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November 7, 2022 When and How to Decant Wine
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When and How to Decant Wine
November 7, 2022
Decanting wine is a popular practice for many wine lovers. It can improve the tasting experience but it can also ruin a wine. It is important to look at the type of wine and the type of decanting being done to determine the best course of action.
Determining if decanting a wine will be harmful to it can be done by looking at the vintage, the producer, the age/condition, and the grape variety. Some people like to decant every wine for hours on end while others decant wine to remove sediment. ...
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November 4, 2022 Complete Your Table with Beatriz Ball’s Bestselling Ice Bucket
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Complete Your Table with Beatriz Ball’s Bestselling Ice Bucket
November 4, 2022
Gathering together is not just fun ... it matters.

We all love that special feeling we get when we sit down together at a pretty table looking forward to enjoying wonderful food, drinks, and great company—all made special with the addition of great-looking serverware.
Whether by the grill, around the kitchen island, or for those special occasions and holidays when we create memories that will last forever; spending time with those we love is what we treasure most.

An ice bucket is ...
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November 2, 2022 Red Bull in a China Shop 🐃 🍽
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Red Bull in a China Shop 🐃 🍽
November 2, 2022
You’ve likely had a vodka-Red Bull cocktail in your lifetime, which was followed by a hangover for you—but helped drink co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz amass a $20b fortune. Mateschitz, who passed away last week at the age of 78, discovered the drink in the 1980s in Thailand and built it into a global brand. He promoted Red Bull, whose name is a translation of the drink’s Thai name "Krating Daeng,” via a variety of clever marketing initiatives. In the early 2000s, I ...
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October 26, 2022 New Feature: Customers can Book an Appointment with Your Business
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New Feature: Customers can Book an Appointment with Your Business
October 26, 2022
Your Bridge has a new feature: Your customers can easily book an appointment with your store through your Bridge site. 

Before this update, customers would have to call your store or message it through the online message feature to request an appointment. 

When a customer visits your Bridge Store, they will see a "Book an Appointment" link in four areas: 
  1. On the home page in your store's contact card.
  2. On the Customer Service page.
  3. In the footer of your site
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October 25, 2022 Gogh Big or Gogh Home 🖼
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Gogh Big or Gogh Home 🖼
October 25, 2022
We work hard each day, and likely don’t mind if others notice.  We want others to see the ingenuity of our software. But what if that wasn’t the case? If you want an example of someone that got passed by, just ask Van Gogh.  Yeah, thaaaaat world-famous, earless, impressionist artist whose work today graces the walls of countless museums.  The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is currently running an exhibition showcasing how the world missed appreciating Van Gogh’s...
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October 25, 2022 Dinner is served!
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Dinner is served!
October 25, 2022
The VIDA Bamboo Dinnerware, an essential items from Beatriz Ball's VIDA Collection of luxury melamine, is a collaboration with noted illustrator, August Wren. 

With a bamboo inspired rim and a brilliant white surface, the generous round dinner plate, salad plate, and cereal bowl make for the perfect coordinated serving set.

A table setting with a carefree, but classy, Beatriz Ball twist! It looks great when sharing a table with Bamboo items from our signature metal line...
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October 25, 2022 Enjoy Your Fall Coffee
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Enjoy Your Fall Coffee
October 25, 2022
Whether you’re a regular coffee drinker or just starting out, the best way to enjoy a cup when the sunlight paints us gold is by lending an organic, tropical note to the table. Explore the freshness of this earthy woven placemat featuring exquisite workmanship with brown beads made from natural wood. Its pronounced classic grain brings the perfect touch to complete your tablescape. Handmade from exotic vines. Set of 4.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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October 24, 2022 Bridge Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 76% of States
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Bridge Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 76% of States
October 24, 2022
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),
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October 21, 2022 Reading French Labels
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Reading French Labels
October 21, 2022
Once you get the hang of it, it is quite easy to read French wine labels. Understanding a few of the terms and word phrases is much easier than it may look. European wine labeling laws provide more information to the buyer than what is usually found in America. This is why learning to read a French wine label is useful. One of the important parts of this is understanding the concept behind terroir. The place of origin is what gives the wine its true character. Wines are different because of ...
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October 21, 2022 Checkered Decor 🏁
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Checkered Decor 🏁
October 21, 2022
On the menu: our newest sets! 👨‍🍳
This season we launched some new serveware sets to get you started in the kitchen. View Post
October 20, 2022 Offer Free Shipping or Lose the Customer's Order
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Offer Free Shipping or Lose the Customer's Order
October 20, 2022
A customer emailed me today and told me that she only ordered from a store because it offered free shipping. She reviewed many stores, and skipped over those that did not offer free shipping. Her message to me:

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I live in Atlanta, GA.  I noticed when I was trying to find this plate that several of the sites were using the same e-commerce platform.  I noticed that some had free shipping and some did not.  So of course, I went with the company that provided free ...
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October 12, 2022 Search Party 🔦
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Search Party 🔦
October 12, 2022
Google is often considered the first stop when searching for information. Looking for a product? You'll likely head to Amazon.com, where due to its 350m product listings, 25% of purchases reportedly start. Facebook will be your go-to for finding friends and family due to its 2b profiles of people.  Airbnb lets you search 5.6m places to stay.  These businesses are likely your choice because people want a massive selection when conducting a search.  Many of the world's most ...
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October 12, 2022 Updated Feature: More Easily Promote Free Shipping
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Updated Feature: More Easily Promote Free Shipping
October 12, 2022
Your Bridge now helps more customers learn about your free shipping offer. If your store offers free shipping, a blue banner will display at the bottom of a product's Results and Details pages. 

Before this update, customers would have to view their shopping bag in order to view your store's free shipping offer. 

In the example, we see a Juliska Berry & Thread Whitewash Dinner Plate.
At the bottom of the page, we see the blue free shipping banner displayed. 

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October 10, 2022 In 35 States, Stores Using Bridge Rank on Page 1 of Google
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In 35 States, Stores Using Bridge Rank on Page 1 of Google
October 10, 2022
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
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October 8, 2022 Winners Quit 🚪🏆
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Winners Quit 🚪🏆
October 8, 2022
In her new book ‘Quit,' Annie Duke shares that the best poker players only play 25% of the hands they are dealt, whereas others play 50%. Ms. Duke talks with Stewart Butterfield, the founder of a few startups, most recently Slack (which is an acronym, which I didn’t know). Slack wouldn’t have been born if Mr. Butterfield didn’t drop a video game company to start Slack. Likewise for Twitter which was born out of the failed blogging company Odeo. Ms. Duke's lesson: winners ...
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October 7, 2022 Longer Nights, Longer Pours 🥃
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Longer Nights, Longer Pours 🥃
October 7, 2022
Our new drinkware and bar items are here and ready to grace your kitchens, cabinets, and bar carts. 🍷
Prepare for your evening soirees by shopping the full collection. View Post
October 7, 2022 Receive $65,000 in value and pay $0
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Receive $65,000 in value and pay $0
October 7, 2022
The Times' magazine recently reviewed the book summarizing service Blinkist. Blinkest claims to give members $89,000 in value (the combined value of books offered) for $8/month.  That's a great deal for readers.

A great deal for retailers: Bridge gives retailers $65k in value for $0 month. Bridge offers approved retailers up to 65,000 products from 109 premium brands for $0 per month. We estimate that each synced product to their online store saves them $1 and three minutes in labor...
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October 7, 2022 A Store Offering Free Shipping Is 600% More Likely to Receive An Order
A Store Offering Free Shipping Is 600% More Likely to Receive An Order
October 7, 2022
Bridge recently analyzed stores that offer free shipping and found they were 600% more likely to receive an order.

Details: 
Bridge assessed abandoned shopping carts. Stores that didn't offer free shipping had a 6x greater quantity of abandoned shopping carts than those that did offer free shipping.  

Stores offering free shipping didn't offer free shipping on all orders. They offered it when the dollar amount of the purchase was over a set amount, which ranged from $1 to $...
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October 4, 2022 Happy Fall 🍂🍁🍂
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Happy Fall 🍂🍁🍂
October 4, 2022
It’s finally Fall y’all... 🍂 We know it has you wanting all the essential ingredients for an inspired gathering... then dash in to your favorite #shoplocal boutique to #shophappy! 🍽 Bring on fall entertaining! #skyrosdesigns View Post
October 4, 2022 An Outstanding Fall Flavor Combo
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An Outstanding Fall Flavor Combo
October 4, 2022
It`s hosting season! One of our favorite flavors of fall is the classic pairing of apple and pear. These seasonal gems with hints of gold, red and brown add sophistication and elegance served in this warm Pyrex 2qt glass baker with a touch of woven texture authentically crafted from durable vines by our master artisans. Serve your favorite dish featuring a natural look and feel for a cozy Fall tablescape. Available in 3Qt & 4Qt.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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