How Shop Local helps 5 retailers in the peach state dominate page 1 of Google.
March 6, 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.
Study:
We recently conducted a Google study for wedding registry searches in Georgia.
We Googled "wedding registry Georgia."
Study Results:
5 merchants using Shop Local registry software appeared on page 1 of Google. There are 10 "organic slots" on page 1--
NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 15, 2024 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 60% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 30 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 63% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has clients (48
We have created beautiful bundles for our customers to shop this season. Offering all price points to help meet budgets when having to shop for your groups.
Custom gift bags are available. We have a Georgia bag and Holiday treats bag ready to go.
Ask about our pet parent gift sets which include our very own brand; The Stinky Pet Co.
We are also partnering with Local Grounds Coffee pairing cookies with coffee. These are in stock and ready to go.
You can determine the quality of a shopping platform by looking at reviews from customers who have used it. Below are excerpts from three reviews from shoppers who bought a gift using our software:
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"Thanks for making shopping fast, simple and convenient!!! Your website is easy and very manageable!"
~ Sue Maners in MO
Ms. Maners made a purchase at Babcock Gifts, an indie retailer in Tennessee that has used our e-commerce software since 2016.
NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 06, 2023 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 64% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 32 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 64% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has
I was happy see that our friend Adam Sigel will be leading JK Adams. Please checkout the news below.
DORSET, Vt. —JK Adams has appointed Adam Sigel CEO.
Sigel, a seasoned sales executive and a consumer goods expert, succeeds Daniel Isaac, who has moved on to another role in Vermont, the company said.
Sigel most recently served as vice president of the Savannah Bee Company, a Georgia-based gourmet foods and gift company, and also served on the executive team at Mariposa, where he ...
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I was happy to learn that our friends at Savannah Bee and Ivystone have expanded their relationship. Savannah Bee, a partner in our Bridge Product Syncing service, has expanded its representation with Ivystone, also a Bridge partner, to cover more sales regions. Ivystone will now cover the honey brand across the country, supplementing the brand with 85 sales reps. (Previously, Ivystone only represented the brand in the Northeast.)
NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 24, 2022 – Bridge, an e-commerce community, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 76% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Bridge conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 38 state searches, Bridge Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 76% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Bridge has clients (48),
In 35 states, Bridge Stores appeared on page one of Google when doing a wedding registry related search. In many states, Bridge Stores dominated the results. For example, for Georgia and South Carolina searches Bridge Stores claimed six spots on Google's first page.
Study Details:
We Googled "gift registry" and the state’s name.
We researched results for 48 states. (Bridge has clients in 48 states; the only states that don
Kristin comes to Plum Southern with 25 years in the destination wedding world. She has her own wedding retail line that will now call Plum Southern home.
Watch for upcoming bridal events including retreats, subscription boxes and so much more!
Wyatt Waters will be at The Cupboard signing his newly released book, The Watercolor Road, Painting and Writing through the American South.
The Watercolor Road book showcases an impressive collection of 133 paintings, 21 essays, and an array of adages that depict both the South and Wyatt’s relentless trek to be a better painter as a mindset rather than a destination.“I have wanted to do this for as long as I can remember, to paint the South, the place we call home” ...
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I am sending the Ivystone sales rep Laura Zanone two $200 checks. Bridge gives sales reps a finder's fee when they sign up a retailer for a Bridge Store. The rep promotes Bridge Store because it helps the store sell more--which is good for the store and the rep.
Laura helped her stores save thousands of dollars and weeks of time. In total, she saved her stores over $6,000 and 10 weeks in labor.
At Mottahedeh we generally opt for lots of bold color with a style that is not shy. On the opposite end of the spectrum, white creamware made of faience, or soft paste porcelain, is our other love. Creamware has been in the offering for more than forty years. Many times, the original has been French, and yet we make ours in Italy as the craftsmanship is exceptional and historic. Faience can be made into shapely forms with lots of detail.
Here is our Lewis Tureen. This oval ...
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What a perfect addition to our Wedding Registry! This selection of personalized indoor/outdoor mats will be a great wedding gift. They are machine washable, pet and child friendly and have a 5 year warranty. The layering option makes them even more personality! This Thayers Exclusive ships from Georgia so turn around time is good...Also a wonderful Christmas gift! Ho Ho Ho
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RETAILERS AND BRANDS GRAVITATE TO BRIDGE AMIDST PANDEMIC
For Immediate Release
Businesses Rush to Bridge During Pandemic
July 27, 2020
New York, NY – Bridge, an online e-commerce community, saw significant increases in membership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail membership increased by 17% and nine brands joined the platform, including Lenox, Kate Spade, Dansk, and Richard Ginori.
Since the spring, eighty stores have joined Bridge’s e-commerce service, bringing the ...
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November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
Congratulations, to our November Retailer of the Month,Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts in Atlanta, Georgia!
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May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019
According to Google, Bridge is helping indie stores beat big box stores in the gift registry SEO race. In a study of searches by state, Bridge ranked above Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Dillards in Google's results.
Bridge conducted this study by using Google 'Incognito Mode' to search for: South Carolina Gift Registry Alabama Gift Registry Georgia Gift Registry
In the attached Google results screenshot, I’ve highlighted Bridge's stores in green, Target in orange, Dillard's in purple, and Bed ...
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May 12, 2019
May 12, 2019
Think that you've seen the most of Amazon? They're just getting started. They're building distribution centers across the country, further solidifying their position.
Ohio's Amazon distribution center count will go from 3 to 8. New York's distribution center count will go from 1 to 3. Georgia's distribution center count will go from 5 to 7.
We are at the beginning of retail change--not the end.
Boardwalk Limited Introduces our new scented candle Sweet Peach which was made by us here in Lagrange Georgia. why not grab your Sweet Peach, Fresh peaches and Sweet tea candle today!
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April 19, 2019
April 19, 2019
Nothing says Spring like hearing the birds chirp, keeping the windows and doors open because the temperature is perfect, the blossoms on the trees, and everything turning green again.... This nautical lighthouse, and Whimsical Birdhouse was brought in today by a Local Craftsman here in Beautiful Lagrange Georgia. Fine Detail and craftsmanship on these beautiful Pieces. Come on down and see them for yourself! #supportlocalbusiness #boardwalklimitedllc #lagrangegeorgia
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