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If you still haven't applied 3dcart's affiliate program to your own online business, then you're missing out on a lot.

You've probably heard of many other businesses that utilize affiliates for their marketing campaigns. You ought to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to add to your marketing team without the need to make them into your employees.

On the other hand, maybe this is your first time to hear of such a thing. It's high time to educate yourself on affiliate marketing because[...]

Figuring out that shoppers absolutely love discounts and promos is a no-brainer. One effective way to lure people into buying at your online store is through digital coupons.

Yes, the old traditional method of advertising through coupons still works. This time, however, it has been adapted to the digital age.

Everyone loves free stuff and some savvy merchants are learning that giving stuff away can bring in new business and keep existing customers loyal. As internetretailer.com tells us, in this article, some online marketplaces have grown their follower bases by 14.4% and improved more referral traffic upwards of 140% by using sweepstakes, raffles and giveaways.

Just because you're running an online store doesn't mean you can't also have your share of exciting events for your customers. Different events -- like product launches, contests and special giveaways -- are also effective for attracting new customers.

As an online retailer, it's important that you also host an event every now and then to keep existing customers loyal to your brand. Events keep your visitors interested and excited about your brand opens the opportunity to gain some feedback[...]

We want  to see you succeed as an online business because, the way we see it, your success means our success. That's why we make sure you have the latest in SEO capabilities available in your online store. Our SEO tools turn complex optimization functionalities into user-friendly, easy-to-use options.

Today, we're happy to announce 3dcart Version 6.2, our latest, most advanced 3dcart version yet -- and it's full of new and improved SEO features...

With the vast range of competition you face in e-commerce today, any marketing help will certainly give you an edge over others and provide you great benefits in the process--- most especially if you can do it the practical way. An ingenious way of getting other people to promote your products minus the financial burden is to come up with an affiliate program.

What should you do with a product page, besides allow people to add the product to their shopping cart? Obviously, you must include the product’s name, so potential customers can find the page. Product pictures are arguably just as vital for showing shoppers what to expect from a purchase. A few specifications may be necessary for aspects like measurements, condition, ingredients, and so on.

Last week I had the opportunity to represent 3dcart's Online Marketing team at the Search Marketing Expo (SMX East) in New York City.

All in one place, the brightest minds in search marketing and social media -- and me -- convened to talk shop, explore new marketing tactics and discuss the state of search marketing. So what did we learn?

For many online marketers and ecommerce retailers, Gmail’s new promotions tab is a source of panic, frayed nerves and uncertainty. However, after one weeds through their initial “what are we going to do now” feelings, they will soon realize there’s nothing to worry about so long as they embrace content as their king.

Studies tell us that 65% of shoppers abandon their cart before purchase and the average eCommerce site converts only 2.13% of traffic to sales. Fighting your way through abandoned carts to a higher conversion rate is no small task.  Every page of your site needs to usher shoppers closer to conversion, especially product pages.

At 3dcart, we're always writing and sharing tips on how to effectively market your store, but sometimes the best way to learn is by example.  In our new "Merchant Marketing Spotlights" blog series, we will be looking at fellow 3dcart merchants that successfully leveraging social media, and content marketing to grow their brand and land more sales.

Amazon. Walmart. Starbucks. These names have become a part of our everyday vocabulary. As convenient as it is to have your toilet paper delivered, while Walmart prepares your order, and you pick up the coffee that you ordered via your app… doing so has also changed our lives.

‘What’s in a name?’ is a new series we’re starting to learn the process behind naming some of our favorite companies. Today’s post comes from Hearthside Collection, providing Primitive Country Samplers, Pillows and Home Decor!

Digital products aren’t just a way to make money online; they're one of the fastest growing, most consumed types of products available around the world. Available in nearly every industry and with endless amounts of options for monetization, digital products are one of the most effective and simple ways to generate constant cash flow for your business. In fact, digital products have become so popular many businesses exist solely from selling these intangible products — they’re no longer just[...]