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)
Shopify Starter vs Basic — Which Plan is Right for You?
In this Shopify Starter vs Basic comparison, we help you decide between the two cheapest versions of Shopify.
March 14, 2025
How to Recover from a Google Core Update
An in-depth look at what a Google core update is, why it might have negatively affected your rankings, and what you can do to recover.
March 13, 2025
Moz Pro Free Trial — How to Get 30 Days Free Access
In this post, we show you how to get a Moz Pro free trial that gives you access to all the platform’s premium features for 30 days.
March 13, 2025
Adobe Commerce (Magento) Review — All the Key Pros and Cons
In this Adobe Commerce review, we outline all the pros and cons of an ecommerce solution that’s aimed mainly at enterprise users.
March 6, 2025
Adobe Commerce (Magento) vs Shopify — Which is Better for Your Ecommerce Project?
In this Adobe Commerce vs Shopify comparison, we walk you through the respective pros and cons of two leading ecommerce platforms.
March 1, 2025
AWeber vs GetResponse — Which is Better?
In our AWeber vs Getresponse comparison, we put two leading email marketing tools head to head.
February 17, 2025
GetResponse Pricing — What’s the Best Value Plan?
In this overview of GetResponse pricing, we break down each plan and help you decide which one is best for you.
February 12, 2025
Mailchimp vs AWeber — Which is Better?
In this Mailchimp vs AWeber comparison, we look at two of the best-known email marketing solutions currently available. Which one is best for you?
February 7, 2025
How to Remove the Background From a Picture in Canva
In this post we show you how to remove the background from a picture in Canva using the tool’s handy ‘Background Remover’ feature.
February 7, 2025
Advice on running a successful online business
Tips and tricks from Style Factory
How to Recover from a Google Core Update
An in-depth look at what a Google core update is, why it might have negatively affected your rankings, and what you can do to recover.
March 13, 2025
Zero Click Content — What Is It? And Why Does It Matter?
In this post we discuss what zero click content is, how to produce it and how a marketing campaign focused on creating it can help your business.
February 6, 2025
Squarespace Blogging — How to Get Started
A step-by-step guide to Squarespace blogging. Learn how to create your blog, add posts and attract an audience.
February 6, 2025
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.
February 5, 2025
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.
February 5, 2025
What is Dropshipping? — A Guide to Getting Started
What is dropshipping? In this guide we answer this question and show you how to start a successful dropshipping business.
February 4, 2025
SEO
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How to Recover from a Google Core Update
An in-depth look at what a Google core update is, why it might have negatively affected your rankings, and what you can do to recover.
March 13, 2025
Moz Pro Free Trial — How to Get 30 Days Free Access
In this post, we show you how to get a Moz Pro free trial that gives you access to all the platform’s premium features for 30 days.
March 13, 2025
Zero Click Content — What Is It? And Why Does It Matter?
In this post we discuss what zero click content is, how to produce it and how a marketing campaign focused on creating it can help your business.
February 6, 2025
Overcoming Google’s Helpful Content Update: Is Branded Search the Answer?
In this post, we discuss how a solution to the problems caused by Google’s controversial Helpful Content Update may lie with branded search.
February 6, 2025
Wix SEO Guide — An Essential Checklist for Optimizing Your Site
13 simple tips on how to improve the SEO of your Wix website.
February 5, 2025
GrowthBar Review (2025) — Full Pros and Cons
In-depth GrowthBar review which takes a look at the pros and cons of a budget-friendly SEO tool. Can you run an effective SEO project with it?
February 5, 2025
How to Add Schema Markup to a Squarespace Site
In this post we show you how to add schema markup to a Squarespace website — and help search engines and users better understand your content.
February 5, 2025
How to Speed Up a Squarespace Site — Simple Checklist
How to speed up a Squarespace site — eight key tips on how to make your Squarespace website load faster and perform better in search results.
February 4, 2025
Squarespace SEO — Key Tips and Checklist
Squarespace SEO Checklist — 17 easy-to-follow steps you can take to make sure your Squarespace site ranks highly in search results.
February 4, 2025
Productivity
Tips on how to improve productivity, and reviews of popular productivity apps.
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.
February 6, 2025
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?
February 6, 2025
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.
February 5, 2025
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace — Which is Better?
In this Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace comparison, we explore two leading productivity suites, discuss their pros and cons in depth, and help you decide between them.
February 3, 2025
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.
January 28, 2025
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.
January 28, 2025
Digital Declutter — 15 Ways to Become Less Distracted and More Productive in 2025
Declutter your digital life in 2025 — 16 top tips to reduce distraction and improve productivity.
January 15, 2025
10 Key Apps For Startups (2025)
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 14, 2025
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
Email marketing
Email marketing tips, plus reviews of popular e-mail marketing apps
How to Grow an Email List — Essential Checklist
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 15, 2025
How to Create a Newsletter
How to create a newsletter — a simple checklist you can follow to create beautiful HTML e-newsletters and effective email marketing campaigns.
January 14, 2025
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 10, 2025
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
E-Commerce and website design
E-commerce advice and reviews
Shopify Starter vs Basic — Which Plan is Right for You?
In this Shopify Starter vs Basic comparison, we help you decide between the two cheapest versions of Shopify.
March 14, 2025
Adobe Commerce (Magento) Review — All the Key Pros and Cons
In this Adobe Commerce review, we outline all the pros and cons of an ecommerce solution that’s aimed mainly at enterprise users.
March 6, 2025
Adobe Commerce (Magento) vs Shopify — Which is Better for Your Ecommerce Project?
In this Adobe Commerce vs Shopify comparison, we walk you through the respective pros and cons of two leading ecommerce platforms.
March 1, 2025
What is Printful?
What is Printful? In this post we guide you through this popular print-on-demand solution and show you how to get started with it.
February 6, 2025
Printful vs Redbubble — Which is Better for Print on Demand?
In this Printful vs Redbubble we break down the pros and cons of both platforms and help you decide which is better for your POD project.
February 6, 2025
Squarespace Blogging — How to Get Started
A step-by-step guide to Squarespace blogging. Learn how to create your blog, add posts and attract an audience.
February 6, 2025