The 2016 holiday season is fast approaching and you know what that means: Online shopping! In fact, eCommerce store owners traditionally see an increase of 20% in annual sales for the months of November and December. And 2016 is going to be even better. The holidays are a very exciting time for eCommerce site owner’s,…
A confident shipping of products definitely calls for proper packaging support to guarantee the safety of the products during transit. The packaging is the heart of the entire process of shipping as ultimately it can make or break the dealings and transactions between buyers and sellers. No buyer will like to accept products which are…
Drupal 8 is out and it’s packed with incredible features that promise to make designers’, developer’s and the site admin’s life easy. If you’re confused about which platform to develop your new site in, know that the latest Drupal version is the real deal. It’s extremely secure and has strong tools to help you build…
Do you know why 82% of businesses use email marketing as one of their prime strategies? The answer is simple – because it works. A well-designed email marketing strategy is one of the most powerful selling tools that you can get. However, many marketers and business owners believe that this process is simple as that…
If you have an online store, SEO is crucial for business. Nothing proclaims credibility more than Google rankings. With more and more users searching Google organically for products rather than looking through sites, ranking for relevant products should be your biggest priority. E-commerce websites need extra emphasis on SEO. The listings on e-commerce should be…
Have your own e-commerce store? Most businesses today selling online have their own e-commerce platform. Apart from being a merchant on big e-commerce websites, brands want to increase their trading through their own websites. The challenge is to build enough traffic to the self-owned platforms and then to make people purchase directly. Did you know…
In today’s digital age, it’s difficult to escape from hearing or reading about a new digital trend almost every week. Smartphones and apps are ubiquitous and business owners have caught onto this but it can be an expensive experience for any business. The issue is to know what trend to investigate further and knowing what…
It’s always hard to let go of something that has been around for a while. Ever since we opened TheLocalBrand.com for public submissions we’ve been receiving some exceptional articles and infographics from various walks of business. We’ve had the privilege of getting some superb infographic submissions through our open submission form specifically designed for the…
Web development is democratized by the presence of user friendly platforms. Virtually anyone can get a website up and running with basic coding skills. On one hand there are platforms such as WordPress and Magento which may need a bit of PHP and Java knowledge. While completely GUI web builders such as Wix and Weebly…
We live in a digital age where we spend hours dwelling over the power of the internet. On that note, have you ever wondered which website made its debut online? Who was the intelligent person to build something called a website and how did it look then? Web development and design has evolved significantly since Berners…
The potential of social media to influence purchase decisions has allured most retail businesses. Some have invested heavily in digital marketing and content for the same reason. Although the direct role of social media in sales has been disputed by many disenchanted marketers, experts will tell you to keep faith. There are some innovations in…
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Always on the look-out for the latest fashion trends? Love to keep track of what is in your closet at all times? Would love to hire a personal shopper but your budget precludes it? Fear not, that is what the latest fashion apps are for. If you love capturing street fashion looks to try yourself…
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“Do I need a website redesign?” It’s a common question every website owner’s mind when their website doesn’t perform up to their expectations. The fact is that the trends change every year. Website are not future proof especially when it comes to changing business needs. Technology upgrades also mandate a change in websites. Any digital media expert…
If you believe that you have strong passions and qualities that you would like and be able to share with the world than you might want to think about starting your own niche website. Still, this business idea is not for those who would like to be occasional writers and share their experiences from time…
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In recent years, there has been a massive increase in Business 2 Consumer e-commerce sales. With the growth of e-commerce, online retailers now have to figure out what this will mean for their distribution network infrastructures in the future. This is important for us to understand as these developments will transform how we do business….
Getting ready for the day of love? Retail space is filled with all the romantic gifting items and around Valentine’s day every retailer wants to be prepared for the surge in sales. More than sales this is also a great social occasion to reach out to people. A good Vday engagement could be the holy grail…
With social media always growing, and online business payment technologies ever advancing, data breaches have have become a very common occurrence. Any business today is vulnerable to it. Companies ranging from Nasdaq to retail stores like Michaels have been breached, and It’s important to understand and be prepared for anything that could come up, which…
Android and iOS are biggest players in smartphone marketplace. The rest of the platforms like Windows and Blackberry form a relatively small user base. Apple and Google operating systems strongly compete for user acquisition. The success of these two mobile operating systems have been largely due to their app stores: Google Play Store, and the…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have both become retail phenomena in a very short space of time and at this stage are practically impossible to ignore as a consumer and as a retailer. As a consumer, these “events” have heralded a period of frenzied shopping but ultimately have also yielded bargains too! For retailers, it’s…
Whether somethings broken or it’s time for an upgrade, we are continually upgrading and updating our homes. Home improvement is a huge business, and it’s easy to see why – unless you are a DIY guru, chances are you’ll need to some research before you undertake a new project at home. With the right app,…
Irrespective of whether it’s your first anniversary or fiftieth, your wife will always be your better half, a part of your life that makes you complete in every way. Traditionally, there are some rules about what to give your wife as an anniversary present, which varies according to country (the USA or the UK). There…
