11 eCommerce Growth Trends That Are Changing the Game in 2025 Think eCommerce is slowing down? Think again. Online sales now account for 22.7% of total retail sales. Sean Flannigan writing on the Retail Exec blog takes a look into 11 trends that are impacting eCommerce growth in 2025. Key points: [1] Online sales…Click to read more >
Social Commerce
2026 Social Media eCommerce Trends and Statistics to Guide Your e-Commerce Strategy
Knowing that every day more and more shoppers are making their purchases online – and knowing how that should impact your ecommerce strategy are two different things. For example: did you know that just last month (according to Hostinger) 86% of people made an online purchase? Another interesting statistic: According to Statistica: The number of…Click to read more >
Reoccurring Commerce
Your Guide to Creating A Winning Subscription Program
If you’ve ever wished for a reliable, recurring revenue stream for your creative online business, subscription boxes and clubs may be your answer. From fabric bundles to handmade stationery, and curated craft kits to gourmet treats—subscription programs have become a favorite way for small businesses to engage their audiences while smoothing out income flow. The…Click to read more >
Marketing
10 Storytelling Prompts for Your Next Social Post
One of the biggest misconceptions about storytelling is that every post has to be dramatic or deeply personal. It doesn’t. Most great brand stories come from ordinary moments that reveal something about your business or your creative process. The next time you’re staring at a blank social media post, try one of these prompts. 1.…Click to read more >
Social Media
10 Storytelling Prompts for Your Next Social Post
One of the biggest misconceptions about storytelling is that every post has to be dramatic or deeply personal. It doesn’t. Most great brand stories come from ordinary moments that reveal something about your business or your creative process. The next time you’re staring at a blank social media post, try one of these prompts. 1.…Click to read more >
Technology
I Don’t Use Shopify, But This AI Article Got Me Thinking
I don’t use Shopify. My website runs on WordPress, so when I came across Shopify’s article, “AI in Ecommerce: 7 Ways to Transform Your Online Store,” I almost passed it by. I’m glad I didn’t. While some of the examples in the article are clearly aimed at larger ecommerce businesses, and those businesses with Shopify…Click to read more >
Retailing / Tutorials
Your Guide to Creating A Winning Subscription Program
If you’ve ever wished for a reliable, recurring revenue stream for your creative online business, subscription boxes and clubs may be your answer. From fabric bundles to handmade stationery, and curated craft kits to gourmet treats—subscription programs have become a favorite way for small businesses to engage their audiences while smoothing out income flow. The…Click to read more >
Analyze
I Don’t Use Shopify, But This AI Article Got Me Thinking
I don’t use Shopify. My website runs on WordPress, so when I came across Shopify’s article, “AI in Ecommerce: 7 Ways to Transform Your Online Store,” I almost passed it by. I’m glad I didn’t. While some of the examples in the article are clearly aimed at larger ecommerce businesses, and those businesses with Shopify…Click to read more >
Must-Read
From Likes To Loyalty
In today’s crowded online marketplace, social media can feel like both a blessing and a burden for creative entrepreneurs. On one hand, platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok allow makers, artists, and small business owners to showcase their work to a global audience without spending a dime on advertising. On the other hand, many business…Click to read more >