As a reviewer of website builders, you might say I have a vested interest in promoting the main idea undergirding the DIY website builder: The notion that anybody, given access to inexpensive online editing tools, can create a perfectly functional website for their business or for themselves. However, there are plenty of reasons why a prospective […]
If you’re looking into building an online store, you’ve probably seen mention online of both Shopify and 3dcart. Both of these are fully hosted SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions, and both boast usability and plentiful eCommerce features. These shopping carts call themselves all-in-one solutions, meaning that they will provide you with site hosting, web […]
If you’ve ever visited Shopify’s website, you know that ease of use is their number one marketing claim. But does that claim have any merit? Is this app as intuitive as they say? As software reviewers who have tested over 40 eCommerce solutions over the years (many of them repeatedly!), we can confidently say that […]
Dropshipping is the sweetest gig in eCommerce, and sellers and advertisers everywhere sing its praises. They claim all you have to do is select the most profitable dropshipping products, and the dollars will roll on in. And while we are skeptical of these claims (check out our article 7 Reasons To Rethink Drop Shipping), for […]
If you’re planning to create a website, you’ve probably spent a lot of time considering how exactly you want to build it, who to hire to build it if you don’t want to build it yourself, the features and/or apps you want to include, how to monetize your site, and so on. One thing to […]
A penny saved is a penny earned, or so the saying goes. I’m not a fan of most of the advice you see on Grandma’s needlepoint pillows, but this axiom rings true when you’re cultivating your small business. These days, anyone can sell online, regardless of skill level, technical know-how, or income. One of the […]
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When it comes to shopping cart platforms, Shopify (see our review) is the one to beat. This hugely popular eCommerce platform serves over 400,000 merchants worldwide and has facilitated $34 billion of sales since its founding. Shopify’s easy-to-use design and affordable price make it a highly accessible choice for small business owners who want to expand […]
Shopify is a cloud-based, SaaS solution for online sellers. This ecommerce platform allows you to build a full website, add products, create promotions, and sell from your own site. Shopify is an incredibly popular solution, hosting online stores for over 500,000 merchants; this popularity is due primarily to Shopify’s simplicity and ease of use. Sellers […]
So you’ve decided to build a website. Let me be the first to congratulate you on establishing a presence on the World Wide Web, a.k.a. The Information Superhighway, a.k.a. The Infobahn. Your content is now etched into the soul of the digital cosmos. An electronic statement, a shot in the dark, a 21st century missive […]
