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Top 5 Squarespace Shop Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Squarespace makes opening an online store smooth but scaling operations takes strategy. This post reveals the top 5 store management mistakes that may be hurting your growth and actionable ways to get back on track.
My Most Recommended Squarespace Shipping Strategy for eCommerce Success
Are customers tired of your surprise shipping costs? Discover my most recommended shipping strategy for Squarespace that will increase your average cart values and provide a seamless shopping experience. Say goodbye to surprises and boost your eCommerce success with Squarespace shipping.
Squarespace Holiday Selling Guide: Boost Your eCommerce Success
Are you ready for the 2023 holiday selling season? Discover 10 essential tips and strategies to maximize your eCommerce success on Squarespace. From chat widgets to free shipping and personalized checkout forms, my comprehensive guide will help you navigate the holiday rush and boost your sales.
9 Ways to Recession-Proof Your eCommerce Business
Worried about the economic times we live in? Well, I can’t do much about a lot of it, but I do have 9 strategies for you to consider implementing to help ease your customer’s spending concerns - and your worried mind. From what to focus on to how to pivot, this post is full of quick wins for hard times.
10 Simple Ways to Prep Your eCommerce Shop for the Holidays
Getting ready for holiday sales doesn’t have to be overwhelming! The 10 simple things on this list will help you make sure that you’re ready for the influx of orders and inquiries that come with running an eCommerce business this time of year.
Should You Offer Free Shipping?
Free shipping is popular but may not be the best solution for everyone. Learn when it works, when it doesn’t, and 6 strategies to explore if you’re thinking of offering it as a shipping option for your online store.
eCommerce Lessons from an Online Shopper
I've been waiting my whole eCommerce career to use the line "I'm more than just an eCommerce web designer, I'm also a shopper" and the time has finally arrived.
It’s Time to Make the Move to Sustainable eCommerce Packaging
Making the switch to sustainable eCommerce packaging doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated! Check out some of my favorite packaging swaps for your eCommerce shop.
My Favorite Source for Custom eCommerce Packaging
Custom, branded packaging makes such an impact - not just in the unboxing experience but in building brand loyalty, referrals, and repeat visitors. Bonus points for you when it’s affordable, eco-friendly, and looks as great as your eCommerce website itself!
How to Price Your eCommerce Shipping Options
Should you offer free shipping or flat rate shipping? Is there a way to get people to spend more on your site, abandon their carts less often and make them happier? How do you calculate the perfect free shipping threshold? Check out this post for answers to all these questions & more!
How to Manage eCommerce Returns on Your Small Business Website
A robust returns policy is an epic confidence-booster for wary shoppers but what about actually processing those returns when they come in?! Say goodbye to admin headaches and create a seamless (and self-serve!) returns & exchanges portal for your Squarespace eCommerce website.
All About Squarespace Shipping Labels
You can now print shipping labels from right within Squarespace! But should you? Find out all about the pros and cons of this new feature, whether you should be using it (or something else) and the exact steps to take in order to print your first shipping label.
3 Ways to Crush This Holiday Selling Season with Your Squarespace eCommerce Website
Don’t let holiday selling stress you out! Here are 3 simple solutions to make sure you’re not left worried about inventory or shipping - the biggest problems online sellers are facing this season!
The Ultimate Squarespace eCommerce Guide
Stop chasing your tail! I've covered some of my favorite posts on everything from choosing Squarespace for your new eCommerce website to mapping out a winning eCommerce strategy, from launch day to managing the day-to-day. Wherever you are in the process, I’ve got you covered!
How to Send Delivery Confirmation Messages with Squarespace
Letting your customers know when a package has been delivered with custom delivery confirmation emails can help you increase customer satisfaction and reduce your admin time. There are two options that integrate seamlessly with Squarespace commerce and I’m sharing the pros and cons of each for you!
Order Fulfillment 101
Creating a great process to manage and fulfill your orders on the back end is just as important to your eCommerce experience as what your site looks like online. Luckily, Squarespace makes it super streamlined and simple to fulfill orders and manage customers. Once you receive an order and have it ready to ship, here’s how the order fulfillment process works.
How to Set Up Local Pickup or Curbside Delivery on Squarespace
Whether you call it local pickup, in-store pickup or curbside delivery: offering this option to your customers is easy to set up and a great service to market to your customers. Discover tips on making sure the process goes smoothly from start to finish and exactly how to add this feature to your Squarespace site.
Squarespace eCommerce Launch Checklist
Check out my quick list of commonly missed or easily overlooked items that you should make sure you’ve taken care of before you hit publish on your new eCommerce website.
How To Set Up a Profitable Shipping Strategy on Squarespace
The secret to not losing your shirt (and your mind!) when it comes to shipping is to take care of both sides of the shipping equation - what your customers see and what you do behind-the-scenes. Check out this post to also find out which shipping method and shipping extension combo I recommend most!
How Small Businesses Can Compete With Amazon on Shipping
Using all the tools, technology, and resources available, you can offer a premium shipping experience without seeing red. Combined with some simple pricing strategies, your small business can ship as smart as the big guys and create happy, loyal customers in the process.