Style Factory Blog — Latest Posts
Below you’ll find links to the latest blog posts from Style Factory. All deal with key issues relating to starting or growing a business – from choosing the right e-commerce platform to optimising your site correctly for search.
Latest posts
Our latest posts (use arrows on right to scroll through older articles)
Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress — The Essential Comparison
In this Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress comparison, we help you work out which of these popular website builders is best for your project.
September 4, 2024
Ecommerce Business Ideas — 10 Key Ways to Start an Online Business
In this post, we share key ideas for starting an ecommerce business. From dropshipping to app development, we’ve got you covered.
September 2, 2024
Canva vs Figma — Which is Better?
In this Canva vs Figma comparison, we highlight the best use cases for each platform and discuss the pros and cons of both.
August 26, 2024
Building a Squarespace Website — Launch Checklist and QC Tasks
In this Squarespace launch checklist, we walk you through the steps we take to ensure a smooth site build and robust quality control.
August 25, 2024
SEO Glossary (2024) — An A-Z of Key Search Engine Optimization Terms
An easy-to-understand SEO glossary containing an A-Z of key search engine optimization terms.
August 8, 2024
How to Create a Newsletter in 7 Easy Steps (2024)
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
August 7, 2024
How to Make an Online Store — The 5 Key Steps
How to make an online store — and generate sales with it. A step-by-step guide to getting started with ecommerce.
August 3, 2024
WooCommerce vs BigCommerce — Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons
In this WooCommerce vs BigCommerce comparison, we go through both solutions’ key features and pros and cons, and help you decide between them.
August 1, 2024
Similarweb Review — How Good Is It for SEO?
In this Similarweb review, we assess how good the tool is for SEO purposes, highlighting its key features, pros and cons and value for money.
July 28, 2024
Advice on running a successful online business
Tips and tricks from Style Factory
Ecommerce Business Ideas — 10 Key Ways to Start an Online Business
In this post, we share key ideas for starting an ecommerce business. From dropshipping to app development, we’ve got you covered.
September 2, 2024
Building a Squarespace Website — Launch Checklist and QC Tasks
In this Squarespace launch checklist, we walk you through the steps we take to ensure a smooth site build and robust quality control.
August 25, 2024
How to Create a Newsletter in 7 Easy Steps (2024)
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
August 7, 2024
How to Make an Online Store — The 5 Key Steps
How to make an online store — and generate sales with it. A step-by-step guide to getting started with ecommerce.
August 3, 2024
How to Make Your Site More Visible on Google
In this blog post, we share six simple ways that you can improve your site’s search engine optimisation and achieve better rankings in Google.
June 26, 2024
25 Shopify Side Hustle Ideas (2024)
In this post we share 25 fantastic ways to start a Shopify side hustle.
June 14, 2024
SEO
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SEO Glossary (2024) — An A-Z of Key Search Engine Optimization Terms
An easy-to-understand SEO glossary containing an A-Z of key search engine optimization terms.
August 8, 2024
Similarweb Review — How Good Is It for SEO?
In this Similarweb review, we assess how good the tool is for SEO purposes, highlighting its key features, pros and cons and value for money.
July 28, 2024
Semrush vs Similarweb — Which SEO Tool is Better?
In this Semrush vs Similarweb comparison, we put two leading SEO solutions head to head and help you decide which is better for you.
July 14, 2024
How to Make Your Site More Visible on Google
In this blog post, we share six simple ways that you can improve your site’s search engine optimisation and achieve better rankings in Google.
June 26, 2024
Moz vs Semrush — Which is Better?
In-depth comparison of Moz vs Semrush — two of the most popular and powerful SEO tools currently available. Which one is better for your business?
June 10, 2024
SE Ranking vs Semrush — Which SEO Tool is Better?
We compare and contrast two popular — and oddly similar — SEO tools: SE Ranking and Semrush.
June 10, 2024
Spyfu vs Semrush — Which SEO Tool Is Better?
In this SpyFu vs Semrush comparison, we compare a cheap SEO solution against a premium one.
June 10, 2024
Moz vs Ahrefs — Which is Better?
In this Moz vs Ahrefs comparison, we spell out all the relative pros and cons of these two leading SEO tools.
June 7, 2024
Ahrefs vs Moz vs Semrush — Which is the Best SEO Tool?
We compare Ahrefs vs Moz vs Semrush and help you decide which of these leading SEO tools is right for you.
June 7, 2024
Productivity
Tips on how to improve productivity, and reviews of popular productivity apps.
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace — Which is Better?
In this Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace comparison, we explore two leading suites of cloud productivity apps, discuss the pros and cons in depth, and help you work out which one is best for your business.
June 12, 2024
How to Automate Your Business — 8 Key Tips
Automate your business — tips on how to make running your organisation easier, by using a variety of free or paid-for apps to automate a wide range of tasks.
May 8, 2024
Microsoft 365 Review — All the Key Pros and Cons
In this Microsoft 365 review, we go through the key pros and cons of one of the world’s most popular productivity suites.
May 7, 2024
Capsule vs Nimble — Which is the Better CRM?
Capsule vs Nimble – which of these CRM tools is best for a small business? Our comparison review goes through the pros and cons of each product.
May 2, 2024
Nimble CRM Review — Pros and Cons, Pricing, Features
In this Nimble CRM review, we look at a product which focuses, more than most CRM systems, on social relationships. Is it a good fit for your business?
May 2, 2024
Capsule CRM Review — Is it Right for Your Business?
Capsule CRM review which explores the features of one of the cheapest web-based CRM products on the market. Find out the pros and cons of Capsule.
May 1, 2024
10 Key Apps For Startups (2024)
10 key apps for startups — if you’re starting an online business, here are 10 apps you’re going to need to make a success of it.
January 19, 2024
Digital Declutter — 15 Ways to Become More Productive and Less Distracted in 2024
Declutter your digital life in 2023 — 15 top tips to reduce distraction and improve productivity.
January 19, 2024
Adventures in Chrome OS Flex — Turning an Old iMac into a Chromebook
An overview of the steps involved with installing Chrome OS Flex on an Apple iMac, and the pros and cons of doing so.
November 13, 2023
Email marketing
Email marketing tips, plus reviews of popular e-mail marketing apps
How to Create a Newsletter in 7 Easy Steps (2024)
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
August 7, 2024
How to Automate Your Business — 8 Key Tips
Automate your business — tips on how to make running your organisation easier, by using a variety of free or paid-for apps to automate a wide range of tasks.
May 8, 2024
What is Split Testing?
A simple guide to split testing and how it can improve the effectiveness of your digital marketing campaigns.
January 24, 2024
How to Grow an Email List in 2024 — 10 Essential Tips
In this guide, we share 10 key tips on how to grow an email mailing list effectively and discuss how to keep your subscribers engaged.
January 23, 2024
Autoresponders — What They Are and How To Use Them (2024)
Autoresponders — a simple explanation of what they are and how to send them in a way that saves time and generates income.
January 17, 2024
E-Commerce and website design
E-commerce advice and reviews
Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress — The Essential Comparison
In this Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress comparison, we help you work out which of these popular website builders is best for your project.
September 4, 2024
Ecommerce Business Ideas — 10 Key Ways to Start an Online Business
In this post, we share key ideas for starting an ecommerce business. From dropshipping to app development, we’ve got you covered.
September 2, 2024
Building a Squarespace Website — Launch Checklist and QC Tasks
In this Squarespace launch checklist, we walk you through the steps we take to ensure a smooth site build and robust quality control.
August 25, 2024
How to Make an Online Store — The 5 Key Steps
How to make an online store — and generate sales with it. A step-by-step guide to getting started with ecommerce.
August 3, 2024
WooCommerce vs BigCommerce — Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons
In this WooCommerce vs BigCommerce comparison, we go through both solutions’ key features and pros and cons, and help you decide between them.
August 1, 2024
Wix Review — The Key Pros and Cons
In our Wix review, we explore all the pros and cons of this leading website builder. Find out how Wix performs when it comes to usability, SEO, ecommerce, email marketing and more.
July 21, 2024