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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 industry-leading data network to run a more efficient business and expan ...
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Julie’s Bicycle is the leading global charity bridging the gap between environmental sustainability and the creative industries. Our vision is a creative community with sustainability at its heart and our mission is to provide the inspiration, expertise and resources to make that happen. We work with over 2,000 arts organisations across the UK and internationally, large and small to help them measure, manage and reduce their environmental impacts.
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Cycling advocacy and everyday utility and recreational cycling in the UK, with a focus on the Midlands, Warwickshire, and Nuneaton. Knowing how easy it is to cycle just a few hundred miles away in the Netherlands, it’s frustrating that riding is not yet properly catered for in Britain. We need the infrastructure and we need it fast! Let’s cycle like the Dutch! Hosted by BicycleBen (Twitter: @BicycleBenUK)
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Green Heritage Futures is a podcast exploring cultural heritage and climate change. Julie's Bicycle Project Manager Lucy Latham sits down each month with a figure working at the intersection of cultural heritage and climate change to explore their projects and perspectives. The series looks at the importance of protecting cultural heritage in the face of climate change, as well as the unique opportunities of cultural heritage in engaging citizens and driving environmental solutions. Julie’s ...
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The Colour Green is a new podcast from Julie’s Bicycle exploring the links between climate change, race, nature and social justice from the perspectives of people of colour in the UK.We are all stewards of our planet, but the effects of climate change are not shared equally. While it is people in the Global South and marginalised communities in the Global North who are the first to feel the impacts of environmental degradation, extreme weather events, food crop failure, and air pollution, th ...
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A daily radio production that delves behind the scenes at COP26 to give listeners across the globe independent access to the world’s most influential climate summit. Hosting interviews with key players and partnering with 30+ independent international broadcasters, INSIDE:COP26 will dissect decisions and discussions - slicing through the jargon and delivering them in an accessible way. With access to the Blue Zone (where the climate negotiations will take place) at the heart of COP, our focu ...
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There are many things in life where clear-cut answers are difficult to come by. Websites and marketing certainly fall into this category. Do you ever wish someone would just tell you the answers? We will. Today, based on our own experience - even if you only consider us, Suzie and Mark, that is a combined 20 years here at Workstand working with bic…
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Ryan joins Suzie and Mark for our monthly industry update. This time around, it's also a quarterly update and we look at results and trends thus far in 2024. Ryan tells us about the Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) he recently attended and where his travels will take him in the coming months on behalf of all at Workstand. BLC 300 bicycle industr…
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We talk a lot about marketing and selling by way of great websites, Google Ads, email marketing, and more but this week is different. This week we want to point out that stores shouldn't hard sell all the time. One of the best things a store can do to build long-term value within their community is to meet consumers where they are and help them fin…
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The band is back together! Ryan is back and will join us each month to share key takeaways from current inventory data, talk about big-picture topics in our industry, and answer your questions. Higher total sales amounts (by the dollar) in 2023 but lower total unit sales The most recent report from PeopleForBikes provided some summary information a…
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In this engaging episode, we had a lively conversation with Julie Walsh, our marketing strategist at WorkStand, discussing the Spring Marketing Playbook. Julie shared insightful tips and tricks for preparing your business for the spring selling season. We delved into the importance of cleaning up your website, updating settings, and ensuring a fres…
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Workstand was invited to present this week at the NBDA P2 Group meeting. We were both there along with Lauren Webb, our Agency Director, and Matt Viara, our Paid Search Team Manager, and we talked about ways to improve ecommerce performance. There were some great questions and conversations so we thought we’d hit the highlights of that meeting toda…
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The beginning of the New Year is always a time of reflection, goal setting, and transformation. It’s a great time to look at your website the same you may be looking at your life, career, fitness, etc. We can break this process down into 5 different phases: Step 1: Goal setting Step 2: Review Step 3: Plan Step 4: Train Step 5: Promote Goal setting …
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Welcome to a new year! It’s the beginning of our 25th Anniversary as a company. Fraud is a constant topic of concern for our merchants. Just because Christmas has passed doesn’t mean there isn’t still potential for chargebacks related to those sales. Coming out of a heavy holiday sales season, let’s look at how you can protect your business without…
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Barbara Wiesner has been with Workstand for nearly 18 years. She knows more of our clients and more of our clients know her than anyone else who works at Workstand. Barbara has done a little bit of everything at the company, from the relatively early SmartEtailing days until today, she is a leader who is adept at helping both our teams and our clie…
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Suzie got a new bike and other completely expected events. We're in the final days before the big holiday. Be sure your website is ready for last-minute shoppers. I bought a bike from my local bike shop! Happy holidays to me. Just like Workstand, I don’t play favorites… https://workstand.com/request-a-brand Other brand updates in our monthly update…
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Inventory visibility online - a quick primer - What is SEO and Organic Search and what is SEM and paid search? When we work with merchants to help grow sales, we think about two high-level ideas concerning website traffic - Organic/SEO and Paid Search/SEM Organic/SEO is working on the website’s content in order to be an attractive option for a sear…
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How’s the holiday selling season going? This is a good time to assess your success so far and make changes if needed. Feeling great! Sales have been strong. Perhaps no further sales or discounts are in order Keep the website up to date, use a gift guide or homepage sections to call out what’s available, but hold pricing Hold all proactive marketing…
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This week, we are discussing the upcoming holiday season and the importance of retailers preparing for it. We mention holidays such as Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Small Business Saturday. It's crucial for businesses to take action during this time, as there is a higher sales volume compared to other months. We highlight the high i…
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Let’s get to the basics Around the Workstand - your website, what you’re presenting to the shopping public, why it matters (search, conversion, credibility) Your website is the cornerstone of your marketing, the first thing most new customers see about your business, and how it is presented determines to a large extent what you will sell (or not se…
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Welcome back to our regular programming! If you haven’t checked out our last 2 episodes with our guests Lauren and Alex, please do. They are fun and informative. Who would you like to hear from next? Which part of Workstand are you curious about? We’ll do our best to get a guest to match. Content is coming out of our ears! All complimentary content…
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This week we’re joined by our Product Team Manager, Alex Slocum. Alex tells us about how he got into the world of bicycles and technology and how he ended up here at Workstand with us. We learn what a Product Team does and what the roles are in our Product Team along with how the team interacts with other parts of the company such as Development, C…
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We have a guest this week with us Around the Workstand. Lauren Webb, our Marketing Agency Director, is here to talk about her history working with bike shops, her team of 16 folks and the work they do with more than 400 Workstand merchants, and how local businesses can get ready for the holiday shopping season and thrive amongst all the choices cho…
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There is a lot going on Around the Workstand this week. Holiday marketing planning, Supplier Fulfillment, aka Drop Shipping, reminders, our partnership with Ride with GPS, and more! Fulfillment is included in all Professional subscriptions Holiday marketing - just a little preview for our conversation with Lauren, director of our Agency team https:…
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Winter is coming! Need marketing content to promote your snow sports categories? Let us know! New xc content up (came from a client request) - https://libpreview2.smartetailing.net/page.cfm?pageid=5134&contentType=1&preview=1 Content available right now - Website > Page editor > Page Library > Snow Sport Content Speaking of Snow, remember that we o…
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It’s still us! Same company, same team members - just a new name to match our growing capabilities. We've gotten some questions that suggest we weren't as clear as we could be about what changed and what didn't. Our Point of Sale offering is aimed at stores with no POS solution or with an outdated system. It’ll certainly expand quickly over time bu…
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It's getting to be fall here Around the Workstand and we've got lots to talk about today related to fall marketing, new POS features, and upcoming guests from around Workstand, the company not the podcast. :) So, let's get to it! All POS features will be available to everyone in January 2024, until then, we’re inviting a few merchants to be early e…
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The response to our new company name has been wonderfully positive since we made the big announcement last week. We've scheduled dozens of demos of our new point of sale features with existing Workstand ecommerce merchants and brand new folks who don't work with us in any capacity ...yet! We've had some press in BR&IN. Blog post with our announceme…
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We have exciting news to share. SmartEtailing has undergone a significant transformation and is now known as Workstand. Along with this name change, we have launched a new point-of-sale system that is aimed at the many bike shops with no point-of-sale or an outdated POS. Our new point-of-sale system is available on its own for in-store use and is a…
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Welcome back to the Fiets Podcast. This time, an audio edition of an associated website article looking at the latest update on the Long Shoot Cycle Scheme in Nuneaton, and putting its development time in context with schemes in neighbouring Coventry. You can support this podcast through Ko-Fi.com/BicycleBen - Thank you!…
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There's no denying here in Colorado, that the seasons are changing and fall is on its way. End-of-season sales are happening and other, not-so-pleasant things may be on the way as well. Be mindful of fraud. Criminals know that merchants can't pay as close attention to processes during the holiday season when it's hectic and many are employing seaso…
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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 revi…
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Sorry about the little bit of static toward the end. New Santa Cruz bike launch today - complimentary content available, fill out the form and we’ll update your website for you https://www.smartetailing.com/santa-cruz-skitch-2023 Snow sports? You’re probably receiving this product now - start making a plan for your website Homepage update, services…
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Hard to believe we're already half way through August! We got lots of questions about our email last week! New electric bike content live in the library - E-bike accessories Really highlights the evolution of our complimentary content Update to the optional Colorado Retail Delivery Fee Trek Supercaliber content live in the library We worked with Tr…
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Happy Tuesday! Look out for our email about some exciting news coming soon! We talk a lot about marketing, good content, etc but there are suggested steps that make a difference so let’s look at those so we don’t inadvertently encourage you to get ahead of yourself. Commerce-enabled website in place and dialed Website actively managed - updated reg…
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It's Tuesday and it's August! Plenty to get to today so let's go! Santa Cruz Stigmata launch today Complimentary marketing content - opt-in https://www.smartetailing.com/santa-cruz-stigmata-2023 Supplier Sync reminder It’s August…should you be thinking about the holidays? We recommend it Staff Picks Premium Content Great durable content - easy to u…
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There is a lot going on this week! Free Homepage Makeover email - wow, what a response! It's too late to get one for free but take an honest look at your homepage and if it isn't great, let us know! Ibis Cycles Summer Sale Homepage Banner Santa Cruz Supplier Sync https://www.smartetailing.com/santa-cruz Communicating in-store pickup times and setti…
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We're trying out also offering 10-Minute Tuesdays as video now. Of course, if you like the audio-only version, it will still be here every week but if you'd like to see us talking, you can now find that on YouTube. This time with faces! We got to visit in person last week at the Client Success Summit That team is always working to get better After-…
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This week, the brand-level sales trend continues with new and existing sales being extended. We've got assets for many of these events so, if you haven't opt-in yet, check in the library (Content > Page Editor > Page Library) or let our Client Success team know you need a hand. There's more too! Big sales continue - QBP brands et al An emerging iss…
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Happy 4th of July next week! There will be no 10-Minute Tuesday next week. Direct mail - Listen to the webinar with Lauren Webb, Marketing Agency Director at SmartEtailing, and Ryan Atkinson, President + Co-owner of SmartEtailing GA4 Paid Migration offering One-time $375 fee GA4 Migration Build out of standard reporting GA4 tracking code added to y…
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We have a lot to get to this week that should help manage your website so let's get to it. Also, snack talk ended up extending this episode, sorry (not). Welcome back after a long weekend - Juneteenth As a company, we’re donating to Black Girls Code https://wearebgc.org/ Provide black girls with computer programming and technology education Migrate…
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From our founding in 1999 until 2011, SmartEtailing worked primarily with local bicycle retailers. In 2011, we added a feature called Supplier Sync and began working with brands and suppliers to allow local retailers to display warehouse inventory on their own, local websites. Supplier Fulfillment - aka drop shipping - soon followed allowing mercha…
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After a week off, we're back with 10-Minute Tuesday and we have a lot to get to so let's go! Having trouble getting folks who bought bikes over the past few years back in your store? How are you marketing to them/continuing to deliver customer service? Automated, relevant, actionable outreach Brands and Supplier Services MAP protection, Supplier Sy…
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We hope everyone's Memorial Day weekend went well. Happy Tuesday?? What day is it?? There will be no 10-Minute Tuesday next week. We'll see you on June 13th! Lil post-holiday website maintenance Summer content, school’s out, gear up for your next adventure, sale items World Bicycle Relief - Pedal to empower https://www.pedaltoempower.com/fundraiser…
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Happy Tuesday! The unofficial start of summer kicks off this weekend - is your website ready? Direct mail webinar w/ NBDA and the Bike Coop coming up June 6th https://nbda.com/events/#!event/2023/6/6/direct-mail-marketing-a-winning-summer-strategy Speaking of the Bike Coop - we worked together to create free website content for Bike Coop members to…
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Suzie and Mark, the sidetrack wonders, attempt to get back on track with 10-Minute Tuesday not being more (or at least not much more) than 10 actual minutes. Friday is National Bike to Work Day! Share you plans with your customers Staff tips on commuting Post on social Square POS integration Latest blog posts Social media by Julie PeopleForBikes Re…
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Plan ahead for Memorial Day weekend Fun marketing idea - promote your service appointment openings email main topic, sub topic and maybe weekly social post Google Local Inventory Ads We can handle the setup We can help with ads Use Supplier Sync and Fulfillment to broaden your offering and delegate some of your fulfillment to your suppliers Supplie…
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Happy National Bike Month! How are you celebrating? Sweet Library Content - Content > Page Editor > Library Pages Even Sweeter Premium Content Package - email mark.s@smartetailing.com to sign up for this package Capitalize on service department success Based on People for Bikes reports this remains a bright spot in the industry right now - up 10% i…
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National Bike Month is coming up! The bestest National Bike Month premium content Library content - Seasonal Content > Spring > National Bike Month 2023 Square POS integration Free to SmartEtailing and Square users Windows application Help center: https://www.smartetailing.com/help/square-pos-integration DISCOUNTS - Make it happen or we will and so…
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HLC opens a new distribution center in Texas which is now available as an option in your site manager settings - Settings > Suppliers > Supplier Sync Our Supplier Fulfillment/drop-ship partners are up to 5 US suppliers - Trek, Specialized, QBP, J&B, and HLC and 2 Canadian suppliers, Live to Play Sports and HLC. Are you taking advantage of those? We…
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We're sending out an Electric Bike Survey to find out more about the brands that matter to our merchants. Please fill it out so that we can better serve your business needs. Beyond the electric bike pages you'll find in the Page Library, we also build Premium Content pages. Here are a couple related to electric bikes. Get Charged Up Everything You …
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There is a lot going on this week in the SmartEtailing world. Let's get to it! TrekFest extended Our team took care of installs based on a list we received from Trek Updated landing page live in the page library - Sales and Promotions folder How To: Holiday Library Content - find, preview, and install holiday content - this works for any library co…
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J&B Drop Shipping is live! If you don't already have a SmartEtailing website, use this form to get started with a special promotion. If you have a SmartEtailing website but are NOT at the Professional package level, email Client Success to upgrade to Pro, it's required to use J&B Drop Shipping. Already at Pro? There is no additional cost to enable …
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Paid Google Ads are perhaps the most effective way to reach new customers and engage existing customers expressing the intent to purchase. We have our own three-person team in our marketing agency who manage paid ads campaigns for SmartEtailing retailers. The leader of that team, Matt Viara, joins Up Next today to talk about his work and how Google…
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Google Ads is often a key strategy for bicycle retailers with sales growth goals. We have our own three-person team in our marketing agency who manage paid ads campaigns for SmartEtailing retailers. The leader of that team, Matt Viara, joins Up Next today to talk about his work and how Google Local Inventory ads can be a game changer for local reta…
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