Top 10 Must-Have Features in Modern Responsive WP Themes

What makes a modern responsive WP theme? Smartphone usage is growing faster than all of the inside predictions of Google. That’s why your website must be mobile-friendly for which your theme must be responsive. You cannot ignore the potential of mobile traffic as a site owner. A modern responsive WP theme adapts its layout to […]

Acquisition

February 11, 2020 by Rohit Singhal

Astoundify is now part of Xtendify

We are happy to announce that Astoundify has a new more secure home! Hi, I am Rohit and I am the new owner of Astoundify. After 3 months of negotiations and a month of moving things around, I am happy to let you know that Astoundify has a new owner. Astoundify will be part of […]

Tutorial

August 20, 2019 by Megan Jones

How to Successfully Monetize your Marketplace

Running a marketplace can be a very profitable venture. There are numerous ways to monetize your marketplace, and the method you choose will very much depend on what works for your niche, your vendors, and your site’s customers. As your marketplace grows, and traffic and demand to sell on your site increases, the options available […]

Tutorial

August 15, 2019 by Megan Jones

Five Things that Successful Marketplaces Do!

Setting up a new marketplace can be a daunting task. There is much to do, and no guaranteed path to prosperity. That said, there are some clear methods and approaches that are consistently used by the majority of successful marketplaces that, if replicated, will help start your marketplace out on the right path. In this article, […]

Tutorial

August 14, 2019 by Megan Jones

Reach Out to Potential Vendors: Eight Successful Strategies to Grow Your Online Marketplace Seller List

Connecting with the right vendors and persuading them to join your online marketplace isn’t an easy feat. Vendors want to list their products on marketplaces with impressive volumes of traffic. So if your marketplace doesn’t yet have those high visitor numbers, then vendors won’t be lining up to sell on your site. Don’t worry! In […]

Tutorial

August 12, 2019 by Megan Jones

How to Charge Vendors a Subscription to Sell On Your Marketplace

Charging vendors a subscription to sell on your marketplace can be a difficult strategy to implement. Many vendors aren’t happy to pay to list their products on a marketplace, so selling them the benefits of joining your site can be difficult. However, if you offer the right features and support, alongside guaranteeing high levels of […]

Tutorial

August 11, 2019 by Megan Jones

Potential Dangers of Running a Marketplace Revealed (And How to Overcome Them)

Running a marketplace can be a profitable venture. However, all too often marketplace owners find themselves quickly running into unforeseen problems that, if not dealt with, can cause serious damage to a marketplace and its reputation. In this article, we discuss a number of potential dangers that all marketplace owners should be aware of. We […]

Tutorial

August 11, 2019 by Megan Jones

6 Ways to Quickly Monetize Your Directory Site

There are many ways to monetize your directory site and generate an online income. Setting up a successful directory site can take time and a lot of hard work. But due to the numerous possible revenue streams a directory site can be very worthwhile. In this article we will look at six very effective ways […]

Tutorial

August 2, 2019 by Megan Jones

Create a Passive Income from Home with Vendify (an Online Marketplace WordPress Theme)

Are you looking to make some extra money, find a better work-life balance, or even swap your full time job for the working from home dream? If so, then creating an online marketplace with Vendify, the WordPress theme designed by the developers here at Astoundify, could be a great option for you. In this article, […]

Tutorial

February 22, 2019 by Megan Jones

Choosing the Right Payment Gateway for Your Site

If you are using WordPress as the platform for your eCommerce store then the great news is you have plenty of options. As well as the plethora of web hosting choices and WordPress themes, you also have a good selection of eCommerce plugins that can turn your website into a fully featured online store. Amongst […]

Live

January 10, 2019 by Adam Pickering

Astoundify Live: Ways to speed up your Listify site!

Okay so here it is, my first time doing a Facebook Live stream, and here’s the replay of the event from our Facebook Page, don’t forget to like our page. Thanks to everyone who showed up and asked questions, I had fun setting this up and attempting to install a new plugin called the“Gonzales plugin” […]