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This is Colm and Simon from CommerceGurus, with a handpicked weekly roundup of eCommerce articles.
Many stores don't realize that your product galleries can be used in more interesting and informative ways than you perhaps realize.
This example from Conversion Alchemy shows 6 examples of different images which could be interspersed with more traditional product shots.
- Awards/Certificates: Show industry awarded certification to demonstrate confidence
- Lifestyle: Visual of someone using it in real-life
- Comparison: Show its effects in relation to other solutions
- Benefits: Close-up with labelled advantages
- USPs: Show features and functionality
- Testimonials: Include a quote, with a 5-star rating, particularly from a figure of authority
See the Six High-Converting Types of Product Images
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This guide on international import shipping is valuable for all eCommerce stores, not just those on the Shopify platform.
It breaks down recent global trade changes, including tariffs and duties, that affect cross-border commerce.
For example, the U.S. has introduced new import tariffs and removed exemptions for low-value Chinese imports, impacting cost and compliance for merchants.
A key takeaway is the importance of using accurate Harmonized System (HS) codes to classify products. These codes help determine applicable duties and ensure smooth customs processing.
The guide also recommends collecting duties upfront (Delivered Duty Paid or DDP) rather than leaving customers to pay on delivery (DAP). DDP improves transparency and reduces abandoned shipments due to surprise fees.
How to Navigate Tariffs in this Guide to International Shipping
Daniel Abebe spotted a mismatch — no-code tools were blowing up on social media, but SEO tools showed little search volume.
Instead of waiting for the data to catch up, he created a listicle highlighting real startups built with no-code.
That one post earned 64 organic backlinks with zero outreach.
The takeaway? Sometimes instinct beats keyword tools. If people are talking about something but can’t find solid info, that’s your opening. Great content often starts with listening, not searching.
This kind of "unanswered demand" is SEO gold. Find the gaps, fill them well, and you won’t just drive traffic — you’ll own the conversation.
Read How a Single Listicle Received over 64 Backlinks
Duplicate WooCommerce orders can happen due to accidental double submissions, payment gateway issues, or plugin conflicts.
These duplicates lead to extra admin work, chargebacks, and a poor customer experience.
Rodolfo from Business Bloomer recently faced this issue and built a simple fix: by checking if the same customer placed an identical paid order within the past 2 minutes, he can block the duplicate and display a helpful message.
If you've run into this issue, or want to prevent it before it happens —you can use his quick code snippet to stop duplicate orders.
Learn How to Prevent Duplicate Orders in WooCommerce
Meta Tags is a tool to debug and generate meta tag code for any website. With Meta Tags you can edit and experiment with your content then preview how your webpage will look on Google, Facebook, Twitter/X and more.
This is a really useful little tool as checking meta tag previews is often something which is forgotten about but has a big impact on how your website is perceived.
Check out Meta Tags
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