Ecommerce Shipping Best Practices

Customers expect online shipping to be a flawless step in the buying process. These tips for shipping products online will help you better understand how to set up shipping, manage shipping costs and returns, as well as manage inventory through drop shipping.
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'Tis the Season to be Selling: A Guide to Your Best Holiday Sales EverBlack Friday and Cyber Monday are the two most crucial days of the year for online merchants, and now’s the time to start preparing your store for success. Volusion has teamed up with PayPal for a special holiday-prep webinar where we’ll explain how to prepare your Volusion store and supercharge your marketing efforts for your most profitable holiday season ever!
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10 Best Practices for an SEO-Savvy Ecommerce StoreFollow these SEO best practices as you launch your ecommerce website to increase your store's organic traffic and online visibility.
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10 Cheap and Easy Ways to Perform Ecommerce Market ResearchWondering how to get started with your market research? We’re here to help with ten ways to develop an understanding of your industry and key demographics.
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10 Proven Ways to Increase Sales ConversionVolusion’s online experts provide 10 proven ways to help grow your online store’s revenue.
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10 Secrets for Holiday Sales SuccessWhether this is your first holiday season or you're a seasoned vet, we have valuable tips and secrets for you to implement as you ramp up to the holidays!
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10 Tips for Optimizing Your PPC Landing PagesOptimizing landing pages for your (PPC) campaigns will drive more conversions for your online store. Check out these best practices on how to improve your PPC landing pages!
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10 Ways to Skyrocket Sales to Your Ecommerce StoreLearn the basics of marketing your new online store! From search engine optimization (SEO) and PPC to Google Shopping feeds management and social media, register to see how you can use these strategies to boost visibility, drive traffic and make more sales.
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101 Ecommerce Tips to Boost Holiday SalesUse these tips to get into the holiday game and make this season the most profitable yet.
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101 Ecommerce Tips to Boost Holiday SalesTips to prep your online business for this year's busiest selling season
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11 Features of a High Converting Landing PagePut your landing pages to the test with our infographic of best practices to boost your online store.
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3 Easy Ways to Create a Good (And SEO-friendly!) FAQ PageA well-written FAQ page has two functions: it's a sales tool and it provides valuable SEO content. Find out how to create one here!
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3 Simple Tips for Site Navigation and Category StructureThe structure of your online store can go a long way toward building trust with your customers, not to mention staying in Google’s good graces.
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4 Ways You're Screwing Up Your 404 PageLearn four common errors we see on clients’ sites
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5 Behind-the-Scenes Requirements for Solidifying Your BrandLearn how to solidify your brand better than ever before.
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5 Crucial Steps to Starting a Successful Affiliate Marketing ProgramLearn how you can have an army of salespeople battling to sell your products.
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5 Holiday Shipping Tips to Keep You Off the Naughty ListLearn how to get your products out the door, cheaper and faster than ever.
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5 Ideas to Convert More Online Holiday SalesLearn steps you should take to prepare for holiday shopping
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5 Major Ecommerce Trends in the USCheck out our quick and easy infographic for some exciting statistics that are fueling our industry
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5 Online Marketing Best Practices for Local BusinessesDo you currently have a local store and are thinking of selling online? Keep in mind these internet marketing best practices as you expand your business.
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5 Reasons Why Ecommerce is Growing at a Breakneck PaceLearn five of the biggest factors positively impacting the online marketplace.
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5 Secrets to Researching SEO Keywords Like a ProLearn five of the biggest secrets that professionals use when conducting SEO keyword research.
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5 Tactics to Combat Negative Customer ReviewsLearn five favorite tricks to turn a negative review into a positive.
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5 Things You Should Know About Keyword Stuffing and SEOLearn how often you should use certain keywords within your content.
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5 Things You Should Know Before Buying an SSL CertificatePicking the right SSL certificate is an easy choice once you understand these important details.
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5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Web DesignerMatt shares his top 5 tips to help you choose a talented designer for your business and budget.
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5 Web Design Elements that Make Your Site Look Old SchoolLearn how to keep your site looking fresh and clean so it draw in customers and increases conversions.
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6 Ways Remote Workers Can Highlight Their Leadership PotentialJust as in-house workers have aspirations to grow within a company, so do those working remotely. Learn more about effectively working from home here!
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7 Deadly Sins of Ecommerce SEOTo climb the search engine ladder, our SEO team has identified 7 major mistakes your site might be guilty of.
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8 Painless Ways to Turn User-Generated Data Into ProfitFrom Google Analytics to Volusion's own admin reporting feature, learn how to best improve your business and marketing tactics for the new year.
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A Guide to Choosing What Products to Sell OnlineEverything you need to know to pick the right products to sell online.
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A Guide to Owning Your Online Store vs. Selling on EtsyEnsure that your new ecommerce site is set up for wild success.
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A Higher Converting Add-to-Cart ButtonFor best practices from some of the world’s top ecommerce sites, check out this handy infographic.
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AdWords 101: A Bidding Guide for Ecommerce MerchantsEffective Adwords bidding is an essential part of your online marketing strategy. Read our detailed guide to learn how to manage ad bidding on your store.
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All You Need to Know About PPC Quality ScoreRunning a pay-per-click campaign in AdWords can be stressful, especially if Google determines that you have a low quality score. We're here to help!
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An Introduction to the Volusion PlatformJoin us for an introduction to Volusion's user-friendly, robust and intuitive ecommerce platform to learn how you can start selling online today.
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Asking the Right Questions: How to Use the Scientific Method to Succeed with Shopping FeedsLearn the five scientific method steps to take to ensure your Shopping Feeds are set up for success.
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Basecamp Closeouts Shopping Feeds Case StudyAfter Volusion's Shopping Feeds experts helped Basecamp Closeouts refine their Shopping Feeds campaign, 71% of all revenue came from Feeds! Learn what worked for them.
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Better Together: The Best Font Pairings for EcommerceLearn about the best ecommerce font pairings to use on your online store.
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Survival GuideKey insights on customer buying behaviors, astounding ecommerce statistics and tons of tips to help you sell more.
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Boat Lift & Canopy Advanced SEO Case StudyBoat Lift and Canopy provides high-quality boat canopy materials to keep boats lasting longer. Learn how Volusion's SEO services helped them improve transactions and boost their sales!
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Building a Successfully Sustainable Social StrategyFrom picking the right channels to building your fan base, learn to make the most of social commerce.
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Category Page Optimization: Techniques for SuccessThe Do’s and Don’ts of Category Page Optimization for SEO & PPC
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Clothes to Perfection Shopping Feeds Case StudyA 2,450% ROAS (Return on Ad Spend)? We can do that! Learn how our Shopping Feeds team helped Clothes to Perfection boost their revenue for an exceptional sales season.
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Creating Marketing-Friendly Product NamesYour product names carry beyond your product and category efforts, and carefully crafted titles can have a remarkable influence in your SEO, PPC and channel marketing efforts. Our specialists guide you through your top product naming considerations.
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Creating a Custom Social Media Plan That ConvertsJoin our panel of experts for a how-to guide in creating a customized social strategy for your online business.
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Cultivate Your Audience & Drive Engagement on Social MediaHow to customize your content for each social media channel and yet create a unified brand experience.
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Cultivate Your Facebook Audience & Drive EngagementGet tips that can help you double your likes, discover customer insights and keep your audience involved.
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Cultivate Your Pinterest Audience & Drive EngagementHelping ecommerce store owners to effectively use Pinterest and succeed on the fastest growing social media network.
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Cultivate Your Polyvore Audience & Drive EngagementThis image-based social media platform is great for stores focusing on fashion, beauty and home.
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Cultivate Your Twitter Audience & Drive EngagementTips for doubling your relevant content, making your tweets more searchable and doubling your audience engagement.
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DIY Responsive Design Part I: HTML Elements and TagsIn part 1 of our 3-part series, we introduce you to HTML elements and tags and show you how to use these to create responsive design pages on your website.
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DIY Responsive Design Part II: Designing with BootstrapIn Part 2 of our 3-part DIY design series, we share how your business can utilize Bootstrap to create responsive pages for your online business.
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DIY Responsive Design Part III: CSS and Image Best PracticesIn the last part of our DIY responsive series, we review CSS and image design best practices to help you create effective pages for your online store.
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DIY SEO Guide for EcommerceLearn on and off-page SEO best practices to implement today to drive traffic to your website.
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Demystifying SEO for Ecommerce: Your Top SEO Questions Answered​
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Demystifying the H1 TagH1 tags can be a tricky topic to understand. Luckily, we have a basic guide to writing the most SEO-friendly H1 tags for your site. Read it now!
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Design Best Practices and Tips for the Holiday SeasonLearn the best and the worst design practices to keeping your site current.
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Design Terms To KnowIf you're working on your site's design but are feeling lost in design lingo, check out our design glossary, created by one of our own designers!
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Design Your Way to Better SEOFollow these simple steps to ensure that your web design is benefiting your SEO efforts.
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Designing Your StoreDiscover how to make your site look more professional with a new theme design and an eye-catching homepage image.
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Discover Ecommerce Opportunities With Google AnalyticsGoogle Analytics collects a staggering amount of valuable information about your site. Read on to find out how to use it for ecommerce success!
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Dropshipping Ecommerce GuideDropshipping is a viable fulfillment method for retailers of all sizes.
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Earn Trust, Sell More: Become a Google Trusted StoreThe only thing more important than an enjoyable shopping experience is a secure shopping experience. Become a Google Trusted Store and start selling more.
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Ecommerce Boot Camp: Start Your Online Store in 60 MinutesLearn how to turn your idea or startup into a successful online store.
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Ecommerce Conversion Killers (And How to Stop Them)You may be killing your conversions without even knowing it. Check out this video for my five biggest no-nos.
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Ecommerce Font Pairings that Look Good TogetherRecommended font pairings for ecommerce websites. By using attributes like color, size, weight and classification you can create a pairing of “opposites.”
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Ecommerce Predictions for 2015A recap of last year's top events and bold predictions for 2015.
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Effective B2B Marketing Strategies for Online BusinessesLearn more about the most impactful B2B marketing strategies to use for your online store. From SEO to site design, get the scoop on B2B best practices.
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Establishing Your BrandGet the scoop on registering a domain name, setting up company email accounts, and creating a logo.
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Field Guide to Ecommerce ConversionsConvert more visitors into customers—and more customers into returning customers
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Five Quick SEO Tips for Optimizing Your Product Descriptions calability: Growing Your Goods from Guppies to GoliathOptimize your product descriptions with these five tips and best practices from our SEO experts
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Forecasting Ecommerce Trends in 2013Insights on what you can expect in technology and consumer behavior this year
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Free Graphics for Your Holiday SaleOur expert team of designers has created just the graphics you need to promote your special deals and specials.
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Free Graphics for the Fall HolidaysGet fall-ready with free graphics from our expert team of designers
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Free Holiday Images & Graphics for Your Online StoreSpread holiday cheer with free holiday images created by the Volusion Design Services team!
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Free July 4th GraphicsGrab customer attention with free graphics from our expert team of designers.
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Free SEO Advising | Volusion SEO LiveJoin Volusion’s SEO Live for free SEO advising and open Q&A with Volusion’s ecommerce SEO specialists.
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Free Valentine’s Day GraphicsTreat yourself this February with these free Valentine’s Day graphics for your online store.
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Free Valentine’s Day ImagesOur Design Team is excited to share these free Valentine’s Day graphics.
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Getting Your Ecommerce Store Ready for the HolidaysLearn how to make this year your best holiday season yet!
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Getting to Know Your Volusion AccountLearn about the tools in your MyVolusion account, then explore the main sections of your store’s Admin Area.
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Going LiveWatch and learn how you can browse your store as a shopper would, while testing the checkout process along the way.
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Google Trend Report & SEO StrategyGet the lowdown on Google's most striking updates in this expert report.
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Halo Headbands Advanced PPC Case StudyLearn how Volusion's PPC team helped Halo Headbands evolve their PPC campaign into a powerhouse for sales and conversions, increasing their PPC revenue by 824%!
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Hidden Horrors to Avoid in Your PPC CampaignsA live webinar that reveals the ten most common mistakes in PPC campaigns.
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How Online Credit Card Processing WorksGain a better understanding of how online credit card processing works.
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How To Diagnose a Site Organic Traffic DropHas your ecommerce site's organic traffic recently dropped? Not sure how to fix it? Check out this how-to for some tips to diagnose what's going on!
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How To Write A Killer Ecommerce Return PolicyLearn how to write a headache-free return policy.
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How a Small Business Can Succeed on YouTubeIt's surprisingly easy for a small business to craft video content that your audience really engages with. Learn more here!
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How to Amplify Your SEO StrategyGet all the info on social signals, authority and relevancy from one of our Search Marketing Specialists.
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How to Choose Social Media Channels For Your BusinessShould I use social media for business? Which are the best social media channels for me? The short answers are yes - read more to find out why!
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How to Curb Abandoned Carts with Multiple Payment OptionsAbandoned carts are an unavoidable facet of the ecommerce world. Here are some easy ways to curb cart abandonment!
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How to Deal with Trolls on Social MediaLearn how to keep trolls at bay while helping your social channels blossom.
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How to Design an Online Store LogoAn online store's logo design is critical to the overall brand experience and professional appeal. Here are the important aspects of online store logo design.
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How to Grow Sales with Email MarketingLearn all about how to grow traffic and sales to your online store through email marketing!
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How to Market Your New Online StoreOur experts will show you the fundamentals of PPC, SEO shopping feed management, social media marketing and much more! Watch now.
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How to Maximize Your Search Engine Real EstateNow that the new year’s here, stake your claim to placement on the search engines and drive more traffic to your store! Learn more in our webinar.
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How to Push Customers through the Buying CycleWalk through the most common model of the customer buying cycle.
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How to Sell Clothes, Jewelry and Home Goods OnlineLearn effective tips designed for marketing fashion ecommerce stores including clothing, jewelry, accessories and home goods.
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How to Sell More with Facebook AdsWe've got the dos and don'ts, best practices and Facebook advertising tips you're looking for.
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How to Sell OnlineEverything you need to know about starting an online store.
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How to Sell Online with VolusionWe'll teach you the essentials of selling online, using our award-winning software as the basis for success.
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How to Successfully Switch to VolusionEvery migration project is different, but here are a few basic steps for a smooth migration.
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How to Take Amazing Photos of Your ProductsIf you're wondering how you can improve the photos on your ecommerce website, this is the post for you - check out our tips & tool recommendations here!
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How to Write Effective Email Subject LinesLearn how to send your open rates through the roof.
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Increase Your Online Visibility With Link BuildingLink building can be kind of a complicated concept, but when it’s done well, the SEO boost it lends to your site is definitely worth the effort.
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Increasing Conversions on your Online StoreMaximize your conversions by understanding the science of the shopping experience and buyer behavior.
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Inspiration to Implementation: How to Create your First Content CalendarA proper content calendar should be a dedicated map of your future social media or blog posts. Learn more about creating one here!
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Instagram for Ecommerce: What You Need To KnowCheck out the latest video on Instagram to learn how to get started sharing images and selling more products!
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Into the Crystal Ball: Bold Ecommerce Predictions for 2014Look into the future on major trends that will impact your online business this year.
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Is Email Marketing Right for Your Online Business?If you're wondering whether or not to incorporate email marketing into your ecommerce business' marketing strategy, this post is for you!
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Jingle All the Way to the BankHoliday Predictions and Tips for Ecommerce Success​
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Jumpstart Your Holiday Sales with Social MediaGet tips on creating an effective social media strategy to boost your brand awareness and revenue during the holiday season.
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Keyword HierarchySearch engine optimization is crucial in this digital age. Having high quality SEO-savvy content will ensure better visibility in search results.
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Less Pain, More Gain: Realistic SEO StrategiesVolusion’s SEO personal trainers outline easy, moderate and more difficult SEO strategies.
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MD Barber Advanced SEO Case StudyHip barber equipment merchant MD Barber used Volusion's SEO services to increase their organic traffic by 45%. Learn about the strategies that launched their success!
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Making Sense of Credit Card ProcessingLearn the basics about credit card processing and merchant accounts
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Making the Most of Your Store's BandwidthIf you run your online store through Volusion, make sure you check out these simple steps to optimize your bandwidth usage and avoid any extra fees!
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Managing Your Store On the GoIf you manage on ecommerce website through Volusion, check out our post on how best to do it from your phone with these top tips!
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Marketing Tactics to Build Traffic and Convert to BuyersMaster the most effective marketing channels to build traffic for your site and convert that traffic into sales.
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Marketing Your New Online StoreLearn all about PPC advertising, shopping feed management, SEO, social media and email marketing.
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Marketing Your Online StoreA Q&A with a panel of experts to answer your biggest online marketing questions.
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Marketing for Ecommerce: Live Q&A SEO, PPC, Social & More!Rewatch our free webinar where our experts answer your online marketing questions covering PPC, SEO, Social, Feeds & more.
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Maximizing Your SEO Efforts in 2015Craft an effective SEO strategy that ensures the ongoing success of your online business
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Medusa Skates Speeds to Online Success: A Case StudyWhat happens when you combine a passionate entrepreneur with a high-octane sport? Nothing less than an online sensation.
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Ministry Ideaz Social Media Marketing Case StudyBuilding a brand is tough - but Volusion makes it easier. Learn how we helped Ministry Ideaz grow their audience on Facebook, Pinterest and more - leading to major improvement in social media-driven site visits and a 150% increase in organic traffic!
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Missed Opportunities in Ecommerce DesignLearn all about the good, the bad, and the missed opportunities in design.
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Move Customers to ConversionMarket your ecommerce site with a variety of tactics that appeal to a broad spectrum of shoppers.
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My Ecommerce Sales are Slow. What the #$!%?Before you freak out, ask yourself these questions to track down the culprit of slow sales.
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Optimize with DropshippingJoin experts from Doba and Volusion as they discuss the fundamentals of dropshipping.
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Owning Your Online Store vs. Selling On EtsyWhen it comes to selling your crafts or handmade goods online, you have an important decision to make: do you list your products on Etsy or sell through your very own online store?
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PPC Advertising Tips for Local BusinessesPay-per-click ads is a great way to target and advertise your store to reach your customers based on your location. Get started on local PPC with these expert tips.
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PPC Strategies That Can Sink or Save Your BusinessLearn the basics about Pay-per-click marketing
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Paid Search Terms to KnowAre you thinking about starting to run your own pay per click campaigns? Or trying to learn more about it? Check out our PPC Glossary to learn more!
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PayPal Express Checkout's Impact on ConversionLearn more about how PayPal Express Checkout increases sales.
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Pinterest for Ecommerce: Protips for Your Promoted Pin PlanJoin our social media gurus to learn how to turn your Pinterest board into a selling tool with promoted pin advice and other best practices.
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Police Tees Advanced SEO Case StudyThis creator of officer-inspired apparel improved their sales by 54% with the help of the Volusion SEO team. Learn what worked for them!
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Poplollies Boutique PPC Case StudyPoplollies Boutique is fun, creative beading retailer with a fun, creative audience. Learn how our PPC team crafted ads that resonated with that audience, for a 1,265% increase in PPC clicks since the project's inception!
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Post Holidays PPC ChecklistCheck out this post for items that should be on every post-holiday PPC to-do list.
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Preparing for Launch: Don’t Forget These Details!If you're about to launch a new ecommerce store with us here at Volusion, make sure you read this post for some valuable tips and reminders!
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Preparing to Accept PaymentsMake your store ready with a payment gateway, merchant account, and SSL certificate.
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Preventing Ecommerce Credit Card Fraud: How to Protect Yourself from High Risk TransactionsIt is a great time of year for ecommerce merchants, but it can also be a very dangerous time. Read on to learn how to identify fraudulent credit card orders!
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Processing Your First OrderIt’s time to check orders for accuracy, collect payments and prepare products for shipment.
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Product Image Mistakes Google Will Bust You ForHere are the 7 biggest Product Listing Ad don’ts for your product images.
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Product Image Optimization Tips for Better SEO and UXProduct image optimization is often overlooked when it comes to SEO and driving ecommerce sales. Here are some great, easy tips to optimize your images.
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Product Page Success | Tailoring Your Products for SEO and Shopping FeedsJoin Volusion's Shopping Feed guru, Adam Kirsch, and Ecommerce SEO expert, Kavi Kardos, for a free webinar to help you optimize your product pages and get your website in shape for maximum search engine exposure.
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Putting the Final Touches on Your StoreShare your company’s story and policies, then create new informational pages and link to them from your navigation.
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Case Study
RC Superstore Shopping Feeds Case StudyRC Superstore used Volusion's Shopping Feeds services to transform their Shopping Feeds into a stellar revenue stream. Learn how we increased their sales from Shopping Feeds by 305%!
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SEO + PPC: So Happy TogetherJoin Volusion's marketing experts to discover why SEO & PPC are a match made in marketing heaven.
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SEO Checklist for SMBsAre you feeling overwhelmed with SEO for your ecommerce store? Download our SEO checklist for an overview of what you should be working on!
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SEO Terms to KnowFeeling overwhelmed by all the search engine optimization terms floating around? Check out our SEO Glossary for a complete list to stay on top of your game!
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SEO Tips Every Site Owner Should KnowLearn the basics about Search Engine Optimization
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SEO for Ecommerce – How to Train for the SEO GamesTo help you race ahead of the competition, we’ve created this infographic to serve as your SEO for ecommerce training guide.
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SEO for Ecommerce: Train for the GamesLearn tips about on-page optimization, content creation and algorithm updates to help your ecommerce site excel.
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SMM GlossaryThis handy glossary covers every social media term you need to know when running an online store.
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Scalability: Growing Your Goods from Guppies to GoliathEvery business has the goal to grow larger, but traversing the path along the way can be tricky. Read on for tips on how to scale up your online store!
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Setting Up InventoryLearn how to organize your products, categories, and navigation to help shoppers find exactly what they need.
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Setting Up Tax and ShippingDecide which delivery options you’ll offer your shoppers, then choose tax and shipping settings in a few simple clicks.
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Shifting Ecommerce Sales into OverdriveComparison Shopping Engines (CSEs) or shopping feeds, are steering the course for ecommerce.
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Shopping Feeds SuccessOur trained specialists have all the information you need to improve your Google Shopping campaigns.
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Shopping Feeds Summer School: A+ Campaign TechniquesLearn how to troubleshoot and optimize your campaigns!
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Social Media Terms to KnowWhen it comes to using social media for business, things can get a bit tricky! Especially when you don’t have a clue of what certain terms mean, so check out this handy social media glossary!
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Social Media and SEO: The Dynamic Duo of RankingOur informative video will teach you how to use social media and SEO to drive traffic & sales to your online store.
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Social Media for EcommerceSimple Ways to Build and Engage Your Audience​
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Splash Pages: Great for Comic Books, Terrible for SEOSplash pages may look great, but they are terrible for your online store's SEO. Read this post to learn why and discover alternatives for your business.
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Start in September, Sell Through DecemberJoin our team of experts as we tell you how to prepare your PPC campaigns for holiday success.
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Case Study
Tawni Haynes Pay Per Click (PPC) Case StudyTawni Haynes provides high quality, unique clothing for woman directly from the designer herself.
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The 5 Most Important Goals of Homepage DesignThis week's video focuses on making your site as compelling as it can be.
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The Art of Using Animation in Your Store DesignKnowing when to use animated effects in your store’s web design is more art than science.
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The Building Blocks of Paid Search SuccessLearn about the building blocks of successful paid strategies in Google Adwords, Shopping Feeds, Facebook and Bing.
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The Handiest Guide to Facebook for EcommerceUse this guide to make sure you’re making the most of Facebook for your ecommerce site.
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The Search BarMany ecommerce storeowners have questions when it comes to navigating the complex world of search engine optimization. The Search Bar is an SEO podcast hosted by Adrianne and Jacob, two of our resident SEO experts who will help answer some of those questions.
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The Three Most Simple (and Effective) Business Analysis ToolsLearn three main business analysis tools, designed to help you optimize your business.
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The Ultimate Ecommerce Guide for Stores in the Food IndustryGet best practices for design, SEO, social media and more, all tailored specifically to the food industry.
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The Ultimate Guide for Websites in the Wedding IndustryWith more brides planning their wedding online, the wedding industry is ripe for ecommerce success.
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The Unseen Benefits of Responsive Web DesignAfter exloring the technology, trends and user experience behind the responsive design philosophy, today we explore the invisible benefits to SEO and other marketing campaigns.
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Thinking Outside the Box: 5 SEO StrategiesLearn how to amplify your SEO efforts for long-term success.
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Time Saving SEO Tips to Drive More SalesJoin Volusion's SEO experts to learn strategies to help boost your site visitors and revenue.
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Top 10 Comparison Shopping EnginesLearn how to navigate the top 10 CSEs and maximize your shopping feed success.
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Top 10 Design Rules and When to Break ThemLearn when to bend, break and follow the rules to help improve your site and grow your business.
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Top 10 Enterprising Cities NationwideThere’s an entrepreneurial boom happening all over the country and a few cities in particular are paving the way for small and medium sized business owners looking to start their next self-owned venture.
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Top 5 Benefits of Affiliate MarketingNot sure if affiliate marketing is right for your ecommerce store? Check out our blog post to get the scoop on what it is and what it's good for - read now!
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Top 5 Reasons Why People Follow Your Brand on Social MediaMatt shares the top 5 reasons why people like and follow your brand on social channels.
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Troubleshooting The Google Merchant Center: Errors, Warnings and NotificationsEver wonder how to resolve errors, warnings and notifications in the Google Merchant Center? Check out our guide to help you fix these issues.
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Tula Hats Starter SEO Case StudyTula Hats needed a boost - and we gave them one! Learn how our SEO team helped them improve their revenue from organic search traffic by 593% with an affordable Starter SEO package.
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Twitter for Ecommerce: How to Market your Brand on TwitterLearn how to use Twitter to promote your brand & reach your target audience in our new video on Twitter advertising and tweet crafting.
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Understanding PPC Match Types and When to Use ThemLearn about how pay-per-click match types can help increase the success and efficiency of your paid search campaigns.
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Using Google Analytics to Grow Your Business​Volusion’s team of marketing experts teach you how to use data to drive more visitors and revenue to your site.
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Volusion Admin Terms to KnowCheck out our glossary of common terms related to the Volusion Platform here!
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Volusion SEO Live – Episodes 1-3In case you missed our last editions of SEO Live, be sure to watch the full replay here as Kavi and Jacob discuss H1 tags, keywords and more.
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Volusion SEO Live – Episodes 4-6If you missed our most recent editions of SEO Live, watch the full replays here as Kavi and Jacob discuss 301 redirects, link building and more.
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Volusion SEO Tips: Adding SEO to your StoreMeta keywords or on page content: what's more important? Tune in to our SEO basics video to find out!
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Volusion SEO Tips: How To Do Keyword ResearchWatch our video to generate keyword ideas, discover new tools, & learn implementation strategies!
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Volusion SEO Tips: How To Find Blog Post IdeasWriter's block? Get inspired with our video on how to find blog post ideas for your content marketing strategy now!
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Volusion SEO Tips: How To Use Google AnalyticsVolusion's latest video on Google analytics will show how to leverage this powerful, data-tracking tool as part of your marketing and seo strategy.
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We Know What You Browsed for Last Month: 6 Tips for Remarketing SuccessRemarketing is a common marketing strategy known to bring customers back to your website. Read to learn how you can take advantage of it for your site!
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What is Bounce Rate?Learn all you need to know about bounce rates
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When Your Prices Can’t Compete: 5 Shopping Feeds TacticsAre competitors overshadowing your comparison shopping engine campaigns with predatory pricing? Here are 5 shopping feed tactics for success when your prices can't compete.
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Your Calendar for Holiday Web DesignGet on the right track with your holiday design preparations with this month-by-month calendar.
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Your DIY Product Photography Resource GuideIf you're getting started in ecommerce, you'll want to check out this intro guide to product photos, why they're important, and how you can maximize them.
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