How to write an effective out-of-office message: 13 OOO examples

Figuring out how to write an effective out-of-office message can be a cringe-worthy experience for any small business owner. Oftentimes, the business operations rely on the activity within your inbox. As you think about taking a summer vacation, separating from an email inbox can produce real anxiety. What happens if …

How to improve your ecommerce order fulfillment process 

Your ecommerce order fulfillment process can determine the success of an online store. Speed of delivery is one of the key expectations of your customers, with statistics showing that an overwhelming majority of customers search elsewhere if an order delivery takes too long. If you don’t know, slow delivery is …

How to choose the best Etsy shop name (+9 inspiring examples)

Business naming is big business. There are entire companies whose sole product is helping entrepreneurs identify the perfect name for their venture. Naming a business is not only difficult because of the endless possibilities available. It’s also challenging because so much can ride on a name — seventy-seven percent of …

A purpose-driven business: GoDaddy Q&A with Pura Vida founders Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman

During a post-college surfing trip to Costa Rica in 2010, Paul Goodman and Griffin Thall fell in love with the local artisan scene. From the colorful hand woven bracelets sold in each corner to the meaningful conversations with the locals, the two SoCal friends were inspired by the laid-back lifestyle …