Space explorers – particularly those playing Starfield on their PCs – can now check out a new, completely handcrafted planet in Starfield, the “Shattered Space” DLC. This is the first story expansion for the game, which is available to buy for PC and Xbox Series X|S. (If you already own the Starfield Premium Edition you’ll…
Month: September 2024
Top 10 Most Popular Domains (2024)
Today, there are more than a billion domains registered online, and over 5.4 billion internet users. This massive growth has greatly impacted the popularity of common domain names. 2024 marked some significant popularity changes for web domains around the globe. Large domains like Google and YouTube reclaimed their dominance at the top of the pack,…
How To Make Your First Ecommerce Sale (2024)
Finding your first customer can feel like a big challenge, but it’s all part of the exciting journey of building your business. With so many ways to promote your brand and products, there’s a world of opportunity out there. When you’re starting an online store, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of…
Consignment Definition: What It Is, How It Works and Examples (2024)
Consignment is a business arrangement where one party sells goods on behalf of another party, or consignor, for a fee or commission. The practice is making waves in the retail world as the second-hand market continues its boom. Here’s an eye-opener: The US second- hand market is set to hit a value of $70 billion…
Psychological Pricing: Tactics, Strategies and Key Examples (2024)
As consumers, we don’t actually know what things should cost. You might purchase a jar of discounted marinara sauce at an organic grocery store for $7.99, only to find that the regular shelf price of the jar is $5.99 elsewhere. Pricing can be used as a marketing strategy or as a way to increase perceptions…
The Top 10 Amazon Competitors (2024)
As a business owner, you’ve likely wondered, “How can I compete with Amazon?” It’s a valid concern. Whether you’re an online retailer or run physical stores serving a niche, there’s a good chance Amazon has claimed a chunk of your market share. Jeff Bezos’s brainchild has its fingers in many pies. However, Amazon isn’t invincible.…
How To Take Food Photos That Look Truly Delicious (2024)
Food photography is as old as photography itself; fruits like pineapples and peaches were among the first subjects in early daguerreotypes. In the 20th century, the rise of food magazines, cookbooks and, eventually, food bloggers meant pictures of delicious-looking dishes proliferated. Still-life pictures of consumable products help ecommerce retailers build brands and drive sales. A…
Update on Recall security and privacy architecture
Overview As AI becomes more integral to Windows, Microsoft is doing more with AI on the edge with the power of a 40+ TOPS Neural Processing Unit on Copilot+ PCs. This enables lower latency, better battery life for AI intense tasks, use of AI experiences without an internet connection and better privacy by retaining information…
Essential Website Design Tips for Ecommerce Stores (2023)
In 2014, I founded MOTE agency with Rembrant Van der Mijnsbrugge. Specializing in ecommerce, we partner with clients at every stage of their brand journey—from initial market strategy and brand identity to design, development, and marketing—always with a focus on sustainable growth. Across my 15 years of ecommerce web design experience, I’ve shaped the strategies…
Ecommerce Website Features: 9 Essentials for Every Shop (2024)
In 2014, I founded MOTE agency with Rembrant Van der Mijnsbrugge. Specializing in ecommerce, we partner with clients at every stage of their brand journey—from initial market strategy and brand identity to design, development, and marketing—always with a focus on sustainable growth. Across my 15 years of ecommerce web design experience, I’ve shaped the strategies…