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    In extreme pain with SEO!

    Hi Ray, wow thank you for your kind offer, that's amazing. I will look into your course definitely, I feel a bit like every time I research something about SEO I get told another conflicting bit of information so my head is spinning a little bit. I know I need to be focused on results, and...
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    Mumpreneur with a passion for natural skincare and supporting other women with their beauty...

    Mumpreneur with a passion for natural skincare and supporting other women with their beauty brand businesses. Rare Beauty is the name.
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    In extreme pain with SEO!

    Hi lovely people, Had some real gems of advice and support here recently so I though I'd put this one out there for you all to mull over. For context: 1 year old (just) ecommerce site selling niche, relatively unknown natural skincare & bodycare brands. Just re-branded and improved the UX on...
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    Mail Chimp and WooCommerce - going round in circles, help!

    Hi, So I have a FREE Mailchimp Account which I have integrated into my WooCommerce site. BUT I cannot get my head around what I need to install/pay. I am launching a customer retention strategy for the first time (1 year in, I now actually have some customers!) so I want to implement: -...
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    Deciding on a postage pricing strategy

    So I need to make a decision...postage is costing me soooo much of my margin right now it's having a big impact on my bottom line. I've been offering free postage on all UK orders for the past 6 months in order to stay in line with my (larger) competitors. But I think I need to create a...
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    First order to the U.S please help with customs reqs!

    Hi, I've just got my first online order from the U.S which is exciting. BUT I need help with customs requirements. The order is small (way under the import threshold). 1. How do I find the correct customs number to put in the Royal Mail International Tracked shipping order (it's beauty...
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    Is anyone going to this next week? Global Ecommerce Live in Bristol

    If only I had lots of space time!!!! I have 2 jobs and two children under 5 ;) I was trying to sense check this event to see if it was worth the time. If I do go it will mean working long hours into the night to catch up. But I also know networking and getting out there is important.
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    Is anyone going to this next week? Global Ecommerce Live in Bristol

    Global Ecommerce Live in Bristol on Weds 20th March 9-3pm FREE event hosted by Business West. (I cannot for some silly reason post the link up - you'll have to google it ;) I can't work out whether it'll be worth it or not as it's a totally a free event. Have registered but as a very new start...
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    Ready to Give Up pre 1 year...please help

    How do you split run test the pop up?
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    Ready to Give Up pre 1 year...please help

    hi thanks for these suggestions. I am unsure about the pop up as have had different advice but I think I may trial removing it for a while and tracking activity but placing more sign up CTA's throughout the site - I do get on average 3/4 sign ups a week but usually by people who are about or...
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    Ready to Give Up pre 1 year...please help

    Hi everyone, sorry kid duty called! Thank you for your words of encouragement and insight. It really is helpful after the day I've had ;) I didn't know if I was able to post my site as I am a new member but the business name is Rare Beauty. There is no other like it. Very happy for all...
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    Ready to Give Up pre 1 year...please help

    Specifically where & how are you getting those 10 - 15 sales a month? I bet it's mostly from one particular channel. Good idea I will definitely do that. Im surprised at how well PPC has been doing tbh (all sale this month have been from google shopping) so I think I will look to scale back...
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    Ready to Give Up pre 1 year...please help

    It sounds more as if it's the love you need back, just as much as you need the customers. You've hit the nail on the head there. I find it lonely, isolating and like F*&king pulling teeth most of the time. I'm used to instant results which is what you get with B2B sales. A handshake, a deal done...