--- title: MivaCon 2013 Nominees for Best New Website of 2012 description: Every year, we see innovative uses of Miva Merchant software, and we are looking to highlight these new ideas.  For the category of Best New Website of 2012, we are looking to identify stores that are new to Miva Merchant and will make all of the veteran storeowners jealous.   image: https://blog.miva.com/hubfs/best_new_website.jpeg --- - [![Miva, Inc logo.](https://www.miva.com/images/logos/miva-type-white.svg)](https://www.miva.com) - ![White X close button](https://www.miva.com/images/svg/icons/icon-x-white.svg) - Why Choose Miva - Solutions - [Why Miva Simplify Complexity](https://www.miva.com/why-miva) - [Platform Overview A Complete Ecommerce Solution](https://www.miva.com/platform-overview) - [Miva Connect Real-time Native Connections](https://www.miva.com/miva-connect) - [Vexture AI-powered Product Discovery](https://www.miva.com/vexture) - [PageBuilder No-code Page Creation](https://www.miva.com/pagebuilder) - [MivaPay Flexible Native Payment Solution](https://www.miva.com/mivapay) - Business Type - [B2B Robust Business Tools Built-In](https://www.miva.com/b2b-ecommerce) - [B2C Designed for Agility](https://www.miva.com/b2c-ecommerce-platform) - [Hybrid B2B + B2C, All Managed Together](https://www.miva.com/b2b-dtc-ecommerce-platform) - [Enterprise](https://www.miva.com/enterprise-ecommerce-platform) - Resources - Community - [Customer Stories Case Studies and Featured Stores Built With Miva](https://www.miva.com/customer-stories) - [Technology Partners An Ecosystem Built for Flexibility](https://www.miva.com/partners) - [Agency Partners Helping You Build and Grow](https://www.miva.com/miva-agency-partners) - Resources - [Resource Center Browse Our Extensive Library](https://www.miva.com/ecommerce-strategy-resource-guides) - [Blog Explore Miva Insights on Ecommerce](https://blog.miva.com/) - [Documentation Answers for All Your Miva Questions](https://docs.miva.com/) - [Get Pricing](https://www.miva.com/schedule-demo-admin) [![Miva, Inc logo.](https://www.miva.com/images/logos/miva-type-white.svg)](https://www.miva.com) - Why Choose Miva - Solutions - [Why Miva Simplify Complexity](https://www.miva.com/why-miva) - [Platform Overview A Complete Ecommerce Solution](https://www.miva.com/platform-overview) - [Miva Connect Real-time Native Connections](https://www.miva.com/miva-connect) - [Vexture AI-powered Product Discovery](https://www.miva.com/vexture) - [PageBuilder No-code Page Creation](https://www.miva.com/pagebuilder) - [MivaPay Flexible Native Payment Solution](https://www.miva.com/mivapay) - Business Type - [B2B Robust Business Tools Built-In](https://www.miva.com/b2b-ecommerce) - [B2C Designed for Agility](https://www.miva.com/b2c-ecommerce-platform) - [Hybrid B2B + B2C, All Managed Together](https://www.miva.com/b2b-dtc-ecommerce-platform) [![](https://www.miva.com/images/webp/apex-stat.webp)](https://www.miva.com/case-studies/apex-tools) Your Partner for Growth See how Apex Tool drove a 57% revenue lift with Miva's Vexture® solution. - [Enterprise](https://www.miva.com/enterprise-ecommerce-platform) - Resources - Community - [Customer Stories Case Studies and Featured Stores Built With Miva](https://www.miva.com/customer-stories) - [Technology Partners An Ecosystem Built for Flexibility](https://www.miva.com/partners) - [Agency Partners Helping You Build and Grow](https://www.miva.com/miva-agency-partners) - Resources - [Resource Center Browse Our Extensive Library](https://www.miva.com/ecommerce-strategy-resource-guides) - [Blog Explore Miva Insights on Ecommerce](https://blog.miva.com/) - [Documentation Answers for All Your Miva Questions](https://docs.miva.com/) - [Get Pricing](https://www.miva.com/schedule-demo-admin) - ![White, three-lined, menu icon.](https://www.miva.com/images/svg/icons/icon-menu.svg) # MivaCon 2013 Nominees for Best New Website of 2012 By Miva | March 1, 2013 - [Miva News](https://blog.miva.com/tag/miva-news) ![](https://blog.miva.com/hubfs/best_new_website.jpeg) ### Before You Read On... See why top ecommerce brands use Miva’s no-code platform to run multiple stores, manage massive catalogs, and grow their revenue. [Book a Demo of Miva](https://www.miva.com/schedule-demo-admin) Every year, we see innovative uses of Miva Merchant software, and we are looking to highlight these new ideas.  For the category of Best New Website of 2012, we are looking to identify stores that are new to Miva Merchant and will make all of the veteran storeowners jealous. To qualify as a “new website” in 2012, the store must have launched on Miva Merchant, or been migrated from another platform, during the calendar year.  We want to share and showcase these Miva Merchant store owners who have achieved excellence in E-commerce.  The winner will be announced at The Blades awards banquet during our annual conference on Thursday, March 7th, 2013.  The categories for nominations include Best Use of Social Media, Best New Feature, Best Design, Most Unique Marketing Promotion, and Best New Website of 2012.  Join us at MivaCon 2013!   [![Best_New_Website_Chic_Shave](https://blog.miva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Best_New_Website_Chic_Shave.jpeg?width=778&name=Best_New_Website_Chic_Shave.jpeg)](https://www.chicshave.com/) ## ChicShave The idea for ChicShave came to founder Dylan Curtis during a seemingly ordinary conversation with some of his girlfriends about the exorbitant cost and hassle of regularly buying premium razors and shaving cream from the drugstore.  ChicShave offers the solution – quality razors delivered to your door, every month, for less than the cost of purchasing comparable razors at your local drugstore.  The concept for the fun, retro look and functionality of [ChicShave](https://www.chicshave.com/) was created by Dylan and brought to life by a combination of efforts by Miva Merchant’s Professional Services Department and Kent Multer of [Magic Metal Productions](https://themagicm.com).  ChicShave has successfully taken an everyday item, made it stylish, and designed a website that encompasses that theme from storefront through checkout.  [![best_New_Website_Hertz_Supplies](https://blog.miva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/best_New_Website_Hertz_Supplies.jpeg?width=770&name=best_New_Website_Hertz_Supplies.jpeg)](https://www.hertzsupplies.com/) ## Hertz Supplies With a history of first-class customer service and offering only the highest quality equipment, it’s no wonder that Hertz Equipment Rental has been an industry leader for over 30 years.  This well-known brand sells thousands of tools and supplies, as well as offers multiple delivery options including convenient delivery to Hertz Rental pickup locations.  [HertzSupplies.com](https://www.hertzsupplies.com/) was designed and developed by Miva Merchant’s own Professional Services Department.  The professional appearance and ability to guide customers through the entire website reflects the Hertz Supplies brand in a cutting-edge way.  [![Best_New_Website_Bee_Bald](https://blog.miva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Best_New_Website_Bee_Bald.jpeg?width=769&name=Best_New_Website_Bee_Bald.jpeg)](https://www.beebald.com/) ## Bee Bald BEE BALD® uses technologically advanced methods and ingredient blends, in their products, to provide the highest quality solution for the skin care needs of men with no hair.  BEE BALD® knows how to incorporate fun into the online shopping experience which is why, in less than one year, they have easily risen to the top of search engines and are now quickly selling out of their line of BEE BALD® MAN CARE PRODUCTS.  The sleek design and development of [BeeBald.com](https://www.beebald.com/) is a collaboration of effort between co-founders Dennis and Marcy Fisher, Ohio-based [Dynamics Online](https://www.dynamicsus.com/), and[e-Business Express](https://www.e-businessexpress.com/).  [![best_new_website_lotus_sculpture](https://blog.miva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/best_new_website_lotus_sculpture.jpeg?width=809&name=best_new_website_lotus_sculpture.jpeg)](https://www.lotussculpture.com/) ## Lotus Sculpture Lotus Sculpture founder, Kyle Totora, has long held a deep appreciation for the beauty and complexity of Eastern religious art.  Through Lotus Sculpture, Kyle works at expanding Western appreciation for this unique art form, while simultaneously providing the artists with access to a market never before available to them.  The new [LotusSculpture.com](https://www.lotussculpture.com/) was designed and developed by Miva Merchant’s Professional Services team and has allowed Lotus Sculpture to expand tremendously.  [![best_new_website_pomades](https://blog.miva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/best_new_website_pomades.jpeg?width=773&name=best_new_website_pomades.jpeg)](https://www.pomades.com/) ## Pomades Pomades offers a huge selection of premium hair care and styling products for men, including brands imported from around the world.  Pomades is the third in a series of stores by [Kugo Inc.](https://kugo.com/) with a focus on quality grooming for men.  The nostalgic look and feel of Pomades.com perfectly complements the first two sites in the series, [RoyalShave.com](https://www.royalshave.com/) and [TheStache.com](https://www.thestache.com/).  Pomades.com was designed and developed by Kugo’s in-house developer, and the site is also maintained in-house with assistance from Miva Merchant’s Professional Services. 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