Whether you’re a dab hand or a total novice, web designers are spoilt for choice when it comes to creating their web presence. Even with minimal knowledge of HTML and JavaScript, creating websites on Mac computers can be a simple process; you just need a web editor and a great idea. It’s also easier than ever to realise more complex projects thanks to a wide range of user-friendly, professional...
Think setting up a successful online shop is just about providing a selection of cool products and nailing a good search engine ranking? Think again. As you start receiving your first orders, you should already have given some thought to how you’re going to distribute your wares. When it comes to keeping up with your competition, a well-organized sales strategy is just as vital as making money....
The search for the perfect software to meet your requirements of design and functionality for e-commerce can be a long and tedious affair. Some platforms just don’t quite give you the design you’re after, while others might look great but lack important shop functions like flexible payment methods, legal certainty, or optimisation for mobile devices. PrestaShop was developed especially for...
Digital photo albums and music collections are nothing new; for years now, internet users have been able to manage their music and images online. This phenomenon allows us to share our snaps with friends via social media platforms and listen to our favourite songs while on the go. The paperless office is the workplace equivalent, and although the number of companies turning digital seems to be...
Any member of the economy has the right to apply for trademark registration for products or services that they use in the course of their trade. Whether these rights are granted depends on evaluation by the federal authorities and the application’s compliance with the legal requirements. Here we show how this process unfolds in the context of trademark registration, the registration costs...
In recent years, many online shops received warnings due to not properly adhering to website legalities. Given the growing number of online businesses, it’s not surprising that companies are now springing up specialising in identifying legal violations who then fine the operator. If you want to start up your own online store, you need to make it and the products on offer legally watertight. If you...
Many contemporary content management systems such as WordPress and TYPO3 can be used to design and program web shops with the help of plugins. But depending on the CMS, plugins can be pretty inconvenient to manage, making them a poor choice for larger projects. Some content management systems like Magento, however, are specially tailored for e-commerce, and therefore present a considerably more...
Investing money in stocks, bonds, or commodities and doing nothing else but collecting the profits years later – this has been possible for some years now with automated asset management advisors called robo-advisors. The digital financial advisors offered by financial institutes and FinTech use algorithms to create a customised strategy for private investors, taking over the entire asset...
If you want to create your own website, there are a lot of different options available. Free website builders are a way to set up a website quickly and easily for free, with no experience necessary. These sites have built-in templates and intuitive functions that help make your website look professional at no extra cost. So why don’t all companies use them? There are pros and cons to free website...
With online shopping becoming ever more popular and convenient, more and more industries are flourishing in the world of e-commerce. This is partly due to the fact that it’s easier than ever before to build and run a professional web store. But what are most important things to remember when getting into e-commerce? And how can you be successful with little or no experience?
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