All store-owners want to make sure that the time spent on their website results in a satisfying and productive experience. You go to great lengths to ensure the buyer’s journey throughout your site is as pleasant as possible. Unfortunately, making sure your customers are fully aware of all important information is half the battle of […]
Payment Processors for CBD Businesses
Posted: March 26, 2020The CBD industry has become massive in a very short period of time. And with the further changes to the legal status of cannabis-derived products, the industry is only going to continue growing and developing. Expected to reach $20 billion by 2024 in the USA alone, it’s no surprise that health and beauty retailers are […]
MIVA: Simplify Your Category Maintenance
Posted: March 17, 2020Critical to any online store, categories play a huge part in how your customers view and access your products. So as a store owner, you understand why it’s so important to maintain the structure of your data. What exactly does that mean? The way in which you organize your products on your website represents a […]
Cart vs. Platform: Which One Makes Sense for You?
Posted: March 10, 2020Are you thinking about starting an online business? Or perhaps you already have one, and you aren’t convinced that your eCommerce solution is right for you. Understanding the differences between a cart vs. platform is a big part of your online business endeavor. While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences […]
Retail Subscription Services
Posted: February 27, 2020In the last decade or so, subscription services have blossomed into a hugely profitable industry. Reaching a staggering $10 billion in 2019, and experiencing a compound annual growth rate of almost 60%, the subscription model is proving to be one that is here to stay. While about 25% of adults are already signed up for […]
Optimize Your Site for B2B Sales
Posted: January 28, 2020B2B operations have been evolving during the growth of eCommerce. This places some new challenges on the shoulders of B2B sellers. […]
Make Multiple Payment Methods a Priority
Posted: January 21, 2020As technologies change, so do customer expectations. Ever a top priority, convenience matters for online shoppers. That applies to payment options, and from that customers are expecting multiple payment methods to be standard. […]
12 Ways to Test Your Site on a Regular Basis
Posted: December 12, 2019Have you ever received an email or a call from a customer, complaining because some feature on your site doesn’t work the way it should? Perhaps you roll your eyes to yourself at first, sure that the customer just isn’t following directions properly. But then you try it and your heart sinks a little. “Oh no. How long has this been broken?”. This is the perfect illustration of why you should be testing your website on a regular basis. […]
How-To: Test Your Site Speed
Posted: December 10, 2019If you’ve been finding that your bounce rates are high, and your conversions are low, your site speed may be the culprit. There are, however, some simple and free ways to test that theory. […]
Miva Tutorial: How & Why To Use Content Sections
Posted: December 3, 2019If you’ve had your site done by Glendale Designs, then you’ll be making use of Miva’s ReadyTheme Content Sections. If you aren’t using them, then you absolutely should. We’re going to give you a brief overview of exactly what content sections are, and why you should be using them. […]