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Unmet needs are complicated in any relationship, but they’re especially bad when it comes between you and your customers. Identifying your customers’ needs doesn’t have to feel like black magic. …

Biggest branding mistakes

As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about the biggest branding mistakes and how to avoid them. The thing is, mistakes are unavoidable. When they do …

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How many misclicks does it take for a user to give up and leave your website? How many taps before they ditch your app and check out your competitor? It …

From Cinderella’s evil stepmother to The Parent Trap‘s Meredith, there’s no shortage of despised stepmoms in the stories we encounter every day. But for many people, stepmothers are the pillars …

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Etsy is the one-stop shop for handmade goods, custom gifts, clothing, art, home decor, and those random but awesome knickknacks you just can’t live without. Founded in 2005, Etsy features …

When it comes to choosing a product name for a tea made from a unique plant, how technical should you be? In this PickFu poll, an entrepreneur tested two names …

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E-commerce is always changing. Small Amazon and eBay sellers and big-box retailers alike can benefit from staying on top of online shopping trends and looking for ways to optimize their …

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If you’re an entrepreneur, you know the importance of a strong logo. It sticks in your target audience’s mind, sets you apart from the competition, and encourages brand loyalty. It …

Go to any drugstore and you’ll see dozens of skincare products on the shelves. If you’re an entrepreneur in the skincare business, how do you choose a product name that …

Which One Won: website design Ranked poll

It takes only 50 milliseconds — .05 seconds — for visitors to decide whether or not they like your website. That’s pretty much a split-second judgment call, so you better …