Company culture plays a key role in how susceptible a business is to data breaches, according to a new report from research firm Willis Towers Watson. Firms that don't make employee cyber security training, customer service or even their corporate image a priority are in danger of being hit by … [Read more...]
11 Free Stock Photo Sources for Your Ecommerce Blog and Social Media Site
Got blog, need photo. Finding great, pretty, interesting photos that are also free can be a hassle when you need photos or images for your ecommerce blog. We've compiled 11 of our favorites to take some of the searching off your shoulders. (Caveat: Remember to pay attention to whether the specific … [Read more...]
6 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Online Store
Whether you're just getting started in building your ecommerce site or are an online veteran, there are 6 key questions to ask yourself to ensure you're reaching and retaining the most customers. Do you have Live Chat or a customer support system in place to help you help your customers? Studies … [Read more...]
Best Ecommerce Sites by Design, Conversions and Usability
If you're looking for the best ecommerce sites, whether it's by conversions, visitor rating or design, we've got five stellar resources of lists of the very best sites to get your creative juices flowing. Shopify: 30 Beautiful and Creative Ecommerce Website Designs Baymard Institute: Top 100 … [Read more...]
10 Ecommerce Blogs You Should Follow
With so much content out there, it's hard to know what to pay attention to. But whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, it makes sense to follow the best of the best in ecommerce for tips, hacks, and resources. We've compiled a list of 10 of the best blogs covering … [Read more...]
Top Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches of 2015
Data breaches this year were spectacular in size and scope, and it seemed just as a new one was reported another cyber attack made the headlines. Engadget summed it up best: "You'd think that 2015's password was 123456." These expert security and tech articles below listed what they consider to be … [Read more...]
5 FAQs Answered About PCI Scanning
PCI Scanning - when your ecommerce biz was just a dream in your mind (and maybe it still is), PCI Compliance was most likely not what got you pumped about going into business. But it's one of those necessary evils of ecommerce business life (read below for why), so if you want to stay in business, … [Read more...]
6 Podcasts to Help Grow Your Ecommerce Biz
Just like blog posts, podcasts are great for getting tips, tricks and advice from industry experts. These 6 podcasts are great for listening to while you're traveling, running errands or just can't bear to sit in front of a computer screen any longer. eCommerceFuel Have a listen: Paid Traffic … [Read more...]
Mobile Shopping Apps with Designs That Inspire
If you have an ecommerce site and you don't have a mobile shopping app, you are missing out on a huge chunk of potential sales. Shopping apps are the fastest-growing thing in mobile, with shopping sessions on mobile apps up 77% from 2014, according to a recent article from Forbes. We've gathered … [Read more...]
12 Business and Marketing Pros to Follow on Twitter
Expert advice is a great way to keep on top of trends, tips and tricks in all things ecommerce. If you're looking for business and marketing experts to follow on Twitter, look no further - we've compiled a list of the top 12 experts to follow. Linda Bustos @getelastic Linda Bustos writes one … [Read more...]