Author: Dailyusastory

As an ecommerce merchant, your time is valuable. Whether it’s product development, order fulfillment, or marketing efforts, there are seemingly endless ways you could invest time in your growing business.  Still, no matter what the circumstances, customer service should always be a priority, because it can increase customer loyalty. In fact, according to a 2022 survey, 94% of responding customers stated that positive customer service experiences made them more likely to purchase from a company again. How can you improve your customer service while saving time? One option is to implement customer service automation tools to increase the efficiency of…

The cosmetics and beauty industry is enormous. It includes everything from skin care to cosmetics to hair treatments. Customers don’t just seek a foundation to perfectly match their skin tone or a conditioner formulated for curly hair; they want products that align with their values—from vegan and cruelty-free to sustainable and environmentally conscious.  This industry offers a huge opportunity for brands looking to break in or broaden their existing offerings. However, cosmetics is a unique industry with distinct challenges for fulfilling and shipping orders.  You’ll need to think about challenges like safely shipping glass bottles and managing countless stock keeping…

From running A/B tests to launching email marketing campaigns, there are many methods to attract customers and drive sales. While these optimization techniques are often effective, there’s still magic in tried-and-true methods like a great deal. If you run an online furniture brand, for example, a buy one, get one (BOGO) 50%-off deal on nightstands can push customers to checkout. Or if you sell artisanal candles, a buy one, get one free offer can clear seasonal inventory.  For online stores looking to offer these enticing deals with ease, BOGO apps can let store owners quickly set up and automate promotions.…

Twitch offers a unique way to build a business. Viewers can watch their favorite content creators play video games or create other forms of entertainment—from the relaxing sensory experiences of ASMR audio to “just chatting” streams. The more viewers your livestreams capture, the more money you can earn, with some streamers making thousands of dollars each month from monetizing their Twitch channels. In this article, discover ways streamers make money on Twitch and how you could do the same. What is Twitch? Twitch is a livestreaming platform for content creators to play video games, esports, music, and more in real time, often…

Color is one of the most powerful tools in a web designer’s toolbox. It can draw attention, convey meaning, and spark desire—all while driving conversions and building customer loyalty.  A good color scheme is especially important in ecommerce website design, where you must communicate information quickly and expressively to turn casual browsers into committed buyers. Ahead, discover 15 ecommerce website color schemes and tips for choosing a palette for your website.  What is a website color scheme? Website color schemes are carefully chosen palettes that define a site’s visual identity. Typically featuring three to five main colors, schemes are applied…

In late 2020 I interviewed a developer who had launched a Shopify app to send manual text messages to cart abandoners. Eighteen months later we spoke again, this time to discuss his sale of that company and purchase of another, an app for creating upsells in a Shopify checkout. By early 2023 he had sold the second company and launched a third one, a coupon-leak recovery app. And that brings me to my fourth conversation with Dennis Hegstad. He has shut down the coupon-leak business and started his fourth, a data provider for the ecommerce industry called Internet Research Unit.…

Revel in the essential touch of OKAVI Sandalwood Essential Oil in your daily skincare and haircare rituals. The herbal notes, reminiscent of the Australian native santalum album plant, exude a crisp and clean fragrance. Suitable for most of the skin types, renowned for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory prowess, holds promise for addressing acne, blemishes, and various skin irritations. Scientific studies support Sandalwood Oil’s cleansing attributes to foster a healthy scalp, combat dandruff, and enhance overall hair and scalp well-being. OKAVI Sandalwood Essential Oil’s distinctive scent brings a sense of purity and vitality, making it an…

Recurring subscription services are popular with customers—but there’s a downside: Many struggle to keep track of all the subscriptions they pay for, and no one likes a surprise monthly bill.  Some businesses also make it hard to cancel unwanted subscriptions, which erodes trust in the business model. In recent years, a number of third-party service providers have introduced apps to help customers keep subscriptions organized.Popular services like Rocket Money request access to a customer’s financial accounts—including credit card accounts, investment accounts, and checking or savings accounts—and identify bills associated with current subscriptions. Many offer subscription cancellation and bill negotiation services,…

It doesn’t matter if you think you’re providing a great service—it matters that your customers think so. Still, it’s hard to gather authentic, customer feedback and equally difficult to interpret it objectively.  If you let customers come to you, you’ll only hear from your happiest and angriest clients, and you’ll be tempted to focus on the extremes, too—particularly the negative ones. As a result, you’ll have a poor grasp of the opinions of people who don’t accurately represent your customer base. To solve this problem, you can use customer feedback tools to gather responses from a more representative sample of…

When you’ve built a backlog of great work, you might find that a written résumé just doesn’t do it justice. Whether you’re a graphic designer, an illustrator, a copywriter, or another type of creative, a portfolio website can help your work get the credit it deserves. By combining text with multimedia elements (e.g., video, illustration, photography), portfolio websites allow you to establish a personal brand identity through both visual and narrative storytelling. Your portfolio website can help you stand out in a number of different ways—from highlighting your accomplishments in job applications to showing prospective clients the types of work…