“Every October, the virtual aisles of Amazon transform into a Halloween wonderland, with design tricks that are as potent as a witch’s brew,” says Jason Adler, a senior software engineer at Repocket. It’s clear that Amazon’s mastery in leveraging festive periods, particularly Halloween, has become an exemplar in digital marketing and e-commerce strategy says JungleScout. […]
Ecommerce platforms are a popular choice for those who need an all-in-one solution for online sales. They’re relatively easy to set up and they have everything you need to start and grow your ecommerce store. However, there are circumstances that may make a self-hosted, stand-alone shopping cart a better choice for online stores.
One of the most intimidating parts of online business and ecommerce is understanding how to accept payments, and finding the best online payment processors in Canada. As soon as you begin to research, you’ll be hit with unfamiliar terms and frightening legalities that can leave you feeling unqualified to navigate the process. Luckily, with a […]
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Boxing Day and the entire holiday season can be a challenge, especially when you aren’t sure what to expect. Fourth quarter online transactions are expected to skyrocket this year, but how will it impact your sales specifically?
WordPress has been my favourite content management system (CMS) from the first time I tried it. While it’s known as a blogging platform, it can be used to create any kind of website you can imagine. The versatility and vast number of options allows it to be used for all types of online businesses, from […]
Most small businesses in Canada are now convinced they need a website, but tackling the details can be overwhelming. Choosing the wrong website host is one of the most frequent, and biggest mistakes small business owners make when they begin their digital journey.
As the dropshipping method of fulfillment for online sales gains popularity in Canada, solutions have also evolved to address past challenges. AppScenic is one of those solutions, and they’ve made it their business to do it exceptionally well.
Many aspiring entrepreneurs consider website hosting when they explore their online business options, but quickly dismiss it because they think they require infrastructure, servers, and data centres. You may be surprised to learn none of that is necessary. In fact, website hosting is one of the easiest online businesses to start!
For many years, we’ve suggested the use of Canadian themes and colours when advertising to Canadians online. It’s always been an easy, effective way to catch the eye of Canadian consumers. As Canadians have become aware of the importance of supporting Canadian businesses, the tactic has become even more powerful.
The learning curve involved with starting an online business (or bringing an offline business online) is manageable by practically anyone. However, when you start out you’ll find a lot of words and jargon you may not be familiar with, which can make the task more daunting than it has to be. By learning the definition […]
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