Welcome to The ultimate guide to starting an online store, presented by Pixel Union and Out of the Sandbox. Below you will find articles from both brands that are packed with helpful tips, tricks, and best practices for starting an online store. ...
The oversized, full-width hero image on a store landing page is everywhere these days. And it makes sense, doesn't it? Not only does this site-spanning, larger-than-life image appeal to our visual sensibilities, but done right, it can be a powerful way to establish a brand,...
As a merchant, we know that while building a successful online business can be rewarding, it can also be frustrating at times. Especially, when it comes to optimizing an already existing store. Luckily, there are an abundance of apps within...
There's no way around it: images are the best way to showcase a product. 93% of consumers cite images as a major consideration when making a purchasing decision online. And, over half of customers will leave a website if they...
You already know that product reviews are important. They build trust both between you and your customers and in your products, they improve SEO, increase conversions, and more. But the bigger question remains: how do you get customers to leave them? Motivating customers...
For every order you ship, there’s a chance the customer will return it. In contrast with brick-and-mortar stores, which have an average return rate of 8%, the return rate for ecommerce is at least 30%. Ecommerce is growing at an explosive rate, and...
After being made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic, Philippa Main decided to use the opportunity to try something completely different with her career. So, she started an online store with her sister, Jessica. Each with a flair for interior design,...
Buying a new Shopify theme is a big deal. With so many themes to choose from, and so many points to consider—from features to functionality, from visual design to the reputation of the developer—it's easy to get overwhelmed. Whether you're...
Looking for an easy way to get your customers shopping this holiday season? It’s not too late to make a gift guide! Creating curated lists of gift ideas for your online store is a great way to help your customers...
