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BOOTSTRAPPED DICTIONARY

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All our acronyms, nicknames, and lingo, loosely defined for bootstrapping small biz owners who know tons but don’t always know what it’s called! Definitions are our own, in relation to the context of product-based businesses, ecommerce, retailers, and makers.

Bootstrapped Dictionary

Above the fold / Below the fold

“Above the fold” is the part of a web page that the user sees right away, without scrolling down. “Below the fold” then is anything below this imaginary line that...

Above the fold / Below the fold

“Above the fold” is the part of a web page that the user sees right away, without scrolling down. “Below the fold” then is anything below this imaginary line that...

BTS / #bts

Behind the scenes. Content showcasing the inner workings of your business.  Read more ☞

BTS / #bts

Behind the scenes. Content showcasing the inner workings of your business.  Read more ☞

Cross-sell

Recommending complementary products that go well with the customer’s choice.  Read more ☞

Cross-sell

Recommending complementary products that go well with the customer’s choice.  Read more ☞

CTA

Call to action. A prompt on your website or marketing that urges your visitors to take a specific action. Read more ☞

CTA

Call to action. A prompt on your website or marketing that urges your visitors to take a specific action. Read more ☞

Customer touchpoints

Points of interaction between your business and customers.  Read more ☞

Customer touchpoints

Points of interaction between your business and customers.  Read more ☞

ESP

Email service provider. A platform used for sending marketing emails.  Read more ☞

ESP

Email service provider. A platform used for sending marketing emails.  Read more ☞

Infographic product images

Unlike standard product photos, infographic images combine text, icons, and graphics to showcase key product details in an easily digestible format.  Read more ☞

Infographic product images

Unlike standard product photos, infographic images combine text, icons, and graphics to showcase key product details in an easily digestible format.  Read more ☞

Objections, Customer Objections

Reasons or concerns that potential customers have for not purchasing a product.  Read more ☞

Objections, Customer Objections

Reasons or concerns that potential customers have for not purchasing a product.  Read more ☞

PDP

Product Detail Page, or Product Page. A web page on your Shopify store dedicated to a specific product. Read more ☞

PDP

Product Detail Page, or Product Page. A web page on your Shopify store dedicated to a specific product. Read more ☞

UGC

User generated content. Photos, videos, reviews, or testimonials created by customers, usually in the context of its reuse by the brand for marketing purposes.  Read more ☞

UGC

User generated content. Photos, videos, reviews, or testimonials created by customers, usually in the context of its reuse by the brand for marketing purposes.  Read more ☞