by | Ecommerce Business Tips |
Many businesses are still getting used to the Do's and Don'ts of managing customer concerns via social media, so we've put together a few tips to help you out! P.S. If you like this post, you might enjoy our Appath eCommerce Newsletter. Receive the latest news, tips, tricks and hacks delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up here. … [Read more...]
by | Ecommerce Inspiration |
If ever there was a real 'meta-human', it's got to be Nick Vujicic. This best-selling author and motivational speaker has overcome suffering that most people couldn't even imagine, and that's exactly why we believe in him. Vujicic was born without limbs. He has never experienced what it's like to hold his child in his arms or embrace his wife, however through his passion and his zest for life despite all obstacles - he embraces the world. The key to Vujicic's strong sense of self may be due to … [Read more...]
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Some people call this a bucket list; you think about all of the things that you want to do before you die, and you set about doing them – one by one. That’s a bit morbid though, eh?! Plus, if you’re fit and healthy, you’ll think you have forever (no-one wants to think about kicking the bucket) and a deadline with no full-stop never spurred anyone into action. So I’ve decided to rename it, and your time starts at midnight tonight. If you read this a few weeks later, don’t worry...you simply … [Read more...]
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Do you remember being 8 or 9 years old and thinking to yourself 'when I'm 16 I'll be a grown up'? Only for 16 to come along and instigate the same internal monologue 'when I'm 20...' Until suddenly you're pushing 30 and wondering 'is this what it feels like?!' Yeah, I hear ya. Well, it's the same for your startup; it's hard to know exactly when it's become a full fledged grown up... Is it when your company name trends on twitter? Or maybe when your bank manager turns his frown upside … [Read more...]
by | Ecommerce Marketing |
If you look away from your twitter feed for 5 seconds, you’ll have missed about 50 tweets. So searching through every single tweet in existence to find what you’re looking for does not sound like my idea of fun. If it’s yours, that’s fair enough...Everyone has their oddities;) But if you’re looking for a faster way to search and tweet, then listen up because there are a few things you can do to make your Twitter life easier. Sick of negative tweets? Try adding a :) to your searches and you’ll … [Read more...]
by | Ecommerce News & Trends |
Xiaomi Corp has become the most valuable technology start up in the world, with a recent investment raising its value to over $46billion. Xiaomi founder, Lei Jun, confirmed the investment on his Chinese blog page on Monday, writing that ‘This round of funding is an affirmation of Xiaomi’s achievements in more than four years of business and a prelude to a new stage of development’. The investors list includes Russian investment firm DST Global, All-Stars Investment Ltd and Yunfeng Capital – … [Read more...]
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Struggling to think of a New Years Resolution? Well I've put these together for you so you leave procrastination behind you in 2014! Lose any excess weight: If something is stressing you out, then cut it loose. The same applies for people. (Disclaimer: this does not mean firing all of your employees and closing down your business!). There's a difference between good stress and bad stress. Surround yourself with people and things that make your life easier, not the reverse. You’ll soon feel … [Read more...]
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Why not give your branding a New Look for the New Year? These tips will get you started! … [Read more...]
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The ecommerce market is speeding into 2015 at a rapid pace, but is your website fast enough to keep up? When it comes to site loading speed, never keep your customers waiting or they’ll simply go elsewhere. Have you ever given up on a purchase simply because the queue was too long? Well, it’s no different online. Here are a few things to look out for: Aesthetics. Your site might look as pretty as a Christmas tree, but how useful is that if the customer never actually makes it there? … [Read more...]
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Every writer has experienced this dreaded ‘blank’ headspace at some point; you’re sitting at your desk, ready to go, and....’nothing’. So what do you do? Well the good news is that your creativity isn’t gone forever; it’s just taking a breather – which is sometimes the best thing for you to do also. Here are a few tips to help you out! Exercise. Go for a walk or a run, or simply bang out a few push ups in your living room, whatever works for you! Relocate. Don’t panic, I’m not talking about … [Read more...]
