Here
at AmeriCommerce we give you the software needed to set up shop, but when
it comes to keeping your entire
online
store
in order, there is a lot more to think about.
And
with Ecommerce tactics changing all the time, it can be hard to stay
on top of your game.
So
we've put together a huge list of Ecommerce tools and resources that
you can check out to become the best that you can be in your space!
Blogs
to follow:
In
addition to our very own blog (of course) there are plenty of
Ecommerce blogs that will give you valuable advice on how to drive
traffic and build conversions. Here are some of our favorites below:
Convince
and Convert
Discussing
everything from strategy, social media, content and conversion, this
blog features a ton of guest posts from Ecommerce experts and digital
marketing advisors.
Backlinko
If
you're looking for advice on how to drive valuable links back to you
store then Brian Dean is your man! His case study style posts show
you exactly how you can improve your traffic and they make for a
really interesting read.
Unbounce.com
Want
to learn how to optimize your landing page to get people to convert?
Then the
Unbounce
blog is the place to be. You'll find expert tips on a/b testing,
copywriting, design, and email marketing on how to improve your
conversions.
ConversionXL
Peep
Laja is a fellow entrepreneur and a conversion expert. Check out his
blog and you'll find valuable tips on how you can grow your business
and optimize your site for conversion.
Analytics
and tracking tools:
If
you aren’t analyzing and tracking your efforts then you'll never be
able to build and improve your store. These platforms below give you
the tools needed to do this:
Google
Analytics
Plug
your store into Google Analytics and you'll discover actionable
insights into your website to help you improve performance. You can
set up campaigns, monitor traffic and learn who is visiting your
store. And it's free to use!
Ahrefs
This
is a great tool to use for competitor research, exploring keywords,
and measuring the quality and quantity of links to your site.
Moz
If
you want to gain insights into how well your SEO, social, branding,
link building and content marketing is going then Moz has got it all
covered. It's also anchored by a passionate community of followers!
Heap
Analytics
With
Heap Analytics you can capture user interaction across your site or
iOD app. It's a great tool to measure clicks, taps, form submissions,
page views and more!
Email
marketing:
When
it comes to marketing to your audience, email is one of the best ways
to reach them. With these platforms below, you can create different
campaigns, automate emails and drip feed your marketing messages,
depending on the buyer:
Mail
Chimp
Mail
Chimp is perhaps one of the most popular email marketing platforms,
used by over 8 million users across the globe. Create templates and
build campaigns with prices starting from $10 per month.
Bronto
Bronto
is one of the many apps that you can sync with your AmeriCommerce store
to automate your emails. You can use it to send abandoned cart
emails, order follow- up emails and send out promotional emails.
Campaign
Monitor
With
campaign monitor you can build templates, send emails and monitor
your campaigns to keep track of success. Depdending on how many
people you want to market to will depend how much you pay, but prices
start from $9 per month.
SSL
Providers:
An
SSL provider is important in the world of ecommerce because you're
gonna want visitors to trust you – and that's exactly what an SSL
certificate proves. Check out any of the below websites and you'll be
able to buy different certificates, depending on the level of
protection you'd like for your site:
SSL.com
Verisign
Comodo
DigiCert
Live
Chat Tools:
Did
you know that
79%
of consumers prefer live chat because it means they get their
questions answered quickly? Plug chat software into your store and
you'll improve your sales!
And you can integrate any of the below
tools with our software:
BoldChat
This
platform is perfect for plugging into your store and offering great
customer support. And, you can try this platform for free!
LiveChat
This
tool comes with a bunch of awesome features including chat
supervision, being able to see when customers are typing, chat
conferences, chat history and more!
LivePerson
This
popular platform is used by many leading Ecommerce stores and with
good reason. It'll keep you connected so you know when you customers
are happy – and you can start it for free.
Live2Support
This
is another great chat solution that you can integrate with your Spark
Pay Ecommerce platform. You can choose different packages to suit
your needs and move your customers along the buyer journey.
Social
media management tools:
With
so many different social media channels to manage, it can be hard to
keep on top of it at all times. But with a social media management
platform, it's really easy because all your feeds are connected in
one place! Some of our favorites include:
Buffer
Scheduling
content couldn’t be easier with Buffer. You'll get analytics about
the engagement of your posts and you can invite all of your team to
use it.
HootSuite
This
is a seriously popular tool for people and businesses alike. The
platform is extensive in its features as you can create campaigns,
track conversions and schedule messages. The platform offers free,
pro and enterprise options to suit your needs.
SproutSocial
The
great thing about SproutSocial is that not only does it offer
management for all of your platforms, but you can use it to curate
content that's tailored to your industry. You can trial it free for
30 days and then prices start from $59 per month.
Drop
shippers:
Drop
shipping is a great option if you don't have the room to stock your
products. Many wholesalers will offer drop shipping, so we've listed
two great directories below to search for a drop shipper when you
need it:
Dropshippers.com
WorldWideBrands
CRM
tools:
The
larger that your business grows, the more you'll see the benefit in
having a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool. It'll help
streamline your customer service so you can track interactions with
customers to help better your service:
Salesforce
Known
as one of the biggest CRM providers, Salesforce offers a solution for
a variety of different industries, including Ecommerce. You can begin
with a free trial and then pricing starts at $25 per month.
Infusionsoft
This
is a great tool to organize your database, turn leads into sales and
then keep providing your customers with exceptional service! You'll
also find email and social tools with it and they offer training to
help you get up and running. Prices start from $199 per month.
Integrate
with AmeriCommerce
So
those are just
some
of the useful tools and resources that you could use to manage your
online store. If you're looking for more then check out all of the
powerful
app integrations
that we offer and start making the most of your AmeriCommerce Ecommerce
platform today!