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SEO in 2018: Times They are a Changin’
A new year is upon us and with it a plethora of updates and algorithm changes to make you second guess your ranking methods. From Google’s surprise, mid-december Maccabee update to the FCC’s net neutrality repeal, 2017 was full of web-related shifts. So to help, we’ve compiled a list of some the best SEO & […]
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Google AMP Pages for Ecommerce – INFOGRAPHIC
Fast-loading product pages could make or break your conversion rate. As an independent ecommerce retailer, you know how tough it is to compete with the big boys. Amazon can outsell us all, and they can afford fast-loading mobile functionality at scale. Luckily, independent e-retailers can optimize their experiences to compete—and it’s cheaper than you might […]
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The Whole Content Marketing Package: Using WordPress To The Fullest
WordPress has only gotten more powerful in the last few years. The range of functionality and design that’s available in WordPress themes has increased dramatically. Gone are the days of WordPress blogs that are obviously “just another WordPress blog.” Today, WordPress can support any kind of website. The sky really is the limit—and for ecommerce […]
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Google’s New Search Quality Rating System: What Does It Mean for Ecommerce?
On 11/19/15, Google posted an update to their search quality rating guidelines. In the post, you’ll find a link to a PDF which provides instructions to Google’s search results raters. These are human users who rate the quality of results that Google returns for search queries. Google’s PDF does not provide direct advice on best […]
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Choosing The Right Ecommerce Platform – Pt. 5 of 5 – Miva
Welcome to Part 5 in our in-depth analysis of major ecommerce platforms. In the previous four posts, we discussed WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, and Bigcommerce. We examined the inherent pros and cons of each platform. In Part 5, we’ll talk about the ecommerce dark horse: Miva Merchant—or simply Miva, as it’s now called. Let’s get started. […]
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Choosing The Right Ecommerce Platform – Pt. 4 of 5 – Bigcommerce
In the early days, like everything else, design was a male-dominated profession. Today, women designers are changing the face of design with incredible innovation. At 216digital, we’re design connoisseurs. We thrive on innovative design thinking. We keep a pulse on the design industry, and we take note when someone creates something amazing. In this blog […]
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Choosing The Right Ecommerce Platform – Pt. 3 of 5 – Magento
Best Ecommerce Platforms for 2015 – Pt. 3 – Magento Welcome to Part 3 of our ecommerce platform comparison series! In Parts 1 and 2, we examined WooCommerce and Shopify. We discussed each platform’s strengths as well as its weaknesses. We concluded that WooCommerce is excellent for basic, low-budget ecommerce startups. We also noted that […]
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Miva Customization: Retro ReadyTheme
Miva Retro ReadyTheme Customization: Tailored To Your Needs! Miva users know that Miva is the ecommerce world’s best-kept secret. With Miva now offering responsive ReadyThemes free with every license, it’s easier than ever to put a functional, beautiful skin on your Miva store. In fact, most of our clients agree: Miva ReadyThemes really nail it […]
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Choosing The Right Ecommerce Platform – Pt. 2 of 5 – Shopify
Best Ecommerce Platforms for 2015 – Pt. 2 – Shopify If you search Google for “ecommerce platforms,” you’ll find a lot about WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, and Bigcommerce. If you do a little digging, you might find Miva, a longstanding ecommerce platform that’s not as well-known. Each platform has its own selling points and drawbacks. For […]
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Miva Customization: Suivant ReadyTheme
Miva Suivant ReadyTheme Customization: The Sky’s The Limit! If you use the Miva shopping cart platform, or if you’re looking to start a Miva store, you’ve probably heard of Miva ReadyThemes. These themes offer beautiful, functional styling right out of the box. However, they look even better with a little customization. Here at 216digital, we […]
