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 SEO — Key Tips and Checklist
Squarespace SEO Checklist — 17 easy-to-follow steps you can take to make sure your Squarespace site ranks highly in search results.
September 14, 2026
How to Sell Music on Shopify — The Essential Guide
A step-by-step guide on how to sell music on Shopify — plus some key tips on how to promote your Shopify music store.
September 14, 2026
BigCommerce Pricing and Fees (2026) — 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.
September 11, 2026
VistaCreate (formerly Crello) vs Canva (2026) — Which is Better?
VistaCreate vs Canva — which is better for your design project? We test both tools and help you find out.
September 11, 2026
ChatGPT Statistics (2026) — 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.
September 10, 2026
Omnisend vs Klaviyo (2026) — Which is Better?
In this Omnisend vs Klaviyo comparison, we discuss their pricing, ease of use, automation and segmentation tools — and help you decide between them.
September 9, 2026
Wix Statistics (2026) — All the Key Facts and Figures
We share key facts and figures about Wix, one of the web’s most popular website building tools.
September 9, 2026
Squarespace Statistics (2026) – 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.
September 9, 2026
Squarespace vs Webflow (2026) — 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.
September 8, 2026
Advice on running a successful online business
Tips and tricks from Style Factory
Checklist for Starting a Business in 2026
A guide to the key things you need to do when setting up a business.
August 24, 2026
How to Start an Online Store — Step by Step
How to make an online store — and generate sales with it. A step-by-step guide to getting started with ecommerce.
August 23, 2026
How to Build a Small Business Website
In this post, we’ll show you how to build a professional small business website with Squarespace — from choosing a template and creating your key pages to adding content, optimizing your site for SEO and getting it live.
August 19, 2026
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.
August 17, 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
SEO
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Squarespace SEO — Key Tips and Checklist
Squarespace SEO Checklist — 17 easy-to-follow steps you can take to make sure your Squarespace site ranks highly in search results.
September 14, 2026
ChatGPT Statistics (2026) — 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.
September 10, 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.
September 2, 2026
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) — Exclusive Extended Version
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
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
Squarespace SEO — Key Tips and Checklist
Squarespace SEO Checklist — 17 easy-to-follow steps you can take to make sure your Squarespace site ranks highly in search results.
September 14, 2026
How to Sell Music on Shopify — The Essential Guide
A step-by-step guide on how to sell music on Shopify — plus some key tips on how to promote your Shopify music store.
September 14, 2026
BigCommerce Pricing and Fees (2026) — 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.
September 11, 2026
Wix Statistics (2026) — All the Key Facts and Figures
We share key facts and figures about Wix, one of the web’s most popular website building tools.
September 9, 2026
Squarespace Statistics (2026) – 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.
September 9, 2026
Squarespace vs Webflow (2026) — 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.
September 8, 2026