Spoiler: “Visits by mobile users have exploded compared to our old site; we’ve moved from virtually none to almost 50/50. Over the last 28 days we are showing more than a 30% increase for sales, total orders, and conversion rates vs. the old site”. Pacific Press had a huge challenge: They needed to upgrade the
If you’ve worked on websites long enough, you’ve seen the progression from GIF to JPEG and to PNG. The next image format is the Google-developed WEBP image format. Here we’ll explain what WEBP is, describe the benefits of switch to WEBP, how to measure the difference WEBP can make for your site. We also include
With eCommerce being more dynamic than ever before, Magento, Shopify and AbleCommerce seem to be shifting into high gear, releasing new updates regularly. This is great for performance, security and other aspects of building an online store and cementing an online presence, however, there is a downside that a lot of merchants in the industry
Google Shopping Tutorial If you’re a merchant selling products, you should take a close look at Google Shopping. If your products are unique and/or price competitive, this tool could help you sell substantially more product. Every day, millions of people are using Google to search for products. And now with the Google Surfaces program, you
Whether you’re building a new Magento site, or just want to optimize your live storefront, getting it ready for search engines to index is critical. We present this checklist of 10 tasks for your use. Some of these tasks require a developer, and some don’t. Some can be done pre-launch, and some require Google to
The AbleCommerce shopping cart is an excellent choice for merchants of all sizes. Although priced at only $1,295, it offers enterprise class features, security, speed and customizability. Features and Abilities. If you’re thinking about opening an online store, picking a cart is not an easy task. It is not easy to filter down what is
In today’s competitive world, everyone is going online. It makes sense to use the latest web tech to deliver the desired speed and experience your customers are expecting. The great flexibility, security, and functions offered by Magento stands at the top of the heap. According to Builtwith, Magento is the leading eCommerce platform with a
The question of Magento Community vs Magento Enterprise confuses a lot of new Magento merchants. Most get fixated on the price, with Community being free and Enterprise coming with a large price tag. But is that the only thing one should consider? Probably not. While most Web 2 Market clients use the CE edition, some
When you think about the cost and features of dedicated hosting, it is tempting to go for the low cost alternatives such as shared hosting. Of course the shared hosting is cheaper, but it can lead to decreased performance of your store. That may prove to be very risky. Dedicated hosting offers better speed, scalability,
So you have finally settled on Magento (Mage) for your eCommerce firm. You have read how you can customize your site. You’ve found extensions that can be added for a truly dynamic and customer oriented store. Free Magento training gets you started. Why Free Magento Training? First, so you can learn about server needs for
