Now that 2017 is tucked safely behind us, it’s time to take a look back at some of our favorite eCommerce blogs from last year.
Our ‘best of’ list pulls from a wide range of topics, from eCommerce Challenges to Shopping Psychology. Here’s the roundup of the PinnacleCart favorite eCommerce blogs of 2017…

How is your online business doing? Are you caught up on some frustrating eCommerce challenges?
As a budding entrepreneur, eCommerce is a great way to begin growing your own company. There are so many options, and each option comes with its own set of eCommerce challenges.

What’s one of the toughest challenges to selling online? Many online store owners say it’s enticing buyers to increase spending without feeling guilty about it. So, how do you make online shoppers spend more?
There’s got to be a complete psychology behind that, right?

Are you in the market for the best eCommerce platform for retail? Sometimes it’s hard to know which of the competing shopping cart software would be the best fit for your individual brand.

One of the most overlooked aspects of an eCommerce business is the importance of on-point optimization. Is your SEO agency working for you?
It’s easy to get caught up in aspects of the business that you think are “important” like sales, inventory, website design, customer service, and so on. Sure, those points are important but solid SEO is also an essential part of eCommerce business strategy – savvy online entrepreneurs understand this.

Understanding and shaping the customer experience is absolutely critical for online businesses.
With buyers taking any one of an infinite number of different paths to purchase, it’s important to consider the entire customer experience (CX) in a holistic way–to shape how customers perceive your brand and then how well their interactions align with those expectations.
And our Bonus Pick!!!

Looking for some ideas on how to take amazing product pictures on a limited budget? Our clever tips will help you get the quality you need for a fraction of the cost!
Human beings are predominantly visual creatures. We actually remember approximately 80 percent of what we see and just 20 percent of what we read. This is an important fact to keep in mind if you’re the owner of an eCommerce website. Why? Because the of the quality of your product photos can make or break a sale.
What were your favorite eCommerce blogs from last year? We’d love to hear about them in the comment section below!
Inspired by her love of travel, Susan is a passionate supporter of eCommerce software and the idea that people should own their own internet business (so they can work from anywhere in the world). Though she currently resides in California, she is often found blogging from random beaches and teaching her kindergartner the delightful difference between ‘hola’ and ‘ciao’.
With a strong past in product evaluation, educational content, and eCommerce sales, Susan is serious about helping online merchants succeed in their goals. She loves meeting other independent business owners on the road and hopes to run into you one day… maybe in the hammock next to her!