Web-Based Business Archives

5 Arguments for Investing in an Updated Website

You paid to have a website designed when you first launched your business, and it served its purpose... for a while. If it’s been a decade or more since you last revamped your website, you should...

bySusan Guillory

August 15, 2018

Automation Has Clear Benefits for E-Commerce: Here’s Why

For e-commerce retailers, increasing productivity is a constant goal, but it’s difficult to know where to start. What might be even more daunting is deciding which tasks should remain on your plate and which ones should be...

bySebastian Bryers

August 14, 2018

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Business Builder E-Book Series: Technology and Web

StartupNation’s Business Builder E-book Series provides you with a FREE downloadable guide to help you start, grow or manage your business. In this FREE e-book, learn key insights into several tech-related topics for entrepreneurs and...

byStartupNation

August 2, 2018

12 Startup Web Design Trends to Give Your Brand a Boost

When it comes to startup brands, a good website design can help you stand out from the crowd. Seamless navigation, clever illustrations and exciting video are just a few elements that can elevate a design...

byStephanie Sharlow

July 18, 2018

4 Common Traits of an Online Business That Scales

Any entrepreneurial individual loves the idea of starting a business. In particular, a business that allows him or her to sit back and pursue their life’s endeavors while the money flows in. With the increasing...

byDaniel Boterhoven

July 12, 2018

5 Ways to Future-Proof Your E-Commerce Brand

In order to stay ahead, e-commerce startups must implement sharp, agile strategies that allow them to adapt to emerging technologies and consumer trends. By focusing on long-term value rather than short-term gain, you’ll future-proof your...

byEmily Marchant

June 22, 2018

4 Ways to Give Your E-Commerce Customers a Memorable Unboxing Experience

Because customers have come to expect fast, free shipping for nearly everything (thank you, Amazon Prime), e-commerce startups are under a lot of pressure to meet these expectations. And, while there are several things that...

byNicholas Daniel-Richards

June 12, 2018

4 Ways to Win E-Commerce Sales With UPC Codes

Could the three letters “U," "P" and "C” be your passport to new sales opportunities and future growth? If your startup has a great product, it’s time to think like the big brands and set...

byMelanie Nuce

June 10, 2018

Is Your Startup Ready to Work With a Fulfillment Center?

Your garage filled to capacity months ago. You want to move to a larger storage facility, but it will strain your resources. When an order comes in, it’s a hassle to track down the items,...

byJake Rheude

June 2, 2018

Take a Closer Look: Is Your Startup’s Web Content Designed For Success?

When we talk about design, it’s typically through a visual lens: we design the aesthetic experience of a website or a company’s logo. In the age of big data, however, it’s also possible to use...

byLarry Alton

May 5, 2018

How to Keep Your Virtual Team Engaged

There’s no doubt the world of work is changing. The internet, the cloud and apps have successfully untethered work from the office. You can run your business from anywhere, which minimizes startup costs and creates...

byDaniel Matthews

April 15, 2018

The Challenges of Launching a Startup in a Foreign Market

Once upon a time, it was more than enough for a business to remain within the borders of its birthplace. However, the constantly changing business tides have lead to a need for even the smallest...

byNate Vickery

April 14, 2018

7 Brand Elements to Consider When Developing a Website

If you want to build a successful website for your company, you need to have a strong, consistent brand at the center. The problem is, few new entrepreneurs understand exactly what a “brand” is supposed...

byAnna Johansson

April 9, 2018

E-Commerce: Is Your Product Ready to Compete Digitally?

The ever-changing online marketplace can be a boon to startups. Not only are more consumers buying online all over the world, e-commerce marketplaces also aim to offer consumers a wide product selection, creating an opportunity...

byMelanie Nuce

March 29, 2018

A Visual Guide to Google Analytics for Entrepreneurs

When you start up a new business, amongs the first things you do nowadays is get a website made, and no business website is complete without a Google Analytics account. There’s so much more to...

byLuke Doyle

March 25, 2018

How to Choose the Right Website Builder

If you own a business, you may need a website. Sure, you can have a social media account (or several), but a website is home base. It’s where you showcase your products and services, host your...

byNav

March 15, 2018

5 Tips for Getting Your Startup’s New Website Noticed

For centuries, philosophers have wondered whether or not a tree that falls in a forest makes a sound if no one is around to hear it. Entrepreneurs ponder a similar question when it comes to...

byDeborah Sweeney

February 15, 2018

When To Sell on Amazon… and When Not To

Online selling platforms are plentiful these days. E-commerce professionals have a variety of options for where and how they set up their store, from Etsy and eBay to Amazon and Shopify. Amazon is a popular...

bySimon Slade

February 9, 2018

7 Steps to Grow Your Business Through SEO

Reading blog after blog on dispelling SEO myths, you finally wonder, "When should I start seriously considering SEO for my startup?" Search engine optimization (SEO) is a term used for when a website makes its...

byRyan Jackson

February 9, 2018

7 Key Terms to Understand Before Starting an E-Commerce Business

E-commerce is big—much bigger than you might think. According to a survey from Pew Research, 79 percent of Americans have made an online purchase, and those numbers are even higher among younger demographics. Because of...

byNathan Resnick

February 6, 2018