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Latest reviews and comparisons
Shopify vs eBay — Which is Better for Selling Online?
In this Shopify vs Ebay comparison, we go through the pros and cons of each platform and help you decide which one works better for you.
November 24, 2022
BigCommerce Pricing and Fees (2022) — Which Plan is Best?
In this guide to BigCommerce pricing, we break down each plan and highlight the pros and cons of using this platform as an ecommerce solutio.
November 22, 2022
Webflow Review — The Key Pros and Cons
In this Webflow review, we take an in-depth look at a website builder that places a huge emphasis on design features and animations.
November 22, 2022
Wix Pricing — Which Plan is Best for Your Business?
In this comprehensive guide to Wix pricing, we break down each Wix plan and help you find out which one is right for you.
November 17, 2022
Squarespace vs Webflow — Which is Better?
In this post we compare the key features of Squarespace vs Webflow — and help you decide which tool is better for your web design project.
November 15, 2022
BigCommerce vs Squarespace — Which is the Better Online Store Builder?
BigCommerce vs Squarespace: which is best? We go through all the pros and cons in depth and help you work out which platform is best for your business.
November 14, 2022
Featured ecommerce platform
Shopify
Is Shopify the right ecommerce solution for your business? Find out in our impartial, comprehensive Shopify review.
You might also find our new guide on how to start a Shopify store from scratch helpful; and our Wix vs Shopify guide discusses how Shopify compares against another hugely popular website building tool.
More Shopify resources
Shopify vs eBay — Which is Better for Selling Online?
In this Shopify vs Ebay comparison, we go through the pros and cons of each platform and help you decide which one works better for you.
November 24, 2022
How to Change Your Shopify Store Name and URL
In this post we show you how to change your Shopify store name in just a few simple steps.
November 18, 2022
How Much Does it Cost to Create a Shopify Website?
How much does it cost to create a Shopify website? It’s actually a really tricky question, but in this post we do our best to answer it…
November 18, 2022
Shopify Launch Checklist — The Essential Guide to Going Live
Comprehensive Shopify launch checklist outlining 17 essential pre-go live checks for your store.
November 18, 2022
Shopify Statistics – The Key Facts and Figures in 2022
All the latest Shopify statistics. Revenue, market share, user numbers and much more.
November 17, 2022
Shopify Dropshipping — How To Do It Right!
In this in-depth guide to Shopify dropshipping, we explain how it works and how to do it right.
November 17, 2022
Running and growing your business
Tips on how to make the most of your business
How to Grow an Email List — 10 Essential Tips
In this guide, we share 10 key tips on how to grow an email mailing list effectively and discuss how to keep your subscribers engaged.
November 24, 2022
What is Dropshipping?
What is dropshipping? In this guide we answer this question and show you how to start a successful dropshipping business.
November 17, 2022
How to Make a Logo on Canva — Simple Guide
A simple, step-by-step guide on how to make a logo on Canva.
November 17, 2022
How to Increase Blog Traffic — in 10 Simple Steps
In this article, we share 10 simple ways you can increase traffic to your blog posts — and fast!
November 6, 2022
10 Key Apps For Startups
10 key apps for startups — if you’re starting an online business, here are 10 apps you’re going to need to make a success of it.
November 4, 2022
Autoresponders: What They Are and How To Use Them
Autoresponders — a simple explanation of what they are and how to send them in a way that saves time and generates income.
November 4, 2022
Spotlight on…
Canva
Our Canva review highlights all the pros and cons of a tool that promises to make creating visual assets easy.
You might also find our Canva pricing guide, our Canva Pro vs Free comparison, our Canva free trial guide, our Visme vs Canva comparison and Adobe Express vs Canva shootout useful.
More Canva resources
Adobe Express vs Canva — Which is Better?
We compare two apps that aim to make graphic design easy for non-designers.
November 24, 2022
What is Canva?
In this post we provide a simple overview of what Canva is and the kinds of designs you can create with it.
November 22, 2022
How to Make a Logo on Canva — Simple Guide
A simple, step-by-step guide on how to make a logo on Canva.
November 17, 2022
Video: Canva Pro vs Free
In this Canva Pro vs Free video comparison, we help you decide between the free plan and the premium one.
November 9, 2022
Canva vs PowerPoint — Which is Better?
In this Canva vs PowerPoint comparison, we test both platforms and spell out the key strengths and weaknesses of each tool.
November 7, 2022
Visme vs Canva — Which is Best?
Visme vs Canva — which of these popular graphic design tools is right for your business? Find out in our in-depth comparison.
November 7, 2022
Email marketing reviews and advice
Latest email marketing platform reviews
How to Grow an Email List — 10 Essential Tips
In this guide, we share 10 key tips on how to grow an email mailing list effectively and discuss how to keep your subscribers engaged.
November 24, 2022
Mad Mimi Review — The Key Pros and Cons
In our Mad Mimi review, we take a look at all the pros and cons of one the cheapest email marketing tools available.
November 17, 2022
Mad Mimi vs Mailchimp — A Comparison Review
Mad Mimi vs Mailchimp — which is the best email marketing platform for your business? Find out in this in-depth comparison review.
November 16, 2022
Campaign Monitor Review — Is it Right for Your Business?
In this Campaign Monitor review, we look this well-known email marketing tool, highlight its pros and cons, and try to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your business.
November 14, 2022
Squarespace Email Campaigns — Should You Use It?
Should you use Squarespace’s built-in email marketing tool, or stick with an established solution like Mailchimp or GetResponse?
November 14, 2022
Mailchimp vs AWeber — Which is Better?
In this Mailchimp vs AWeber comparison, we look at two of the best-known email marketing solutions currently available. Which one is best for you?
November 7, 2022
Our Squarespace resources
Squarespace
Check out our Squarespace review for an in-depth look at an increasingly popular website builder; read our Shopify vs Squarespace comparison to see how it stacks up against a key rival; and visit our Squarespace plugins section to add functionality to your own Squarespace website.
SEO tips
Latest SEO resources
Shopify SEO — How to Optimize Your Shopify Store
Shopify SEO: read Style Factory’s in-depth guide to optimising a Shopify store for the major search engines.
November 14, 2022
BigCommerce SEO — 10 Essential Tips
BigCommerce SEO — an in-depth guide to making a BigCommerce store rank highly in search results.
November 14, 2022
How to Increase Blog Traffic — in 10 Simple Steps
In this article, we share 10 simple ways you can increase traffic to your blog posts — and fast!
November 6, 2022
How to Make Your Site More Visible on Google
In this blog post, we share six simple ways that you can improve your site’s search engine optimisation and achieve better rankings in Google.
November 6, 2022
How to Recover from a Google Core Update
An in-depth look at what a Google broad core update is, why it might have negatively affected your rankings, and what you can do to recover.
November 4, 2022
Our Wix resources
Learn more about Wix
Is Wix the right platform for your web design project? Find out in our Wix review, or check out how Wix stacks up against other leading website builders in our Wix vs WordPress and Wix vs Squarespace shootouts.
Productivity and CRM
Featured
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) — Which is Best?
In this Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace comparison, we explore two leading suites of cloud productivity apps, discuss the pros and cons in depth, and help you work out which one is best for your business.
November 7, 2022
10 Key Apps For Startups
10 key apps for startups — if you’re starting an online business, here are 10 apps you’re going to need to make a success of it.
November 4, 2022
Chromebook Review — The Key Pros and Cons in 2022
Should you buy a Chromebook? In this Chromebook review, we take a look at the pros and cons of using a computer that runs Chrome OS.
October 24, 2022
Capsule vs Nimble — Which is the Best CRM?
Capsule vs Nimble – which of these CRM tools is best for a small business? Our comparison review goes through the pros and cons of each product.
October 24, 2022
Nimble CRM Review (2022) — Pros and Cons, Pricing, Features
In this Nimble CRM review, we look at a product which focuses, more than most CRM systems, on social relationships. Is it a good fit for your business?
October 21, 2022
SEO tool focus: Ahrefs
Ahrefs review
In this review, we take an in-depth look at Ahrefs, highlighting all its key pros and cons. Should you use it for an SEO project — or are you better off with an alternative?
Read our review of Ahrefs, watch our Ahrefs keyword research video or check out our new Moz vs Ahrefs comparison.
Video reviews and tutorials
Featured
Squarespace Tutorial — Simple Step-by-Step Guide
In this Squarespace tutorial, we walk you through the process of building a Squarespace site in 10 simple steps.
November 14, 2022
Video: Canva Pro vs Free
In this Canva Pro vs Free video comparison, we help you decide between the free plan and the premium one.
November 9, 2022
Video: Shopify vs eBay
In this Shopify vs eBay video review, Style Factory’s Matt Walsh explores the relative pros and cons of both ecommerce platforms.
October 24, 2022
Video: Wix Review
This short video review of Wix highlights the key pros and cons of one of the most popular website building tools available.
October 18, 2022
Video: Wix vs Squarespace
Our video comparison of Wix and Squarespace highlights the pros and cons of two of the most popular website building tools available.
October 18, 2022
A look at…BigCommerce
BigCommerce review
BigCommerce aims to provide you with a lot of ecommerce functionality ‘out of the box’ — rather than relying on add-ons. How well does this work? Find out in our BigCommerce review.
Learn more about BigCommerce plans in our BigCommerce pricing guide, or read our BigCommerce vs Shopify shootout to see how it compares with a popular alternative.
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Email marketing focus: GetResponse
GetResponse review
GetResponse aims to go beyond email marketing by providing ecommerce and webinar features. Does this make it a jack of all trades or master of none? Find out in our GetResponse review.
Our services
Shopify
If you’re looking for a Shopify developer, or simply somebody to assist you in setting up a simple Shopify site, we can help. We provide cost-effective, expert Shopify web design services to clients around the world.
Squarespace
Although it’s undeniably great for putting together a website yourself, there are times when you need to enlist a Squarespace developer to help you customise your site and get it just the way you want it. That’s where we come in.
Google Workspace
We’ll take all the stress out of moving your email, files and calendars across to G Suite, and can provide your team with training on how to get the most out of your new productivity tools. Ongoing support packages are also available.
