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)
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.
May 2, 2025
Canva for Nonprofits — All You Need to Know
In this post we share key facts about Canva for Nonprofits, the eligibility requirements and details on how to get started with it.
May 2, 2025
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.
May 2, 2025
BigCommerce Pricing and Fees — 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 solution.
May 2, 2025
Wix vs GoDaddy — Which is the Better Website Builder?
In this Wix vs GoDaddy shootout, we discuss how two leading site builders stack up in terms of templates, ecommerce features, ease-of-use and more.
May 2, 2025
Webflow Review — All 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.
May 2, 2025
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.
May 2, 2025
Ubersuggest vs Semrush — Which SEO Tool is Right for You?
In this Ubersuggest vs Semrush shootout, I pit a simple, affordable SEO tool against a more fully-featured by more expensive rival. Which one wins?
May 2, 2025
Shopify vs WordPress — Key Features, Pricing and More
Shopify vs Wordpress — which is better? 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.
May 1, 2025
Advice on running a successful online business
Tips and tricks from Style Factory
How to Sell an eBook on Shopify — Step-by-Step Guide
In this guide, we show you how to sell an eBook on Shopify in just a few simple steps.
April 29, 2025
How to Recover from a Google Core Update
An in-depth look at what a Google core update is, why it might have negatively affected your rankings, and what you can do to recover.
March 13, 2025
Zero Click Content — What Is It? And Why Does It Matter?
In this post we discuss what zero click content is, how to produce it and how a marketing campaign focused on creating it can help your business.
February 6, 2025
Squarespace Blogging — How to Get Started
A step-by-step guide to Squarespace blogging. Learn how to create your blog, add posts and attract an audience.
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
Building a Squarespace Website — Launch Checklist and QC Tasks
In this Squarespace launch checklist, we walk you through the steps we take to ensure a smooth site build and robust quality control.
February 5, 2025
SEO
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Ubersuggest vs Semrush — Which SEO Tool is Right for You?
In this Ubersuggest vs Semrush shootout, I pit a simple, affordable SEO tool against a more fully-featured by more expensive rival. Which one wins?
May 2, 2025
ChatGPT Statistics — The Key Facts and Figures
In this post we share a host of key ChatGPT statistics, including userbase size, running costs, projected revenue, OpenAI’s net worth and more.
April 29, 2025
Semrush Review — 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.
April 19, 2025
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.
April 19, 2025
Semrush Free Trial — All You Need to Know
Our guide to the Semrush free trial — and how to get an extended, 30-day version of it.
April 17, 2025
Moz vs Semrush — 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?
April 17, 2025
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.
April 16, 2025
Semrush Pricing — 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.
April 11, 2025
Semrush vs Similarweb — Which SEO Tool is Better?
In this Semrush vs Similarweb comparison, we put two leading SEO solutions head to head and help you decide which is better for you.
April 10, 2025
Productivity
Tips on how to improve productivity, and reviews of popular productivity apps.
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
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.
January 28, 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.
January 28, 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
10 Key Apps For Startups (2025)
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.
January 14, 2025
Email marketing
Email marketing tips, plus reviews of popular e-mail marketing apps
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
How to Create a Newsletter
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
January 14, 2025
Autoresponders — What They Are and How To Use Them (2024)
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
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.
May 2, 2025
BigCommerce Pricing and Fees — 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 solution.
May 2, 2025
Wix vs GoDaddy — Which is the Better Website Builder?
In this Wix vs GoDaddy shootout, we discuss how two leading site builders stack up in terms of templates, ecommerce features, ease-of-use and more.
May 2, 2025
Webflow Review — All 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.
May 2, 2025
Shopify vs WordPress — Key Features, Pricing and More
Shopify vs Wordpress — which is better? 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.
May 1, 2025
Squarespace Statistics – The Key Facts and Figures
In this Squarespace statistics guide, we give you key information about Squarespace revenue, userbase size, market share and much more.
May 1, 2025