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Sky Pilot's innovative mobile app integration: A complete end-to-end brand experience in digital downloads

Sky Pilot's mobile app update allows online stores to create their own branded apps for digital content, flexible distribution, and enhanced customer engagement

Digital subscriptions unlocking as a new sales source for your store

Learn how to set up a profitable digital subscription business on Shopify from the experts at Sky Pilot.

Shop Circle Secures $120 Million in Series A Funding to Shape the Future of E-commerce

Shop Circle proves leadership in the e-commerce space with a successful 2023 raise of $120 million in its Series A funding round.

Unveiling Sky Pilot's Vimeo integration: A game-changer in digital downloads

Sky Pilot's new Vimeo integration on Shopify, allows live streaming for digital content creators. Perfect for yoga teachers, lessons, bootcamps, and more.

Celebrating 10 years of Sky Pilot with powerful innovation for digital downloads

Sky Pilot celebrates ten years of leading digital download distribution on Shopify with powerful new features.

Unlocking the potential of the enhanced SC Customer Tagging app

Unlock the potential of Shopify customer management with enhanced features in the SC Customer Tagging app. Streamline marketing and enhance customer experiences.

Shop Circle expands SC Conjured Referrals into 18 new languages for global reach

SC Conjured Referrals introduces 18 new language translations to further enable online brands with global reach and resonance.

Shop Circle's SC Order Tags & Flows and SC Customer Tagging: Now both in 18 languages

Shop Circle's Shopify tagging apps now in 18 languages: Enhance order management and customer engagement.

Take your subscription program to the next level with digital downloads

A new Sky Pilot integration with Bold enables Shopify retailers to offer customers digital downloads as a membership feature

Selling and distributing e-books on Shopify with Sky Pilot

When publishing and selling an e-book within Shopify to be accessible, an EPUB file format should be your first choice. Leading app Sky Pilot makes it happen.

New Store Locator update offers flexibility for ‘in-store e-commerce’

Store Locator users are excited about a new update that adds the freedom and flexibility when customizing their map.

Put digital sales on autopilot with a new Sky Pilot and Loop integration

Earn recurring subscription revenue on digital sales with this seamless integration for Loop and Sky Pilot.

New Sky Pilot update unlocks digital downloads for subscription brands

An update to Shop Circle’s popular digital downloads app allows merchants and brands to sell digital items to subscribers.

Shop Circle’s new consultancy service elevates the tech stack and accelerates growth

Shop Circle delivers a free tech stack consultancy to serve a fully customized, future-proof Shopify tech stack and accelerate online growth.

Bold Product Options vs. Hulk Product Options: Which is better for your Shopify store?

An in-depth look at Bold Product Options and Hulk Product Options for a clear view into which makes the most sense for your Shopify store.

Unlock revenue streams and pivotal customer data with new Sky Pilot-Klaviyo integration

Sky Pilot and Klaviyo integrate, allowing merchants and brands selling digital downloads to deliver remarkable end-to-end shopping experiences on Shopify.

The #1 tool for restricting access to digital content

The Sky Pilot app lets digital product sellers restrict access based on business logic, reducing risk of fraud, piracy, and unauthorized sharing.

3 Sales Motivator features to help you sell more on Shopify

Try these premium features on your Shopify store to boost average order value and get the most out of your Bold Sales Motivator app.

Why Bold Store Locator Map was the Solution for Slawsa from Shark Tank

We love e-commerce success stories. Learn how Bold Store Locator Map helped Slawsa grow and scale.

4 Free traffic sources to drive 1,000+ visitors to your online store (daily)

Want to drive more traffic to your Shopify store without breaking the bank? Here are 4 methods that really work.

From points to optimized customer LTV: Get the most out of your loyalty program

Thinking about launching a loyalty program? Here are some ways you can unlock Bold Loyalty Points to see maximum payoff in your loyalty program

Getting creative with points: 7 ways to reward customer loyalty

Looking for a fresh approach to loyalty points? Here are 7 different ways to approach rewarding customer loyalty.

Help your customers find your products with Bold Store Locator Map

Selling in-store? Bold Store Locator Map guides customers to your store, or locations where your products are being sold offline with real-time directions.

5 high-converting Black Friday promotions you can run year-round

Whether getting ready early for BFCM or looking for a promo you can run year round, here are 5 offers worth considering for your Shopify store.

How to use free shipping to boost your sales on Shopify

Free shipping is one of the greatest tools in your marketing tool belt. Learn how to use it to boost sales on Shopify.

10 stores using Product Options to enhance their shopping experience

Looking for inspo on the best way to use Bold Product Options? Check out 10 stores that have optimized their shopping experience to impress.

Level up your customer loyalty program with Bold Loyalty Points

Bold Product Options lets you add interactive color swatches to your product customization flow, as well as endless other options. Try free today.

How this artist turned his hobby into a profitable e-commerce brand with the help of Product Options

Learn how artisan Chuck Allen turned his hobby into a thriving Shopify business with the help of Product Options.

Add a gift wrap option to your Shopify store in 3 easy steps

Looking for an easy way to increase your store’s AOV? Try adding a gift wrap option in 3 easy steps.

We've got swatches! Plus other tips for using Bold Product Options

Bold Product Options lets you add interactive color swatches to your product customization flow, as well as endless other options. Try free today.

7 types of upsells and cross-sells you can set up with Bold Product Options

There’s a reason so many e-commerce brands are upselling. Learn 7 easy upsell offers you can set up yourself using Bold Product Options.

Which Shopify referral app is best for you? SC Conjured Referrals vs. Referral Candy

Learn the difference between SC Conjured Referrals and Referral Candy, and make the best choice for your Shopify store.

The 5 best ways to promote your Shopify store on social media

With so many social channels in the market, it can be hard to know where to start. Here's the five best ways to promote your Shopify store on social media.

How Sky Pilot is empowering merchants and brands to combat e-commerce fraud

With a new integration between Sky Pilot and Shopify’s fraud analysis tool, merchants can now easily filter orders that may be illegitimate.

Wayflyer unlocks access to funding to scale e-commerce brands

By providing mentorship and flexibility to their funding, Wayflyer is giving e-commerce owners working capital when they need it most

E-commerce 2023: Thriving through uncertainty

A comprehensive 2023 e-commerce predictions report featuring diverse perspectives from e-commerce leaders, partners, merchants, and brands.

How can e-commerce brands recession-proof their BFCM strategy?

How are e-commerce merchants preparing for BFCM amidst talks of recession? Hear key strategies and insights from a panel of industry tech partners.

Put e-commerce on autopilot with end-to-end automation

A new integration with Zapier expands the functionality of Order Tagger and Customer Tags & Segments by Shop Circle for end-to-end automation.

3 ways SC Order Tags &Flows boosts Shopify store performance

Utilizing the extensive data and metrics that Order Tagger can gather, to enhance your Shopify store’s future performance.

Add TikTok and YouTube Shorts to your store with one simple integration

Video Background lets you embed TikTok, YouTube Short, Vimeo, and YouTube videos right in your store. Harness the power of short video content for your brand.

3 trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Only 25% of the world population is currently buying online. That’s just the tip of the iceberg and e-commerce is a secular trend that will continue to rapidly evolve.

Video marketing meets digital delivery: Introducing the Wistia-Sky Pilot integration

Merchants looking for a seamless solution to video product downloads can rest easy thanks to a new integration between Wistia and Sky Pilot.

The future of digital products in an evolving e-commerce world

Brands, merchants, and creators alike are called to respond in-real time to constantly shifting expectations in a digital-obsessed economy.

CX pitfalls, problems, and solutions for the digital download marketplace

Digital downloads are a major driver for e-commerce success. But the market goes beyond products with consumer expectations for remarkable experiences.

Profit potential of a virtual classroom

The emergence of online courses and the virtual classroom has completely redefined how education and e-commerce can expand reach to unlock learning.

1 of every 6 books sold is an e-book. Could yours be one of them?

With massive shifts in the commerce landscape, e-books found remarkable traction. And digital downloads are enabling this massive growth in literary e-commerce.

A-Z on getting digital with D2C sales in the music industry

D2C extends the music industry further, faster, at a time when traditional approaches to the music industry are stalling.

3 secrets to growing your Shopify store quickly

Stand out from the crowd and grow your business with these 3 strategic solutions.

Conjured Referrals vs. Rivo: Which Shopify referral app is best for you?

In this article, we’re exploring the differences between Conjured Referrals and Rivo, two highly rated Shopify apps powering referral marketing and loyalty programs with some clear differences.

Make sales snowball: BFCM tips from leading Shopify innovators

BFCM tips from leading Shopify innovators.

BFCM tips to make sales rein from 3 Shopify brands sleighing it

We spoke with 3 Shopify merchants at the top of their BFCM game, and here is their advice for getting ahead of BFCM and making sales rein! 

Sleigh your busiest season

The more you can ensure your SEO rankings are optimized, the better you'll attract customer attracting during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Set up your Facebook and Instagram Stores to reach more customers

Social commerce is poised to grow three times as fast as traditional e-commerce, more than doubling from $492 billion worldwide in 2021 to $1.2 trillion in 2025.

Create customer-centric emails to stand out during BFCM

85% of retailers will be emailing their customers through BFCM, so you don’t want to be that lonely 15% that fails to let them know about your sales and product launches.

Personalize the gifting experience

Hot stats: 60% of baby boomers indicated that they’d prefer to receive gift cards as gifts, and 72% of millennials said they’ve used digital gift cards recently.

Spruce up your web pages

Spruce up your web pages via adding videos to the background and ensuring your Buy button stands apart from the rest of your site elements

Optimize order and fulfillment flows

80% of consumers are more likely to purchase from a brand that offers personalized experiences.

Boost sales with referrals and reward your customers

Because customers are 4X more likely to buy something referred by a friend, referral programs can be a valuable tool for online brands looking to boost revenue and customer retention.

Set your busy season shipping strategy

67% of consumers said they wanted real-time visibility into the location of their Christmas presents from the moment the online order was processed.

Map out your inventory strategy and have a contingency plan

Get strategic about the inventory you sell online, and determine which products should be on sale, which would work as digital downloads, and what assurances do you have that your supply chain will run smoothly.

Test your store for an influx of visitors

When you optimize your online store for peak performance and load times, you can ensure you don't incur revenue loss from any network downtime.

6 ways to grow your digital downloads sales with WhatsApp marketing

With a 90% open rate, WhatsApp is a natural fit as a distribution channel for your digital downloads

5 inspiring referral marketing programs to learn from

Introducing ShopNews, a monthly newsletter keeping thousands of innovators and brands at the forefront of e-commerce

Even in an economic slowdown, e-commerce is in a boom and tech is called to deliver

As the world partially reopens in-person, sophisticated tech in e-commerce solidifies its place in the omnichannel present.

Email marketing tactics to help service-based businesses deliver results

SidePanda and Shop Circle applications integrate for better targeting in email marketing.

How to enhance your customer gift experience using tags and segmentation

Delivering a memorable gifting experience that goes beyond the purchase.

Perfect video placement on Shopify

Video has become a vital part of the entire sales process. Flawless execution is a non-negotiable.

Simplifying the review collection by segmenting customers on Shopify

Unlocking customer segmentation and personalization to communicate with your audience.

Top 4 fulfillment pitfalls e-commerce brands face and how to avoid them

Fulfillment processes play a critical part in the overall customer experience.

Introducing Shop Circle: A powerhouse operator of e-commerce tools

Shop Circle launches out of stealth mode to reveal its expanding tech suite with a $65M in financing.

Enhancing the digital gifting experience

Digital gift cards can be a path to boosted revenue, and the best email marketing for Shopify stores offering these cards focuses on strategic customer segmentation.

Shopify Flow vs. Order Tagger: Which automated app unlocks truly flexible order management?

Not all automation tools are made equal. Some don’t really allow users to customize their tags…which means the actions the merchant can trigger after order tagging are limited. 

How displaying shipping costs can reduce your cart abandonment rate

Nearly one-in-five shoppers have abandoned carts because they couldn’t calculate the total order costs upfront.

Rise of digital goods in the post-pandemic era

The popularity of digital goods has been rising in the post-pandemic era. Read on to find out how to harness this disruption and become a tycoon in the digital products industry.

4 actionable strategies to conquer cart abandonment

Cart abandonment is a huge problem in e-commerce. Here is a simple guide on how to tackle the issue and increase the conversion rate.

End-to-End Automated Order Management System: Order Tagger x Store Pickup + Delivery

Keeping up with a growing volume of orders can be exhausting, so Shop Circle and Zapiet are bringing to you Shopify apps.

Shopify Trends 2022

The rapidly changing eCommerce world is bringing about numerous unique trends in the upcoming years.

Customizable Reports for Order Management on Shopify: Order Tagger x Report Toaster

So much data, such little time... Use Order Tagger and Report Toaster together to create highly customizable reports.

The importance of a personalized experience for your customers

Delivering an article about personalization tailored according to your needs.

Maximizing Conversions: The Perfect Place to Add Videos on your Shopify Page

Getting more customers to convert is a daily headache of every Shopify merchant. Find out the best place to insert a video on your Shopify store.