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How to Connect Shopify to Squarespace
For most sellers, there’s no need to try to connect Shopify and Squarespace. You should be looking instead at choosing which platform is best for you and going all-in on it. But for some specific use cases, the Shopify Buy Button is a great way to have a great-looking Squarespace website powered by a Shopify back end for commerce.
3 Essential Squarespace Product Page SEO Tips to Boost Sales
Discover the power of Squarespace product page SEO with these three essential tips. Learn how to optimize your titles, descriptions, and images to attract more customers and boost your online sales.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting an eCommerce Business in 2024
Do you have a great idea for an eCommerce site but no idea where to start? This quick step-by-step guide will help you cover the basics, launch quickly, and be able to start selling with confidence on Squarespace. We’re going lean and mean!
What does it cost to start an eCommerce website in 2024?
Are you thinking about starting a website on Squarespace in 2023? In this blog post, I break down the costs of getting started on Squarespace, including domain registration, hosting fees, and premium design templates. Whether you're launching a simple shop or a robust online store, I've got you covered with all the pricing information you need to make an informed decision. Find out what it really costs to start a Squarespace website in 2023 and start building your online presence today.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Podia
Podia is a (nearly) all-in-one platform that been making headlines if you're looking to sell digital downloads, courses, workshops, webinars, coaching, consulting or access to a community. Should you give it a try?
How to Use Product Categories & Tags in Squarespace
In this post, we’ll discover the difference between a category & a tag (hint: they aren’t the same!), how to incorporate them into your site’s navigation and how to create shop subcategories on Squarespace. Plus, I’ll share 4 of my favorite ways to use categories and tags that you may not have thought of yet!
5 Simple Steps to Optimize Your eCommerce Site for Mobile Sales
With mobile purchases making up about half of all eCommerce sales, it's important to optimize your website for mobile sales. It’s not enough to just put your products or services online for people to discover. You’ve got to make sure that your site is designed for selling on devices big and small.
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.
Upcoming Privacy Laws and How You Can Protect Your Business
Those teeny little links at the bottom of every website for Privacy & Terms pages may not be super sexy but they sure are important! Learn why privacy matters so much, all about upcoming privacy laws and how you can protect your business online.
SEO Best Practices for Product Pages
How do you help the right people discover your products? Follow these tips and best practices for your product pages to appeal to customers and search engines alike.
How to Set up a Wholesale Shop on Squarespace
Wondering how to sell wholesale on your Squarespace site? I've got you covered with several different ways you can make this happen! Plus, who should (and shouldn’t) give wholesale selling a try, my recommended wholesale tool and 4 wholesale tips to help you sell more confidently.
6 Steps to a Great Sales Page
If you're struggling with how to sell without feeling like a used car salesman, this post is for you! Six easy steps to show you that it's really all about building rapport and trust with your customers by clearly outlining your offer. This foolproof formula works every time!
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.
11 Lead Magnet, Offer & Freebie Ideas to Grow Your Email List
Smart, strategic ideas for lead magnets, offers and freebies that go beyond the typical to help you build your email list.
How to Use Squarespace Scheduling as an eCommerce Tool
Squarespace Scheduling makes it easy for you to turn your services into easy-to-shop products and it’s actually kind of the low-key rock star of the Squarespace family of features that we’ve all been sleeping on. Learn more about this infinitely customizable tool and why it’s one of my favorites for all sorts of businesses.
Ecommerce Pricing Strategies That Will Help You Increase Your Bottom Line
Pricing strategies are some of my favorite things to explore because it's just so fascinating how our consumer brains work. These aren't tricks, just proven ways to help you sell more on your eCommerce site.
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.
The Best Technology Combos for Your eCommerce Business
Looking to keep your monthly costs in check or just not pay for subscriptions you don’t need? This post breaks down my best technology recommendations for different types of eCommerce business models. Discover which software and apps work well together to do exactly what you need.
12 Ways to Build a More Empathetic Brand
Discover how taking an empathetic approach to eCommerce may be the competitive advantage you’ve been missing. Use my 12 tips to connect with stressed out and distracted customers on a more human level before, during and after each purchase.