How Shop Local helps 4 retailers rank on page 1 of Google in Pennsylvania
March 29, 2024
Indie stores have the best chance of ranking highly in Google when they use Shop Local. Merchants know this because of their page 1 rankings and how they beat big-box stores in search tests, such as for Pennsylvania results.
These Shop Local retailers located in Pennsylvania appear on page one of Google due to their Shop Local Store:
Relying on file-sharing services like Dropbox to sell products often costs stores an extra $750 per brand and hurts sales
I work with 900 retailers who tell me they are drowning in a sea of Dropbox folders containing Excel files and product images. What can we do about this? First, let’s review what’s happening: When a brand wants to share products with a store, it emails the store a link from Dropbox or a similar file-sharing service. A store may receive five to ten Dropbox links...
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Support Cancer Research and preview the new Spring 2022 collection at the Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show from 10 - 6 Thursday, November 18th. A portion of the day's proceeds will go to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in memory of Joanne from the Forbes store. She is dearly missed by everyone. The JR rep will have "wear now" apparel and Spring Preview styles. The trunk show will take place at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks, 5873 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Stop in! Click here to see ...
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This advertisement reminded me of our goal at Bridge: save you time. You weren’t born to update your website. Many retailers report that Bridge cuts their website maintenance by 80%—which means 80% less time in front of a computer.
We save Kenny Cohen, owner of Contemporary Concepts in Pittsburgh, PA, hundreds of hours each year. He remarked about Bridge:
"When we switched to Bridge Store, we cut our website maintenance costs by 86%. Instead of ...
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MEMBERSHIP SURGES 50% IN E-COMMERCE COMMUNITY Online Shopping Boom Drives Retail Industry to Team Up On Bridge
NEW YORK, NY, July 30, 2021 – Bridge, an e-commerce community, reported a record increase in membership as the pandemic continued to rattle the retail landscape. In the last 12 months, 275 retail stores joined Bridge, bringing the total membership to more than 826 stores—a 50% increase. ...
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We will be at PAINT Nail Bar - Pittsburgh on Saturday from 10 - 2 with a sampling of Tabletop and Lingerie from Glassworks and Cheeks. The Nail Salon is located in Bloomfield at 5201 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Check out this new local business and pop in for pretty spring nails. Hope to see you there!
Your Bridge has a new feature: you can choose if you wish to allow customers to order products that are out of stock. In the past, if the item was on your Bridge Store, it was assumed that the item was in stock. This made managing stock simple. On site: in stock. Not on site: out of stock.
This updated stock sharing system is helpful for brands and indie stores because it allows them show and control behavior based upon real-time stock information--a feature that with ...
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Contemporary Concepts, one of America’s premier luxury gift and tabletop stores, cut its website maintenance costs 90% by joining Bridge. The store, located in Pittsburgh, PA, joined Bridge this month. Before joining Bridge, the store was responsible for managing about 56,000 products online. The staff had to update prices for each item, find pictures, and load descriptions. By joining Bridge and using Bridge's product updating service (Smart Products), the store could offload ...
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October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
Christofle Flatware Promotion At Glassworks And Pizzazz Shopping Event!
A Christofle promotion, just in time for the holidays! From now through October 31st, buy 10 Christofle 5-piece flatware place settings and receive 2 sets at no charge! Come to Glassworks in Shadyside to see samples and place your order. If ordering online, please call or email us to coordinate your 2 free sets. This promotion is good on all types: Silver Plated, Sterling, and Stainless Steel.
What are your bar cart essentials? Higballs, DOFs, martini glasses, & a cocktail shaker are always good to have on hard - as are fresh flowers, lemon slices + a few of your favorite spirits. Find the Juliska Bar Cart at Glassworks!
Glassworks offers personalized platters, frames, and more handmade by Museware. Their customized wedding platters and scrolls are our top sellers. Stop in and see the selection.
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September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
From everyday sparkle to shimmering soiree, Juliska's new Puro Platinum dinnerware provides the perfect subtly sparkling canvas to showcase your every culinary adventure! Stop by Glassworks to see the collection!
No visit to Glassworks would be complete without a perfectly set table. Red is the new black this season, with Baccarat colored crystal finding a home next to Bernardaud plates. Plan your perfect place setting at Glassworks!
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Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019
Location: Shadyside: 5406 Walnut St. Pittsburgh, PA 15232 and Squirrel Hill: 5873 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Simone Perele Trunk Show At Cheeks Thursday, Sept. 19th!
Back by popular demand, a Simone Perele representative will be at Cheeks from 10-1 in Shadyside and 2-5 in Squirrel Hill on September 19th. Stop at the stores to get a professional bra fitting and see new Fall, Holiday, and Spring Preview lingerie. Buyers will receive a gift with purchase, a Bamboo Tea Cup, an adorable reusable to-go cup (a $30 value).
Monday, July 15, 2019
Location: Walnut St. in Shadyside.
Preview The Sidewalk Sale At Glassworks During The Walnut St. Car Show!
On Monday, July 15 from 5-9 PM, 135 rare, classic, and exotic cars will be on hand at the Walnut St. Invitational Car Show. This popular, long running show features some of the regionβs finest and most unique vehicles as a preview to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix International Car Show that takes place a few days later. Glassworks, along with many Shadyside stores will offer extended hours until 8pm, and also sweet treats...
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Preview The Sidewalk Sale At Cheeks During The Walnut St. Car Show!
On Monday, July 15 from 5-9 PM, 135 rare, classic, and exotic cars will be on hand at the Walnut St. Invitational Car Show. This popular, long running show features some of the regionβs finest and most unique vehicles as a preview to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix International Car Show that takes place a few days later. Cheeks, along with many Shadyside stores will offer extended hours until 8pm, and also sweet treats and ...
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June 12, 2019
June 12, 2019
Are you ready for the start of Summer??
Here is some inspiration: William Yeoward Circe Vases in Frost & Blue, seen here with Bella Blue Carafes & a Bella Bianca Candy Jar, all from WY's recently-launched Studio Collection. Glassworks stocks William Yeoward!
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