Getting your website e-commerce ready

For any business, an online presence has been essential for some time, even if they don’t sell directly online. A...

Selling on Etsy: A guide for small businesses

Etsy is a global online marketplace where people can buy and sell one-of-a-kind items. You will only find independent sellers...

Seven ways to promote your e-commerce website

Congratulations on setting up your new e-commerce website. With an incredible 87% of UK retail purchases (even excluding groceries) now...

What are the best online booking systems for businesses?

An online booking system is a piece of software which allows a potential customer to book and/or pay for an...

Pros and cons of 11 payment gateways for web, mobile & apps

Payment gateways play a key role in online transactions, by authorising the transfer of funds between the buyer and retailer....

Top e-commerce platforms for new online retailers

Choosing the right e-commerce platform is an important decision for any business looking to sell online. With plenty of e-commerce...

Video: Plan, design, build and launch an e-commerce website

Are you planning to launch an online store? Alongside your new products or services, one of the most important parts...

A guide to Google Shopping; is your e-commerce store missing out on potential sales?

Google Shopping has been known by a number of names since its introduction in 2002. It was launched as Froogle,...

Five e-commerce business ideas

E-commerce remains a growth market, with online sales worldwide growing by around 14% in 2019. Though growth has slowed slightly,...

Should small businesses sell on Amazon and eBay?

For small e-commerce businesses, building an online presence through your own website has to be the primary goal as it...

A guide to mobile commerce for online stores

Mobile is a channel that no online retailer can afford to ignore anymore, simply because so many shoppers are accessing...

Seasonal online retail campaigns for SMEs: Valentine’s Day

Coming after a post-Christmas slowdown in consumer spending, Valentine’s Day is a big opportunity for many online retailers. For some...

What are the best appointment reminder systems for small businesses?

Whether it’s a doctor’s appointment, a trip to the salon or that dreaded visit to the dentist, the vast majority...

Seasonal online retail campaigns for SMEs: Autumn

In this series of articles, I’ve been looking at how SMEs can adapt their online retail campaigns around the seasons,...

Taking product photographs for online stores: How to take and showcase effective product images

If you sell goods over the internet where shoppers cannot physically handle and examine your offerings, using an appropriate selection...

How your e-commerce store can give back

Most people will launch an e-commerce store to get their products on the market, and to make money for themselves,...

Are QR codes worth using in your campaigns?

A quick Google of “QR codes” and you’ll be greeted with a range of articles disputing their relevance in today’s...

How to increase average order value of your e-commerce site

For online retailers looking to boost profits, encouraging visitors to spend more can be just as important and can even...

Five number-tweaking tips to make your prices more attractive

Most businesses put a lot of effort into their sales pages. They agonise over the layout, the colours, the words,...

See it, snap it, shop it – how apps are changing the world of fashion retail

Online retail, in general, is increasingly going mobile, and the fashion sector is leading the way with the majority of...