--- title: Shift4Shop eCommerce Blog (23) description: eCommerce Blog by Shift4Shop (23) --- [![eCommerce Blog](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/shift4shop/shift4-blog.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/) [![shift4shop logo](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/shift4shop/shift4shop-Black.png) |Blog](https://blog.3dcart.com/) [Sign Up](https://www.3dcart.com/freetrial.htm?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog-cta&utm_content=free-trial-cta) [Subscribe](https://blog.shift4shop.com/page/23#subscribeBlock) # eCommerce Blog [Conversion Optimization](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/conversion-optimization) | 10 min read ## [4 Ways Headless Commerce Optimizes the Customer Experience](https://blog.shift4shop.com/headless-commerce-optimizes-customer-experience) By [John Allen](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/john-allen) [August 07, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/headless-commerce-optimizes-customer-experience) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/headless-commerce-optimizes-customer-experience#comments-listing) [![Optimize customer experience](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1191015777.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-1191015777.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/headless-commerce-optimizes-customer-experience) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/headless-commerce-optimizes-customer-experience) To stay ahead of the competition, ecommerce companies are striving to provide customers with the best omnichannel experiences. Smart businesses always look for new opportunities to reach out wherever possible. This can mean a variety of new strategies. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/headless-commerce-optimizes-customer-experience) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Conversion Optimization](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/conversion-optimization) | 10 min read ## [5 Tips to Use Your Out-of-Stock Product Pages to Boost Sales](https://blog.shift4shop.com/out-of-stock-product-pages) By [Nick Shaw](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/nick-shaw) [August 06, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/out-of-stock-product-pages) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/out-of-stock-product-pages#comments-listing) [![Out-of-Stock Product Pages](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-184329973.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-184329973.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/out-of-stock-product-pages) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/out-of-stock-product-pages) Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how much prep you do, items go out of stock. Of course, it’s great that the product was so popular. But, for a customer who had their heart set on that item, it can be a real let down with an obvious repercussion being that you won’t be able to turn them into returning customers. Or they will be put off from getting anything else. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/out-of-stock-product-pages) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Email Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/email-marketing) | 7 min read ## [5 Automated Emails to Increase ROI](https://blog.shift4shop.com/automated-emails-increase-roi) By [Bobby Bruno](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/bobby-bruno) [August 05, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/automated-emails-increase-roi) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/automated-emails-increase-roi#comments-listing) [![Automated Email Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1173361443.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-1173361443.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/automated-emails-increase-roi) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/automated-emails-increase-roi) "Is email marketing dead?" I know people are searching Google for an answer to this question every year. But for the moment, let your search engine, fingers, and keyboard rest. Email marketing is very much alive. Better yet, if you understand how to use it, it's a powerful tool for increasing your ROI (return on investment). [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/automated-emails-increase-roi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 10 min read ## [Best Practices for Handling Discontinued Products Without Hurting SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/discontinued-products) By [Jessica Grioua](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jessica-grioua) [August 03, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/discontinued-products) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/discontinued-products#comments-listing) [![Discontinued Products](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1221535043.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-1221535043.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/discontinued-products) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/discontinued-products) Consider the following: a product on your site has become unavailable. This product may simply be out of stock, or it may never be sold again. However, that product’s page has historically brought your website valuable traffic and conversions. How can you maintain that value, even without selling that product anymore? [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/discontinued-products) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Online Tools](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/online-tools) | 14 min read ## [10 Effective Ways to Increase Productivity When Working From Home](https://blog.shift4shop.com/increase-work-from-home-productivity) By [Georgi Todorov](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/georgi-todorov) [August 02, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/increase-work-from-home-productivity) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/increase-work-from-home-productivity#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-1.png?width=12&name=image-1.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/increase-work-from-home-productivity) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/increase-work-from-home-productivity) Working from home wasn’t taken seriously in the past, was it? However, the times are changing, and the COVID-19 outbreak became the final straw. Due to the social distancing requirements, thousands of employees had to start working from home even if it was a whole new thing to them.  [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/increase-work-from-home-productivity) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Starting a Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/starting-a-business) | 7 min read ## [A Guide to Effective Online Sales Meetings](https://blog.shift4shop.com/effective-online-sales-meetings) By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [August 01, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/effective-online-sales-meetings) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/effective-online-sales-meetings#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/online-sales-meetings.jpg?width=12&name=online-sales-meetings.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/effective-online-sales-meetings) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/effective-online-sales-meetings) 42% of the U.S. labor force is now[working from home](https://news.stanford.edu/2020/06/29/snapshot-new-working-home-economy/). [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/effective-online-sales-meetings) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 8 min read ## [The Best Free Ad & Pop-Up Blockers for Safe Internet Browsing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers) By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [July 31, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers#comments-listing) [![Free Ad Blockers & Pop Up Blockers](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-533919718.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-533919718.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers) The internet has always been a double-edged sword. While it’s capable of bringing people together and putting everything right at your fingertips, it’s also just as powerful at using all of those things against you. Being online means that you are simultaneously powerful and vulnerable. And, unfortunately, being taken advantage of online has become more and more common, especially as technology advances. Of course, while there are plenty of bad actors out there online (and there always have\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-marketing) | 9 min read ## [The Future of eCommerce: 8 Trends to Watch Out for in 2021](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-2021) By [Joydeep Bhattacharya](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/joydeep-bhattacharya) [July 30, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-2021) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-2021#comments-listing) [![2021 eCommerce](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1180759456.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-1180759456.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-2021) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-2021) Due to an expected increase and the advent of 2020’s effect on commerce, the eCommerce industry is proliferating. Every day, more retailers are making the move to online selling, while entrepreneurs are getting their start through eCommerce ventures. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-2021) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Starting a Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/starting-a-business) | 7 min read ## [Amazon vs. Your eCommerce Site: What is the Best Split of Sales?](https://blog.shift4shop.com/amazon-split-sales) By [Gurpreet Singh](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gurpreet-singh) [July 29, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/amazon-split-sales) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/amazon-split-sales#comments-listing) [![Amazon vs eCommerce Split Sales](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-917884914.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-917884914.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/amazon-split-sales) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/amazon-split-sales) If you are selling online, I am sure this question has crossed your mind. Amazon can be a great channel to quickly expand your business, but it comes at a cost. There is no on-size-fits-all answer to this question. The situation for every brand is different and the percentage of sales that should come from its own eCommerce site will also differ. Here, I cover how Direct-to-Customer (DTC) brands should think about this question vs. established brands. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/amazon-split-sales) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 7 min read ## [Why You Should Use Instant Messaging for Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/instant-messaging-customer-service) By [Erez Hadas-Sonnenschein](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/erez-hadas-sonnenschein) [July 27, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/instant-messaging-customer-service) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/instant-messaging-customer-service#comments-listing) [![Instant Messaging for Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-1.jpg?width=12&name=1-1.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/instant-messaging-customer-service) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/instant-messaging-customer-service) There are many solutions out there that offer you a way to integrate Live Chat support onto your website. However, none of them are really designed for small or medium-sized businesses. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/instant-messaging-customer-service) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-marketing) | 9 min read ## [The Best QR Code Generators for eCommerce](https://blog.shift4shop.com/qr-code-generators-for-ecommerce) By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [July 25, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/qr-code-generators-for-ecommerce) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/qr-code-generators-for-ecommerce#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/qr-code-ecommerce.jpg?width=12&name=qr-code-ecommerce.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/qr-code-generators-for-ecommerce) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/qr-code-generators-for-ecommerce) Globally, there are2.87 billion smartphone users, and the number continues to grow—  100 million of them have just started using a smartphone in the past year. We check smartphones over 2,000 times a day. We keep them handy in all situations, which is why QR codes are rapidly becoming an essential tool in the eCommerce business. While they've been around for decades, QR codes have gotten a new lease on life, and businesses are taking notice.  Keep reading for a guide to using these codes and\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/qr-code-generators-for-ecommerce) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/seo) | 32 min read ## [How to Prepare “Very High” Quality Content by Google's New Guidelines](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-very-high-quality-content) By [Joydeep Bhattacharya](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/joydeep-bhattacharya) [July 24, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-very-high-quality-content) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-very-high-quality-content#comments-listing) [![Content SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-928695642.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-928695642.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-very-high-quality-content) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-very-high-quality-content) Google is now using BERT models in search, which could potentially change the way SEO works. BERT models, which stands for Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers, are a way for Google to better understand user searches and serve better results. Like all algorithm changes Google brings, the intent is to improve the quality of search, which means high performing, credible, informative, well written, purpose-specific, and authoritative content will eventually reach web users. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-very-high-quality-content) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Email Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/email-marketing) | 9 min read ## [7 Tips for Writing Catchy Email Subject Lines (With Examples)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/catchy-email-subject-lines) By [Umesh Singh](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/umesh-singh) [July 22, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/catchy-email-subject-lines) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/catchy-email-subject-lines#comments-listing) [![Email Subject Lines](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1094872032.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-1094872032.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/catchy-email-subject-lines) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/catchy-email-subject-lines) No matter how good the offer you have inside your email is, if your subject line is lacking, no one will click on it. In other words, your subject lines decide whether or not your email marketing campaign will succeed. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/catchy-email-subject-lines) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-marketing) | 7 min read ## [Top 12 Types of Compelling Sales Promotions to Offer on Your Website](https://blog.shift4shop.com/sales-promotion-types) By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [July 20, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/sales-promotion-types) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/sales-promotion-types#comments-listing) [![Types of Sales Promotions](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-870551868.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-870551868.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/sales-promotion-types) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/sales-promotion-types) As great as the saying “build it and they shall come” sounds, relying on customers to just show up and make purchases isn’t a great way to grow your business. Even with the best products and website design, your eCommerce store will struggle to survive if you’re not actively promoting it. Therefore, great sales promotions can help you to attract customers and make sure they actually get all the way through check out. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/sales-promotion-types) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Conversion Optimization](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/conversion-optimization) | 17 min read ## [How to Build an All-In-One Digital Dashboard in Google Sheets](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-dashboard-google-sheets) By [Andriy Zapisotskyi](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/andriy-zapisotskyi) [July 17, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-dashboard-google-sheets) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-dashboard-google-sheets#comments-listing) [![Google Sheets Dashboard](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1175077175.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-1175077175.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-dashboard-google-sheets) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-dashboard-google-sheets) Running an e-commerce business means keeping your eye on the ball. If you know how many sales have been made or how big your conversion rate is, you can reveal weak points and identify where to invest more. Data is what provides the answers to all of these business-related questions and more. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-dashboard-google-sheets) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Web Design](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/web-design) | 10 min read ## [Using Royalty Free Images on Your Website + 11 Stock Image Sources](https://blog.shift4shop.com/royalty-free-images) By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [July 16, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/royalty-free-images) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/royalty-free-images#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-834741464.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-834741464.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/royalty-free-images) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/royalty-free-images) The images you use on your website provide a number of benefits — for yourself as a business and, of course, for your customers. Not only are they an excellent way to break up text, creating a stronger flow in your copy and making it more digestible, but they also combine textual communication with visual communication, which improves the ability of your content to convey an idea. Not to mention, many people like being able to see a product before making a purchasing decision, which means that\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/royalty-free-images) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Email Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/email-marketing) | 8 min read ## [Email Marketing for B2B Businesses: How to Benefit from It](https://blog.shift4shop.com/email-marketing-b2b) By [Azat Eloyan](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/azat-eloyan) [July 15, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/email-marketing-b2b) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/email-marketing-b2b#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cytonn-photography-ZJEKICY5EXY-unsplash%20(1)-1.jpg?width=12&name=cytonn-photography-ZJEKICY5EXY-unsplash%20(1)-1.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/email-marketing-b2b) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/email-marketing-b2b) Email marketing may appear outdated to some businesses, with the advent of newer digital marketing methods. However, it continues to remain relevant and perhaps even more effective than other forms of marketing. Many businesses around the world are using email marketing to connect with potential clients, create new leads, and strengthen customer relationships. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/email-marketing-b2b) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 8 min read ## [Save on Shipping and Give Customers the Convenience of In-Store Pickup](https://blog.shift4shop.com/in-store-pickup-saves-shipping-pleases-customers) By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [July 14, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/in-store-pickup-saves-shipping-pleases-customers) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/in-store-pickup-saves-shipping-pleases-customers#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1160938029.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-1160938029.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/in-store-pickup-saves-shipping-pleases-customers) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/in-store-pickup-saves-shipping-pleases-customers) Smart business owners are always looking for ways to improve the services they offer their customers, and for tools to help them adjust their business model to match their own vision. Customers always appreciate having more options, and if you can provide them without significantly adding to your workload, it's a winning situation for everyone. One eCommerce feature with this potential is **in-store pickup,** the practice of allowing the customer to pick up their online purchase from your location\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/in-store-pickup-saves-shipping-pleases-customers) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Starting a Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/starting-a-business) | 10 min read ## [How to Start a T-Shirt Business Using Dropshipping](https://blog.shift4shop.com/shirt-business-dropshipping) By [Marta Muizniece](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/marta-muizniece) [July 13, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/shirt-business-dropshipping) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/shirt-business-dropshipping#comments-listing) [![Start a T-Shirt Business Dropshipping](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/T%20Shirt%20Business%20Dropshipping%20Feature.jpg?width=12&name=T%20Shirt%20Business%20Dropshipping%20Feature.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/shirt-business-dropshipping) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/shirt-business-dropshipping) So, you’ve decided to sell t-shirts online. You did the research and every source suggests it’s the way to go. Four in five Americans make an online purchase every month, and what’s the piece of clothing almost everyone has in their closet? That’s right: a t-shirt. Selling a product that everyone needs is a lucrative idea. To make sure you turn that great idea into a booming t-shirt business, we've broken this process down for you step by step: [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/shirt-business-dropshipping) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/seo) | 12 min read ## [An Introduction to Using Google Text Ads for eCommerce](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-text-ads) By [Jacques van der Wilt](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jacques-van-der-wilt) [July 10, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-text-ads) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-text-ads#comments-listing) [![Google Text Ads](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1076685306.jpg?width=12&name=iStock-1076685306.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-text-ads) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/google-text-ads) Text ads are Google’s original venture into advertising on their platform. 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