Alyssa Schaad  / 
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How to Improve the Security of Your Magento Store

Is your Magento website secure? Magento has built in security features that keeps your website safe but there are more steps you can take to help secure your Magento store. Here are some of the best ways you can keep your Magento website secure and your customer’s information safe. Upgrade to the latest version of […]

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Alyssa Schaad  / 
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What is Nosto & How It Can Help You Increase eCommerce Sales

What is Nosto? Nosto reviews your customers’ actions, learning their likes and dislikes and allows you to deliver automated, personalized recommendations in real-time. Features: Facebook Ads Nosto’s personalized Facebook Ads displays your products automatically on Facebook to user’s past browsing and buying behavior. The ads will be displays right in their news feed. You can […]

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Alyssa Schaad  / 
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Google Trusted Stores – Magento Integration Guide

What is a Google Trusted Store? Google Trusted Stores is a program that helps shoppers feel confident in their purchases on the web. A Trusted Store shows customers that they will receive great customer service, on-time delivery and free purchase protection. The protection is offered to customers who place orders from these stores and opt […]

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Alyssa Schaad  / 
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Leaving eBay and the Future of Magento

On November 3, Mark Lavelle, CEO of Magento Commerce, sent out a letter to all Magento partners and associates officially announcing that Magento has become an independent company, backed by Permira. As with any transition or acquisition, consumers of the product are bound to have questions. What does this change mean for merchants and their […]

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Alyssa Schaad  / 
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Why You Should Keep Negative Reviews on Your eCommerce Website

More than half of customers read online reviews before they make a purchase. Customer reviews are proven to drive sales and it is now something that a majority of customers will want to see before they decide on making an online purchase. There are quite a few reasons why business owners shouldn’t delete negative comments […]

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Alyssa Schaad  / 
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2016 eCommerce Trends

Trends are always changing and with ecommerce, trends are no different. It is important to keep watch of the emerging trends for you ecommerce environment. Online shopping is on the rise but what else should you be looking for in 2016? Mobile commerce will continue to grow It is necessary to have a mobile store […]

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Alyssa Schaad  / 
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Three Alternative Magento Small Business Options

Magento is known for being one of the most popular eCommerce platforms in today’s industry. The following three eCommerce solutions, Nucleus Commerce, Pixafy, and LaunchPad that are built on top of Magento with features not included out-of-the-box from Magento. What is Nucleus Commerce? Nucleus Commerce is a site accelerator solution specially designed for merchants so […]

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Alyssa Schaad  / 
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Administrative Features of Magento Enterprise – 101

Magento is a feature-rich eCommerce platform solution that offers merchants complete control and flexibility over your online store. Magento Enterprise Edition provides a faster, better shopping experience which can drive conversion rates and sales and save costs. It helps your store grown online revenue with tools to attract more traffic and retain customers. Using the […]

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Alyssa Schaad  / 
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2015 Holiday Season – 6 Ways to Prepare Your Online Store

The highest point every year for online shopping is during the holiday season. The holiday season is a great time for strengthening your online presence and engaging your online audience. It is important to make sure you and your business are prepared for the holidays. 1) Create a holiday atmosphere Creating a holiday atmosphere on […]

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