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Resources from the design community can enhance an ecommerce site. Here is a collection of new web tools and design elements (free and paid) to explore. There are video generators, page builders, image editors, tools to create and train AI agents, and a selection of new free commercial fonts. Before using a font, be sure to verify its terms. New Design Tools Pic Copilot is a new AI-powered ecommerce design tool from Alibaba International to save on photography and design costs. Pic Copilot provides 12 AI design features for swapping image backgrounds, editing images and videos, generating ads, and more.…

TikTok faces an unprecedented U.S. ban, caught between its massive consumer popularity and lawmakers’ distrust. The crisis started in 2020 when some citizens and legislators grew concerned about the China-based social media company’s privacy practices and its relationship with that country’s communist government. In April 2024, President Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, requiring TikTok’s parent company to sell the platform by January 19, 2025. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal on January 10, 2025, and many commentators expect TikTok to survive in the United States, with or without new owners. TikTok Shop…

At GoDaddy, we believe in the power of a growth mindset to help us anticipate and meet the evolving needs of millions of entrepreneurs every day. Fostering a growth mindset is a driver of creativity and innovation in areas like product and business development by enabling a more inclusive and collaborative workplace.  For our employees to feel empowered to contribute, grow and have their unique perspectives valued, we established a company culture rooted in continuous learning for growth. A growth mindset is crucial for collaboration and inclusionCreating an environment where everyone feels they can contribute and succeed takes effort from everyone and…

Jeff Oxford’s initial attempt at ecommerce was selling dropshipped beer pong tables in 2013. The business, he says, didn’t survive, but his love for optimizing organic search traffic did. Thus began his SEO career and the launch of 180 Marketing, his agency. Fast forward to 2024, and Jeff is an ecommerce SEO authority. Link building was on his mind when he appeared on the podcast in 2022. He now advises engagement — getting folks to click an organic search listing and consume the page’s content — and reminds merchants that AI search has helped ecommerce rankings. He and I discussed…

This article is posted with permission from our partner MacPaw. MacPaw makes Mac + iOS apps that have been installed on over 30 million devices worldwide. Freelancers Union members receive 30 days of free unlimited access to CleanMyMacX and Setapp: https://freelancersunion.org/resources/perks/macpaw/Have you noticed that sometimes, a simple online daily task can still be time-consuming? You might want to get it done without taking up too much time and really wish for an incredibly quick way to handle them. Now, this might prompt you to think about delegating some of your routine online freelance tasks to someone, which can still take time.But…

We publish a rundown each week of new products from companies offering services to ecommerce merchants. This installment includes updates on return solutions, pay-over-time services, first-order discounts, China-based sales, CPQ pricing, virtual try-ons, and more. Got an ecommerce product release? Email [email protected]. New Tools for Merchants Swap launches AI-powered returns solution for DTC brands on Shopify. Swap, a shipping and packaging system for direct-to-consumer brands, has launched an AI-powered feature to streamline return operations for Shopify stores. Swap states it is an “ecommerce operating system” that can improve brands’ shipping, tracking, package protection, and returns, including cross-border. Swap WooCommerce designates…

“Ask an Expert” is an occasional feature where we pose questions to seasoned ecommerce pros. For this installment, we’ve turned to Arjus Dashi, a longtime ecommerce developer and founder of Frontlevels, an Italy-based agency serving online merchants worldwide. He addresses the solutions to slow ecommerce checkouts. Practical Ecommerce: How can merchants diagnose and repair slow ecommerce checkouts? Arjus Dashi: In ecommerce, faster page loads equate to more revenue. Yet no page is more important than the checkout, the final step that can make or break the sale. Here are the common causes of slow checkouts and my go-to solutions for fixing…

Every December we publish a rundown of innovative marketing campaigns for the year. We handpick campaigns from established companies that have received awards and recognition or that we encountered directly. Here is a list of outstanding marketing campaigns for 2024. The campaigns feature collaborations, dupes, celebrity spots, mobile apps, mascots, dance routines, pop-ups, and AI-powered videos. Heineken – Boring Mode Heineken – The Boring Phone In a campaign to help people socialize, Heineken released The Boring Mode app. With a single swipe, The Boring Mode turns a smartphone into a boring phone, blocking other social and work apps, notifications, and…

and be entered for a chance to win $200! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking time to reflect on the year behind us and plan for the year ahead. At Freelancers Union, our mission is to provide you with the resources, support, and community you need to thrive as a freelancer—and we want to ensure we’re meeting your needs and advocating for you in the best way possible.That’s where you come in.We’re inviting all of our members to take our End-of-Year Survey and share your thoughts on what’s working, what’s not, and what you’d like to see from us…

Key takeawaysPricing a domain requires careful research and strategy, utilizing tools like domain appraisal services, checking similar domain sales, and choosing between fixed or flexible pricing approaches to maximize potential value.There are multiple platforms for selling domains, including Afternic, Dan.com, and GoDaddy Auctions, each offering different features, reach, and pricing models to help sellers connect with potential buyers.A successful domain sale involves several key steps: optimizing your listing, using an escrow service for secure transactions, being professional and flexible in negotiations, and understanding the domain transfer process to ensure a smooth ownership transition.Buying a domain name is easy peasy. But…