Google Search Console (GSC) – previously called Google Webmaster Tools – is the platform you’re looking for to provide metrics on how your website is performing. […]
How-To: Use Google Search Console To Maintain Site Health
Posted: December 17, 2019
Miva Tutorial: How & Why To Use Content Sections
Posted: December 3, 2019
If 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. […]
One-On-One Online Miva Training
Posted: November 26, 2019
Miva is a pretty big topic. This service is to show you how to use Miva at a store owner level. […]
Miva E-Commerce: Export Your Data & Modules – A Quick Tutorial with Tips
Posted: March 21, 2019
When creating a new store, you may look at the massive amount of data you have already in use on your existing site and feel overwhelmed. There is a large amount of information that needs to be recreated on your new website and thankfully, you don’t need to start from scratch! With this video, […]
Miva Store Settings/Setup for New Stores & Theme Install-Tutorial
Posted: March 21, 2019
In this video, you will be walked through the steps you need to secure your dev site, set up your new store, and download/install a ReadyTheme. Following this guide will give you the basics you need to hit the ground running with your new Miva store and allow you to jump in to the […]
How to Link All Your Google Services for Your E-Commerce Website (And Why You Need To!)
Posted: February 28, 2019
When it comes to E-commerce and digital insights, Google pretty much rules the web. The Big G offers a myriad of helpful (and free!) services like Analytics, Adwords, Merchant Center, and Search Console and more, to help online sellers gain comprehensive outlook on their store’s performance. Each of the above is a standalone product, meaning […]
Having Problems With 3rd Party Suppliers Inventory Sync with Miva?
Posted: February 6, 2019
Out-of-date stock statuses can be a huge problem for online shops that rely on inventory from third-party suppliers. Having an item labeled as available or in-stock when, in fact, the supplier is out of said item leads to headaches for the customer service team, unhappy shoppers, and worse yet, an unreliable reputation for the store. […]
Your Guide to ROBOTS.TXT Files and Their Role in SEO
Posted: January 10, 2019
It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the robots.txt file is a valuable component to every e-commerce website. Briefly, this is a text-only file created by e-store owners that helps search bots to crawl the content on their pages. In essence, the items within the file dictate the areas of a website […]
6 E-Commerce Marketing Elements Every Website Needs
Posted: December 13, 2018
What e-commerce marketing elements will contribute to your website’s highest performance? Every website is composed of thousands of little details that contribute to the user experience. Some factors subtly encourage users to buy. Others are more obvious. Regardless, you want to remove as much guesswork as possible when deciding which elements will give you the […]
Benefits of Faceted Search Navigation for E-Commerce Websites
Posted: November 22, 2018
Regardless of what your e-commerce store sells, your biggest opportunity to boost conversions likely lies in faceted search navigation. Search Spring research shows that faceted search can result in a 20% boost in conversions when compared with a pull-down style or hierarchy-style search. Let’s explore the characteristics of faceted search, how it benefits your customers […]