This picture is about how I feel in winter. I’m not a “cold weather guy”.

Here are a few “hot” items I found in January that may be of interest to merchants…

Stay warm!

TOP PICK: Holy Grail of eCommerce Conversion Optimization – 91 Point Checklist and Infographic – SEOMoz
Wow! Chock full of great information – An infographic that actually delivers.

Which Site Seal do People Trust the Most? (2013 Survey Results) – Baymard Institute
Great in-depth survey that shows which seal programs actually stand out.

Learn About Robots.txt with Interactive Examples – SEOMoz
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about a robots.txt file.

7 Unlucky Things You Can Do To Your Ecommerce Site in 2013 – Get Elastic
Don’t make these mistakes in 2013.

13 Tips for Ecommerce Success in 2013 – Practical Ecommerce
See if one or more of these tips can help motivate you in 2013.