Did you know that your Chromebook is also a portal to the Forgotten Realms? With a few clicks, you can pull some magic of your own to play the recently released Baldur’s Gate 3 with the power of the cloud. No need for new consoles, a computer upgrade, or investing in your wisdom stat —…
When buying products online, customers expect their orders to be packaged and shipped as soon as possible. In fact, most retail customers cite convenience as the main reason for choosing to shop online versus in-store. With around 70% of online shopping carts abandoned, slow shipping and high fees can dissuade customers from buying. That’s why…
Balancing a retail store with an online sales channel can be challenging. But keeping customers happy while growing can be even more difficult to manage. Amit Mahtani, president and second-generation owner of Bagels on Greene, knows this challenge all too well. Amit’s ready-to-order bagel shop and deli had reached stagnation and needed more physical space…
Now, even more people around the world can use generative AI in Search for everyday help, and we look forward to expanding to even more countries in the future.Learning from our earliest experimentsIn the few months since launching generative AI in Search, we’re finding in our research that people are having a positive experience, and…
The ease of launching an online store, coupled with an increase in cross-border transactions, has lowered the barrier to entry into the world of eCommerce. Other than picking a hero product, choosing eCommerce tools to perfect your product offerings, optimize marketing strategies, and nurture customer relationships decides if you’ll win this game! From automating repetitive…
As a working father with two kids who grew up in the digital era — and as a professional working in online safety outreach and engagement for the last 17 years — I’ve seen the huge impact technology has had on parenting.Like many parents in Asia Pacific, I know there are benefits technology can bring…
As an ecommerce retailer, you know the significance of Cyber Monday. Every year, on the first Monday after Thanksgiving weekend, millions of shoppers flock to online retailers in search of the best deals of the holiday shopping season. Cyber Monday sales are a boon for customers, and they offer opportunities as well as challenges for…
A shopper comes to your site and quickly clicks away. Not only did you lose a potential sale, you’re left wondering what made them leave. There’s a website metric that measures this effect and it’s called the bounce rate. It provides important insights into user interest and engagement, helping you identify how often your web…
If you’re blessed with a knack for taking a raw material—wood, wool, wax, you name it—and turning it into something beautiful, you’re lucky. Research shows crafting can reduce stress, build self-esteem, and promote healthy aging. Beyond the health benefits, crafting can offer a chance to make money. As of 2022, the global handmade items market…
WooCommerce is a free plug-in for WordPress. It turns WordPress sites into ecommerce stores, allowing merchants to build a website with their own branding, products, and checkout. But WooCommerce doesn’t work for everyone. If you’re looking to expand the features of your WordPress store, or move to a dedicated commerce platform like Shopify, take a…