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)
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
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
Wix Free Trial – All You Need to Know
In this post we show you how to access a fully-functional trial of a Wix premium plan.
March 28, 2023
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
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
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
Advice on running a successful online business
Tips and tricks from Style Factory
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
SEO
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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
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
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
Ahrefs vs Semrush (2023) — Which Should You Use?
In-depth comparison of Ahrefs and Semrush — two of the most popular and powerful SEO tools available.
March 4, 2023
Squarespace SEO — The Definitive Guide and Checklist
Squarespace SEO Checklist — 17 easy-to-follow steps you can take to make sure your Squarespace site ranks highly in search results.
March 3, 2023
ChatGPT Statistics (2023) — 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.
March 2, 2023
What is ChatGPT? And Why Does It Matter?
In this post, we look at ChatGPT — how it works, what you can do with it and its implications for search engines and the knowledge economy.
February 9, 2023
Productivity
Tips on how to improve productivity, and reviews of popular productivity apps.
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
Capsule CRM Review (2023) — 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 10, 2023
Email marketing
Email marketing tips, plus reviews of popular e-mail marketing apps
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
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
GetResponse vs Mailchimp — Which is Better?
GetResponse vs Mailchimp: an in-depth comparison. We look at why (and when) you should use one of these two e-marketing tools over the other.
March 15, 2023
How to Create a Newsletter in 7 Simple Steps (2023)
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
March 13, 2023
Autoresponders — What They Are and How To Use Them (2023)
Autoresponders — a simple explanation of what they are and how to send them in a way that saves time and generates income.
March 13, 2023
GetResponse Review — 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 2, 2023
How to Grow an Email List in 2023 — 10 Essential Tips
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 11, 2023
E-Commerce and website design
E-commerce advice and reviews
Wix Free Trial – All You Need to Know
In this post we show you how to access a fully-functional trial of a Wix premium plan.
March 28, 2023
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
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
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
How to Start a Shopify Store — Step-by-Step Tutorial
A step-by-step guide on how to get a successful Shopify store off the ground.
March 20, 2023
How to Buy a Shopify Store (2023) — Step-by-Step Guide
How to buy a Shopify store: the key steps involved in a successful purchase.
March 17, 2023
