Author: Bogdan Rancea

A well-designed ecommerce site doesn’t just look good — it makes money. But the only way to get there is by understanding how users interact with your site.

UX (user experience) research helps ecommerce brands figure out what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to change to boost conversions.

If you’re not doing UX research, you’re flying blind. This guide covers the top UX research methods specifically for ecommerce sites — how they work, when to use them, and how they impact conversions.

Quick Answer: To start an online store, select a niche based on real demand, sign up with an ecommerce platform like Shopify or Wix, register a domain name, pick a professional theme, upload your products, set up payment and shipping options, and market your store through SEO, email, and social media.

Most stores can launch in under a week.

I’ve been in ecommerce long enough to know one painful truth—just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come.

Running a Shopify store can feel like shouting into the void if your pages aren’t showing up on Google or Bing. And the reality is, Shopify’s default SEO setup is okay at best.

You’re given some meta fields and headings, but beyond that, it’s on you to make sure your store actually ranks.

After testing dozens of tools across multiple stores and niches, I’ve rounded up the best SEO apps for Shopify in 2025.

Whether you’re just getting started or already scaling fast, these apps will help you get your store seen—and more importantly—clicked.

Selling art online isn’t just a trend — it’s a real opportunity to take ownership of your creative career.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been creating for years, building your own Shopify store can help you turn your passion into a sustainable source of income.

With the right tools and approach, you can move from relying on galleries or marketplaces to building a business that’s entirely yours.

This detailed guide walks you through everything you need to know about using Shopify as an artist, from setup to marketing.

Thinking about launching your Shopify store, but not sure where to begin?

You’re not alone.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or migrating from another platform, hiring someone to build your Shopify store can save you time, money, and a ton of stress – if you do it right.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know before hiring a Shopify expert – where to find one, what to look for, what to prepare, how much it costs, and what to expect from the process.

Placeit Pricing: What You Really Get for $14.95 per Month

Placeit offers one of the most straightforward pricing models in the design tool space — with just one main paid plan that gives you full access to everything.

In this review, I’ll break down Placeit’s pricing, what’s included in each plan, and whether the cost is justified for ecommerce design work like product mockups, logos, and brand assets.

If you’re stuck between BigCommerce and Shift4Shop, here’s the quick answer: BigCommerce is the better option if you want a scalable, professional ecommerce platform with serious sales tools.

Shift4Shop looks attractive with its free plan, but it comes with limitations that can slow you down fast.

I’ve spent years working with online stores — from small startups to enterprise builds. In this review, I’ll walk you through everything I’ve learned using both platforms, so you can make the right call for your business.