How to increase your Black Friday database
If people don’t know about your Black Friday deals then they will visit every other store on Black Friday, except yours. If that happens you will be calling it Blue Friday. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar store or an online store, you are going to want to offer your customers…
Online store changes to make before Black Friday
We’ve got your servers prepared for Black Friday, and now we’re going to highlight some online store changes you need to make before Black Friday. We’re not only making sure your website doesn’t crash during the mad rush, but we’re also going to ensure your business doesn’t crash either. Online…
Can your servers handle Black Friday traffic?
Black Friday has a tendency to send people into a frenzy, rushing to both brick-and-mortar and online stores. Every year has seen a steady increase in spending across the globe. In 2019, Black Friday shoppers in America spent $7.4 billion online. If the trend continues, and it probably will, then millions…
October 2020 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
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Is SEO a one-off job or a long-term investment?
This is a question that often gets asked. It's like asking whether a happy, long-term relationship can be guaranteed by going on a single date! While getting more traffic might be considered a short-term possibility, how likely is it that a one-off communication will actually gain quality leads on a…
Why you need SEO for your business website
The fast-paced nature of business forces you to leave no stone unturned and explore every avenue that is going to give you a competitive edge. If you are serious about outperforming the rest, you need to consider implementing a good search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy. This article is going to…
September 2020 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
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Optimising ecommerce website pages for better sales
So you've launched your online store, but you aren't seeing the sales? You can boost sales for your business by optimising ecommerce website pages. Here’s a brief overview of the key things to look out for. Tips for optimising ecommerce website pages Images Online consumers love images. In fact, they…
Six features to consider before choosing an ecommerce platform
Over time, a number of pre-built ecommerce platform solutions have allowed businesses to quickly and effectively get their online stores off the ground. By “a number”, I mean hundreds of options have popped up over the years. To help you decide which one will be best for you, here are…
Ultimate guide to launching online stores in South Africa
Digital is an exciting space in South Africa, and it continues to get more thrilling every day. Moving your business online is no longer a nice-to-have, but an essential part of everyday business. One element of the digital space is selling products and services online. This has seen a rise…
August 2020 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
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Blog SEO 101: ensure people see and read your articles
Writing blog articles is one thing. Ensuring people see and read your articles is another. Let’s take a look at some basic blog SEO (search engine optimisation) tips that will help you get your articles ranked higher on SERPs (search engine results pages), and therefore more widely read. So what…
4 fundamentals of writing a great blog post
July 2020 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
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4 things to consider when connecting digitally with customers
Connecting digitally might be easy and natural for most millennials. For older generations, it is generally a little more daunting. Families and friends have adapted to connecting with each other digitally with the option of face-to-face interactions taken off the table during lockdown. Businesses have required their staff to move…
6 reasons why traditional retailers should embrace ecommerce
Did you know that the first ecommerce sale happened in 1994? A 21-year-old named Dan Kohn sold Sting’s Ten Summoner’s Tales CD to a friend who purchased it using his credit card for $21.48, including shipping costs. If the last few months of 2020 have taught us anything, it’s that…
10 tips for productive WFH (work from home) days
Due to Covid-19 and general advances in digital technology, working from home is a lot more common these days. Whilst some enjoy being in their own space (and making their own coffee), others may struggle to be as productive at home as they are when they go into the office.…
June 2020 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
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Time to invest in turning your business into an online store
Businesses are turning into online stores left, right and centre. Covid-19 has been the push for both small and large businesses to evolve into online stores overnight. So is it time for your business to make the investment in turning into an online store? In the current situation, and for…
Time to invest in updating and refreshing your website
No one ever has time to work on their website. It’s one of those super important things that keeps getting pushed down the to-do list. Yet, we all find ourselves in a position that now screams: work on your website or die. Seriously. Whether you are a for-profit or non-profit…