Caitlin Mekita  / 
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Use Better Images in Magento to Improve Sales

When shopping online one of the difficulties we all encounter is that the products we try to buy are intangible. When going to the mall, for example, we can physically see and touch a product we are interested in. Buying something over the internet doesn’t allow for such an experience. As a result, buyers can […]

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Caitlin Mekita  / 
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eCommerce websites in 2014 – what to look for

1. Responsive design & mobile eCommerce We’ve been talking about this for a while, but it will become more important in 2014. While the past few years have been focused on designing for smaller and smaller devices, 2014 will also demand consideration of larger devices. This is why the mobile vs desktop trend will be […]

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Caitlin Mekita  / 
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How to Edit Your Magento Theme / Template

Working with a good Magento theme is a great way to get your website up and running quickly, with the option to customize the theme as much or as little as you’d like. There are a few things you need to consider when choosing a theme, and some other important Dos and Don’ts to remember […]

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Caitlin Mekita  / 
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New Magento Website Launch – NCMA at Bigelow Laboratory

Shero Designs is happy to announce the launch of our latest project for NCMA at Bigelow Laboratory. A lot of hard work, thought, and preparation went into making this project a success. Below you can read about the challenges we faced and the solutions that we devised using both our own customization and the implementation […]

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Caitlin Mekita  / 
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Top five Magento Themes for ease of use, customization and functionality

Choosing a theme for your Magento eCommerce website is a big decision. When making the investment of opening up an online store, it’s crucial to choose correctly and think critically. You need to know what you’re looking for, so we first need to answer the question: What makes a theme great? 1. It suits your […]

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Caitlin Mekita  / 
6 min read

Getting Started in Social Media: Tips for Small Businesses

  1. Develop a Plan Remember that there are tons of options when it comes to social media marketing. Most social media companies offer paid promotions and advertising, but with a little extra time, effort, and great content – you could spread the word for free. Where is the best place to start in social […]

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Caitlin Mekita  / 
5 min read

How Magento Store Owners Earn Their Customers’ Trust

One of the most important factors that determines the success of an online eCommerce store is how credible a website is and how to convert visitors into buyers. Since our area of specialization is Magento this article refers to Magento website credibility builders to boost sales. These principles can also be applied to other eCommerce […]

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Caitlin Mekita  / 
4 min read

Magento & In-store Inventory System Integration – New Website Launch for HMC Honors

This week, Shero Designs was proud to launch a new Magento e-commerce website for Hoover’s Manufacturing Co. We got to completely redesign this website and to give Hoover the best e-commerce system to benefit their business, which sells thousands of different products. HMC Honors sells military pins, patches, hats, and other items. They have thousands […]

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Caitlin Mekita  / 
6 min read

So You Want a Magento Website? A Store Owner’s Guide to Web Lingo

So you want to build a Magento website? Building a Magento online store is complex process that requires you to make important decisions. Your web designer will be able to explain all of these concepts to you and help you understand your preferences, but if you do your research ahead of time, you can be […]

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