If it’s been a while since you've given your website a design update, it might be time to make some changes....

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Expand Your Customer Base with a Well-Designed E-Commerce Website

As a small business owner in today’s world, you most likely know the importance of having a well-designed website and keeping an active online presence. However, expanding your small business via e-commerce could be an essential next step, especially in light...

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Consistency is Key to a Successful Online Presence

When it comes to standing out online, ensuring your small business’ brand is fully established is important. Furthermore, ensuring you maintain consistent branding across your website and the rest of the web is even more crucial to building brand awareness. Consistency...

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