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This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/15163633-how-to-capture-high-quality-product-photos-with-your-smartphone So you’ve decided to start an online store and you’ve got at least one product you’re excited to start selling. Your product might look great sitting in your bedroom or home office, but how can you make sure it really stands out in the era of Instagram filters?  Don’t sweat it. You don’t have to become a professional photographer to take attention-grabbing photos of your products. In this article, you’ll learn, step-by-step, how to take beautiful product photography using only your phone, some natural light, and a good product photo app.  Table of Contents How to take professional photos with your smartphone How to use natural lighting for product photography How to shoot photography on a mobile phone Best camera angles for product photography How to edit your product photos 5 best apps for…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/7412852-10-must-know-image-optimization-tips If you run an online store, image optimization is an art that you want to master. From attracting shoppers perusing Google images to reducing site load time, image optimization is an important part of building a successful ecommerce website, since your product photography is a cornerstone of your online store. What is image optimization? Image optimization is about reducing the file size of your images as much as possible without sacrificing quality so that your page load times remain low. It’s also about image SEO. That is, getting your product images and decorative images to rank on Google and other image search engines. Have the following questions ever left you scratching your head? Why is it that when I do a Google image search, my product photos never show up? Do I need to…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/14263381-18-free-and-paid-online-photo-editor-tools-for-gorgeous-diy-product-photography The best ecommerce sites all have one thing in common: amazing product photography. It’s one of the main factors that drive conversions. Customers can’t touch or experience your products physically, so it’s up to you to make them come to life online. While getting the right shot is important, it’s what you do with it afterward that really takes it home. No matter how well you shoot your photos, there are always ways to improve them with photo editing. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best paid and free photo editors online as well as other resources for creating beautiful DIY product photos that shine online. 11 best free photo editors online Taler GIMP Fotor Inkscape Pixlr Photoshop Express Photo POS Pro BeFunky Canva Instasize Scratch Photos Note: Paid options usually offer the…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/image-sizes When it comes to choosing file types and dimensions for your images, keep in mind quality, page load times, zooming capability, and marketplace requirements, especially if you are selling on multiple platforms. Let’s take a look at the optimum dimensions for photos and how to choose your file type while keeping mobile in mind for improved user experience. Choosing the Right Dimensions It’s vital to strike a balance between images that are large enough so users can zoom in and those that are an optimum size so they don’t take up too much space and slow down your page load times. On Shopify, you can upload images of up to 4472 x 4472 pixels with a file size of up to 20 MB. But the website maker typically recommends using 2048 x 2048 pixels for square product…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/19495812-22-awesome-t-shirt-templates-and-mockups-for-your-clothing-line You have an amazing online store set up for your clothing line but one thing is missing: equally awesome product shots. Maybe you’re having trouble with product photography, or maybe you’re using a print-on-demand service to run your store and don’t actually have any of your shirts on hand.  That’s why we wrote this post. We’ve compiled a list of the best t-shirt templates and mock-ups you can use for your clothing line so you don’t have to worry about finding models and perfecting studio lighting. All you have to do is find a t-shirt mockup you like and add your design. While you’re looking, consider the two types of t-shirt templates available: online t-shirt templates and downloadable t-shirt mock-up files. Design your next t-shirt What is a t-shirt mockup? Top t-shirt mockup generators Downloadable t-shirt…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/credit-card-chargebacks Customer disputes are a reality of accepting payments. But that doesn’t make them any less frustrating. Chargebacks are the result of a customer questioning or disputing a transaction with their issuing bank. The issuing bank collects evidence from the customer and categorizes the chargeback using the appropriate, card network-specific, reason code. There are 151 chargeback reason codes across the four major card networks. The good news for those using Shopify Payments, the hundreds of reason codes and buckets them into eight distinct categories. For those not using Shopify Payments, you’ll see the same categories of reason codes instead represented in their original reason code format. By understanding the reason code associated with the chargeback, you’re able to submit a response that includes the appropriate compelling evidence. In this post, we’ll review the categories of reason codes merchants will see most often, the…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/16480780-should-you-be-charging-sales-tax-on-your-online-store This is a guest post by Mark Faggiano from TaxJar. Note: This post applies to U.S. based merchants only.  Nearly every U.S.-based product seller is going to have a sales tax due date in January. Some sellers have to file sales tax often and have the whole sales tax thing licked. But many only have to file sales tax once per year. For those sellers, January and it’s many sales tax due dates can be a cold and unwelcome wake up call after the fun and profitable holiday season. But never fear, the sales tax compliance process can be broken down into five manageable steps. Start here and you’ll be sales tax compliant in no time. Determine where you have nexus Forty-five states and the District of Columbia require merchants to collect a sales tax from…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/profit-margin Your business is likely going through a few stressors right now, like tackling cash flow management, keeping customers happy, and finding ways to increase profit.  When it comes to improving profitability, managing and increasing profit margins are key to your company’s financial success. It’s an essential small business accounting strategy for those wanting to run a successful business both online and in-store.  The only problem? Profit margins are a challenging world. It’s easy to get lost trying to figure out profit margin ratios, operating profit margins, net versus growth, and more. It can be tricky to overcome the information overload and actually learn how to increase profit for your business. In this guide, you’ll learn how to find the ideal profit margin formula for your business, plus create a profitability strategy that can keep you thriving and…