2023-06-07 08:25
Are these Shopify mistakes costing your business money?
Mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning process, but mistakes cost money in business. This is particularly true for eCommerce… Read More
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2023-06-05 08:27
Elevate the eCommerce experience
Have you ever had a great idea for a new feature, functionality, or design for your Shopify store and then been at a loss as to how to make your vision a rea… Read More
2023-05-26 07:44
A strategy for success
Successful branding doesn’t happen overnight. Achieving lasting success and prominence requires brands to do more than sell a great product or service. A success… Read More
2023-05-23 08:08
Optimise product pages to maximise conversions!
When a website visitor lands on one of your product pages, it’s a make-or-break moment. Do your product pages have what it takes to turn… Read More
2023-05-19 09:10
The titans of enterprise eCommerce
As your business expands, upgrading to a more powerful enterprise eCommerce platform like BigCommerce or Shopify Plus may be necessary to support its growt… Read More
2023-05-15 11:09
The future is Gen Z
Generation Z may be new to the workforce, but their influence and purchasing power are set to skyrocket in the next five to ten years.
This highly educated and potentiall… Read More
2023-05-11 14:23
Level up your user experience
Question: Which of these improvements are you most interested in for your eCommerce store?
Improve customer experience
Boost engagement
Collect customer insight… Read More
2023-05-09 08:15
Shopify vs Magento: Which will you choose?
If you’re stuck at a crossroads, unsure about whether Shopify or Magento is right for your business, you’ve come to the right place! Th… Read More
2023-05-03 08:07
Using colour to evoke emotion and shape perception
Colours can evoke emotions and shape perceptions, which makes them crucial to every branding strategy.
By using brand colours consistently… Read More
2023-05-02 07:57
Futureproof your eCommerce business
Providing a seamless omnichannel shopping experience can give businesses a competitive edge. The problem is, it can be complicated and time-consuming to a… Read More
2023-04-24 08:03
Designing an inclusive browsing experience
“The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.” – Tim Berners… Read More
2023-04-20 08:13
Create a seamless subscription service
Offering a subscription service is a clever way for businesses to gain more repeat customers and boost revenue.However, if yours takes off, managing it… Read More
2023-04-12 15:36
Unlocking LinkedIn’s potential
In a social media-obsessed world, LinkedIn has become a key tool for advancing your career.
With over 875 million users, LinkedIn is the world’s la… Read More
2023-04-06 14:51
What is Shopify Plus?
Shopify offers more than enough features and functionalities to launch a beautiful eCommerce website delivering a first-class user experience.
However, as your store g… Read More
2023-04-03 15:00
What is content marketing?
Imagine you have a problem you don’t know how to solve. The first thing you do is pull out your phone and type it into Google, right? Now you’re faced… Read More
2023-03-31 07:50
Has your brand found its voice?
In today’s digital age, having a well-defined brand voice has become more crucial than ever before.
Social media has significantly changed the way that… Read More
2023-03-24 16:06
On a mission, with a vision
For your business to succeed, it needs a well-defined purpose, unique positioning, and clear goals. For it to grow, it needs loyal customers and ambitious aspirat… Read More
2023-03-16 08:49
Shopify Updates 2023
Shopify is set to introduce over 100 new product updates to its arsenal this winter! These updates will help businesses manage their Shopify eCommerce stores more effect… Read More
2023-03-09 10:00
To rebrand or not to rebrand? That is the question…
Your brand is your identity. It’s what makes your business stand out from the crowd and why consumers feel attracted or conne… Read More
2023-03-03 10:25
Selling Beauty Products Online
The global beauty and wellness market is on fire, making now an exciting time to open an online store selling beauty products.
In 2022, the global cosmet… Read More
2023-02-17 15:20
Is your outdated CMS holding your business back?
Content management systems (CMSs) are designed to save you time when it comes to managing your website’s digital content and creating a… Read More
2023-02-08 14:55
ContentsWhy is your online presence so important?What is SEO?Understanding Google’s Search Algorithm6 Ways to Rank Higher on Google in 2023Can Google detect AI-generated content?Will S… Read More
2023-01-17 12:30
ContentsWhy is Valentine’s Day marketing important?8 Valentine’s Day Marketing StrategiesWhen should you start marketing for Valentine’s Day?Speak to an eCommerce Expert
Wh… Read More
2023-01-10 15:28
ContentsWhat’s a White Paper?Does Your Business Need a White Paper?Content Writing and Document DesignAre White Papers Good for SEO? Writing and Formatting a White Paper How to Capture… Read More
2023-01-03 10:57
ContentsStarting an Online Alcohol BusinessDo I need a licence to sell alcohol online?How much do alcohol licences cost?What’s the best platform for selling alcohol online?Can I sell a… Read More
2022-12-28 11:57
ContentsWhat’s the difference between UI and UX?How have UIs changed?Why are some websites so successful?UI / UX Trends for 2023Speak to a UX Specialist
What’s the difference bet… Read More
2022-12-20 13:58
ContentsWhat is branding?How does branding impact customers?Why is extended identity important?6 Benefits of Branding
What is branding?
Branding is the process of assigning a distinct identi… Read More
2022-12-06 11:01
ContentsElon Musk’s Twitter AcquisitionHow is Twitter changing?Social Media ManagementMastodon vs. Twitter, what’s the difference?Is Mastodon really the new Twitter?
Elon Musk&rs&hell…Read More
2022-11-29 10:11
ContentsWhat is automation?8 Advantages of AutomationWhat are bespoke automation systems?How much does automation cost?What is eCommerce automation?The Best Shopify Apps for Automation
What… Read More
2022-11-22 13:10
Contents
What is web development?Front-end vs. Back-end Development What’s the difference between web design and web development?Do I need a web developer?What is UX design?Is SEO… Read More
2022-11-15 08:16
Contents
How is the Cost of Living Crisis affecting the creative sector?Why are marketing budgets important?How can brands survive economic uncertainty?What is creative marketing?4 Marketing… Read More
2022-11-07 08:35
What is Shopify?
If you have an eCommerce business or are thinking about starting one, you’ve probably heard the name Shopify. As one of the world’s most popular eCommerce platfo… Read More
2022-11-07 08:35
What is Shopify?
If you have an eCommerce business or are thinking about starting one, you’ve probably heard the name Shopify. As one of the world’s most popular eCommerce platfo… Read More
2022-11-04 08:19
What is Instagram and why is it a good marketing tool?
Instagram is a photo and video sharing app that first launched in 2010 and was acquired by Facebook in 2012. It’s free to use and… Read More
2022-10-30 08:08
What is a brand? Why do you need to consider your branding?
The Father of Advertising, David Ogilvy, defined a brand as “the intangible sum of a product’s attributes.” We k… Read More
2022-10-26 07:46
What is Shopify Hydrogen and why does it matter to you?
It goes without saying that there are many brilliant options for building the perfect eCommerce website, but there are always standout… Read More
2022-10-21 07:54
And what will happen as Adobe’s relationship with NFTs grows stronger?
The sky seems to be the limit for the booming NFT sector. Dominating the media, NFTs have seemingly appeared over… Read More
2022-10-18 07:44
What are the most important principles to follow when optimising your website for user experience?
Everyone wants their website to look good, but in recent years business owners have learned… Read More
2022-10-15 11:13
How important is backend development to your website?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you’ll be aware that we know a thing or two about web design. Having worked in the sector… Read More
2022-10-12 09:32
This Month in Social Media
What’s new in the world of social media?
Last month was all about innovation in the digital world, as tech changes for the better and platforms work to reinv… Read More
2022-10-07 09:59
When you order a bespoke WordPress website project, what should you expect to receive?
If you’re looking to build a website, things can get confusing. Especially without a web design a… Read More
2022-10-03 09:16
An eCommerce website is any website which sells goods or services online from a single vendor. Not to be confused with marketplace platforms like Amazon or Etsy which host products from mult… Read More
2022-09-22 10:38
Stay on top of the latest Shopify new with Create8
September is an important month in both the digital and tangible worlds. Whether it’s the back-to-school rush, busier roads or changi… Read More
2022-09-15 15:28
All the latest news and updates from the world of social media.
Staying up to date in the world of social media can be a tireless task. In fact, even those of us working in the sector can fi… Read More
2022-09-03 07:09
How can you leverage your packaging experience to create more sales?
It’s no secret that consumers love online shopping; just ask Jeff Bezos; we’re sure he’ll support the t… Read More
2022-08-31 14:50
Does content tailored to your user improve your SEO?
For some time, search engine optimisation (SEO) has been the talk of the digital world. But as the discussion became louder, finding genu… Read More
2022-08-23 13:58
All the latest news from the world of Shopify in July.
As you’ll know by now, keeping our readers in the loop with all things web development. We understand that staying ahead of the l… Read More
2022-07-28 08:02
How important is a wireframe to your website?
It’s fair to say that most businesses we meet are concerned about their websites. In recent years, despite being a commonplace piece of re… Read More
2022-07-25 07:11
Are you representing your brand correctly on social media?
The world as we know it continues to grow into a social media-focused way of life; your brand’s online representation is more… Read More
2022-07-17 09:13
What’s included in a packaging design project, and how will your business benefit?
As inevitable as the rain in Manchester, your packaging design will drive sales. That is if it’… Read More
2022-07-14 07:14
How could Klaviyo help your business?
As you’ll know by now, at Create8, we love to share insight into how you can improve your website. Whether you’re a multi-national company o… Read More
2022-07-12 10:57
Is it beneficial to put yourself front and centre when marketing your brand?
By now, you’ll know that at Create8, we love a question that divides opinion, and that’s precisely wh… Read More
2022-07-07 09:33
When you order a bespoke branding project, what should you expect to receive?
The more you immerse yourself in the business world, the more you find you can’t escape certain terminolog… Read More
2022-06-24 11:14
Keep in the loop with all the best updates from Woocommerce.
If you made it here, we are guessing you probably know a thing or two about the best eCommerce platforms. If you don’t, we… Read More
2022-06-15 09:56
How important is accessibility when working on your design elements?
In the design world, we’ve been around the block a few times and bought the t-shirt; in fact, we’ve designed… Read More
2022-06-10 07:36
How much do you know about your target audience?
The world we live in is market-friendly and open-minded, meaning you can pretty much chance your arm at anything. We are fully immersed in th… Read More
2022-06-01 07:48
Are disruptive brands the most innovative businesses in the world, or are they the ones most susceptible to failure?
When assessing the most successful brands of the last decade, one term al… Read More
2022-05-21 07:50
Gorgias is our Shopify App of the month.
We don’t try to keep our passion for all things eCommerce under wraps, which is why we’ve elected to give you a rundown of our app of the… Read More
2022-05-15 07:50
Is it necessary for your brand to be flexible?
Regardless of what angle you look at it from, trends are influential in day to day life. Whether it’s the news going on in the world or a… Read More
2022-05-12 07:30
Keeping you in the loop with all things Shopify!
It goes without saying that if your business isn’t online, you run the risk of losing vital ground to your competition. In the same bre… Read More
2022-05-01 07:53
What should you plan before designing your packaging?
In an increasingly consumer dominant world, your packaging is more important than ever before. As more of us spend our money online, the… Read More
2022-04-29 07:08
Do you understand the unique features that set your brand apart?
You might already know enough to understand the difference between a brand and a business. But truth be told, knowing the dif… Read More
2022-04-26 10:01
How you can increase your website traffic
It’s 2022, and the digital world is booming. The constant growth of online spending always seemed inevitable, but with a push onwards from the… Read More
2022-04-21 14:44
Are NFTs around to stay or a fad destined to disappear?
The abbreviation that seems to have been on everybody’s lips for the past year has been ‘NFT’. The Non-Fungible Toke… Read More
2022-04-16 07:53
Let the battle of the eCommerce giants commence.
When it comes to understanding your eCommerce website, an excellent place to start is by knowing the platform itself. In this blog, we’… Read More
2022-04-12 14:04
Do you know the difference between a personal brand and a business brand?
It’s fair to say that the term ‘branding’ is one of the most popular in the business world right n… Read More
2022-03-24 08:22
Improving user journey on your website in some simple steps
Having a website isn’t exactly a new trend, but having one that delivers consistent results is! There are countless websites… Read More
2022-03-19 08:19
What are the best approaches you can take to grow brand loyalty?
The past few years have changed everything. We know how macabre that sounds, but it’s true whatever way you look at it… Read More
2022-03-16 15:05
Understanding the difference between a brand and a logo and their relationship with each other.
Suppose you’ve stumbled across BBC 1 on a Thursday evening and found yourself lured in b… Read More
2022-03-07 08:05
Which is right for my business, paid or organic social?
In a world where businesses are fighting for traffic, social media is one of the most fruitful places to operate. However, in recent y… Read More
2022-03-03 13:13
Does your website have user experience at its core? Considering UX in web design.
Over 140 billion pounds was spent online by UK shoppers in 2021. That’s a pretty enormous pie; in fact… Read More
2022-02-25 08:16
Which eCommerce platform is right for your business? WooCommerce or Shopify?
In the world of eCommerce, there’s one battle that always catches the eye, that is, of course, WooCommerce… Read More
2022-02-21 11:13
Is branded crypto the future?
Crypto has been on the tip of everyone’s tongue for a few years now, and the evolution of digital currency has been front and centre for all to see. The w… Read More
2022-02-16 16:08
Is making an NFT as easy as it sounds?
Unless you’ve been hiding away from the world, you will have heard the buzz around NFTs. Non-fungible tokens have become the desirable object to… Read More
2022-02-11 13:37
How can being a brand that is community-led benefit your business?
We are living in the brand era; make no mistake about it. Since the emergence of the internet and the domination of social… Read More
2022-02-09 10:54
Do you understand the NFT movement?
Every time a meteor hurtles towards the digital world, those in the know sit back and wait for the chaos that follows. That is exactly what happened when… Read More
2022-02-02 08:09
Could you be missing vital pages from your WordPress website without even knowing?
When it comes to building the perfect WordPress website, it’s in the imperfection of those who make t… Read More
2022-01-30 08:30
Is the Metaverse the logical progression of business practices?
The metaverse, at one point, was one of the most searched phrases across the globe. According to the search data Google has pr… Read More
2022-01-27 14:38
Web maintenance that you can execute to ensure your WordPress website is running smoothly.
We all know what the past two years have done to businesses across the world. Pennies are tight rig… Read More
2022-01-25 08:28
Is building an eco-friendly brand as difficult as it sounds?
As we continue to battle against the climate crisis, going green is for more of us than just the Hulk, and let’s be honest… Read More
2022-01-22 11:48
Which is the best website builder, WordPress website or Wix?
£113 billion was the amount spent online by British consumers in 2020. The lockdown drove us online shopping crazy, and we… Read More
2022-01-18 11:07
Which eCommerce platform is best for your business? Shopify website or Squarespace
As businesses battle for online sales, so do the platforms they use! As the world of online sales continues… Read More
2022-01-16 08:46
Do you understand the difference between a custom WordPress theme and a customisable theme?
You certainly don’t need to be in the in-crowd to know that your website is more important t… Read More
2022-01-14 10:32
In business, you need to be pitch perfect. And that means communicating in a way that helps your audience immediately understand your value.
Because it’s not just about what you say, i… Read More
2021-12-23 14:56
Is targeted marketing the best strategy your business can introduce?
Marketing has changed very little since it first appeared during the industrial revolution.
As we spend our weeks in our… Read More
2021-12-20 08:51
What do you know about brand values and their importance to your business?
So here we are, sitting on the precipice of a jargon-filled blog hoping that we aren’t going to be scared off… Read More
2021-12-16 12:35
Can your packaging increase the number of sales your business makes?
The truth is that if you’re an online business, you have to replicate the high street shopping experience as much a… Read More
2021-12-12 09:18
The strategic reasons behind having a blog on your company website.
You can imagine the look on our faces as we start the ‘why you need a blog’ blog for our blog. This is going t… Read More
2021-12-11 09:34
For musicians across the world, it’s time to say hi to Shopify.
With the increased integration of technology within our day to day lives, it’s not really a surprise when we&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-12-09 09:29
Welcome to your 2022 marketing calendar.
When it comes to understanding your marketing efforts, there is nothing quite as valuable as planning. Trust us, we’ve seen it time and time ag… Read More
2021-12-08 08:27
What is an extended identity, and how can it strengthen your brand?
So, we know what you’re thinking, ‘what on earth are you talking about? Extended identity, never heard of it… Read More
2021-12-06 08:51
As Shopify plans an update with Shopify Markets, how will you benefit?
When one of the world’s most popular eCommerce platforms announces an update, we sit up and listen. As more and m… Read More
2021-12-04 08:15
What is a brand touchpoint, and how can they benefit your business?
Business is booming. As we find ourselves more immersed with the companies we love, the term ‘brand‘ seems to… Read More
2021-12-02 11:27
A tone of voice can be the difference between your socials being memorable or not.
As our social media feeds become clogged up with clunky Canva made graphics and conversations more boring t… Read More
2021-11-20 08:19
Improving Your Website Design for the User
How important are user journey and user experience to the success of your website?
You’ve might have noticed by now how much we enjoy talking… Read More
2021-11-18 08:00
When it comes to the big decision between Shopify or Magento, which eCommerce platform is the one for you?
The world is about to go online spending crazy. Every year the Christmas build-up b… Read More
2021-11-16 11:53
Create8’s hints and tips for driving repeat customers to your website.
The online world is booming, and with no sign of slowing down, website traffic is more important than ever before… Read More
2021-11-07 08:02
How can your business leverage package design to offer your customers a little more this Christmas?
Saying ‘Christmas’ in early November feels a little bit like saying a swear wo… Read More
2021-11-04 10:36
How to find your food and drink company branding to give yourself the best chance of long-term success.
It’s no secret that the food and drink sector is one of the most competitive glo… Read More
2021-10-31 14:20
Is a slow website the equivalent of not having one?
For some businesses, the move online was one hell of a big deal! Think about those family companies who have existed forever without once… Read More
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