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7 Pros and Cons of Requiring a Login to Checkout

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Requiring customers to login to an account before ordering on an e-commerce website can have several perks for both the customers and the business, but isn’t necessarily right for everyone. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide if required login is right for your site. The Pros of Requiring Login 1. Streamlined […]

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The Basics: Image Alt Text

Example of alt text for an image of a cow

Alt text is a term that you’ve likely heard before, as it’s been around pretty much since the beginning of the internet (actually, more like 1993). Alt text, or more accurately, the Alt attribute, is a piece of HTML that should be attached to elements on your site like images and other graphics. They serve […]

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“Sold in Sets Of” – Incremental Quantity

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Oftentimes, you as a store owner are at the mercy of your suppliers, manufacturers, and your bottom lines. While you may always want to give the shopper exactly what they want, in some cases, you do have to enforce certain restrictions on the products in your store. Selling in sets, lots, cases, or batches is […]

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Quick Add Tool for Easier Conversions

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Depending on the products you sell, and your client base, you may have some shoppers that know what they want and want what they know. This is most typical in wholesaler-purchaser relationships, where the shopper returns time and again to reorder the same trusted products. Reduce friction and make those shoppers happier with our Quick […]

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Custom Fields and Facets in Miva 10

Custom Fields and Facets in Miva 10

We’ve already praised the use of facets in the past. They provide superior search functionality and let your shoppers drill down to find exactly what suits their needs. Trying to discern which data should be used as a facet can be complicated depending on your products, but one thing that isn’t complicated is getting your […]

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It’s The Little Things: Button Shape

Button Shapes

Anyone who has dabbled in design or marketing knows that it’s the little things that work together to make a big impact on users. Oftentimes, the effect seems so slight that it results in an unconscious decision made by the shopper. They don’t even know they’ve been persuaded into something. The results of that “little […]

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Waitlist for Variants: a Creative Solution

Waitlist

Offering a waitlist option is a great supplement to your site to help draw shoppers back in – especially if your items are in high demand, in short supply, or are part of limited releases! Also perfect for seasonal product lines and upcoming product launches, the waitlist can remind your shoppers to come back once […]

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Product Price Ranges For Variants in Miva

Product Price Ranges

Being able to offer product variations gives you flexibility with your catalog, and your shoppers get more choices – that sounds pretty great, all around! It can, however, cause some confusion and bloating on your site. Our developers have created a way to display your product price ranges that won’t lead to overflowing categories, duplicate […]

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It’s The Little Things: Rotating Banners

The Little Things: Rotating Banners

Anyone who has dabbled in design or marketing knows that it’s the little things that work together to make a big impact on users. The results of those little things can add up to clicks, sales, subscribes, and overall impressions. This series talks about how the little things can play a big part on your […]

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Materials Calculator for Product Pages [Video Demo]

Materials Calculator

Life is hard. As adults, we constantly have to make calculated decisions about the way we live our lives. Projects like refinishing your bathroom, building a deck, or reupholstering furniture can be taxing enough, without also having to do math while you shop. Shopping should be fun and happy; formulas and calculations are not. Our […]

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