If you are trying to figure out if Moosend or ActiveCampaign is right for your specific business, you are in the right spot. I’ve been in this same position! I’m constantly evaluating which email marketing suite is best for my various business lines – from blogs, to ecommerce, digital products, and newsletters. Moosend first came … Read more
In this comparison I’ll break down exactly how I’d decide between Klaviyo vs Constant Contact. I’ve been around the email marketing block a few times in the last 10 years. I’ve run multiple businesses across Ecom, Services, and Media. I’ve experienced enough to know that there’s no simple “winner” between two venerable platforms like Constant … Read more
If you are trying to figure out if Loomly or Sprout Social is the right social media platform for your business, I’ve been in your shoes! Over the last 10 years I’ve leveraged social media marketing (and distribution) for a wide array of businesses. Everything from content blogs, to ecommerce businesses, courses, digital products ,and … Read more
If you are down to Klaviyo vs Mailchimp for your business, I’ll walk you through how I made my decision. Personally, I’ve used dozens of email marketing platforms over the last 10 years. Even today, I use different platforms for different businesses (ecom, newsletters, blogs, courses, agencies). I’m not afraid to switch platforms (migrations are … Read more
If you have tried – or are considering – Attentive for your customer messaging strategy (email and/or SMS), but aren’t sure it’s the best fit, this article is for you. I’ve used MANY email marketing platforms and direct messaging tools for ecommerce, service, and media brands I’ve operated. There’s no lack of options. But Attentive … Read more
In this review I’ll break down my personal experience with iContact for email marketing who SHOULD use it, and who SHOULD NOT use it. But first, here’s my history with this company… Some Context on iContact I first used iContact 8+ years ago when I was just getting started online. It was one of the … Read more
If you are stuck deciding between Microsoft Project and monday.com, you are in the right place! I’ve been in this exact situation and created this comparison to walk through the nuances of what I compared & how I decided which to pick But first…. Here’s My Bottom Line Up Front: The eaonly reason I’d consider sticking … Read more
Email marketing is one of the most effective (and cost-effective) ways to market your business to your target audience. When done well, your email campaigns will instill trust in your audience and customers; inspire people to visit your website; and turn leads into happy customers. Your customers don’t easily hand over their email addresses, but … Read more
In this review I’m going to be finally taking a deep dive on Klaviyo. I’ll share some of the things I really like, some things I don’t, and who I think it’s the right fit for. First, some background on me… I’ve been operating ecommerce sites in various niches for the last 10+ years. Klaviyo … Read more
Constant Contact is one of the older, more established names in the email marketing space. While it has evolved considerably over the years, countless new insurgents have popped up in recent years. The net effect is that there are MORE email marketing platforms for more SPECIFIC use cases and price points than ever before. Many … Read more
With over 14 million users across the world, MailChimp is certainly hard to beat as the top email marketing software for small businesses. However, that does not mean it is infallible. MailChimp is not a perfect email marketing tool. For example, while MailChimp is easy to use, that might come with a caveat in the … Read more
Omnisend and Klaviyo are both are highly-rated email marketing tools for e-commerce businesses. These cloud-based marketing tools are designed for different audiences, though. Omnisend is better for beginners or almost-beginners, while Klaviyo is suited to more advanced marketers or companies with higher budgets to devote to marketing. While both tools share many of the same … Read more
If you’ve heard some “know it all” throw around the term “headless commerce” like they’re all that recently, but have no freakin clue what they actually mean, this article is for you! What is Headless Commerce in a Netshell At its core, headless commerce is an ecommerce model that separates the frontend presentation layer of … Read more
If you are a manufacturing based shop and trying to figure out which ERP stands the best chance to meet your needs, this guide is for you. Having been in the B2B software space for 10+ years, what I’ve realized is that most mass market ERPs, CRMs, and other enterprise tech is NOT just as … Read more
If you are trying to figure out if Striven offers enough as a Netsuite ERP alternative, you are in the right place. Netsuite is a stalwart in the ERP space and I’ve used it various times over the last 5+ years. Our editorial team has already compared to some of their top industry competitors (see … Read more
If you are trying to figure out if you should go with ActiveCampaign or Clickfunnels for your marketing funnel, this comparison is for you. I’ve been operating digital businesses for the last 10 years and have used BOTH platforms at various points. I still remember the day Clickfunnels blew up and literally everyone and their … Read more