Style Factory Blog — Latest Posts
Below you’ll find links to the latest blog posts from Style Factory. All deal with key issues relating to starting or growing a business – from choosing the right e-commerce platform to optimising your site correctly for search.
Latest posts
Our latest posts (use arrows on right to scroll through older articles)
Shopify vs eBay (2026) — 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.
August 6, 2026
Shopify POS vs Square POS (2026) — Which is Better for Point of Sale?
Shopify POS vs Square POS — which point-of-sale solution is right for your business?
August 6, 2026
Shopify POS Pricing Guide (2026) — Shopify POS Pro vs Shopify Lite
In this guide to Shopify POS pricing, we spell out its key costs and discuss differences between the POS Pro and POS Lite plans.
August 6, 2026
Best Shopify Themes (2026) — Which One Is Right for Your Store?
Discover the best Shopify themes for clothing, jewelry, dropshipping, POD and more.
August 5, 2026
Lightspeed vs Shopify (2026) — Which POS Solution is Better for Your Business?
In this Lightspeed vs Shopify comparison, we test two popular ecommerce and POS platforms. Which one is right for you?
August 5, 2026
Wix vs Shopify in 2026 — Which is Better for Ecommerce?
In-depth Wix vs Shopify comparison review outlining all the pros and cons of two of the world’s most popular website builders.
August 5, 2026
Canva vs PowerPoint — Which is Better in 2026?
In this Canva vs PowerPoint comparison, we test both platforms and spell out the key strengths and weaknesses of each tool.
August 4, 2026
Wix Review (2026) — The Key Pros and Cons
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, ecommerce, email marketing and more.
August 4, 2026
Canva vs Photoshop (2026) — Which is Better?
In-depth comparison of Canva vs Photoshop covering their image manipulation tools, video editing capabilities, export options and much more.
July 31, 2026
Advice on running a successful online business
Tips and tricks from Style Factory
What is Shopify? And How Does It Work? (2026 Guide)
What is Shopify? In this simple explainer, we take you through the key aspects of the platform.
June 9, 2026
10 Key Apps For Startups (2026)
10 key apps for startups — if you’re starting an online business, here are the apps and tech stacks to use.
May 3, 2026
How to Create a Newsletter (2026 Guide)
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
May 3, 2026
Ecommerce Business Ideas — 10 Key Ways to Start an Online Business in 2026
In this post, we share key ideas for starting an ecommerce business. From dropshipping to app development, we’ve got you covered.
April 30, 2026
How to Sell on Shopify Without Inventory (2026 Guide)
A simple guide to starting a Shopify store without any inventory.
April 30, 2026
How to Start an Online Store — Picking the Best Store Builder, and Setting It Up Right
How to make an online store — and generate sales with it. A step-by-step guide to getting started with ecommerce.
April 27, 2026
SEO
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Spyfu vs Semrush (2026) — Which SEO Tool Is Better?
In this SpyFu vs Semrush comparison, we compare a cheap SEO solution against a premium one.
July 31, 2026
Semrush Review (2026) — All the Pros and Cons
In this Semrush review, we take a really in-depth look at one of the best-known SEO tools available and highlight all its key pros and cons.
July 30, 2026
Semrush Pro vs Guru — Which Plan is Better?
In this Semrush Pro vs Guru comparison, we walk you through the respective pros and cons of both plans and help you choose between them.
July 29, 2026
Semrush Pricing (2026) — Which Plan is Best for You?
In this post, we take a detailed look at Semrush pricing — and help you work out which of its plans makes the most sense for your business.
July 29, 2026
Semrush Free Trial (2026) — All You Need to Know
Our guide to the Semrush free trial — and how to get an extended, 30-day version of it.
July 24, 2026
Semrush Guru Trial — How to Get 14 Days of Free Access
In this post, we show you how to access an exclusive 14 day free trial of Semrush Guru.
July 23, 2026
Ahrefs vs Semrush (2026) — Which Should You Use?
In-depth comparison of Ahrefs and Semrush — two of the most popular and powerful SEO tools available.
July 23, 2026
Ecommerce SEO — 12 Essential Tips
12 essential ecommerce SEO tips for improving your online store’s visibility in search results.
July 16, 2026
Best SEO / AI Visibility Tools (2026)
Our list of the best SEO / AI visibility tools for researching brand visibility, tracking prompts, and improving search rankings.
June 14, 2026
Productivity
Tips on how to improve productivity, and reviews of popular productivity apps.
10 Key Apps For Startups (2026)
10 key apps for startups — if you’re starting an online business, here are the apps and tech stacks to use.
May 3, 2026
Capsule vs Nimble — Which is the Better 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.
May 9, 2025
Capsule CRM Review — Is it Right for Your Business?
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.
May 8, 2025
Google Workspace Review — All the Pros and Cons
In this Google Workspace review, we spell out the key pros and cons of using this leading productivity suite.
March 25, 2025
Microsoft 365 Review — All the Key Pros and Cons
In this Microsoft 365 review, we go through the key pros and cons of one of the world’s most popular productivity suites.
February 6, 2025
Nimble CRM Review — 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?
February 6, 2025
Adventures in Chrome OS Flex — Turning an Old iMac into a Chromebook
An overview of the steps involved with installing Chrome OS Flex on an Apple iMac, and the pros and cons of doing so.
February 5, 2025
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace — Which is Better?
In this Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace comparison, we explore two leading productivity suites, discuss their pros and cons in depth, and help you decide between them.
February 3, 2025
Digital Declutter — 15 Ways to Become Less Distracted and More Productive in 2025
Declutter your digital life in 2025 — 16 top tips to reduce distraction and improve productivity.
January 15, 2025
Email marketing
Email marketing tips, plus reviews of popular e-mail marketing apps
How to Create a Newsletter (2026 Guide)
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
May 3, 2026
How to Grow an Email List — Essential Checklist
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.
January 15, 2025
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.
January 10, 2025
How to Automate Your Business — 8 Key Tips
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.
May 8, 2024
What is Split Testing?
A simple guide to split testing and how it can improve the effectiveness of your digital marketing campaigns.
January 24, 2024
E-Commerce and website design
E-commerce advice and reviews
Shopify vs eBay (2026) — 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.
August 6, 2026
Shopify POS vs Square POS (2026) — Which is Better for Point of Sale?
Shopify POS vs Square POS — which point-of-sale solution is right for your business?
August 6, 2026
Shopify POS Pricing Guide (2026) — Shopify POS Pro vs Shopify Lite
In this guide to Shopify POS pricing, we spell out its key costs and discuss differences between the POS Pro and POS Lite plans.
August 6, 2026
Best Shopify Themes (2026) — Which One Is Right for Your Store?
Discover the best Shopify themes for clothing, jewelry, dropshipping, POD and more.
August 5, 2026
Lightspeed vs Shopify (2026) — Which POS Solution is Better for Your Business?
In this Lightspeed vs Shopify comparison, we test two popular ecommerce and POS platforms. Which one is right for you?
August 5, 2026
Wix vs Shopify in 2026 — Which is Better for Ecommerce?
In-depth Wix vs Shopify comparison review outlining all the pros and cons of two of the world’s most popular website builders.
August 5, 2026