Design & Dev Tools
Many digital tools facilitate the running of an ecommerce business. Our library includes tools for web design, infographics, no-code apps, user experience, course creation, logo makers, video editors, performance testing, and much more.
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Design & Dev Tools
Testing 7 AI Logo Generators
May 16, 2023 • Ann Smarty
Can AI-driven logo generators produce quality results? We test seven tools with varied outcomes.
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Design & Dev Tools
15 Free Themes for WooCommerce
April 4, 2023 • Sig Ueland
WooCommerce is flexible, powerful, and free, with many plugins and themes to enhance and improve it.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Web Design Tools from Winter 2023
March 20, 2023 • Sig Ueland
Here's our quarterly rundown of handy tools, apps, and fonts for merchants. This installment includes free image generators, no-code builders, mockups, and more.
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A Web Designer’s Tech Stack
March 6, 2023 • Barbara Carneiro
A web designer's tools facilitate project management, internal dialog, and close communication with clients. The actual design is often the easy part.
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Free Ecommerce Icon Sets
February 21, 2023 • Sig Ueland
Professional icons can engage shoppers and assist in navigation, checkout, and more. Here's our all-new update of ecommerce icons for most every need.
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21 Productivity Tools for 2023
January 24, 2023 • Sig Ueland
Staying organized and productive has never been easier. Innovative apps help manage time, collaboration, workflows, projects, and more. Many offer free versions for individuals.
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Shopify App Developer Takes on Coupon Leaks
January 20, 2023 • Eric Bandholz
Dennis Hegstad's latest Shopify app is called Vigilance. It monitors and blocks unwanted coupon code injections at checkout, saving merchants big bucks.
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20 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2022
December 12, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new web tools and design elements that could help merchants. There are color gradients, security tools, text-to-image generators, and more.
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How AI Powers Ecommerce Recommendations
October 4, 2022 • Al Gharakhanian
Ecommerce product recommendations are increasingly powered by machine learning. We explain three such models and suggest implementation tactics for small businesses.
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20 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2022
September 12, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Every three months we publish a rundown of free tools — design, usability, page builders, more — that could advance an ecommerce site. Here's our summer 2022 installment.
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12 Tools to Create Infographics
August 2, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Infographics are popular among consumers for conveying complex information clearly and concisely. Here is a list of simple-to-use tools for organizing and creating.
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No-code Apps Are Everywhere
July 3, 2022 • Armando Roggio
No-code tools and platforms allow users without programming skills to create apps and workflows. Shopify, Squarespace, Webflow, BigCommerce, Wix — all offer no-code capabilities.
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20 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2022
June 6, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Designing an ecommerce site doesn't have to cost money. Here is a list of free web tools and design elements for spring 2022. There are project collaboration tools, site generators, checkout optimizers, and more.
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20 Top Internet Service Providers in 2022
April 25, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Since 2014 we've published an occasional rundown of internet service providers, listing prices, download speed, data caps, and more. Here's our all-new 2022 installment.
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Ecommerce and Creator Tools Will Merge
April 21, 2022 • Armando Roggio
If engagement is central to broad economic growth, creators are a key financial driver. And that could give rise to a new generation of tools and services.
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17 Free Tools for Color, Code, SEO, UI, More
March 14, 2022 • Sig Ueland
Rarely do small-to-midsize merchants need to spend a lot of money to improve the appearance and performance of their ecommerce sites. Here are handy, free tools for color, code, SEO, much more.
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20 Free Design Tools for 2022
February 28, 2022 • Sig Ueland
We update our rundown of free design tools every year. This 2022 installment includes apps for web design, logos, fonts, color palettes, photo and video resources, and much more.
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22 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2021
December 20, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Improving the design of an ecommerce site doesn't have to cost money. There are many free resources from the design community. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2021. There are color and gradient generators, image editors, coding tools, design collaboration tools, fonts, and more.
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17 Useful UX and UI Design Tools
September 28, 2021 • Sig Ueland
User experience and user interface tools can help with every stage of website and mobile-app design — from early whiteboard brainstorming to testing your prototype with end-users. Here is a list of useful UX and UI design tools.
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20 Free Color Design Tools and Tutorials
September 7, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Choosing colors is among the most important design decisions for a logo, brand, or website. People decide whether to buy a product or service mainly by what they see. Fortunately, there are free tools to help pick the right colors for your business. Here is a list of tools and tutorials on color design.
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20 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2021
August 30, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new web tools and design elements that can enhance an ecommerce site. There are page builders, design collaboration tools, gradient generators, video apps, coding tools, fonts, and more. All are free, though some also offer premium versions as well.
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22 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2021
June 14, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from spring 2021. There are icon libraries, gradient palettes, project boilerplates, feedback and collaboration tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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16 Tools to Create an Online Course
April 19, 2021 • Sig Ueland
An online course can generate revenue, grow an audience, and establish expertise. Given the range of helpful tools, it’s relatively easy to create, distribute, and monetize a course. Here’s a list of tools to create an online course.
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20 Free Web Design Tools from Winter 2021
March 8, 2021 • Sig Ueland
Free resources from the design community can add value to a website. Here is a list of new tools and design elements from winter 2021. There are website and page builders, icon libraries, pattern and color palette tools, free fonts, and a template marketplace. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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15 Easy-to-use Logo Makers
March 2, 2021 • Sig Ueland
A logo represents your store, your company, and your mission. A good logo stands out and builds trust. Here is a list of logo makers and design tools. All of these are inexpensive and easy-to-use.
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13 Free Video Editors from Basic to Advanced
February 16, 2021 • Sig Ueland
The right software can help create compelling product videos, clips, or ads to share on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or anywhere else. Many free video editors offer basic, easy-to-use features as well as advanced tools and effects for professional-quality. Here is a list of free video editors.
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20 Free Web Design Tools from Fall 2020
December 7, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Free resources from the design community can add value to an ecommerce site. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from fall 2020. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, graphic tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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Design & Dev Tools
21 Free Web Design Tools from Summer 2020
September 7, 2020 • Sig Ueland
Free resources from the design community can add value to an ecommerce site. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from summer 2020. There are designer and developer apps, coding resources, color tools, fonts, and more. All of these tools are free, though some also offer premium versions.
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Drag-and-drop Ecommerce Tools Are on the Rise
July 8, 2020 • Armando Roggio
For years, ecommerce platform providers have sought to make it easy for SMBs to present and sell products online. Current offerings from Shogun, BigCommerce, and Wix demonstrate that ease-of-use and lack of coding are still in demand.
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3 Excellent Performance Testing Tools from Google
June 24, 2020 • Armando Roggio
How quickly a web page loads and becomes interactive is closely related to user experience and conversions, and thus sales and profit. Google has three helpful testing tools to understand how well a website is performing and, also, how to improve it.
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