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Latest reviews and comparisons
BigCommerce Pricing and Fees (2023) — 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.
March 28, 2023
Squarespace vs Webflow (2023) — 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.
March 27, 2023
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.
March 27, 2023
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.
March 27, 2023
Shopify vs Square (2023) — Which Online Store Builder is Better?
Shopify vs Square — which is better for your business? We go through all the pros and cons of both tools and help you find out.
March 20, 2023
Jimdo Review — The Big Things You Need to Know
In this Jimdo review we go through all its key features and pros and cons. Can you build a professional website or online store with it?
March 20, 2023
Featured ecommerce platform
Shopify
Is Shopify the right ecommerce solution for your business? Find out in our comprehensive Shopify review.
You might also find our guide on how to start a Shopify store helpful; and our Shopify vs Squarespace and Wix vs Shopify comparisons discuss how Shopify compares against other popular store builders.
More Shopify resources
How to Add Google Analytics to Shopify (Google Analytics 4 Guide)
In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to add Google Analytics to a Shopify store.
March 28, 2023
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…
March 28, 2023
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.
March 28, 2023
Shopify Launch Checklist — The Essential Guide to Going Live
Comprehensive Shopify launch checklist outlining 17 essential pre-go live checks for your store.
March 27, 2023
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.
March 27, 2023
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.
March 27, 2023
Running and growing your business
Tips on how to make the most of your business
What is Dropshipping?
What is dropshipping? In this guide we answer this question and show you how to start a successful dropshipping business.
March 27, 2023
How to Make a Logo on Canva — Simple Guide
A simple, step-by-step guide on how to make a logo on Canva.
March 27, 2023
Checklist for Starting a Business (2023) — 14 Key Steps
A guide to the key things you need to do when setting up a business.
March 17, 2023
10 Key Apps For Startups (2023)
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.
March 17, 2023
How to Increase Blog Traffic (2023) — The 10 Key Steps
In this article, we share 10 simple ways you can increase traffic to your blog posts — and fast!
March 13, 2023
How to Make an Online Store — the 6 Key Steps to Starting a Successful Ecommerce Business
How to make an online store — and generate sales with it. A step-by-step guide to getting started with ecommerce.
March 13, 2023
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
Canva Free Trial — Get Canva Pro for 30 Days
In this post, we show you how you can use the popular design app Canva for free — and give you access to an exclusive 30 day free trial of the app.
March 29, 2023
Canva Statistics (2023) — All the Key Facts and Figures
A treasure trove of Canva statistics covering user demographics, revenue, company net worth and much more.
March 28, 2023
Canva for Education — All You Need to Know
In this guide to ‘Canva for Education’, we spell out the benefits of using Canva for educational purposes — plus the eligibility requirements for using it.
March 28, 2023
What is Canva? And How Does it Work?
In this post we provide a simple overview of what Canva is and the kinds of designs you can create with it.
March 27, 2023
How to Make a Logo on Canva — Simple Guide
A simple, step-by-step guide on how to make a logo on Canva.
March 27, 2023
VistaCreate (formerly Crello) vs Canva — Which is Better?
VistaCreate vs Canva — which is better for your design project? We test both tools and help you find out.
March 25, 2023
Email marketing reviews and advice
Latest email marketing platform reviews
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.
March 27, 2023
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.
March 27, 2023
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.
March 27, 2023
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?
March 27, 2023
AWeber vs GetResponse — Which is Better?
In our AWeber vs Getresponse comparison, we put two leading email marketing tools head to head.
March 27, 2023
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?
March 20, 2023
Advice on Squarespace
Squarespace
Check out our Squarespace review for an in-depth look at an increasingly popular website builder; or read our Shopify vs Squarespace and Wix vs Squarespace comparisons see how it stacks up against key rivals.
More Squarespace resources
Featured posts
Squarespace vs Webflow (2023) — 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.
March 27, 2023
Squarespace Free Trial — Everything You Need to Know
Key FAQs about the Squarespace free trial, plus resources to help you make the most of it.
March 27, 2023
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?
March 27, 2023
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.
March 20, 2023
Wix vs Shopify vs Squarespace (2023) — The Essential Comparison
Wix vs Shopify vs Squarespace — which website builder is best for your business? In this comparison, we help you find out.
March 17, 2023
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.
March 17, 2023
SEO tips
Latest SEO resources
How to Add FAQ Schema to a Website
A simple guide to adding FAQ schema to your website.
March 29, 2023
Shopify SEO — How to Optimize Your Shopify Store
Shopify SEO: read Style Factory’s in-depth guide to optimizing a Shopify store for the major search engines.
March 17, 2023
BigCommerce SEO — 10 Essential Tips
BigCommerce SEO — an in-depth guide to making a BigCommerce store rank highly in search results.
March 16, 2023
How to Recover from a Google Core Update (March 2023)
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.
March 15, 2023
How to Increase Blog Traffic (2023) — The 10 Key Steps
In this article, we share 10 simple ways you can increase traffic to your blog posts — and fast!
March 13, 2023
SEO tools — reviews and guides
Latest SEO resources
Moz vs Semrush (2023) — Which is Better?
In-depth comparison of Moz vs Semrush — two of the most popular and powerful SEO tools currently available. Which one is better for your business?
March 30, 2023
Semrush Review (2023) — 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.
March 29, 2023
Semrush Pricing (2023) — Which Plan is Right 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.
March 16, 2023
Semrush Free Trial (30 Days) — All You Need to Know
Our guide to the Semrush free trial — and how to get an extended, 30-day version of it.
March 15, 2023
Video: Semrush Review (2023)
A video review of Semrush — one of the leading SEO tools available.
March 10, 2023
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
10 Key Apps For Startups (2023)
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.
March 17, 2023
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace — Which is Better?
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.
March 17, 2023
Chromebook Review (2023) — All The Key Pros and Cons
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.
February 8, 2023
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.
January 10, 2023
Nimble CRM Review (2023) — 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?
January 10, 2023
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.
March 20, 2023
Video: Semrush Review (2023)
A video review of Semrush — one of the leading SEO tools available.
March 10, 2023
Video: Ahrefs vs Semrush (2023)
A video comparison of two leading SEO tools, Ahrefs and Semrush.
March 6, 2023
Video: WooCommerce vs Shopify
Video comparison of WooCommerce vs Shopify — a no-nonsense summary of the key pros and cons of both platform.
January 30, 2023
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.
January 12, 2023
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.
