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Why do so many ecommerce sites use Shopify?

Today we're taking a quick look at the not-so-secret weapon in the world of eCommerce - the little gem known as Shopify. As far as we’re concernced Shopify is like the MacGyver of online retail (you might be too young to know who MacGyver is but trust us he was awesome), the friendly doggo that fetches whatever you need for your store, be it a shiny new template or a sturdy security solution.

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How to apply for a Trading Online Voucher (TOV)

When it comes to working in a digital space sometimes we need a little help to get started in the right direction. To help, the LEO Trading Online Voucher (TOV) Scheme has got your back! The process is as smooth as your morning coffee ritual, minus the caffeine jitters, and takes no more than a few hours.

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What is a Call to Action (CTA)?

Calls to action (CTAs) are the key to unlocking the full potential of your website, amigos. Think of them as the guiding light that shows visitors exactly where they need to go and what they need to do.

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Keep your website updated. It’s Important.

Whether you have a website that has been around for years or something brand new fresh off the server one thing holds true. You have to keep it updated and fresh. One of the biggest failings we see in sites is that once they are built, they are left alone. Your website needs the same level of care you put into your whole business so you should look after it… Here’s why!

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Customer Reviews, why does your online shop need them?

Online reviews are important for eCommerce stores because they provide potential customers with insights into the product quality, customer service and overall experience they can expect from a business. This information can be crucial in helping customers make informed purchasing decisions and can ultimately impact a store's sales and reputation.

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What is CRO?

Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is the process of improving the percentage of website visitors who complete a desired action, such as making a purchase, filling out a form, or signing up for a newsletter.

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Why is SEO Important in 2023?

First things first, let's talk about why SEO matters in the first place. The world is moving online at a rapid pace and that means that more and more people are using search engines to find the products and services they need.

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Why is a Blog Important?

It’s a pretty regular thing now that we get challenged on the importance of a Blog page on a website. There’s so much interest and hype around video as the key medium for delivering your message, ideas, service that Blogs are being seen as irrelevant. This is very much not the case. A blog is a hugely important piece of any digital strategy.

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Customer to the Core

When it comes to marketing within any organisation it’s traditionally been seen as a bit of a luxury. When things go wrong it’s often the first budget to be cut or department to be culled. It’s a nice to have but some believe it doesn’t always contribute to the bottom line. Other areas like operations and traditionally sales are seen as more fundamental contributors to a business. In recent years however the trend is changing. Marketing has established itself as a core function in a business. An essential department which becomes more important in tougher times and permeates a whole business.

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Digital Strategy - Where to Begin?

One of the biggest challenges in planning digital marketing strategies with our clients is to understand exactly what a digital marketing strategy is and does. After our first week up and running as Usual we have several great inquiries into what we do, but one has stood out above the others. It highlights how expectations and reality can be very different. We had a request to create a ‘viral’ digital media strategy!

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Learn but don’t copy!

If you work in retail you more than likely have heard of Ron Johnson. He is the man who lead the development and launch of the most successful retail stores we know of… That’s right! The Apple stores. Apple is credited with being the most profitable stores in the world with turnover per square foot of $5,600 (that’s square-foot, not square metre… even more impressive) and an average footfall of over 20,000 people per week.

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