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PSD2 on Shopify, 3D Secure and Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
September 2nd, 2019Payments Services Directive (PSD2) is a directive from the European Commission (EC) that deals with the changing payments landscape that affects anyone doing business in the EC. The goal is to create more competition in the banking sector and to clear up who is responsible for what when it comes to payment.
101 Best Shopify Stores for E-commerce Inspiration
July 21st, 2019Here are the best Shopify stores for inspiration from around the world. From stunning photography to quirky designs, you'll be sure to find inspiration from the best e-commerce brands.
How email personalization can boost conversion rates
June 25th, 2019We will be seeing more retail tech come to stores in 2019: the opportunity to win a customer by personalizing their experience online has never been greater.
Expert advice to optimize conversion rates and grow sales
June 5th, 2019As you plan to build your e-commerce business and set goals to dramatically increase your revenue, it is vitally important to focus on optimizing conversion rates once a customer lands on your website.
How to make your Shopify website live
May 28th, 2019You've spent time and effort importing your products and setting up a Shopify store you can be proud of, but how do you hit the button and make your Shopify store live?
24 of the Best Apps to Enhance Customer Experience
May 2nd, 2019If you use Shopify or Shopify Plus, you should always be thinking about how you can enhance the customer experience for your online store if you want to increase sales.
12 of the best drinks brands on Shopify
April 25th, 2019We've compiled a list of our favourite drinks brands on Shopify for your design inspiration!
25 of the Best Apps to Boost E-commerce Productivity
April 16th, 2019Running an online store is full on. You will likely be juggling a variety of tasks in order to strengthen your brand to reach its full potential. We understand how important it is that you are efficient and manage your time maximum productivity to complete tasks on schedule.
Shopify Plus: Multi-Store vs Multi-Currency
March 1st, 2019Multi-Currency Vs Multi-Store: wondering why your international customers are abandoning their carts? This article helps you determine the best approach to solving this issue.
Everything you need to know about international tax and VAT legislation
February 8th, 2019It’s critical for global e-commerce brands to consider the different tax and VAT legislation around the globe...
18 luxury fashion brands with beautifully designed websites
January 25th, 2019Creating a luxury brand is so much more than just having a nice logo. Having a luxury brand means creating real desire and standing out from the competition in order to give people a reason to truly want your products.
16 important e-commerce shopping dates for your 2019 diary
January 10th, 2019We have compiled a collection of 16 important shopping dates essential to any e-tailer's calendar. Make sure you've accounted for everything, from peak shopping times to e-commerce events.
5 stats every e-commerce professional should know
November 29th, 2018Do you want your online store to thrive in the world of e-commerce? Do you want to get ahead of your competitors? If you answered yes to both of these questions, it is critical that you start being driven by data and metrics.
35 of the best streetwear web designs in 2019
November 29th, 2018Streetwear brands are funky, urban, on trend and original, quite often starting out as smaller, independent brands. Streetwear brands can grow to a global scale and influence people all over the world.
31 of the Best Jewellery Website Design Examples
November 16th, 2018We left no stone unturned in our quest to find the very best web design examples of jewellery e-commerce sites. Here are our top 31 finds...
37 of the biggest brands on Shopify
October 15th, 2018With Shopify holding 10% of the global e-commerce platform marketshare, Shopify and Shopify Plus are attracting e-commerce big hitters. Brands are migrating to the Shopify platform to sell more online. Here are the Shopify superstars.
Shopify Plus Vs Bigcommerce
October 10th, 2018If your brand’s sales volume is outgrowing your current e-commerce platform it might be time to consider an enterprise-level platform. But which one?
Optimise Your Holiday Readiness: 12 E-commerce basics to boost your sales this holiday season
October 1st, 2018I bet you didn’t think your consumers would start researching Christmas deals as early as September? Well, they do, maybe even sooner. So it’s time for e-commerce businesses to start planning for Christmas if you want to experience success this year.
Is multi-currency the secret solution to going global with your e-commerce brand?
September 24th, 2018Customers from all over the world are visiting your site with intention to buy, but are you losing them at checkout?
64 stunning beauty website designs for your inspiration
September 19th, 2018What makes for an effective beauty or cosmetic product website? There are in fact a number of components that make them successful.
Shopify Meetup London: Your burning ecommerce questions answered
September 12th, 2018Join us on Wednesday 12th September 2018 for our 18th London Shopify Meetup!
International e-commerce SEO secrets to boost sales
September 2nd, 2018Have you considered the additional international SEO techniques needed to help you make sales overseas?
Secrets To Building a Successful Multilingual E-commerce Store
August 20th, 2018Display your store in more than one language to reach an international audience and dramatically increase your sales…
Top tips for going global with your e-commerce brand
August 16th, 2018Do you want to reach and engage an international audience and increase your annual revenue?
Can chatbots solve all your e‑commerce customer issues alone?
July 30th, 2018The revolution of chatbots is real, but can you really trust them to deal with your customer service tasks without human input?
Shopify Payment Gateway Prices in the US, June 2018
June 21st, 2018Global e-commerce studies show that customers in the USA favour credit card over any other payment method.
How to sell internationally on Shopify Plus with a multi-store setup
June 12th, 2018As the leading Shopify experts, we know international e-commerce can be a challenge for Shopify store owners. Tim Richardson, Head of Growth and Sales, has helped many brands, big and small, overcome the challenges of multi-currency, here's how to do it.
How to repurpose old content
June 4th, 2018Repurposing content can be a cost effective way to keep the buzz going whilst cutting content creation costs. By building recycling into your content calendar, you’ll have a wealth of high-quality posts and still reap the SEO benefits.
Shopify Unite 2018: Multi-currency announced for Shopify Plus merchants
May 8th, 2018Multi-currency has previously been a bit tricky for Shopify Plus merchants, achievable but complex. However, there has been an announcement at Unite 2018 that will make instant internationalisation achievable for brands using the Shopify Plus platform.
The 50 best Shopify apps
April 25th, 2018One of the great things about Shopify is the size and quality of the app store, which allows you to add new functionality to your store using apps developed by third parties. Take a look at which we put in our top 50 best Shopify apps below.
What does the GDPR mean for e‑commerce businesses?
April 10th, 2018The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect 25 May 2018, but what does this mean for e-commerce businesses, especially those who rely on SaaS based solutions such as Shopify?
GDPR: Are you front-end compliant?
April 3rd, 2018With 30 days to go, the GDPR is rapidly approaching. As of the 25th May, all websites serving visitors and customers in the UK and Europe must be GDPR compliant. Is your business ready?
The Retail Pendulum: Developing a balanced e-commerce strategy
March 28th, 2018What would the ultimate e-commerce strategy look like?
Shopify Payment Gateways UK 2018
March 25th, 2018A payment gateway allows you to take payment from your customers via your website. The price and commission rate is important, but it's also important to see what features they offer.
Can Shopify support multi-currency?
March 14th, 2018At We Make Websites, we might be slightly biased when we say Shopify Plus is the most flexible and robust e-commerce platform. From startup enterprises to multinational retailers, Shopify allows brands to scale at speed.
40 footwear brands to follow on Instagram
March 13th, 2018If you need inspiration to make your shoe store’s social media sizzle, we have curated the top 40 footwear brands on Instagram to follow. From innovative photography, quirky styling and cheeky puns, these footwear fashionistas are first class.
How to write a website specification
February 25th, 2018Every website project should start with a specification. This should outline the objectives for your website along with any deadline or budget constraints. Below we've outlined an example template for next time you're considering a new website.
Shopify Plus Vs Demandware
February 21st, 2018Demandware (now Salesforce Commerce Cloud) is the Salesforce offering into the e-commerce platform race, but how does it compare to Shopify Plus?
How to work with influencers to grow your brand
February 2nd, 2018Influencer marketing isn’t a new concept. After all, word of mouth has been a source of product recommendation for a very long time and influencer marketing works around the same principles.
Sweet Shopify Plus success for Hummingbird Bakery
February 2nd, 2018Founded by Tarek Malouf in 2004, The Hummingbird Bakery brings authentic American-style baking to the streets of London. We worked with The Hummingbird Bakery to migrate them from a 10 year old bespoke web platform onto Shopify Plus.
E-commerce Replatforming: An in-depth look at why, when and how to replatform
January 24th, 2018Is your e-commerce platform holding your brand back? What are the key indicators that it is time to replatform? Is SaaS, such as Shopify Plus, the best approach? And how should you approach replatforming your e-commerce store?
The ultimate guide to reduce cart abandonment
January 19th, 2018The current rate of shopping cart abandonment is 79%. That is 79% of shoppers abandon their purchase at checkout for one reason or another. This article will help you make changes to lower this percentage and increase your e-commerce revenue.
The psychology of e-commerce
January 12th, 2018Retailers have used psychology for years to influence customers into spending or increasing their basket total. The psychology of spend is big business. But without a physical store, how do e-commerce merchants apply the same techniques?
How navigation bar design can create great customer experiences
January 5th, 2018A well designed and thought out navigation bar is the backbone of an e-commerce site. It should connect all stages of a user's journey, from search to shopping cart, it’s an integral feature for any e-commerce website.
How microinteractions create memorable user experiences
November 8th, 2017From animations to form filling interactions, it's the little things that help guide users through the checkout process. Microinteractions, subtle state changes, can help smooth this process and create memorable brand experiences.
Magento 2.0 vs Shopify - should you upgrade or migrate?
October 25th, 2017Magento 1.0 customers… the end is nigh. Magento customers will be forced to upgrade to Version 2.0 and after November 2018, and Magento 1.0 users will no longer receive support, patches or upgrades.
4 limitations of the Shopify platform with suggested solutions
October 19th, 2017We use Shopify every day and, whilst we love it, occasionally we come across a requirement that is beyond its capabilities. Here's a list, that we keep regularly updated - complete with solutions we suggest to overcome the limitations.
5 mistakes brands make when going direct to consumer (D2C)
October 11th, 2017It's always getting easier to get set up selling online. Over the years the costs have reached.
37 best food and drink e‑commerce websites
October 6th, 201737 best food and drink e‑commerce websites.
Shopify Flow - e-commerce automation from Shopify Plus
October 4th, 2017Shopify Flow is next level e-commerce automation for Shopify Plus store owners. Flow allows you to automate repetitive, operational tasks and tighten up your backend process allowing you to focus on growing your brand.
Top 10 grossing Shopify Plus stores
August 8th, 2017Shopify Plus is the go to e-commerce platform for enterprise brands. Large brands are turning to SaaS solutions to provide reliable infrastructure whilst retaining ultimate performance. Here are the top grossing, game changing stores using Shopify Plus.
6 proven marketing strategies for e‑commerce companies
August 7th, 2017So you’ve launched your brand-new, all-singing, all-dancing online shop, but you are wondering how to promote it? We tell all in our practical, step-by-step guide.
7 e-commerce sins that stop customers purchasing
July 11th, 2017In order to improve your e-commerce sales, it's important to know the common reasons why people don't buy. High cart abandonment rate and bounce rate with a low conversion rate? You may be committing one of the 7 e-commerce sins, find out which below.
Why one page checkout is overrated
June 6th, 2017One page checkouts have been lauded as the way to streamline the customer's journey and reduce cart abandonment rates. But is that strictly true?
Shopify Pay: What is it and why is it so important?
May 5th, 2017At the recent Unite conference in San Francisco, Shopify made several big product announcements. But the biggest by far was the announcement of ‘Shopify Pay’ – their game-changing new checkout feature.
8 ways to improve your site conversion from Amazon Pay
April 24th, 2017One of the popular metrics e-commerce brands use to measure success is conversion rate. Your conversion rate can be calculated by taking the overall number of visitors to your store, and dividing it by the number who actually make a purchase.
How to find bloggers to promote your business
April 9th, 2017If you’re a small e-commerce business, the idea of working with bloggers and influencers may be intimidating at first. It takes time to find the right bloggers to reach out to and skill to persuade them to promote your business.
6 Secrets to Customer Focused E-commerce
March 22nd, 2017As an e-commerce trader, you deal with customers daily, but can you truly call yourself customer focused? Below are some quick pointers to help align your strategy with your customers best interests in mind.
Have you got taxes straight for your online business?
March 9th, 2017Taxes. Ah yes, we can tell that got you excited already! Like it or not, as an online business you are as responsible for getting taxes on your sales right as any other business.
Shopify app discounts you won't want to miss
January 31st, 2017If you haven't already noticed We Make Websites looks a little different, right? So, to celebrate our exciting new rebrand we wanted to give something back to our loyal readers.
30 e-commerce quotes to motivate you in the new year
January 3rd, 2017If you are struggling to find inspiration of how to move forward in 2017, here are 30 quotes from e-commerce superstars to help you shape your new year's strategy.
7 celebrity brands using shopify
December 21st, 2016Celebrity status brings with it a huge amount of fans, and fans means web traffic. With the incredibly successful launch of Kylie Jenner’s make-up line, we take a peek at the other celebs successfully marketing their brand using the Shopify platform.
100 of the greatest Shopify stores in 2016
December 6th, 2016Great product photography, show-stopping design and catchy copy are just some of the standout qualities of the Shopify stores we have selected for our 2016 round up. In no particular order, here are 100 Shopify websites to inspire you.
How to determine the value of an e-commerce business
December 1st, 2016The old saying goes that something is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Still, buyers don’t want to pay more than they have to, and sellers don’t want to get less. Certain objective criteria can determine the fair value of an e-commerce business that buyers and sellers can agree on, or at least serve as the basis for negotiation
9 essentials for perfect product photography
November 30th, 2016A picture is worth a thousand words and nothing is truer when shopping online. Good e-commerce photography is essential, it is as close to handling and inspecting the product as a consumer will get pre-purchase.
How to engage influencers and win customers on Instagram
November 23rd, 2016Using Instagram as a marketing tool is a surefire way to reach and understand your customers. Instagram has more than 400 million monthly active users, with 80 million photographs uploaded each day. How do you make yourself stand out?
The Shopify App bundle for Black Friday success
November 22nd, 2016Black Friday is fast approaching. Some of the highest performing Shopify stores make 20% of their annual revenue on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To help out, 12 Shopify Apps have come together with a special offer that you won't want to miss.
6 great Google Analytics tips for e-commerce
November 17th, 2016So you’ve built your state of the art Shopify store and you’re ready to start trading. But how do you monitor the effectiveness of your business on an ongoing basis?
5 accounting basics to help you grow your Shopify store
November 15th, 2016Now that you have taken a leap of faith and launched a new business, it is time to take care of the receipts and paperwork. Fortunately, just a few quick basic tips and pointers can transform your accounting endeavours and help to grow your Shopify store.
5 reasons to enable Apple Pay on your Shopify store
November 9th, 2016Apple Pay. The mobile wallet designed especially for iPhone users, now not only can be used in-store via contactless, but also online using a Mac. Why is enabling this feature a good idea for your Shopify store?
How ASOS built their e-commerce empire
November 2nd, 2016Between 2015 and 2016, 20% of the UK’s population ordered an item online from ASOS. ASOS dominates the fashion e-commerce realm. How do you become a market leader without opening a physical store, against retail giants such as Topshop & New Look?
How secure and PCI compliant is Shopify?
November 1st, 2016Shopify is dedicated to providing a secure shopping experience for your customers, to do this they will always keep their security systems up to date with best practice.
What is the future of e-commerce?
October 10th, 2016The future of e-commerce is uncertain however, some future trends are already well known. So what should you be implementing in to your e-commerce business to ensure you stay ahead of the pack?
How to be a good e-commerce copywriter
September 27th, 2016When looking to be a good e-commerce copywriter, there are two goals that stand above all others.
What types of content are most important for e-commerce?
September 5th, 2016E-commerce companies cannot just focus on the products or services they offer; they must also provide content that is relevant for their intended target audience. But what types of content are most important in e-commerce?
How does hosting work with Shopify?
August 31st, 2016Does the Shopify package include your hosting fees? We are here to answer your questions.
8 Retargeting Hacks for Facebook and Instagram
August 5th, 2016Retargeting is a lot like brushing your teeth: everybody knows it’s important, but few people do it properly.
The Beginner's Guide to Keyword Research for E-commerce
July 29th, 2016If you want your online business to be a commercial success, you’ve got some serious preparation to do – preparation that sits beneath a little three-letter acronym: SEO.
Best Days of the Week for Sending Your Newsletter
July 20th, 2016Did you know that it is better to send your promotional email campaigns on certain days? Have you already discovered this?
How to define your brand value proposition
July 17th, 2016Could a piece of online copy that takes about five seconds to read, make the difference between business success and failure? If the copy in question is your brand's value proposition, it’s a no-brainer: the answer is a very definite “Yes!”
How Much Do E-commerce Websites Cost?
July 9th, 2016E-commerce websites come in many different forms and there are many ways to get one set up. So what are some typical costs? It's not an easy question to answer but here's an overview.
How you can learn from everlane and “radical-transparency”
June 20th, 2016Most of us have no idea where our clothes come from. Everlane, however, was one of the first fashion brands to change all that. In less than three years Everlane reported to be generating $12 million in revenue. So how have they done it?
What is ecommerce marketing
June 11th, 2016Marketing is the advertising and selling of goods and services, focusing on the four Ps: Product, Place, Price and Promotion.
How Whalar can help with your influencer marketing
June 7th, 2016We recently spoke with Neil Waller, the co-founder of Shore Projects and new app Whalar, an innovative marketplace for brands to reach out to a selected community of exceptional Instagram content creators. We sat down with Neil so he could tell us more!
5 easy ways to increase repeat orders on your ecommerce store
May 31st, 2016Once you've got customers buying from your website, the next challenge is to get them to come back. Take a look at these 5 simple ideas for inspiration on how to get repeat orders!
Top 3 ecommerce user generated content campaigns
May 24th, 2016User-generated content campaigns are a great way to engage with your customers, build a community around your brand and learn about your customers.
How to setup a shopify store
April 5th, 2016Looking to set up an online store? Here is an overview of everything you'll need to complete in order to get a Shopify store up and running in no time with our easy, step-by-step guide.
Shopify Unite 2016: Everything you need to know and how it will benefit you
April 5th, 2016The first-ever Unite conference for Shopify partners took place on the 22nd and 23rd March in the vibrant city of San Francisco.
How to build a community around your brand with user-generated content
March 30th, 2016Earning a loyal following is one of the most important aspects of running an e-commerce business. Your biggest fans and most dedicated customers are one of the most valuable marketing resources you have.
12 Shopify Apps for selling online courses and other digital products
March 21st, 2016If you’ve built up a brand as an expert then your knowledge is what people are paying for. But consultants, authors, and speakers can often find it hard to scale their expertise.
Conversational commerce: 7 Shopify must-have apps to keep you up to date
March 9th, 20162016 has brought about a new era of buying and there are more ways to buy today than ever before. The most recent development of that being, conversational commerce.
Mobile Point of Sale Devices: We compare iZettle, SumUp, Paypal Here and Shopify POS
November 27th, 2015Does your e-commerce venture integrate with offline retail? Whether a permanent physical store, a pop-up or an event, you will need to consider how to accept card payments. Mobile POS devices are an agile solution - we review the four leading ones.
Everything you need to know about Small Business Saturday
November 13th, 2015The retail calendar is gearing up for Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to support, promote and inspire small business all year round, which will take place on 5th December 2015.
10 Steps to writing the ultimate e-commerce business plan
September 9th, 2015All too often, a business plan is seen as a chore. Actually, getting it right could make a real difference to your ecommerce success. Here's a step-by-step guide for any online retailer that wants to build an effective plan in no time.
How to optimise email marketing for Shopify: we speak to Omnisend founder Rytis Lauris
July 28th, 2015Have you considered automated, targeted, personalised email marketing for your store? Nowadays, you don't need a huge marketing budget for this, and it can generate a big ROI. Rytis Lauris explains how Omnisend can help SME retailers.
8 Tips to create eye-catching fashion photography for your online store, blog and social media
June 24th, 2015You have your product shots ready. But how do you engage customers, encourage people to talk about your brand and share your pictures and blog posts? Is there a way for start-ups and smaller labels to create stand-out images on a budget?
How to turn your craft passion into a business: we speak to successful textile and toy designer Chloë Owens
June 21st, 2015Chloë Owens started her trend-setting interior design and vintage-inspired toys business 7 years ago. With the huge surge in sewing tutorials and fabric craft online stores, how does she stay unique?
5 ways to streamline your payment process for improved conversion
June 3rd, 2015When online merchants are looking to improve their sales, the first recourse is often SEO: get more traffic, get more sales. But there are other ways to improve conversion. And a great place to focus on is the checkout process.
5 Tips to help your ecommerce startup succeed
May 11th, 2015Napoléon Bonaparte said "L'Angleterre est une nation de boutiquiers". Or: "England is a nation of shopkeepers". Is it true, and did he actually say it?
3 options for product customisation in Shopify
March 16th, 2015Personalisation has always been very big in e-commerce, but now product customisation is becoming a big thing too. Ensure that you're ahead of the game by choosing one of these apps for your Shopify store.
Shopify POS iPad app: How it works
February 25th, 2015The Shopify POS iPad app is a great solution for any Shopify e-tailer wishing to move their business into a brick-and-mortar location. It's incredibly easy to use, while not at all skimping on features.
How to set up an ecommerce store on Shopify
February 6th, 2015When it comes to starting an online store, there are many things to take into consideration. One of the most important decisions is which platform are you going to use to run your e-commerce site.
6 things to look for when choosing a fulfilment house
January 26th, 2015Considering outsourcing your fulfilment? There are a few things you'll have to ponder, which we've highlighted here for you. And if you choose to go down this route, you'll also need integration with your store's back-end: we can help.
Shopify vs Etsy: a comparison for merchants
January 16th, 2015Choosing the right platform to launch your e-commerce shop is just as important as any other factor in your business plan. Are you debating between Shopify vs Etsy? Read on...
Ecommerce best practices: 5 must-know tips to increase your online sales
January 10th, 2015Whilst you're still full of new year optimism, let's get right down to some ecommerce best practice tips that will see your business improve this year.
Shopify vs Squarespace: Which to choose for your online shop
January 7th, 2015Shopify vs Squarespace. Not sure which one to choose? In this article we'll outline the pros and cons of both and help you decide.
Amazon vs Etsy a comparison for merchants
January 4th, 2015Amazon vs Etsy. They're both popular with aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start an online business, so in this article we'll outline the various pros and cons of the platforms.
Etsy vs eBay: a comparison for merchants
December 21st, 2014Etsy vs eBay... They're both popular platforms that are used by many budding entrepreneurs that want to start an online business. We'll outline the pros and cons of both platforms in this article.
5 best free Shopify themes in the Theme Store
December 4th, 2014Want to sell on Shopify but don't want to pay for a theme? While there aren't many free templates, there are some really great ones that you can use to get up and running. Here are our top 5 free Shopify themes.
7 Benefits of using Google Adwords
December 2nd, 2014Whether you are selling a product or service, there are people searching for it on Google. Using AdWords can make sure these people see you. Here’s our top 7 reasons why your business can benefit from Google AdWords.
60 best fashion ecommerce sites
December 1st, 2014After searching far and wide, losing the map, breaking our compass and taking a few wrong turns, we have found 60 of the best fashion ecommerce sites. Here they are...
5 common mistakes with ecommerce product photography - and how to fix them
October 27th, 2014We are visual creatures. When we shop, our eyes lead our purchase decisions, so first impressions count. The images on your website should be an attractive and accurate representation of your product.
The Shopify iPhone app: Manage your online store on the go
October 1st, 2014Shopify offers two iOS apps, a point of sale (POS) app for the iPad, and this one, an iPhone app to manage your store whilst out and about.
13 things you can learn from Buzzfeed's success: A study of Jonah Peretti's marketing strategies
September 1st, 201413 things you can learn from Buzzfeed's success: A study of Jonah Peretti's marketing strategies
13 examples of minimal e-commerce web design to inspire you
August 6th, 2014Simplicity is an art: it's easy to overcomplicate things, and really difficult to obtain an uncluttered look. We take inspiration from 13 white-background e-commerce websites that nailed the pared-down style where branding shines and product is king.
How fast is Shopify?
August 5th, 2014Page response time has a big impact on ecommerce conversion rates, so it's important to choose a platform that's not going be slow for your customers.
5 considerations when choosing a Shopify Expert
August 4th, 2014Trust is a huge factor in any form of collaboration. So who to trust with building the perfect online home for your product? Here's 5 steps to finding the ideal Shopify Expert to translate your vision into e-commerce success.
Shopify Product Import CSV: How to use it to quickly add products
June 3rd, 2014Website migrations are a pain, but Shopify provides a CSV format that allows you to bulk upload products from a spreadsheet. Best of all, it can automatically upload images if you specify an image URL.
Why people don't buy: 14 common reasons they don't complete purchases, with solutions!
May 22nd, 2014In order to improve your e-commerce sales, it's important to know the common reasons why people don't buy. The advice below should help you decrease your checkout drop off rate, therefore boosting sales.
E-commerce for fashion: 5 streetwear brands successfully retailing on Shopify
May 1st, 2014A new generation of young business-savvy designers have helped Streetwear transcend the boundaries of counter-culture and reach a wider audience. We look at how some of the hottest brands handle their e-commerce.
Does Shopify support 3D secure?
April 29th, 2014As an important part of reducing the amount of online credit card fraud, some acquirers are insisting on 3D secure on your shop checkout. This is possible with Shopify using two methods.
Free sample terms and conditions for your e-commerce website (UK specific)
April 7th, 2014A clear set of terms and conditions is a vital step in your navigation and checkout process. We've compiled this example set of T&Cs that you can use as a guideline to create your own for your website.
A hosted vs self-hosted comparison for e-commerce
March 9th, 2014One of the biggest things to get your head around choosing an e-commerce platform is the different between 'hosted' and 'self hosted'.
5 benefits of live chat and 5 steps to consider before offering the service on your site
February 25th, 2014Live chat has benefits beyond customer service?! Shock, horror! Here are 5 reasons for putting live chat on your site; and how to properly implement it into your business.
Onsite vs Offsite Search Engine Optimisation
February 15th, 2014Search Engine Optimisation is the art and science of getting your website higher up in search results for your target keywords. The activity in SEO can be roughly divided between onsite and offsite.
Does shopify support barclaycard ePDQ
February 12th, 2014Are you wanting to use Barclays ePDQ as a payment gateway on your Shopify store?
The 3 best electrical retailer website designs
January 17th, 2014For your inspiration we've compiled a list of our favourite electronic websites. It's worth a look if you're selling anything technical and want to ensure your visitors get a good buying experience. Enjoy!
A retailers review of Not On The High Street
December 5th, 2013What is using Not On The High Street (NOTHS) really like for a retailer? We spoke to one to find out - here's the key things you need to know before committing to working with them.
6 tips for selling on Not On The High Street
November 26th, 2013Not On The High Street have thousands of visitors looking for craft goods. If you are considering Not On The High Street (NOTHS) or just want to improve your current NOTHS store, here are some tips.
The 8 steps to writing an e-commerce website brief - what should you include?
November 26th, 2013It's the time of year when many are looking at an upgrade for the new year. You should take the time to consider what you need, this will help you get more of out of your agency of choice.
10 essentials to get your store ready for Christmas
November 15th, 2013It's the most wonderful time of the year! Everyone's buying from your shop and your service is outstanding. Or is it?... If this isn't the case here are the essentials to get your store ready and improved for Christmas. I don't even want a present back!
Using Shopify Point of Sale (PoS) in the UK
October 21st, 2013Shopify Point of Sale (PoS) is going to be an incredible addition to an already excellent offering from Shopify.
Increase online sales with 17 e-commerce tips from our experts
September 30th, 2013Do you have an e-commerce site that you want to squeeze more sales out of? If you're not planning a huge rebuild and don't want to make bigger changes like implementing responsive design, you can do the following to increase sales.
E-commerce website specification template
September 25th, 2013Considering an e-commerce upgrade? Or looking at taking your products online for the first time? The first stage is to figure what you need.
Writing an e-commerce website specification document: 8 essentials
September 16th, 2013Considering an e-commerce upgrade? Or looking at taking your products online for the first time? The first stage is to think about what you need.
6 Examples of modern e-commerce design that uses best practices
September 12th, 2013A whistle-stop tour of our favourite e-commerce websites that utilise best-practice and are active in the United Kingdom.
E-commerce hosting - what to look for when choosing a host
September 12th, 2013Looking for some decent e-commerce hosting? It's a minefield out there - here's what to look for.
A 1 second delay on your page load can cause a 7% reduction in conversions. How do you solve it?
August 15th, 2013A slow e-commerce site can damage your sales figures. Akamai research shows that a 1 second delay in page response can result in a 7% reduction in conversions. If you sell £500 per day, that's nearly £13k per year.
'A near scam' - Criticisms of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
July 5th, 2013The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) aims to protect card holder data used during online payments.
Two ways to encourage new customers to create accounts
September 19th, 2012The benefits of customers creating an account is that you can more effectively target them using email marketing. Once they end up on your site again they are far more likely to buy if they already have an account with you.
