E-Commerce Websites for Small Businesses in Minnesota

Are you interested in selling your product online?

E-Commerce (or online sales) is a phenomenal way to reach a broad audience to sell your product. We help small businesses build online stores on the platform that’s right for them (primarily WooCommerce or Shopify).

Spectrum Design and Michelle were invaluable! The BTH Brew Supplies website looks GREAT! You listen to my ideas, add valuable input and have patience for all my questions! Very happy, and feel so grateful to have a reliable resource for the future.

–BTH Brew Supplies, Shopify Website

What the heck is WooCommerce?

Before understanding what WooCommerce is, you need to understand how WordPress websites function. WordPress is a platform that can host any type of website. Some people use WordPress sites primarily as blogs, others use it to provide basic information about their business (hours, menus, contact information).

WooCommerce is a third-party plugin that integrates with WordPress websites to allow product sales. This plugin allows you to manage your inventory, accept payments through PayPal, and organize your orders. WooCommerce is a great solution for businesses with robust websites that also want to integrate online sales. The learning curve for using WooCommerce is slightly steeper than Shopify, but using WordPress as the platform provides much more design flexibility.

Woo Commerce Website Developers | PSM Marketing | E-Commerce

I keep hearing about Shopify, what is it?

If the primary focus of your business is online sales, you may want to consider a Shopify website. Shopify is a website platform, like WordPress, but its entire functionality is built around online sales. A basic Shopify site costs $29/month and was truly built for ease of use.

Because Shopify hosts your website and provides access to a finite number of themes, your ability to customize is slightly limited. With Shopify sites, you can tailor the color scheme of the site, add your logo, and integrate custom photography.

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Shopify Website Developers | PSM Marketing | E-Commerce

Online Sales with Etsy

Many of our clients are artists who want to share their passion with the world. In fact, Spectrum founder, Michelle R. Wheeler, is a ceramic artist herself! Etsy is a wonderful online marketplace for craftspeople across the world. Not only does Etsy provide a sales platform, but they actually bring traffic to the website. Hosting an e-commerce with Etsy provides a higher likelihood of potential customers stumbling upon your work. Most artists find Etsy’s rates extremely reasonable.

Spectrum can help you set up your Etsy site, add products, take professional photographs of your work, and help you integrate your social media profiles. We will help customers find, connect with, and buy your work.

PSM Marketing

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Beth LaBreche

15:15 16 Oct 19

Professional services firms continue to grapple with how to effectively market themselves. Terrie and team are the answer - no need for expensive internal teams or junior-level people who don’t have experience when they can outsource their marketing and get personalized programs and coaching. The PSM model works.

Jennifer Frisbie

20:52 15 Oct 19

I utilized PSM marketing for a website redo and student tracking system needed for a non-profit organization I work with. My experience with PSM Marketing was extremely positive. Our Project Manager, Michelle, worked with our board from start to finish and delivered a new website and student tracking system that works for our organization. This was accomplished at a reasonable cost, which is so important for a non-profit to consider. I have been equally impressed by the follow up support I have received. When I have a question or need support with our website or student tracking system, the PSM Marketing team is there to help. I highly recommend PSM Marketing!

Ben Majhor

17:22 18 Aug 19

Hiring PSM has been one of my best business decisions and I look forward to seeing where it takes my business!

Brad Michael Micklin

14:07 08 Jun 17

I have been working with Terri and Professional Services Marketing for many years and every day they continue to amaze. Aside from their tremendous marketing and advertising skill and attention, the passion with which they execute plans and propose new ideas goes far beyond any other service company I have worked with during the 20 years I have been in practice. I have watched my office grow as a result of their marketing and advertising efforts and recommend them unequivocally to anyone who wants to improve their marketing efforts.

Ron Ousky

15:31 27 May 17

I have known Terrie Wheeler for nearly two decades and have worked with her many times. She provides a rare combination of inspiration, ideas and professional experience. Terrie also has an uncanny knack for finding outstanding professionals to work with. Every person who has helped me at PSM has done excellent work.

Jen Kelly

16:40 29 Apr 17

Ever since being introduced to Terrie & Kristy and their team at PSM Marketing, I have been so impressed and amazed at the level of service they provide to their clients. I've had the privilege of photographing many on their team and more importantly their clients. It is always apparent that the law firms that use the expertise of PSM clearly stand out from the crowd in their external facing presence!!!

don mcneil

21:41 18 Apr 17

What a terrific group! It took me some time before I was willing to accept that I needed their advice on marketing, but I am so glad that I did. Within 12 months, I saw a 50% increase in origination of new clients. I also improved the type of clients that were calling for legal services (that is, sophisticated users of legal services). I may have already had the legal skills, but PSM helped me build a successful practice. They are fantastic.

Beth Barbosa

12:53 13 Apr 17

Terrie has helped me focus my marketing to take my business to the next level. She is both professional and knowledgeable. I feel so fortunate to work with her. Most importantly, she genuinely cares about her clients. Thank you, Terrie!

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02:15 12 Apr 17

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