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E-Commerce
Made Easy

September 2021

THIS MONTH'S THEME: E-COMMERCE

Can you even remember a time when you weren’t able to unlock your phone or open your computer and shop on the web? We can (only barely) if we squint and think really, really hard. Our point is that e-commerce is here. It’s been here. And, it will continue to grow as the main channel for buying goods and services—last year, Millennials (or 80 million Americans) made almost 86% of their purchases online. Even if a customer ends up making an in-store purchase, over 60% of purchase journeys originate online. These trends are global and not just in the B2C sphere. This isn’t news to you. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial for your business to not only have an e-commerce presence but to have one that is innovative and reflective of the needs of your customers. Setting up an online store requires more than the ability to accept e-payments. To succeed, your business needs to create digital experiences that make customers return to buy again, and again, and again. In September, we’ll make things easy and get you prepared to develop, launch, and improve your e-commerce presence.

Our virtual events and curated resources will help you:

  • Explore the creative process from ideation to content creation for designing an online store for your business
  • Understand the different features of an e-commerce site that are foundational to showcasing the unique qualities of your product/service, converting sales, and increasing repeat customers
  • Grow your toolbox of free or low-cost no-code tools that you can use to enhance your e-commerce presence and create digital experiences that effectively communicate your brand

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Building a No-Code
E-Commerce Site

Led by Max Mirho, founder of EntrepreNerd, this interactive workshop leveraged accessible no-code tools to help entrepreneurs—no matter their skill level—build an e-commerce site that leaves a lasting impression. Click Watch to view a recording of the workshop.

Creating & Sustaining
Diverse Startup Teams

Oscar Ramirez joined us for a special lunchtime conversation during Hispanic Heritage Month to discuss the importance of building diverse & inclusive startup teams and best practices for recruiting top talent. Click Watch to view a recording of the workshop.

Designing Memorable
Digital Experiences

Led by Mike Cleary, co-founder and CEO of Huemor, this workshop explored the creative process behind designing an e-commerce site that conveys your company’s personality, voice, and uniqueness (slide deck below). Click Watch to view a recording of the workshop.

SEPTEMBER RESOURCES

> Check out the slide deck from our October 13th workshop with Mike Cleary from Huemor.
Presentation

> Spend some time with this guide to learn how to optimize your website’s content and keep your audience’s attention.
Guide

> Review this brief overview on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to increase the quality and quantity of your business’s website traffic.
Guide

> Watch this webinar from the Creative Business Accelerator for some tips on picking the best e-commerce platform for your business.
Video

Set your new business up for success by using this Shopify tool to name your new venture.
Tool

> Bookmark this deep dive into everything e-commerce.
Article

> Get inspired by looking at these 50 exceptional Shopify stores.
Article

> Study this post to understand 6 of the most important elements of powerful SEO product descriptions.
Article

> Learn what your website’s analytics mean by taking one (or all) of these Google courses.
Analytics Academy

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