Around the Workstand
Around the Workstand is our podcast where we discuss the work done here at Workstand. Workstand is the only all-in-one commerce solution built exclusively for local bike shops. Our technology powered the ecommerce revolution for the IBD channel and is trusted by one out of four shops. Every subscription includes an optional point of sale at no extra cost. Workstand helps local bicycle retailers leverage the power of our bicycle industry-leading data network to run a more efficient business and expand sales opportunities.
We offer the most complete catalog of product data, including images and descriptions, expanded sales potential, and improved efficiency for both retailers and suppliers. Included drop shipping and brand marketing partnerships to build powerful relationships.
To complement our software services, Workstand is also a complete digital marketing partner. We work with over 400 bike shops, including many of the nation’s largest, offering website maintenance, Google Ads, SEO, graphic design, custom websites, and more.
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Around the Workstand
SmartEtailing 10-Minute Tuesday 8/29/2023: Buy Local Now, free website reviews, and using URL directories
This week, we have a few topics we don't talk about very often but they are none the less quite helpful.
- Buy Local Now
- Yes, this is free to any bike shop - no SmartEtailing subscription required
- Why do we offer this for free - is there a catch?
- Why should a retailer use the service?
- Compatible POS Systems
- Did you know we will do a free website review for you?
- Just fill out this form and our Client Success team will take it from there.
- Audit the site and provide a list of suggested improvements and links to resources to help you complete those changes
- Content, best practices, accessibility
- As always, there’s also help available if you want to delegate the work
- Tech Tip: Using URL Directories in Advanced Page Settings to more accurately describe your page content
- Responsive pages, Form pages, Locations
- Choices include - articles, buyers-guides, coupons, faq, jobs, events, and more
- Makes pages just a little more dialed for search engines
- https://mark.smartetailing.net/about/about-the-bike-shop-pg145.htm
Be sure to email your questions to podcast@workstand.com. We read all emails sent, and we look forward to hearing from you.
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If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this episode of Around the Workstand or if you have ideas for new topics we can cover, schedule a time to meet with Mark Still here or email mark.s@workstand.com.