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If you’re starting a business, you need to plan for the worst. You’re managing your Instagram account and a fellow business you’ve interacted with in the past asks you to check a link for them. You click on it and realize too late that it’s a spoof of the account you’re familiar with and it’s a phishing scam. Now what? A business continuity plan is a vital document that outlines the steps an organization must take to ensure its critical functions continue to operate during an unforeseen disruption.  Learn about the key components of an effective plan, best practices for…

TL;DR Show your product in action with professional lifestyle images to create an emotional connection. Focus on benefits, not features—make customers feel how the product improves their life. Answer key questions: Why choose your product over others? Why will they love and trust it? Use comparison charts to cross-sell complementary products and upsell premium versions. Keep A+ Content visual-heavy: 80% visuals, 20% text for maximum engagement and simplicity. This is literally our team’s reaction when we see poorly made A+ Content. The design and product have so much potential, but it’s completely wasted. Instead of boosting conversion rates by 10%,…

Brands are always fighting for customer loyalty in highly competitive markets. Some seven out of 10 US consumers consider loyalty programs a leading factor in sticking with a brand. Most loyalty programs fall into one of four categories: points, tiers, paid and value-based. Learn how loyalty programs work and how they can help your business, plus discover examples to inspire your own loyalty strategy. What is a loyalty program? Loyalty programs reward a company’s repeat customers with discounts, free offers, and other incentives to encourage customers to make repeat purchases. How do customer loyalty programs work? With a loyalty program,…

When it comes to social media, few platforms have the reach of Facebook. Despite the rise of newer social apps, Facebook users still outnumber users of other platforms, meaning that no matter what business you’re in, chances are you have lots of potential customers to sell to on Facebook and Instagram. Surveys show a growing number of online shoppers make purchases via social commerce⁠—that is, directly on social media platforms—rather than through an ecommerce platform. If you want to sell on Facebook but don’t know where to start, this step-by-step guide is for you. Ways to sell on Facebook Facebook…

Around 50% of Americans believe in conspiracy theories of one type or another, but MIT and Cornell University researchers think AI can fix that. In their paper, the psychology researchers explained how they used a chatbot powered by GPT-4 Turbo to interact with participants to see if they could be persuaded to abandon their belief in a conspiracy theory. The experiment involved 1,000 participants who were asked to describe a conspiracy theory they believed in and the evidence they felt underpinned their belief. The paper noted that “Prominent psychological theories propose that many people want to adopt conspiracy theories (to…

The International Trade Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, projects global B2B ecommerce sales to reach $36.2 trillion by 2026, a 50% increase from 2023. The ITA’s mission is to promote trade and investment, strengthen the competitiveness of the U.S. industry, and ensure fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. Gross merchandise value is total sales over a specified period, typically measured quarterly or yearly. – The ITA projects B2C ecommerce revenue to reach $5.5 trillion by 2027, a compound annual growth rate from 2024 of 14.4%. Although fashion and consumer electronics are the largest…

Now that you know how to create a sales pop-up, let’s dive into the elements that make it truly effective.1. Clear, compelling headlineYour headline is your first chance to grab attention, so make it count. A great headline is direct, benefit-driven, and specific. Think about what you’re offering and why it matters. Instead of saying, “Welcome to our site,” try something like, “Unlock 10% Off—Just for You.”Tips for writing effective headlines:Use action words (e.g. “Get,” “Claim,” or “Unlock”).Be specific about the benefit (e.g. “20% Off”).Keep it short and punchy—ideally under 10 words.2. Concise and persuasive copyOnce you’ve got their attention,…

In today’s fast-paced digital world, booking online is a significant timesaver.Modern consumers value companies that use technology to streamline their lives. They’re used to making purchases with just one click. So why should scheduling an appointment, such as at a hairdresser, be more complicated?Let’s see if your business could use an upgrade to its booking system. Even if you’re not offering services right now, setting up online booking can make it a breeze to start once you’re ready.The Shift to Online BookingService providers might notice that loyal customers are comfortable booking appointments the old-fashioned way, like through phone calls or emails.However, when it comes to new visitors, not having online booking can be a real hassle. It can make the whole process seem tedious and slow. These newcomers might…

Commonly Distracting Elements in Shopify Stores On any given page, there should be a clear path for a website visitor. On a blog post, the page’s goal may be to encourage them to read another blog post, or perhaps to navigate to what the company has to offer besides their words. If it is a product page, ideally you’d want a visitor to add items to their cart. There is always a natural next step; it is up to the website developers and owners to make that step clear and easy to access. But if your site is too cluttered,…

Over the past 20 years, advancements in tech have led to the simplification — or even outright automation — of many essential digital brand management tasks.