Guides and how-tos

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user testing vs. usability testing

Since the dawn of time, humanity has been asking the big questions: why are we here? What is the meaning of life? If we put the sign-up button in the …

How to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign

No one had heard of the term crowdfunding when an entrepreneur named Michael Sullivan first used it in 2006. Since then, crowdfunding has grown into a multibillion-dollar global industry. The …

A cover image that reads "DIY Market Research: What You Need to Know."

With all the tools available online for startups and small-business owners, it’s easier than ever to conduct DIY market research without spending big bucks. It’s also easy to feel overwhelmed. …

Daniela video recap: test ad campaign creative on PickFu

You’ve done the work creating gorgeous imagery for your brand’s advertising campaign. Now it’s time to do as the big agencies do: test your creative content before you launch. In …

Daniela video: is your product packaging helping or hurting sales?

The product: Dr. Stepper, a foot-operated metal door opener. The problem: clear plastic packaging with no information except the brand name and tagline “Put your best foot forward.” Product packaging …

A header image that reads, "Mobile App Optimization: Our Best Tips."

Mobile apps burst into the world in 2007 with the first iPhone, and they haven’t slowed down since. There are millions of mobile apps out there. Most people have around …

How to write a tagline

We’re surrounded by taglines in our daily lives. The best ones break through the noise, get our attention, and prompt us to act. So how do you write a memorable …

Big Cartel vs. Shopify

For small e-commerce sellers and crafters looking to build their online stores, it pretty much comes down to Big Cartel vs. Shopify.  Big Cartel and Shopify have a lot in …

PickFu - How to Sell on Wayfair

Wayfair is one of the largest online retailers of home goods. For third-party sellers looking to expand beyond Amazon, eBay, and other e-commerce channels, Wayfair is an appealing and affordable …

Brand perception: Customer shopping

Don’t judge a book by its cover. No matter how often we hear this, the truth is we do make judgments based on how things look. In business, this is …