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- My Picks for the 6 Best E-Commerce Platforms of 2026by bpawar@g2.com (Bhoomika Pawar) on June 27, 2026 at 10:47 am
The search for the best e-commerce platform often starts with building an online store, but most businesses are really trying to answer a bigger question: which platform can support their growth without creating limitations later? To find out, I evaluated Shopify, Salesforce B2C Commerce, Wix Studio, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Adobe Commerce.
- 11 Best Course Authoring Software On G2: My Top Picks for 2026by Disha C on June 27, 2026 at 10:27 am
The best course authoring software broadly promise the same thing: fast course creation. What they rarely show you is what happens six months later, when a product changes mid-quarter, a compliance requirement shifts, and the team that built the original modules has moved on.
- Your Buyers Are Using AI to Find Software. Here's What They're Trusting.by Kamaljeet Kalsi on June 26, 2026 at 7:15 pm
According to the G2 2026 AI Search Insight Report, 51% of B2B software buyers now start their research with an AI chatbot more often than with Google. Seven months ago, that number was 36%. It's still climbing.
Marketing Pointers
- Keeping Data-Driven Content Fresh Was a Monthly Slog. So We Taught an Agent to Do It.by Si Quan Ong on June 25, 2026 at 2:35 pm
Publishing them is fun. Easy. And they get a ton of search traffic too. But such posts, like “Top Google Searches” or “Most Asked Questions on Google”, are only worth reading if the numbers are current. Google knows that too,…Read more ›
- Average Organic Traffic Benchmarks From Real Websites (June 2026)by Ryan Law on June 23, 2026 at 12:21 pm
If I’m being honest: organic traffic benchmarks are a bit silly. The “right” number is unique to every business—your industry, your website, your Domain Rating, your strategy, all change what “normal” looks like. There’s no single average that fits everyone.…Read more ›
- What is a Good Organic CTR? Real Website Benchmarks (June 2026)by Ryan Law on June 22, 2026 at 2:59 pm
In a nutshell: for a whole website, a good organic CTR usually falls between 1% and 2%. But that figure varies a lot by industry, authority, and website size. Below, we break down median organic CTR by industry, by Domain…Read more ›
Is Your Business Scalable?
Scalability is essential for business growth, efficiency, and long-term success. A scalable business model allows companies to meet increasing demands, optimize costs, adapt to changing market dynamics, and attract investment. By constantly evaluating and enhancing scalability, businesses can effectively navigate the ever-changing landscape and achieve sustainable growth.
It Pays to Listen!
“Listening” is the number one trait of master networkers. In the social media world “listening” means paying attention, having your antennas up, knowing when and how to respond to what’s going on around you. A good “listener” is better equipped to ride the waves of opportunity as well as avoid the pitfalls of misfortune. As listening skills increase, expect to see an increase in marketing efficiency and a decrease in outcome volatility.
Charge More, Work Less! Thanks, “Branding!”
Did you know that consumers will pay more for a popular brand than a no-name brand? Consumers will also buy a popular brand more often, whether they need it or not. Advertising is understandably required for immediate, direct-action sales, but another important benefit is the long-term branding of your service into the minds of consumers. (more…)
Links to Your Website Has Many Benefits
Did you know that joining a business directory increases the exposure of your website on the web, in ways beyond the immediate and obvious listing itself. Joining a directory provides “link-building” which has several benefits for a website and its search engine optimization (SEO) efforts, including: