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)
BigCommerce Review (2024) — Key Pros and Cons of a Leading Store Builder
An in-depth BigCommerce review that outlines all its key pros and cons. Is this online store builder right for your business?
April 16, 2024
Wix vs Shopify (2024) — Which is Better?
In-depth Wix vs Shopify comparison review outlining all the pros and cons of two of the world’s most popular website builders.
April 16, 2024
Shopify Pricing and Fees (2024) — Which Shopify Plan is Best?
Shopify pricing: which plan is right for your business? In this article we break down all the Shopify fees and help you decide on the best pricing plan for your needs.
April 16, 2024
Wix vs Shopify vs Squarespace (2024) — The Essential Comparison
Wix vs Shopify vs Squarespace — which website builder is best for your business? In this comparison, we help you find out.
April 16, 2024
Shopify vs Squarespace (2024) — Which is Better?
Shopify vs Squarespace: which one is better for your ecommerce project? In this comparison review we take a look at all the pros and cons of both platforms and help you decide.
April 16, 2024
Spod vs Printful (2024) — Which is the Better Print-on-Demand Solution?
In this SPOD vs Printful comparison, we highlight all the pros and cons of two leading print on demand solutions.
April 16, 2024
Shopify Review (2024) — The Key Pros and Cons
Detailed Shopify review that explores all its pros and cons in depth. Is it right for your business?
April 15, 2024
Volusion vs Shopify (2024) — Which is the Best Online Store Builder?
In our Shopify vs Volusion comparison review, we pit two well-known ecommerce solutions against each other, and go through the pros and cons of each.
April 11, 2024
BigCommerce Pricing and Fees (2024) — 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.
April 11, 2024
Advice on running a successful online business
Tips and tricks from Style Factory
What is Shopify? And How Does It Work? (2024)
What is Shopify? In this simple explainer, we take you through the key aspects of the platform.
April 11, 2024
How to Recover from a Google Core Update (March 2024)
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 6, 2024
Cyber Security Tips (2024) — How to Protect Your Business Online
In this post, we share some key cyber security tips that can significantly reduce the risk of your business being compromised online.
January 24, 2024
How to Automate Your Business — 7 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.
January 24, 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
How to Grow an Email List in 2024 — 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 23, 2024
SEO
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SE Ranking vs Semrush — Which SEO Tool is Better?
We compare and contrast two popular — and oddly similar — SEO tools: SE Ranking and Semrush.
March 28, 2024
Semrush Review (2024) — 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 20, 2024
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 18, 2024
Moz vs Semrush (2024) — 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 18, 2024
ChatGPT Statistics (2024) — 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 8, 2024
Semrush Pricing (2024) — 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 8, 2024
Squarespace SEO (2024) — 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.
March 6, 2024
How to Recover from a Google Core Update (March 2024)
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 6, 2024
How to Add FAQ Schema to a Website
A simple guide to adding FAQ schema to your website.
January 24, 2024
Productivity
Tips on how to improve productivity, and reviews of popular productivity apps.
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace (2024) — 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.
February 27, 2024
How to Automate Your Business — 7 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.
January 24, 2024
10 Key Apps For Startups (2024)
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 19, 2024
Digital Declutter — 15 Ways to Become More Productive and Less Distracted in 2024
Declutter your digital life in 2023 — 15 top tips to reduce distraction and improve productivity.
January 19, 2024
Chromebook Review (2024) — 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.
January 17, 2024
Nimble CRM Review (2024) — 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 15, 2024
Capsule vs Nimble (2024) — 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 15, 2024
Capsule CRM Review (2024) — 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 15, 2024
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.
November 13, 2023
Email marketing
Email marketing tips, plus reviews of popular e-mail marketing apps
How to Automate Your Business — 7 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.
January 24, 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
How to Grow an Email List in 2024 — 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 23, 2024
How to Create a Newsletter in 7 Easy Steps (2024)
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
January 18, 2024
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 17, 2024
E-Commerce and website design
E-commerce advice and reviews
BigCommerce Review (2024) — Key Pros and Cons of a Leading Store Builder
An in-depth BigCommerce review that outlines all its key pros and cons. Is this online store builder right for your business?
April 16, 2024
Wix vs Shopify (2024) — Which is Better?
In-depth Wix vs Shopify comparison review outlining all the pros and cons of two of the world’s most popular website builders.
April 16, 2024
Shopify Pricing and Fees (2024) — Which Shopify Plan is Best?
Shopify pricing: which plan is right for your business? In this article we break down all the Shopify fees and help you decide on the best pricing plan for your needs.
April 16, 2024
Wix vs Shopify vs Squarespace (2024) — The Essential Comparison
Wix vs Shopify vs Squarespace — which website builder is best for your business? In this comparison, we help you find out.
April 16, 2024
Shopify vs Squarespace (2024) — Which is Better?
Shopify vs Squarespace: which one is better for your ecommerce project? In this comparison review we take a look at all the pros and cons of both platforms and help you decide.
April 16, 2024
Spod vs Printful (2024) — Which is the Better Print-on-Demand Solution?
In this SPOD vs Printful comparison, we highlight all the pros and cons of two leading print on demand solutions.
April 16, 2024