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Important ecommerce shopping dates for 2021

Due to the pandemic, we have more retailers than ever trading online. We highlight some of the key retail dates to make the most of selling online in 2021. 
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App of the month: Kimonix

Kimonix Super Collections Sort&Create allows merchants to optimise sales and inventory by showing the right product, in the right place, at the right time, in any collection.
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App of the month: Smile Rewards & Loyalty

With Smile: Rewards & Loyalty you can turn one-time sales into repeat customers with a loyalty program with this flexible and easy to manage app. 
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5 ways to build customer loyalty

Your loyal customers are the ones who are going to buy your products even if they aren’t on sale and recommend you to friends and family. They are your most valued customer.
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7 tips for writing Shopify product descriptions that sell

The objective of a product description is to provide enough information to your potential customers to encourage them to buy. It’s not enough to just list the specs of the product (which is importa...
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5 Klaviyo email workflows to focus on for 2020

Email is a tried and trusted method to reach new customers and to up sell to existing customers.  It's requires complex setup to maximise returns.  Once Klaviyo automations are set up correctly, Sh...
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Increase sales with personalised emails

Personalising your email campaigns is a proven way to increase your open and click-through rates by delivering relevant content to your customers. It can have a measurable impact on your ROI and re...
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18 key ecommerce shopping dates for your 2020 calendar

As more and more people buy online, there are ample opportunities for online retailers to take advantage of key dates and events. We've listed 18 ecommerce shopping dates for you to mark in your di...
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Using Instagram Stories to grow your business

With over 400 million people using Instagram Stories, there is huge scope for your business to tap into it. Instagram Stories let users post photos and videos that vanish after 24 hours. This makes...
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Mailchimp Alternative #2. We Love Conversio.

We've been big fans of Conversio since 2014. Back then, as Receiptful, it was a a very simple app which allowed store owners upgrade the standard receipt delivered by Shopify.  Conversio now inclu...
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Mailchimp Alternative #1. Meet Klaviyo.

Two weeks ago it was announced the MailChimp application was no longer available in the Shopify App store. Over the next few weeks we're going to share details on alternatives to MailChimp. Today w...
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4 eCommerce Blogs worth reading in 2018

The world of ecommerce is ever changing. New sales channels, digital techniques, social media and platform changes are hard to keep up with. We love the content produced in house by the Shopify team. 
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Build Brand Recognition for Your Shopify Store

In just 11 minutes, you’ll be able to turn your unknown brand into a category leader. Read this post, where I will tell you exactly how one Shopify store overcame the obstacle of trust faced by new...
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Shopify & Black Friday 2017

To help you cope with this surge in potential shoppers around Black Friday & Cyber Monday, and ensure that you make the most of the Shopify platform, here are five updates that will help.
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Get your store discount ready for BFCM

Give your store the best chance to grow sales this BFCM season by offering your customers shareable discount codes that makes it easier and quicker to buy from you, every time.
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What Are The Benefits Of Video Marketing? Just a 4 minute read...

If you want to rank better on Google, connect with customers, convert users, build trust and encourage social shares, then you should really think about channelling your inner Stephen Spielberg! Fo...
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