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A Few Of Our Favorite Shopify Apps

A list of Shopify Apps we’ve tried and how they can benefit your online store.

Shopify is our #1 pick when it comes to building an online shop. It’s a secure and easy-to-use platform for online shop owners and it provides several built-in tools needed to run an online store. However, if you want to add a special feature, you will need to find, install and configure a Shopify app that works with your online store.

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DMARC, DKIM, SPF...oh my!!

Reduce the chances of having your emails sent to spam.

If you haven’t already done so, set up the bare minimum by adding a simple DMARC record to your domain. Depending on your setup, and as soon as possible, make sure that you have an email address with your domain name, that your email is authenticated with anyone sending emails on your behalf, and that you have a DKIM record, an SPF record or both.

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Why Your Site Isn’t Converting

Our collection of reasons why websites don’t perform and what you can do about it.

Most of our time at work is spent designing, coding, learning, or talking with entrepreneurs. When we first meet with a business owner who already has a website, it’s almost a certainty that they mention wanting to generate more traffic or improve traffic conversion. Here is our collection of reasons why a website might not be living up to expectations and what you can do about it.

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When Clients Can’t Come To You

7 ideas that can help any business connect with customers, boost sales, and increase visibility when you can’t physically meet.

With physical distancing being the most effective tool in containing the novel coronavirus, many smaller businesses are seeing a decrease in new and returning clients. This is especially true for businesses who service local clients. What are some quick ideas for boosting your sales and visibility over the next couple months?

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