Gone are the days when you need to invest hundreds and thousands of dollars to get a website up and running. Nowadays, even beginners and small businesses that do not have the technical expertise or resources to hire professional services can create their own online spaces thanks to website builders. These platforms lower the barrier to entry for owning a website, enabling users to build sites wi…

If you have a great idea for a product but you don’t have the capital to develop it, crowdfunding sites offer a viable solution. But the reality is that not all crowdfunding campaigns are able to meet their KPIs. Studies show that only 30 percent of crowdfunding sites have met their success metrics. Getting people to support and finance your business concept may not be as simple as it seems. Howe…

If you’re looking to start a blog, you will probably want to come up with an awesome name for it. After all, one of the elements of successful blog sites is a website name that is easy to remember and resonates well with a target audience. Because it is one of the first things that people will see when they search for your blog, you naturally want to take some time picking out the right domain na…

With the web saturated with blog sites covering virtually every topic known to man, how do you make your own blog stand out? How do you get readers coming back for more and how do you build a loyal following? The reality is that competition among blog websites can be quite stiff these days but it is still possible to succeed in this industry. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1. Find a nic…

Planning a wedding can take a lot of time and energy. And in the midst of the crazy wedding preps - food tastings, venue visits, choosing color schemes - who has the time to create a wedding website? Putting together a website sounds complicated enough and with your big day looming, it’s probably the last thing you want to do at this point. In reality, however, creating wedding websites doesn’t …

You can now delete multiple images at once in your image library. A small convenience if you've uploaded many images.

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Here at Strikingly, our web design and development team is constantly coming up with new web page templates and implementing modern design principles. We strive to keep up with the latest trends to ensure that users are able to create unique websites that can compete with the biggest brands in their industries. Over time, we have seen websites that seem to look great and hold so much appeal becau…

With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, online stores are becoming more popular. They present a more convenient and - more importantly - contactless way of obtaining essential items without the need to drive to a physical store. In general, the current health crisis has presented an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to set up online shopping websites to address the needs of shoppers who…

If we want to build a website, more often than not, our instinct tells us that hiring a web designer can improve our chances of brand building success. After all, who would know the business of setting up an effective and profitable website more than a professional who does this for a living? But if you’re a startup or you are in the process of setting up your first business venture, you probably…

For many experts, this current pandemic presents an opportunity for aspiring business owners to start an online store website. With many people opting to stay at home to avoid catching the virus, there is a growing need for online shopping websites that can deliver products to customers so they don’t have to drive to a physical store. If you’re looking to tap into this growing industry, it’s impo…

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If you want to be a successful content creator on Youtube or any other video streaming site, you need to learn how to edit your footage and transform it into video content that will engage your viewers. This is why your choice of video editing software can affect the success of your project. The good news is that there are now tons of options in terms of free video editing apps. This is great fo…

QR codes have been around for decades but it was only in 2017 when mobile phone camera apps started scanning them directly that they picked up steam as a potentially effective marketing tool. By being able to scan them directly through a camera app, accessing information through QR codes has become even more convenient to mobile users. Every marketer worth his salt now recognizes the role a good …

We see them everywhere: printed on product packaging, business cards and advertisements. They can be used in presentations on seminars and conferences. The use of a QR code generator has become so common some might argue that they are losing their effectiveness in engaging an audience. The challenge is to get people to get their devices and scan the code. In most cases, it’s not so much the place…

At the core of your video marketing or vlogging strategy is the best video editing software. Great video content can help engage your audience and build a following. Don’t let your hard work go to waste by investing in a good video editor that can transform all your footage into one cohesive and beautiful video for your viewers. If you’re new to video production or you want to venture into vlogg…