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The Marketer’s Guide to Gain Brand Mileage on Google Maps

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Searches including the phrase “best place to buy” with the applicable product or service keyword grew by 70% between 2015 and 2018. Google also realizes that your business is ‘special.’ The application is widely used by commuters for its features like navigation, street view, public transit information, and finding local businesses.

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44 Pieces of Entrepreneur-to-Entrepreneur Business Advice

BigCommerce

You’ve heard the old adage of “Location, Location, Location” for retail stores. It’s very important to take advantage of a lot of the free resources and coaching from Small Business Development Centers. Do not spend a cent without knowing the impact on the business. Niche matters. Seek mentorship.

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How I Turned My Father’s 90s B2B Business into California’s Fastest Growing Online Succulent Seller

BigCommerce

I was naturally drawn to the competitive and creative nature of retail business. Initially, I saw it as more of a hobby and “helping our family business out a little bit” than as a viable career path. Back in 2015, I was getting emails like crazy from apps and tool companies trying to get me to use their service.

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Etsy vs Amazon Handmade: Which is Best for You?

Ecommerce Platforms

A slightly younger online platform than Etsy, Amazon Handmade was produced in 2015, as a sister-site to one of the world’s biggest marketplaces, Amazon. Other than the user-friendly sponsored ads on the Amazon platform, you can also run display and video ads, which is a great way for small businesses to stand out.

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Oberlo Review (Oct 2020): Super Dropshipping, the Way it Should Be

Ecommerce Platforms

Oberlo was founded in 2015, but it has gained a lot of popularity in the last few years. On the other hand, as a retailer, you’re responsible for showcasing products to potential customers, marketing your business, and building a brand that your customers can get behind. A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Oberlo with Shopify.

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Shopify Communities: Top 5 Shopify Forums Online  

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Be aware that Shopify partners use the forum to contact retailers and provide potential services – but it’s generally all done in good faith and in the spirit of helping small business owners. It is out of Los Angeles and one of the biggest, best and most established (since 2015). Shopify Money Makers.

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Ecommerce Statistics

Ecommerce Platforms

63% of CMOs believe ROI will be the “most important measure of their success” by 2015. Ecommerce sales account for just 8% of total retail sales in the U.S. Hubspot, 2015). Statista, 2015). Wondering if SEO can still help? Gmail has over 900 million active users as of May 2015.(Techcrunch,2016). IBM, 2011).

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