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E-commerce and website builder reviews
Latest e-commerce reviews and comparisons
Squarespace Review — The Key Pros and Cons
In this in-depth Squarespace review, we look at all the pros and cons of one of the most popular website building solutions available.
April 7, 2021
Wix vs Squarespace (2021) — Which is best?
In-depth Wix vs Squarespace comparison which outlines all the key differences between two of the best-known website builders available. Which is best for your business?
April 7, 2021
Wix Review — Pros and Cons of a Leading Site Builder
In our Wix review, we explore all the pros and cons of this leading website builder. Find out how Wix performs when it comes to usability, SEO, e-commerce, email marketing and more.
March 26, 2021
Wix vs Shopify (2021) — Comparison Review, Full Pros and Cons
In-depth Wix vs Shopify comparison review outlining all the pros and cons of two of the world’s most popular website builders.
March 26, 2021
Wix vs WordPress — Which is Best?
WordPress vs Wix – which is best? Find out in our in-depth comparison of two of the world’s leading website building tools.
March 26, 2021
Shopify vs WordPress (2021) — Which is Best?
Shopify vs WordPress — which is best? In this comparison review we go through the pros and cons of each platform to help you decide which one is the most suitable for your business.
March 23, 2021
Featured e-commerce platform
Shopify
Is Shopify the right e-commerce solution for your business?
We’ll help you answer this question, with one of most impartial, comprehensive Shopify reviews currently available.
How to build an online business
Latest tips on how to grow a business
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.
April 4, 2021
10 Key Apps For Startups (2021)
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.
April 1, 2021
Automate Your Business — Key Tips for Saving Time Whilst Increasing Revenue
Automate your business — tips on how to make running your organisation easier, by using a variety of free or paid-for apps to automate a wide range of tasks.
January 28, 2021
Digital Declutter — 15 Ways to Become More Productive and Less Distracted in 2021
Declutter your digital life in 2021 — 15 top tips to reduce distraction and improve productivity.
January 22, 2021
Split Testing — A Way to Improve Open Rates and Conversions
A simple guide to split testing and how it can improve the effectiveness of your digital marketing campaigns.
October 21, 2020
Spotlight on…
Squarespace
Check out our Squarespace review for an in-depth look at an increasingly popular website builder — or get a 10% discount on the platform by clicking here and using the code PARTNER10 at checkout.
Email marketing reviews and advice
Latest email marketing platform reviews
How to Create a Newsletter — 10 Simple Steps (2021)
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
April 5, 2021
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.
April 4, 2021
Getresponse Review (2021) — All the Pros and Cons
In this Getresponse review, we provide an in-depth look at an email marketing platform that offers some quite unusual features.
March 24, 2021
Aweber vs Getresponse (2021) — A Detailed Comparison
In our Aweber vs Getresponse comparison, we put two leading email marketing tools head to head.
February 6, 2021
Aweber Review (2021) — The Key Pros and Cons
In this Aweber review, we take a look at one of the most popular solutions for designing and sending HTML e-newsletters. We explore the pros and cons of the product and discuss its pricing, features, templates, interface and alternatives.
February 5, 2021
New: Style Factory France goes live!
Our essential reviews — in French
We’re delighted to launch Style Factory France! Currently in BETA mode, the site contains French-language versions of key Style Factory reviews, tutorials and comparisons.
SEO tips
Latest SEO resources
How to Increase Blog Traffic — 10 Simple Steps
In this article, we share 10 simple ways you can increase traffic to your blog posts — fast!
April 6, 2021
Local SEO Checklist (2021) — 10 Key Tips on How to Rank Locally
Local SEO checklist — 10 simple tips that can transform your site’s performance in local search results.
April 4, 2021
10 Free SEO Resources (2021) — SEO Tools That Improve Your Site’s Ranking
In this post we share 10 free resources and tools that will help improve your understanding of SEO and increase the visibility of your site in search engines.
April 4, 2021
Six Simple Ways to Make your Site More Visible in Google Search Results (2021)
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.
March 26, 2021
How to Speed Up a Squarespace Site (2021) — 8 Simple Steps
How to speed up a Squarespace site — eight vital tips on how to make your Squarespace website load faster and perform better in search results.
February 10, 2021
Email marketing focus: Getresponse
Getresponse review
Getresponse aims to go beyond email marketing by providing e-commerce and webinar features. Does this make it a jack of all trades or master of none? Find out in our Getresponse review.
Productivity and CRM
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10 Key Apps For Startups (2021)
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.
April 1, 2021
Chromebook Review — Should I Buy a Chromebook?
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.
March 26, 2021
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace — Which is Best for Your Business?
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.
December 21, 2020
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.
June 16, 2020
Capsule CRM Review – Detailed Review of a CRM System for Small Businesses
Capsule CRM review which explores the features of one of the cheapest web-based CRM products on the market. Find out the pros and cons of Capsule.
June 16, 2020
Squarespace plugins
Our new Squarespace plugins store lets you really make the most of your Squarespace site — in it you’ll find some of the best Squarespace add-ons available.
Whether you need to add a video lightbox, product swatches, membership site functionality or a GDPR-compliant cookie banner to your Squarespace site, you’ll find what you need here >> Squarespace plugins
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Featured 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 are based in London but 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.
