Any organization selling a product or amenity to consumers is considered a merchant. Transaction handling services are necessary when a business wants the ability to process an electronic form of payment such as credit cards. Customers like the convenience of being able to pay for things online. They can shop from anywhere at any time […]
When starting up an online store or any other form of eCommerce website, one thing that confounds many people is how payments are going to be processed. The reason for this is that information on online credit card processing has been vague for the most part, and it’s only recently that this information has started […]
Accepting online payments has become the premier source of sales transactions for countless businesses that sell merchandise or services on the internet and in person. Most sellers are familiar with the traditional credit and debit methods requiring merchant accounts, such as standard and wireless terminals. Basic transmitters are still the most common way business transactions […]
There are very many benefits of starting an eCommerce site, and this is why many stores and individuals are going in this direction. For one, it’s much cheaper to start up such a business, as opposed to a brick and mortar store. This is because many of the traditional fees such as licenses may not […]
The eCommerce host which you choose, determines an impression and the impact of your site and the response of your site users as well. It is crucial to offer a user-friendly yet a highly secure eCommerce website to clients. Dont be surprised to know that, your website design can either build or destroy your eCommerce […]
If you are looking for a dependable merchant account provider to use for your online business, then this guide on how to find the best merchant account for your eCommerce website is definitely what you need. Online merchant account is a web based collection system that provides website owners the convenience and flexibility to receive […]
Option 1: Merchant Accounts Through a Bank To take credit cards you will either need a merchant account with a bank, the services of an independent payment processor or the services of a third-party provider, such as PayPal or Google Checkout. Which of these you decide to work with depends upon your business volume, where […]
There are hundreds of ecommerce solutions available in the market. For those who have the time and have knowledge of programing, open source ecommece solutions is an option. But for millions of others, a paid shopping cart software is the more viable route. Even for paid shopping cart software, there are so many to choose […]
The holiday season is fast approaching. New merchants who wish to start selling stuff will need to have their online store set up quickly to catch the holiday crowd. Here are some ecommerce solutions that will help new merchants get things started fast. Plan These Out First Make sure you have a business plan. It […]
A question that is on many people’s lips is “What Is Amazon FBA”? To help me explain what Amazon FBA is, let us look at a little story, of how Amazon FBA can help you take your online selling business to the next level. Amazon FBA or to give it, it’s full name Fulfilment By […]
An increasing number of people are beginning to use the internet as a source for information and entertainment. For some, internet usage has even overtaken other forms of media such as television and radio as their primary source of information. Of course, companies no matter how large or small have capitalized on this change over […]
In the past two years the websites dealing with daily deals have been seeing very high growth. There is no sign of these sites fading out anytime soon. In fact, it is predicted that this industry will see a growth rate of 35%. It means that by 2015 these websites would do a business of […]
Buying on the internet is unavoidable in modern times, although many people, especially in the developing world, are reluctant to transact any business on the internet for fear of being cheated. While they are right, avoidance is not the solution. Even in the conventional way of transacting business, there are numerous people, who have lost […]
The mobile social, multichannel media matrix just got more optimised for paid search! Which now might catch the interest of site owners still to integrate their website for mobile and develop a meaningful social media presence. Not only have Google decided to open up +1, they have also announced that mobile optimisation will be an […]
As the various market researches indicate, there has been a potential increase in the number of shoppers preferring online medium to shop for the goods of their interests. It has obviously given rise to the popularity of several eCommerce platforms. More and more organizations, whether big or small, are making use of Open Source platforms […]
You already have an online store running. Occasionally you get a few orders from regular customers. And since the holiday sale season is around the corner, you may want to ensure that your ecommerce solutions are configured ready for the holiday online shoppers. Here’s what you may expect coming your way from modern day buyers. […]
As most companies grow and expand, they have to consider the idea of selling their wares online. The internet has just become such a large force in recent years that it cannot be ignored. More sales can be made in this way than in person. Many companies have turned to the internet in order to […]
Most of us start off with the most basic ecommerce software package for our first store. It would not make sense to sign up for a $150 ecommerce solutions package right off the bat. It would be a very risky investment. When I created my first store, a basic ecommerce software package did not really […]
Joomla CMS is an open source content management system that has already almost 3% of the Web! It is absolutely free and is so popular nowadays. Moreover once you have installed it, you get a wide range of the ways how you can get money from working with it. Your choice depends on what your […]
Prior to the internet, it took decades to earn a billion dollars. For an example it took Henry Ford a decade and a half to earn his first billion. Sam Walton needed two decades to earn his first billion. Bill Gates was able to get it done in twelve years. The internet was released to […]
On-Line Order Tracking and Your Web Hosting Provider There’s all kinds of stuff for sale on the world wide web – everything from services to information to products like shoes, books, jewelry – you name it. So, if you have a garage full of disposable thermometers, and you plan to sell home medical supplies online, […]
Over the last eight months, I’ve been looking at the landscape of online business to consumer retailing from the point of view of a new business, primarily because I’ve been immersed in the process of launching an online store, and particularly from the perspective of a fashion retailer of girls clothing. There’s been a fair […]
eBay is one of the most highly visited websites by consumers. eBay and Amazon are known to be the main giants when it comes to buying and selling online. It has made things quite easy for almost everyone. By just a click of a button on the web a product can be ordered. Also the […]
As the population closes in on the 7 billion mark, your potential international customer base is growing at an astonishing rate; a paper released by the OECD forecasts growth from 1.8 billion middle class consumers to 3.2 billion by 2020 and a whopping 4.9 billion by 2030. Savvy marketers will recognize that the rewards of […]
Many small- to medium-sized businesses make the mistake of using corporate speak on their websites instead of speaking to the needs of their customers. What’s corporate speak? Technical words that only a highly educated person in a certain specialty would understand or catch phrases like “accelerate high maturity behaviors” instead of just saying “be more […]
While the invention of the Internet did not herald the beginning of all cons, it surely helped the con artists of the 20th and the 21st century to find a new way to target and indeed scam people out of their money. There are many different online scams that people fall into and even the […]
When selling something, the first thing you will have to integrate in your website is a shopping cart. You can actually find more than a dozen eCommerce solutions that also contain shopping cart software. A shopping cart is a basic requirement of every online retail store. It automatically allows the customer to include an item […]
Selling antiques online has never been easier. There are a few things you must do before exploring the online sales venues. First, you must have enough stock to get started. Access to a computer and a digital camera will be a must for listing your items. You can make a spreadsheet for record keeping and […]
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There are many methods to make money online and by performing a simple search, you can find out what these methods are and easily get started on some of them. Almost any path you follow to make money online will require you to put in a lot of hours and research to lift it off […]
The Site Build It! Action Guide is one of the very best online, business building guides that a prospective, online entrepreneur can use to learn how to build a website and a successful online business. Available in text, video and mobile formats, its proven, 10 Day Big Picture, lays the foundation to choose a Site […]
Set out below are the requisites of a really good squeeze page. Similar to when they are reading a sales page, each reader will have one of two things in his or her mind after finishing each section. Either “this is interesting, I’ll read on”, or “this is boring, there must be something better I […]
Whether you currently have an ecommerce store software application, or are looking for a better, newer one, then why not choose an award-winning ecommerce hosting solutions application? You deserve the best in ecommerce or software, so you will want an ecommerce hosting solution that offers the most feature rich applications available. Even if you do […]
Some of the biggest selling and most profitable apps for the iPhone are games, which makes sense – people are often looking to kill time, and a fun and addictive iPhone game is a great way to do so. This is why Angry Birds is one of the most profitable apps of all time. Many […]
Easy Basket Article Introduction Hi, I’m a young, inspiring, web developer in the United Kingdom and I am currently interested in the ecommerce side of web design which lead me to find this great solution for many beginners like myself. Shopping carts are one of the most frequently used parts on the web. But for […]
Check imaging offers a wide range of document imaging options for financial institutions, designed to simplify teller processing. Sold by software providers or fulfillment partners, discovering which features of bank check scanners prove to be valuable will assist you with making the correct choice for your corporation or branch. Reliable Teller automation is a vital […]
The 21st century is known to be the age of the computer. Given the extensive use of computers as integral components of modern extend even to the world of commerce. Finances, banking, entire economies involve computers. The fundamental paradigm shift in the information technology era is the broadening of the application of computers even in […]
Ecommerce has become the way of the world. Anything a consumer wants or needs can be found online, from airline tickets to groceries. If there is a desire to purchase an item, that item can be found on the World Wide Web. With endless possibilities of products available, the population of sellers is also continually […]
eBay is perhaps the most popular e-commerce site where goods worth billions of dollars are bought and sold every month. More than a million people around the world make money selling goods on eBay, and many of them have made it their full-time job! It’s not just a marketplace to make money, eBay is a […]
Here are ten checkpoints that online shoppers can use to decide whether a particular online merchant is legitimate and a safe place to buy from. Check whether the postal or street address or phone number is easy to find on the home page. Businesses that fail to list a contact address on their home page […]
During economically troubled times you cannot miss the vast amount of price discounting and “special offers” which retailers and online stores use in a bid to tempt people to buy. With businesses themselves facing difficulties, they do almost anything to get more customers and people buying more. But sometimes the sales promotions do not live […]
The e-commerce industry is one of the most booming industries across the world presently. An e-commerce site is a place where people can buy things/articles that they require with the help of a click. But not everything is fine with these sites. There are many issues faced by them. Cart abandonment is one of the […]
The security DVR or network DVR must not be confused with a television DVR or TiVo. The security DVR is more sophisticated and reliable than those for your television. This DVR are also made so that they are compatible with security cameras and computers and able to record from 4 to 16 cameras at the […]
With people having less time to go out and shop, most of them are opting to buy from Estores such as eBay and Amazon. So, if you have always wondered how to make money online from home; the answer is by running an Estore. All you need to do to make online money at home […]
Various offshore e-commerce development companies deliver comprehensive e-commerce website development solutions to its clients. Some of the most common services include: E-commerce website development Application development Site Customization and development Integration of third party business specific apps Dynamic B2C and B2B portal development Custom design of online shopping cart E-Store Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Amazon/ […]
Most business owners, regardless of their company size, would agree about the importance of having a strong online presence. In a world that is driven by technology and the Internet, businesses that do not have a strong website or presence online are missing out on an opportunity to expand and grow their market reach. For […]
Customers can be defensive. Anyone, who has ever worked retail, can tell you this. They are not always sure of the technologies used, and they are very protective of their personal information. They do not wish to be spammed by a store or an illegitimate enterprise. They value their privacy and the right not to […]
The main pillar of an E-commerce website is its design. Consumers tend to fall for and spend more time on websites that are designed elegantly. On the other hand, the online shoppers click away from the websites that are poorly designed. If design is a considerable factor for any E-commerce website, the second most important […]
Ecommerce is big today. People are becoming more and more comfortable with buying and selling online, and this trust is being upheld by some robust and affordable ecommerce solution software. It is not merely about buying and selling products and services over the internet or other networks. Here’s a look at some solutions, and businesses […]
Do you often deal with chargebacks in your business? A chargeback is a fund return to a customer, which is forcibly started by the customer’s issuing bank. It is specifically the reversal of an outbound fund transfer from a customer’s credit card, credit line, or bank account. Here are some more things you need to […]
In November of 2011, at the PubCon Vegas show, Matt Cutts, a highly respected, distinguished engineer at Google, suggested marketers focus on social, local and mobile. They were hot e-commerce areas in 2011 and data indicates they’re going to get even hotter in 2012. Here are a few of the important trends to watch for […]
Across an organization, particularly a large organization, there are multiple on-going processes to do with manufacturing, accounting, finance, sales and many other tasks. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offers a way of integrating these various processes into a software application that can be used across the organization. This integration of diverse processes and diverse parts […]
Do you already have a website? Well you may have a great looking website, and are happy with the price you paid for it, but is it actually making a real difference to your overall business e.g. have you seen sales jump up as a result of starting to sell your products or services online? […]
Whilst a lot of businesses simply have a website so that they can have an online presence, so that people can find out company information and contact details, the majority of businesses going online are doing so to sell more products. But many people fall in to the trap of thinking that because they have […]
You finally did it. Your ecommerce store is up and running. It has all of the latest products in your niche. There is plenty of pricing info, pictures and descriptions for each product. However, there seems to be one slight problem. You aren’t making that many sales. According to the site’s stats, traffic does not […]
What is it about the 21st Century that captivates a huge chunk of 7 Billion People to access the internet? Is it the social networking or commercial networking opportunities that entice us to it? Does it symbolise a paradigm shift in mankind’s transition from an agricultural past to the service oriented, new dimensions of global […]
In an online shop, you have two things to use to really sell your products. These are the quality of your product images, and your product descriptions. There is an art to writing product descriptions for your products and service if you want your products to sell. Product Descriptions need to be short enough so […]
What is E-Commerce?: E-commerce is the technology which enables individuals and firms to trade, market, and do business online. Here the key points are there are no physical market and this model of retailing offers the flexibility that the consumer or customer can shop at the convenience of his home or office without actually taking […]
Nowadays, everyone is starting an online business, but a few of them succeed in their business. If you are creating your online store and want to increase your sales and target more audience, this article is for you, in this article you will learn how to create a successful online store in just simple steps. […]
An excellent way to begin an online store is by means of using a shop template such as those provided by Prestashop Templates. You can select the niche in which you are most interested since the eCommerce Template is arranged by category on the site. Also the associative solution is conveniently an open-source package. One […]
eCommerce templates can assist you in designing a webpage that exudes success and style. Everyday new shopping cart templates and nodules are designed to assist web store owners in offering their site visitors a fresh and trendy place to shop. You can expect to receive templates created with state of the art technology that can […]
Sometimes when it’s hard to make ends meet, you’ll want to know how to make money fast and easy. In the middle of a weak economy some times the only possible way to control your job security is to own and run your own business. Running an online business is a legitimate and profitable way […]
As you can probably imagine E-commerce website design is not as simple as designing your standard business or personal website. Where a standard website only holds the information that a potential customer or reader might be looking for, an e-Commerce website holds all of your company’s products or services and is actually a major part […]
Having a small business online alongside a full-time job may seem an answer to the ever growing economic mess today. It seems to be an irony but you see, there are over 900 millions of people today who are purchasing at least a single item online each and every day. With that amount of people […]
Selling online is not nearly the mystical science that some would have you to believe. You do not even need a merchant account to do it, though it certainly isn’t a bad idea. There are any number of ways that you can make money by hocking wares and services online, but perhaps the one that […]
If you are an online trader or an eBay seller, you probably have heard of SaleHoo, which is an online wholesale directory. Reviews about the wholesale directory are generally good. Sources say that it leads the wholesale business online. The company is said to adapt to the development in the market, catering to more suppliers. […]
In its statistical definition, multi-variant testing pertains to a method for testing out hypotheses on intricate multi-variable networks, particularly utilized in testing market perceptions. However, when associated with online marketing, multivariate testing is defined as a process in which more than a single part of a site or page is tested within a live setting. […]
More and more people are shopping online now, and this has paved the way for online retailers to try new things and to expand the way they do business. In the past few years, many websites have started to pop up that offer daily deals. In fact, some of the best values a person can […]
Over the last few years many people have lost jobs and still struggling to look for work. It is a huge struggle and massive dilemma regarding bills and how to change your direction in life and make things better. Is the answer setting up an online business? Buy a domain and set up an ecommerce […]
Reason 1: You’ve searched online for years for income opportunities and may even have purchased one or two in the past but they never paid off. The problem was you didn’t have a good teacher! It is people who are the make-or-break ingredient in so many things – including the internet! Lee McIntyre created the […]
Since the internet has become such a competitive marketplace, it’s become more important than ever to choose the right ecommerce solutions to get your online business going. Even if you are already aware of the importance of establishing your business online, you may not be sure how to get everything going. Online stores definitely offer […]
Numerous depositories have made the switch to converting a paper check to a digital image as part of their settlement processes. This change in practices was initiated by Check 21 legislation and has taken hold in the banking industry for various reasons. While consumers have lost the traditional float time experienced during the clearance of […]
Recently, in the last few years there has been a significant increase in the purchase of professional buy and sell services and gigs online micro payment websites. This applies to a wide range of consulting activities, such as financial, economic, public relations, advertising, legal, personnel, research, and many others. For the same reason there was […]
There are a lot of exciting things happening to eTail 2012. Part of this includes the launching of new products and solutions for e-Tail 2012 advertising, network applications and online consumer hyperconnectivity. Shopper hyperconnectivity includes QR codes for mobile application programming, store maps, product coupons and delivery system through the internet. Mobile users can be […]
Shopping online has gained immense popularity over the years. This is so because most of the people spend a lot of time on the internet. Internet Shopping offers the liberty of buying products from anywhere around the globe. Free shipping services are also provided by several E-Commerce portals. Since there does not exist any geographical […]
India has about 210 million internet users and 10 million users buy online. There are approximately 360 Ecommerce portals offering services in India. The industry is witnessing a 30 to 35 per cent growth per annum. How can small and medium retailers become e-retailers or get into the Ecommerce business? The simplest way of getting […]
A lot of people are now trying to sell online and a lot of them have been doing that successfully for years now. There are a lot of various companies that have turned out to be successful companies because of online selling and online product endorsements. There are various ways of doing online sales and […]
Competition between the various website hosting providers has given rise to some pretty impressive ‘off the peg’ commercial packages for the newcomer to internet trading. Some of their advertising would have you believe that they are offering freeware, but given their requirement that the user actually has to use their hosting facilities this is not […]
Your ecommerce website is more likely to be successful if you incorporate social media in its marketing strategy. You can add traffic-oriented links to your ecommerce website in your social media profiles, as well as mention interesting facts, deals, and promotions in the posts you make. Some of the most effective social media platforms to […]
Ecommerce websites are more important for businesses than ever before. Not only can they help to grow the online presence of your business, but they can also help businesses reach a wider audience likely to be interested in the products or services they have to offer. There are plenty of great reasons why you should […]
Shopping from malls and retail stores is old school. With the latest trends in the e-commerce genre the addiction to shop online is unprecedented. The younger generation in particular, prefers to shop online to assert benefits such as convenience of shopping from one’s home, work place or any location. Shopping online also allows users to […]
Today ecommerce is an important part of making it big in business as it gives a chance to succeed for players of different size, from super rich corporations to individual entrepreneurs working from their tiny bedrooms and dreaming of building their empires. Ecommerce solutions weren’t as developed as they are today in the past and […]
If you want to sell jewelry on eBay and you’re feeling a bit nervous, there is no need to. Whether you want to sell diamonds, bling, or vintage jewelry, it is definitely worth a try. It can be fun, thrilling, and addicting. Once your first piece of jewelry is sold, there will be no looking […]
Sweet shops are much different these days than they were 40 years ago! The look and feel of the shops was entirely different although the same aesthetic feel has tried to peep its head once more. Traditional sweetshops would have had a window towards the front showcasing postcards and items for sale, the headline of […]
The efficiency of bank check scanning equipment is an imperative part of the imaging process. Financial institutions deciding to take the plunge into electronic deposit capture have two choices-teller and back counter. Teller choices offer faster service with fewer errors, but are not a viable option for every institution due to the cost of implementation. […]
Few people know that having a website can do wonders for their business. Today, every successful business has a website. It is essential for networking and thrive your business in the global marketplace. However, it is practically impossible to meet every client in person. So, business website works as a visiting card. It helps in […]
Given the existence of IP address validation, BIN matching, and other techniques, fraud need not be a fact of life when you’re operating your own e-commerce site. It is pure horror when you suddenly find out that the bank reverses a transaction, or PayPal suspends your account pending an investigation. But there are considerations and […]
eCommerce providers promise all sorts of things with their professional shopping cart software. But the truth is, there are no guarantees. You still need to work on the basic 4P’s of marketing in order for your online store to succeed. However, with a feature packed eCommerce solution backing your store, building a successful store is […]
First lets review each step required to get a dropship website up and running. The first thing you will need to do is research which type of products you wish to sell online. This is important because ideally you should choose a type of product that you are already familiar with. For example, if you […]
I decided to crystallise down the essence of the online retail sales process and create a way to remember it – I came up with “TCP Dr” as the perfect acronym. Remember that all purpose smelly treatment? Well it will help you remember the key elements of your online sales processes. Money Earning Tip 1 […]
If you are a website owner and cultivating an interest in micro jobs, you will soon realize that promotion plays a critical role if you want to reap great returns. The reason why micro jobs are growing in demand is due to the rising number of people turning to the internet to create an extra […]
Need a PayPal account? Easy if you live in a country where PayPal is active. How do you know if PayPal is active where you live? Well, just try to create a PayPal user application, and before filling all the information in the user creation form, check in the countries field if your country is […]
Inventory software for a lot of business is never really given a second thought. A lot of business feel they have the right inventory management system to make everything work just fine, and they very well might. It is not my goal to convince you that as a business owner your way of managing your […]
The Internet is a huge, open marketplace where businesses and consumers meet. It is a great way for companies to promote their products and services to a wider audience. In order to tap this growing marketplace, you need to set-up an e-commerce website. Your website should appeal to your target audience. It should have great […]
Running an ecommerce website is not at all easy. It requires one to deal with various aspects and issues in order to run their online store smoothly and securely. One of the most daunting aspects of any ecommerce site is “Security”. Not paying attention on security of your ecommerce online store could be dangerous and […]
Over the years the internet has provided many businesses entities a particularly lucrative platform to boost their products and services sales. Not only does it facilitate effective modes for business establishments to market their various products to their potential clients, but also offers an ever-growing global clientele base which knows no bound. Naturally, to efficiently […]
How to Start Your Own Successful Drop Shipping Business Using a drop shipping supplier is an ideal way to start an online business. The term ‘drop-ship’ refers to the practice in which a store owner does not keep any products in stock. Instead, when a product is purchased, the order is forwarded to the supplier […]
Much like almost any venture you attempt online, niche or product selection is vitally important. Select a too difficult niche and you will give up before you see any rewards. Select a product that has extremely low margin and you’ll end up selling at a loss to move inventory, or working way too hard earning […]
As the Internet usage increased, the demand to have a website for every business or individual also increased from last 6 years or so. We knew that every website needs to be hosted at servers generally provided by hosting service providers, to be accessible through internet. Web hosting business grows each day as small and […]
The introduction of the internet has given rise to an increase in the range and style of ecommerce pricing strategies. The fixed price approach adopted by offline counterparts, whilst used to a significant extent, is not the only pricing mechanism employed in the online world. Companies that are looking for an ecommerce pricing approach can […]
When giving value to a group of my prospects I shared the value of having a marketing plan that’s runs on autopilot and I shared some extra training about affiliate marketing, and the things I shared were of high value because I never shared them before and they were helping me in my business, day […]
Ecommerce web growth continues to accelerate on a worldwide basis as more consumers gain confidence to transact on the internet, traditional business shifts its service provision to ecommerce platforms and internet access levels in both developed and underdeveloped countries continues to increase. The following information provides a breakdown of the contribution to economic ecommerce growth. […]
There are many surveillance cameras available, each with their own purpose and requirements. Some of them are; Baby Monitors, Nanny Cams, Hidden Cameras and Video surveillance cameras. Some of these can be broken down to different categories to include, wired, wireless, mobile, color, black & white and high-resolution. A Baby Monitor is either a video […]
The evolution of the web has resulted in the development of e-commerce business models to monetize web traffic. Several e-commerce models are discussed below: Auction Based System: eBay – The conventional auction house now has an internet counterpart. A centralized marketplace where sellers can list goods and buyers can purchase through the auction system. The […]
Simply starting an online e-commerce website to earn money doesn’t fulfill your need. For the proper functioning of your site you have to take in to consideration several factors. The technical department handling the functioning of your website always has to be on its toe to ensure its smooth operation. At times some page on […]
Internet businesses are exciting and rewarding. What are their benefits over a street based business and how do you start one? Benefits The costs and therefore the risks are so much lower. There is no investment in buying or leasing a high street shop. The equivalent in an online business can be around only two […]
With internet fraud frequently reported in the news, maintaining e-commerce security is essential for any online business. A company needs to take precaution to safeguard the website from potential threats. An awareness of e-commerce security measures is useful for providing some guidelines a company should consider. Transaction integrity is the first and foremost consideration. When […]
E-commerce web research can focus on any number of issues that pertain to an online business. Whether you are looking to increase your sales, launch an online business, promote to the search engines or simply investigate new consumer trends for product development, internet research is essential to keep up with online changes and to remain […]
Starting an online business requires hard work. More than having a keen sense of what is sellable and valuable to your target market, you should take advantage of useful techniques that can heighten efficiency. For instance, you shouldn’t be scrimping on security tools like address and phone verification, which can provide greater insight into who […]
When you are planning to create an online business, you will want to be able to create it as easily as possible. To do so, it takes great products to help you. One of those products is E-Commerce software. There are many of these products available online today to help you in developing and maintaining […]
With a lot of paid eCommerce software in the market, why would you waste your time in a free eCommerce solution like Magento. What does Magento offer and why it is loved by many is what this review is all about. If you haven’t yet decided on what eCommerce solution would fit your website, read […]
Since the beginning of human civilization, trade and commerce have played a vital role in growth and prosperity. It all started with traders in sailing ships traveling to unknown lands in search of wealth and opportunity. Today the rapid development of science and technology has ensured that the world has shrunk to a global village. […]
Regardless of which companies and/or banks you may interview as prospective merchant processors for your credit card payments, be sure to ask the following questions: 1. Find out the total Setup Costs involved. Confirm specifically what the grand total upfront costs will be, including any initial costs that you will incur during the first few […]
Exciting content drives sales, right? Actually, no, and it’s a dangerous notion. In truth even the most engaging blogs, YouTube video clips, Facebook time lines, or LinkedIn discussions fall short to produce leads and sales. Does your business interact with clients and create profitless prosperity? In other words, are you developing amazing marketing statistics that […]
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is basically a method used to improve the speed of the data transfer through routers. But this technology is now being used as a standard technology at many places due to the benefits it provides to the large scale IP technology. MPLS provides the network communication with not only speed but […]
The emergence of shopping cart software has revolutionized and immensely simplified e-commerce transactions. This vital applications act as interfaces between online shoppers and online store merchants by facilitating a convenient and safe mode for the former to purchase any product or service they wish. Online store software or shopping carts as they are more popularly […]
Is your company lost in the Internet shuffle? Regardless of the type of business you run, improving its online visibility can be enormously beneficial. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to enhance your company’s visibility. By creating accounts and being active on popular social media websites, you can generate […]
Any ecommerce web site acts as the online storefront for the products and services you wish to sell online. Your website visitors are, for the most part, window shoppers and browsers. An ecommerce web site’s aim is to convert these browsers into buyers. Some of the important things to remember while developing the content for […]
Statistics in recent years show that fashion e-commerce is booming on a global scale, and the sector is responding. Whilst the likes of boohoo.com have jumped straight into the online market with notable success, we’re now seeing a huge array of fashion retailers from small boutiques to luxury and high street brands translate their offers […]
Right now, there are three major ways to sell online: your own website, eBay, and Amazon. Your product may dictate higher sales on one platform than another, but most people sell on all three, and, in many cases, with multiple dot coms or user names on eBay and/or Amazon. There are other platforms on which […]
The best ecommerce sites on the Internet nowadays are almost always built using ecommerce software solutions. They basically have all the necessary features needed to become fully functional. A lot of brick and mortar businesses have established online stores in order to capture wider markets. Through the use of ecommerce solutions, online businesses not only […]
Do you know the difference between e-business and e-commerce? Have you been using these terms synonymously and wonder if you are really using them correctly? In order to have a better understanding of these two terms, let us define each of them separately. E-commerce or electronic commerce covers business activities that are conducted through the […]
For many businesses, the internet has become a springboard to phenomenal success in terms of profit. Traditional commerce may be headed to its twilight years as more and more people are beginning to embrace the enticing allure of online shopping for goods and services. Almost all trade transactions have online features which enable clients and […]
If you are looking for a third-party logistics provider to handle your e-commerce fulfillment there are seven primary factors you should consider when evaluating potential partners for this key role: Low-Cost Distribution and Fulfillment Centers – Operating costs are lower in some regions of the country such as the Midwest than in many other areas. […]
Selling online has never been easier but it can be more profitable, if you get the right path. I have been selling used books, CD’s, video games online and DVD’s since 2003. I realized that the business of selling used things and items online so profitable that I started my own home-based e-business. The best […]
E-Commerce is a kind of commercial transactions occurring over computer networks, supported by electronic applications. This definition of e-commerce is quite vague, but certain the huge number of diverse businesses interacting over a variety of technologies and platforms all over the globe, it serves as a good basis for our purpose. In this case, ‘commercial […]
Why are you willing to spend the next two years working every available minute to make your e-commerce site a success? Perhaps you are working a 9-to-5 job that no longer excites you. Maybe you’re recently retired and starting a second career as an entrepreneur. You could be a stay-at-home mom looking to supplement the […]
Showcasing your Products and Services Products and Services Page is your online product shelf. How do you showcase your products and services? – Decide on what template or layout are you willing to apply. If you decide on a gallery, how many items are to be shown in each category? – Place an “add to […]
While I was growing up, my father was the pastor of a large church. I learned my teaching style from watching him preach week after week. He was known as having an expository style of teaching, meaning that he would cut away large portions of information and focus on a small amount of text, thereby […]
This article is intended to give a review of Volusion, an ecommerce web development provider known for offering an easy and affordable way for merchants to sell products online. Volusion is founded by Kevin Sproles in 1999. His mission is to help businesses launch their online stores with less hassle at a reasonable price. Since […]
Instead of sending your prospects to a full fledged website that offers your products or services, you may want to create a squeeze page. A squeeze page is a one page landing page that has as its main purpose to capture leads. Specifically, the names and email addresses of your e-commerce website visitors so that […]
As predicted, E-commerce has boomed (and is still booming). People buy not just through PCs but through phones and tablets as well. Buyers loved the idea! E-commerce’s market and competition is huge, now how do you keep up and advance? The word is “empathy”-put yourself in your customers’ shoes! Your goods are wonderful, your target […]
I really do enjoy it when fellow moms/women as me what it’s like working from home. Any info I can pass on is all good. I like to help folks because it’s the right thing to do, PERIOD. I am lovin, and living (and rockin) the WAHM life. Work-at-home moms like to share tips and […]
In an earlier article, we pointed out that other than being a straight-shooter, there are no hard and fast rules in writing a first rate product description. This allows for change, progress and creativity. You have the ability to adjust your message for your particular audience. Beware of writers or writing services that claim to […]
The internet as a medium has become a powerful voice in the global village and satisfies the aspirations of millions of lay individuals. Brand awareness among consumers is constantly increasing and it is important that companies connect with customers via various media to stay relevant and market their products. E-commerce has emerged as the key […]
Purchasing organizations are under more pressure than ever to find ways to cut costs and streamline purchasing processes. As a result, adaptable ecommerce technology is becoming increasingly popular among purchasing directors, managers and other decision makers. A growing part of that overall e-commerce picture among e-procurement users is PunchOuts catalogs. Forward thinking suppliers are creating […]
Amazon is one of the highly popular online marketplaces where entrepreneurs gather and establish their businesses on. While Amazon offers a lucrative business opportunity, it pays to know and apply some guidelines that will make selling products on Amazon successfully. Read Amazon Guidelines If there is anything most important for you to do top become […]
If you are a business person, then you would surely understand the need of various services to make your business operations smooth and successful. One of the major aspects is to reach to your target audience and clients in an effective and reliable way. Social Media is one of the most efficient ways of reaching […]
It’s that time of year again – when Tweets are fewer and far between, Facebook photos are all from holiday parties, and year in review articles are aplenty. This year’s Top 10 Startup list is similar to past years but with a twist – we’re still featuring the top 10 web startups, but included some […]
The rapid development of mobile technologies has enriched the notion of e-commerce and expanded the ‘place’ of purchase and revenue streams for merchants. Consumers can now shop and pay not only in a shop, but also at home, work, on the bus, and on the hoof. The smartphone and m-commerce have in that manner blurred […]
Have you ever sat and wondered how you could start an internet business? When starting an internet business, many people think that it’s just as easy as setting up a website and selling a product. Don’t get me wrong those are essential parts of the puzzle, but it takes much more work to get targeted […]
Due to the revolution created by internet, now consumers can reach out for a wide variety of products in the web. Ecommerce site design enables you to add your entire product catalogue and include images, product descriptions, prices and other details. People can place orders for the product just by few clicks of the mouse. […]
Today, IT enterprises are working harder and smarter for better performance, calculated outcomes, increased productivity, seamless connectivity and guaranteed returns. They are emphasizing on their services and applications so that they can successfully convert audiences into customers. They are making their efforts to make their every service and application fully functional, productive and well-performing, adhering […]
At some point, many skin care entrepreneurs consider taking their businesses online. Some even start with only a Website and find this so lucrative that they never establish a brick-and-mortar store. To make a well-informed decision that they will not regret, entrepreneurs should consider several things before deciding to use skin care eCommerce services. Online […]
To underestimate the marketing power of print is being oblivious to the massive power that it can create to promote business. Even though we all are living in the technological era so called digital age, yet the printing marketing medium is marked as the best bet for an effective marketing campaign. Consequently, business cards are […]
Internet Marketing has taken the world by a storm. Never in the age of technology have we seen a trend like this before – a proverbial sway to almost completely automated conversion. While this may not be something we can completely control – we might as well enjoy the ride. There are many forms of […]
The problem with shopping carts I tried a few shopping carts like zen-cart and Prestashop. The problem that I had with these are that they show you an “Add to Cart” button, or if you change the setting to a catalogue, it does not display the price. Enter osCommerce I installed OsCommerce Online Merchant v2.3.3 […]
Online businesses have increased its popularity as time goes by and at the same time, credit card payments have boosted its fame. If you are one of the online merchants who just want the best for your business, then it is best for you to go for something that will help you to accept credit […]
If you have an eCommerce website, you have to be even more careful of your web design because the interface of your site would play a huge role in deciding the amount of traffic that your website would get and hence I would have a direct bearing on the profits that you make as well. […]
If you have your own business, you should try and understand the huge impact that social media can have on your business. While you may think of Facebook, Twitter and similar sites as being purely entertainment, the fact is you can use them to maximize your profits. Here are several tips that will show you […]
Magento is a most demanded open source web content management tool to create shopping sites. There are many open source web content management systems to make online shopping sites but this CMS tool is becoming a sensation among all. This open source tool has gained global awards to make e-commerce management simple and quick. Its […]
Nowadays, providing customers with the flexibility of making payments through credit cards is extremely important for the success of any business unit. Moreover, to accept credit cards during your business transaction, it is extremely important to open an account referred as a ‘Credit Card Merchant Account.’ In today’s competitive scenario, credit card merchant accounts have […]
Promotional desk calendars can be a great help in drumming up new business, garnering potential customers and clients, and showing your appreciation for the patronage of existing customers, suppliers, business partners and so on. It is also a fantastic way to increase your brand visibility and the recall value of your brand name and logo, […]
Once upon a time, ecommerce was just a dream of how life could be lived in some idyllic world. Imagine pushing a button and funds would be transferred around the world. Products could be ordered and received without a middle man operator or salesperson. Pop up automated online assistants would appear to help you make […]
Most entrepreneurs are considering the internet for their business expansion. It is true that an online presence can enable business owners to reap profit if the approach is well planned and systematic. Many small and medium businesses do not have a sound knowledge about online businesses. First of all, it is essential to understand, why […]
Whether you are starting up an online store or you already have an online store, the one thing that you would need is more dropship products. Irrespective of the turnover you enjoy and the traffic you get to your online store or website, a dropship business can never flourish without enough dropship products. A dropship […]
Lead Conversion is certainly one of the biggest challenges any ecommerce website owners are facing today. In the strength of competition between other players in your industry, truly, the challenge of getting sales gets harder and harder every day. So, how do ecommerce players see a sales funnel system? To reiterate, traffic is the first […]
OsCommerce has always been a great platform for the creation of a perfect online business store. With OsCommerce development you not only get an advantage to build a safe and secure online store but you get to develop a webstore which is attractive enough to pour in traffic. If you desire of getting your range […]
A lot of people have trouble in understanding credit card processing as it can be a cumbersome affair, especially if you do not have any information regarding the same. If you are aware of the skeletal framework of the way the credit card payments are processed, then you will be able to have a clear […]
It has always been a great challenge finding the right e-commerce vendor that fits in perfectly with your business needs, either you are expanding, diversifying or what have you. It is very necessary for a brand to be portrayed uniquely in the light of their competence. Setting up an effective e-commerce enhances this objective as […]
Are you wondering about taking a leap in your professional opportunities and expanding your business at the global level? If yes, then opening a retail merchant account might turn out to be the best option for you. A retail merchant account will not only help to take your business to an all new level, but […]
Eighty one percent of internet users research products they want to purchase online first. Twenty six percent of internet users have used online auctions and eighty-three percent of internet users have made online purchases. With this phenomenal trend there are, however, still some skeptics regarding online shopping. Here’s a look at both some positives and […]
The Volusion eCommerce solution provides a simple, quick way for small, medium and large enterprises to design, develop and launch an online shopping cart, or expand the business presence with additional, rich retail features and simple interactive tools to improve revenue. While Volusion eCommerce tools are designed for flexibility and simplicity, the solution does not […]
Social networking and the interactive tools of Web 2.0 are enabling the creation of highly useful, personalized customer experiences. But only a carefully orchestrated research program can shed light on what users really use and want – and the results are often surprising. Point your mouse and click. Chances are, just about any significant Web […]
If you’re building an e-commerce site you’ve probably got something to sell and are looking for a way to promote it. There are plenty of platforms using which you would be able to create your very own ecommerce website and the best being a combination of WordPress and Magento. If you’re planning on building up […]
Though the term ‘merchant account’ has gained immense popularity over time, there are still many who are unaware of its advantages or even of the terminology! The dotcom boom forced merchants to search for trading options with the help of the Internet. Their plan was clear, but the implementation was difficult and cumbersome. Collection of […]
Pakistan is one of the most underdeveloped countries of the world. The speed at which online shopping in Pakistan has spread over the years is enviable. There are several factors which have directly contributed to this phenomenal growth. Let us see the most important factors directly adding to heightened e-commerce activity in Pakistan. Internet Usage […]
A Virtual card terminal will allow the business owner to process credit card payments while being anywhere on the planet. In most cases, the transaction can be made at any location as many security features are also included in the application. A monthly fee may be required for the use of the services, and the […]
Ecommerce is taking the world of business by a storm. The way we conduct business, market and shop is all changing and going online. Reduced supply chains and value chains are adding to business’s bottom line and top line, giving businesses the much-needed money for growth and expansion. World economies and customers are shopping online […]
Don’t you know how to locate a safe and secure website? Are you looking for hassle-free online shopping and searching a reliable website? Searching a trustworthy website from the pool of millions will take a bit of research, though the search would be fruitful. This article deals with the issues of finding a secure website […]
Payment gateway comparison has to be done to identify the best service to the business. Online businesses cannot do without the gateways. These ensure that a business is in a position to carry out activities surrounding the acceptance of payments through the use of cards. The gateway takes over from the shopping cart and handles […]
Buying your first Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) system can be a daunting thing. There are lots of choices to be made. First you must determine why and where you need your CCTV system. You’ve heard it a thousand times, “there are no stupid questions”. Whether buying in a store or on-line, when you encounter something […]
The process of drilling is very tricky; you need to create a hole in a metal or brick piece with meticulous precision. You just need a drilling machine and dedication to let the things go smoothly. But the problem that often crops up is imperfection. The holes created may be uneven, or there can be […]
In a recent report by EPiServer entitled “Mobile Commerce: What Consumers Really Want”, studies show in the report that mobile websites and applications are no longer on the leading edge of new and emerging technology, and should be the new standard for how you market and optimize your products, website and services via the web. […]
In order to create a professional looking webpage here are a few things to keep in mind. Color Schemes and Themes. One thing we should NEVER do, is to mix two very different colors, such as purple and yellow. Now it may look great to you on screen but for a more professional look we […]
An ecommerce website can open new avenues for your business, maximize revenue and increase your overall business value. To get the most out of your ecommerce strategies, however, you need to plan every step of your website implementation, and proceed accordingly. There are a lot of technical factors which make a success out of ecommerce […]
The internet has exploded over the past two decades, serving as a marketplace for millions, something unimagined by past generations. This new marketplace is leaving more options open for people to find their selling niche and make money. It has allowed individuals to sell products without incurring any overhead costs, and making the marketing of […]
Part 2 of a 2 part series: Your very first steps to a 1-Click WordPress Install The first steps to setting up a WordPress website can be a little intimidating. If you purchased a domain name from GoDaddy and want to move it to BlueHost (or any host), last week you learned how to point […]
The internet is one of the fastest-expanding markets world-wide, and lately, more and more businesses give up opening up shop in a specific location and instead, focus entirely on online commerce, or in one simple word, eCommerce. One of the primary aspects that you must pay attention to for ecommerce website designing is “Colors”. Colors […]
For the starters, CS-Cart is an open source solution for managing an online store effectively. It is preloaded with benefits like pre-built content management, admin panel, SEO tools, tech support, check out and store front system. Customization of the solution based on one’s requirement is also possible. What should a user do to starting an […]
Global e-commerce has expanded almost exponentially in the twenty-first century. In 2010, the U.S. spent almost $153 billion on online retail sales while the European Union spent almost $163 billion that same year. In both places, the biggest expenditures were on electronics. Electronics in the U.S. accounted for 23% of purchases and in the E.U. […]
When it comes to designing an e-commerce website, creativity is good – but usability is better! Flash animations can needlessly slow down the shopper when he is heading to the checkout; attractive, innovative design elements may prove to be too puzzling for the average user, and too creative color schemes can send the customers the […]
The Internet is awash with “like” buttons and people ready to declare at the click of a keyboard that they really do “like” your website. Tosh. They don’t “like” you at all. They are just pressing buttons because: Everyone is doing it They don’t want to offend you by not doing it They are doing […]
You’re going to need a webstore if you’re looking to sell products online. Take your time finding the right one, because there are many choices. Making a decision strictly based on low cost will hurt your business in the long run. Before deciding where to host your store, you must make look at all the […]
What is an effective online auction title? To answer this, we first need to establish what we are trying to achieve: High Search Rankings? Increased Click Through Rate (CTR)? Increased Conversion Rate? If it’s a high ranking you want to achieve, then stuffing the title with keywords is likely to help, but at detriment to […]
The demand for mobile devices was at an all-time high in 2013. In 2014, Smartphones and Tablets will gain greater popularity. After all, reports suggest that mobile Internet usage will take over desktop Internet usage within a year. Even 5 years back, most of us could not think of surfing the Web via anything other […]
Progress in technology has revolutionized the business methods. E-marketing of products and services generate business opportunities for retailers and online marketers. In 2014, retailers worldwide are expected to enter e-commerce marketplace to showcase their popular brands for online shopping as the number of online customers is increasing rapidly. The Internet has shaped consumer preferences to […]
About E-commerce: Electronic commerce simply means buying and selling of products and services through the internet. No document or paper is used in it and the entire process takes place digitally. This way, any transaction that is completed solely through electronic measures can be considered e-commerce. E-Commerce Categories: The concept of E-commerce is subdivided into […]
This is especially true for brands, which invest heavily in online marketing campaigns such as Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing or any other method. In short, the brands that spend the most money on online marketing have the most motivation to learn. It is not just the websites that have lots of […]
The global trading platform has taken an entirely different shift as B2B marketplace has gained immense popularity with the worldwide market. B2B marketplace, is an online platform that bridges wholesale buyers and sellers from around the world to do direct transactions not only with their local partners but with other international trade partners as well, […]
As a provider of several different ecommerce shopping cart websites to clients all over the world, there is one particular question that I get asked time and time again: “Should I use a free ecommerce shopping cart or a hosted solution?”. My reply is always the same: “It will depend on your specific requirements”. I […]
I have been actively creating ecommerce shopping cart websites for myself and clients for over 15 years now; during this time, there has been a drastic change in both the platforms and technologies used to create ecommerce websites, but precious little change in the prices that some unscrupulous ecommerce companies are willing to charge their […]
Not too long ago, the world of marketing and direct selling was simple. You knew how much of a budget you or the client had, and used your time-tested strategies to place ads, buy radio and TV spots, write, print and mail great packages. All was right with the world, so you went to have […]
Online retailers are facing dramatic changes and they need to respond quickly if they are to survive. That’s the conclusion you can draw from research showing just how much shoppers are in control. The study from the consultancy firm PwC should be a wake-up call to online retailers as it reveals some stark messages. For […]
Digital and informational products are huge on the web. They are fun to sell and buy and can provide instant gratification to both the buyers and sellers, providing the right method of automated delivery is used. Buyers of these types of products are looking for instant downloads and have little patience to wait for manual […]
An electronic shopping cart is simply a software program or code from a shopping cart provider that you can use on your website. This program or code allows visitors to select products and make purchases directly from you. If you’re selling anything online, you’re considered part of the e-commerce business arena, and you absolutely need […]
When Mr Craig Newmark started the first ever online classified ads web-site in 1996, no one imagined that one day it will become an integral part of people’s lifestyle. Nobody thought that people will run their businesses on such sites and it will create history that will inspire millions. In today’s era, there are many […]
Credit card processing industry is filled with numerous options that sometimes it becomes difficult to choose the option that’s right for you. There are companies who use their information advantage to take money out of your pocket. However, today is going to be the lucky day in your life because I’m going to break down […]
Small Business Owners Wisely Invest in E-Commerce Equipment Small business ownership and running the business process can be difficult in terms of deciding on whether or not to make an investment on equipment that would hopefully improve revenue and overall profits in one’s own business. Since most businesses compete with other businesses of the same […]
Many products are terrible to sell on Amazon (Ex. iPhone cases or Charger cords) but of course there are many products that are amazing to sell on Amazon. When I am looking to expand my empire, there are three things I look for in a product. 1. Little to no electronics. They are annoying. In […]
If you have a product you are selling that you would like to be able to ship to people around the country who would like to order it, an easy way to get your product set up to be shipped is through Fulfillment by Amazon, or FBA. People can order your product from its Amazon […]
The presence of the internet broke down all the old rules, regulations and expectations when it came to controlling information, and now it’s a free-for-all when in comes to publishing, ie. the “production and delivery of content.” No gate-keeper can stand against the transmission speed of the internet, and the sheer numbers of people who […]
Admittedly e-commerce renders unmatched opportunities to merchandisers and retail companies to expand their existing businesses and create new ones; however, it also heightens their vulnerability to malicious hackers. Attacks against e-commerce sites and applications that handle payments (electronic transactions, online banking or use credit cards, debit cards, PayPal and other tokens) are really alarming compared […]
In today’s highly competitive world, it becomes important for your business to have an effective online presence. If you need an ecommerce website, you should search for a reputed ecommerce web design company. Make the right choice and generate huge profits in no time. With the increasing number of people making online purchases, it becomes […]
SugarCRM is an open-source Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, extensively used by organizations to manage customer related data and overlook pre-sales as well as post-sales records. As a complete CRM solution, Sugar automates a company’s core sales, customer support and marketing campaigns. One of the best aspects of SugarCRM is that it can be used […]
Knowing the needs of customers and market is essential for every business to grow and expand. To assist companies meet their needs, it has now become crucial to have an integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to easily connect with the customers and also streamline business process. Salesforce CRM is a pioneer system based on […]
As the internet is expanding its presence far and wide, it has become essential for a brick and mortar business owner to have a website of its own to showcase products and services to customers across the globe. However, there are a number of aspects involved in managing and organizing an ecommerce website. One of […]
Alpha Beta Commerce is the latest entry in the eCommerce platform space on WordPress. It’s defined as an Enterprise eCommerce Platform on the web offering tailor made solutions for all different types of eCommerce businesses. The success of an eCommerce business solely depends on the core functionality of the website and it is necessary for […]
Magento is among the most popular e-commerce platforms of the world. Developers prefer Magento over other platforms because it provides them an option to customize settings according to their needs and requirements. Large businesses prefer Magento because it is powerful and they have got a big spending budget to pay yearly fees for Premium Enterprise […]
It is always a good idea to create a beautiful webpage to attract more customers and boost your business. Magento provides a chance to merchants all around the world to make their websites exceptionally beautiful at a very affordable price. Magento is a well-liked and popular open source e-commerce development platform that is especially designed […]
The e-commerce industry is growing rapidly. Now it involves even more merchants with large, medium and small business setups. The tendency requires online store owners to keep up with the changing times and be flexible. In order to raise effectiveness and make certain drastic changes, changing your store to a better and functional platform is […]
Everywhere we look across the globe, we can see massive change taking place in the work force. Thanks to online freelancing websites such as Odesk, Elance, and Freelancer, companies can now connect to online freelancers who can complete jobs for them. Companies hire freelancers because it saves them money, they don’t have to pay for […]
Opening and managing an online store has become a lot easier than before. You no longer need to code or have someone develop a website for you to open an e-store. There are numerous e-commerce solutions available online which allow you to create your own store. Shopify is one such software which lets you create […]
When the Internet, and online shopping, first came to prominence there was a natural distrust among consumers. Individuals didn’t want to pay up front for a product that might arrive damaged with questionable recourse for recovery. Additionally, the concept of sending credit card information over the Internet to some unknown source seemed unreliable and untrustworthy. […]
In all parts of the world, being a student means living a truly bohemian existence. As college taxes are usually pretty high and the expanses are the same, even when living in campus, students have to get by on a limited budget. For this very reason, they are always scouting the market for discounts or […]
Jersey Flapper Dress 1929 After bobs became the It hairstyles and teensy shift dresses became the uniform of the 20s’ “modern” girl, along came the flapper. These “flappers” were wearers who were symbolically showing defiance, a go-getting, no-bullshit attitude and strength as well as power in a male dominated world. It was a physical liberation, […]
A checkout page is where customers choose payment and shipping options in an ecommerce website. After choosing few items to the shopping cart, the next move is the checkout page to complete the purchase. It is that section of your site that determines if your customers should really trust your business. And as about 68% […]
Have you heard of the word cryptocurrency or virtual currency and how it has been lately? Atencoin is a form of virtual currency that has been developed by National Atencoin (NAC) Foundation. The coin is yet to be introduced in the market this 2014 and Atencoin is on its final stage of development although the […]
Although 2014 is underway, there’s still a lot of time until we make it to 2015. Since competition among eCommerce companies of all sizes has really heated up over the last few years, let’s look at five different eCommerce design trends that are going to be significant throughout the rest of this year: Flat Design […]
E-commerce websites are storefronts. For customers, your rival is just a click away! Keeping visitors hooked on to your site, to stay back and actually shop is pretty challenging. Most e-commerce websites go overboard with their designs – with wacky art, heavy flash animations that load slowly and hang browsers, and difficult navigation pathways. The […]
Having an electronic commerce website is a very important thing for a company to have. This is simply because with an e-commerce platform, a company is able to make a lot of savings in terms of distribution. Whether you are a one product company or a retailer, it is actually the high time that you […]
Have you ever heard of the word “e-commerce”? I bet you have! Nowadays this new source of revenue has become increasingly popular. But do you know what this word means? E-commerce is an industry where the transactions of buying and selling are conducted through computer networks and the Internet. This allows producers and suppliers to […]
It is easy to get lured by the prospects of using drop shipping to sell on the internet. After all, dropshipping is the product sourcing method which is most often touted as being the best fit for small e-commerce businesses. You don’t need to stock the items and print labels, you don’t need to pack […]
Tumblr, the micro blogging phenomenon that took the fashion industry’s viral marketing strategies by storm is more omnipresent than ever and has a massive presence in the fashion blogosphere. While style bloggers adapted better to platforms such as WordPress & Blogger, industry insiders, maybe because of the simplicity of operation of Tumblr, jumped onto the […]
WSJ did a cover story on the legend, Anna Wintour. I’m pretty sure, that under “editrix” in the fashion dictionary, her name is boldly spelt out. She sits atop a complex pyramid of power that intersperses buyers, designers, writers, models, photographers, PR peeps, stylists, Hollywood stars, investors, businessmen/women and of course, lesser editors. Anna controls […]
I remember when I was nine years old, part of our roof was being blown off by a storm call Hurricane Donna. It was September 1960 and it was my 1st experience with a hurricane. That event caused 13 deaths in the Florida. Since then I’ve been through many other hurricanes, but nothing like Hurricane […]
Many businesses want an eCommerce website. This buzzword really means that a company’s website has been optimized for doing business online. These websites feature inventory control systems, dynamic pages that change depending on what the user wants to see, and a secure eCommerce shopping cart. They allow customers to quickly find the products they want, […]
Ecommerce websites are taking over the internet as more and more online businesses creep into the market. This is a highly competitive environment where companies once competing on a local or national scale, are now competing on a global scale. This means that you have to be one step ahead of your competitors to dominate […]
Over the years we’ve seen many eCommerce websites and everyday more new sites crop up. However, there are very few sites that stand out. We have been keeping track of these changes and here is a list of the best sites we have compiled: Ao.com It is a home appliances site formerly AppliancesOnline.com. They have […]
If you are looking for a Magento Quickbooks integration solution, there are several to choose from. The Magento Connect website provides a forum where users can post a rating about the different Magento extensions. The ratings are based on three qualities that the extensions are supposed to entail, which are: • Usefulness • Functions as […]
The buzz around Big Data as with any emerging and potentially disruptive technology is only growing and enterprises are as usual wondering how to make sense of all the hype surrounding it. What is Big Data and why is it so critical? In today’s connected world, there is a surfeit of data being churned out […]
With much of the action in the eCommerce space happening in the B2C area, little attention is paid to how B2B eCommerce has fared and what is the next big thing in this segment? In the past couple of years, analysts have predicted tremendous growth in B2B eCommerce and the sector did perform well. A […]
Earlier this week, the world’s largest retailer Amazon tied-up with the most popular social-networking and microblogging site Twitter to enable customers to shop through Twitter. Once you sync up your Twitter and Amazon accounts, you will be able to see any tweet with links to Amazon products. You can then order it right away by […]
If you operate an online business that sells and ships products abroad, the current returns policy that you have in place could be helping you gain or lose more customers. An effective returns management policy that offers generous returns, in combination with low shipping prices across the board, has been shown to help ecommerce businesses […]
Would you say “I am interested in starting my own business online”? Maybe you already have an offline business of some sort but have yet to take it online. On the other hand, you might be at least thinking over the notion of starting your own business online. Either way, you want to avoid free […]
In the golden age of eBay nobody worried much about getting their listings seen. Why? Because you could easily list an item as an auction and getting plenty of bidders. Even items that could be bought at big box stores were selling and sometimes for more money! All good things come to an end though […]
In the not too distant past, launching a business was a daunting task. It meant setting up a shop in a visible place where customers could arrive to check out and hopefully purchase your products or services. With the advantages offered by online selling, all of that has changed! You needed to order supplies, keep […]
Ever since the internet began to flourish, companies have been utilizing it to their advantage. Virtual products are being sold for real-world cash and online only stores are booming. While there is a huge market for these kinds of businesses, owning one doesn’t automatically guarantee you the success you’re hoping for. In order to fully […]
My goal with this information is to put the odds in your favor and hopefully add value and excitment to your day. There is a global trend called the Internet that is sweeping the global economy. I’m going to share some information that got me really excited, I hope you enjoy. Internet – The internet […]
There are many ongoing discussions with respect to the overall presentation and the marketing quotient of ecommerce shipments. But very few have been able to throw light on the finer nuances of packing and protecting an ecommerce shipment. After all, protection of the contents is the primary agenda of any packaging process. The beautification of […]
You have started an online home based business in which you sell products and/or services. You have tried to sell several products that seemed like they will bring a good profit however, you are not having much success. You finally decide that the reason you are not doing well is because of the product and/or […]
Did you know that Amazon is not the seller of everything on Amazon? Did you know that ordinary people like you and me can sell physical products on Amazon? This opportunity has been around for a while, but it is becoming very popular right now due to educational courses that are popping up everywhere. There […]
Starting your new entrepreneurial retail venture With so much product coming in cheaply from abroad these days, it’s never been easier to start an ecommerce business and to start selling online. The huge variety on offer in the Far East means that satisfying an area of an unexplored market is easily achievable. The hard bit […]
Do you plan to have your own eCommerce store? At a time people are increasingly turning to the internet to buy things not having an online store can actually mean that you would be losing out on potential profits. Yet, just opening an online store will not help. Instead, you need to take into account […]
Social Media Platforms can help brands build online communities of loyal customers who will go out on their own and spread the word about the business. However, it’s important to understand that these types of communities don’t magically spring up overnight. That’s why social media management is such a crucial component of online community building. […]
People see internet business through an extremely narrow lens. You’re either flogging your stuff on eBay or you’re trying to make it big and be the next Mark Zuckerberg. The reality is that there are hundreds if not thousands of different ways in which you can do business online. There are tons of different business […]
Until recently smartphones were simply a far off idea, but now smartphones are everywhere, and everyone owns them. More specifically almost 85% of Americans own some brand of smartphone, and the technology that is implemented within these devices have been increasing exponentially. The main users of smartphones are those from 19-30 year olds which is […]
Stepping to a jewelry store and wasting hours in buying a single piece is an old way of shopping. Online shopping has taken over traditional shopping. An individual can buy jewelry online, sitting at home and without wasting a single penny in conveyance and time. Your favorite gold jewelry piece is just few clicks away […]
If your business is about to create, migrate or upgrade an eCommerce site, online store or shopping cart, it is critical to select the right solution – one that will satisfy all of your customer needs with elegant, sophisticated features and functionality. But, unless your business is expert in eCommerce software, it would be wise […]
The boating and yachting industry is a lucrative business especially for those who are boating enthusiasts. Though it is an expensive industry, one can cut risks and minimize costs by drop shipping. Drop shipping is a simple process whereby customers’ orders are shipped directly to the customer by the supplier. In a traditional purchase cycle, […]
Website optimisation experts are well worth the investment because unlike other Internet Marketing companies and service providers, they are exclusively focused upon your return on investment, or ROI. For example, an SEO expert is typically only compensated for either achieving a top ranking for a specific list of targeted keywords or driving a guaranteed level […]
Magento is currently the most popular eCommerce platform in the world. It’s used by over 240,000 merchants worldwide but a quote from a developer can be confusing, with quotes ranging from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. Having built multiple sites for ourselves, we figured we would let you know the most common […]
When social media was still in its infancy, many businesses didn’t pay attention to it. And even for those that did, this was often a task that was handed off to an intern. However, now that social media has become such an important part of the Internet and businesses across virtually all industries are driving […]
In today’s world of digital media, mobile devices and technology-mediated communications, all the tools you need to start an online business are literally at your fingertips. Consumers are pressed on time, they are overwhelmed, overworked and are constantly in a rush. They rely on their devices and social connections for shopping needs more than ever […]
Writing a product description is simply making a list of the product’s e-commerce specifications and features. It appeals to your customers to make informed decisions whether or not to buy your product. It is the ultimate deciding factor in a purchase, make sure to do it right. Focus on your target customer Write a product […]
There was a time when people would simply have a website for the purpose of displaying the products and services that they have in their company. This used to be enough because at fist very few people knew of the power that building a database of contacts had and how this could help build a […]
Network Marketing is quite a sensitive topic. Often one that gets bashed and tossed around like a ‘hot potato’. Some can handle it and some cannot. And there are reasons for each side of the argument. But if one evaluates Amazon.com, eBay.com or even Netflix they will discover that they obviously started vial Network Marketing […]
Whether your ecommerce site only has a few items or you currently have thousands for sale, the design and composition of your product pages can have a huge impact on your overall conversion rates. Since it would be hard to find an ecommerce site that wasn’t interested in selling more, here are the seven elements […]
With the software that’s available to today’s entrepreneur only a fool or a nerd builds an eCommercial site from scratch; Much better you employ your talents and your time thinking out your site’s design and function. That’s not to say that learning some of the basic skills of the internet HTML5 and CSS3 – is […]
Companies are constantly looking for ways to improve their online presence. Having good online visibility helps increase customer base and revenue, helping businesses achieve results both online and offline. Using online marketing is just one of the ways to increase profits within a company. Every company must have a website these days as the way […]
There are hundreds of passive income methods that can make a decent amount of money without spending time every day. You just need to prepare yourself once and then you will start generating passive income for the rest of your lifetime. Running an e-store is definitely one of the best methods that can help you […]
What is an e-commerce store? In simple terms, buying and selling products and services over the World Wide Web is called e-commerce. Any store that makes business by selling via the World Wide Web is called an e-commerce store. How is the business to consumer process lined up in simple terms for an e-retail store? […]
It’s October 2007. Brazil have just been announced as the host nation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals. In a fug of football-induced excitement people from all over the world are digging out the dates in their diaries and dreaming of sipping Caipiriñha cocktails on Copacabana Beach, while Ronaldo, Messi et al are perfecting […]
This is not an area where cheapest or simplest is likely to be the best! The companies that provide these packages have to make compromises recognize that: That there is a direct conflict between offering a simple package and offering a multi-faceted package; Low cost and comprehensive are mutually exclusive. So there can be no […]
Digital commerce has enabled a number of business owners to use online platforms to reach far and wide markets which would have not been possible in the past. Because there are no physical transactions involved in such setups, businesses rely on eCommerce software to facilitate the easy operations of their activities. But since no two […]
Brazil is an emerging, dynamic and lucrative ecommerce market that will explode from currently 40m online consumers to over 180m ecommerce buyers in the next five years–an astonishing 70% annualized growth rate. Brazil’s ecommerce market place is the 10th largest in the market worldwide right now and accounts for 60% of the ecommerce in LATAM. […]
Nearly 70m consumers in France can be served through a modern delivery infrastructure, high Internet penetration and growing mobile services. These factors, combined with consumers attuned to buying both chic brands and value bargains, make France an ideal venue for retailers to expand via ecommerce. The French ecommerce market place is 3rd in the EU […]
The perfect storm of eCommerce success flies the Union Flag. The UK continues its precipitous investment in digital infrastructure, boasts the world’s highest consumer confidence and percentage of online GDP. Citizens in the UK estimate eCommerce saves them a whopping £2,100 per year and continue to spend more money per capita than any other country […]
Earning money is the lifeline and primary aim of any business. Businesses pay a large amount of money on generating more money through advertisements and marketing. The crux of a good eCommerce platform is the reliability and speed of its payment gateway system. While it may sound very simple, a great amount of research goes […]
eCommerce is slowly changing the way how business is done. Wholesalers have more confidence in venturing into the retail sector through eCommerce. Retailers are equally confident about bulk orders and achieving economies of scale by tapping the online markets. Not only is this slowly bridging the divide between Wholesalers and Retailers, but it is also […]
Running a online venture is so easy anyone can do it – sitting around in your pyjamas answering a few emails – right? Making money whilst sipping a margarita on a sunlit beach is everyone’s idea of a successful business – but is it all hype? I hate to break it to you but to […]
Ecommerce reviews are not limited to your website. A customer can give your company a good ecommerce review on your social media account. It is, therefore, important that you focus on social media as well as your ecommerce. Social Media Marketing Tips And How A Customer Might Leave An Ecommerce Review Social media is a […]
With millions of eCommerce shopkeepers operating in the U.S., it’s safe to say that the competition is fierce and unforgiving. Certainly, online shoppers are looking for a great bargain and value when they come to your store. But your online sales are dictated by more than just that. In fact, many shoppers are also interested […]
eCommerce sales are off the charts in the U.S., and quite literally so. For the year 2012, eCommerce grew substantially, an increase of about 15 percent from 2011. Analysts are currently projecting that by 2017, over 10 percent of retail sales will be generated from online purchases. This represents an increase to a projected $370 […]
In the context of global ecommerce, Australia is a near-perfect example of success. Both its location and regional economic agreements have emphasized the importance of the country in the extremely competitive APAC. For the past 22 years, Australia’s economy has benefited from uninterrupted growth. The country has never been in better shape, with rich natural […]
The shipping industry is a massive. So large, in fact, that it can be difficult to imagine just how synergy and logistics are incorporated by the major carriers. UPS reports that they shipped 4.3 billion packages and documents in the year 2013 alone, leaving us to only wonder how many were shipped by the USPS, […]
Amazon’s FBA program is an excellent opportunity for the vast audience of entrepreneurs. Especially those that are starting out as a one man shop. What’s remarkable with Amazon FBA is its scalability. As a one man shop, you can compete with the bigger and more established seller. Small businesses are limited in storage space and […]
Amazon created something called Fulfillment By Amazon which works a lot like eBay, but in my opinion, is MUCH better. For a while, eBay was the only place to sell things online. eBay is great, but it requires a lot of work on your part: sourcing, listing, shipping, customer support etc. If you plan sell […]
More and more stores are going online with their businesses, from your local grocer to multi-national retail giants. With people having less time to spend wandering through aisles of merchandise, e-commerce is going to see a lot of new players in the coming years. So what is driving this growth? How can new entrants and […]
The word defines itself. Crowdsourcing is the outsourcing of work (which you can’t do yourself) to a crowd of people who would do it for you. As simple as that. The outsourced work will be done by people who has to be paid, or who provides their services for free. Merriam- Webster Dictionary defines Crowdsourcing […]
What Is E-Commerce And How Does It Benefit A Customer Wallet E-commerce is basically selling items online. This could be any kind of item or product; from health supplements, clothing, footwear, jewelry pieces, toys, computer accessories, electronic gadgets and so on. E-commerce sites on the other hand are online stores or shops where actual products […]
Over the past few years the internet has gained tremendous popularity and thanks to on-the-go devices like our mobile phones it is not surprising that today, online shopping has become second nature to us all. From groceries to clothing to knick knacks and books on Amazon; there are a plethora of items readily available, making […]
What is Magento? Ecommerce offers innovative platforms as well as additional applications which are aimed on developing your website in the most efficient way. It turns out to be a great tool when it comes to making your online business as profitable as possible. Magento platform appears to be one of the most popular platforms […]
One of the most important aspects of any successful online store is the order and fulfillment process. The truth is that if you want to attract more customers to your online store, you had better assure that you have an efficient eCommerce order fulfillment process in place. Customers, according to countless concurrent, ongoing and recent […]
Endicia is one of the oldest and most respected electronic postage providers, in competition with only a few others, which include Stamps.com and Pitney Bowes. You could say that Endicia was the original purveyor of electronic postage, a claim that their moniker makes which can be traced back to the late 80s, when founders Amine […]
Find your competitive advantage online – 11 Ways to configure your new e-commerce site of the competition. When a new client is looking for an eCommerce website created to complement your local store is one of the first things you might do is learn what you can about the client’s business. Usually, we will show […]
Properly classifying your products will help your customers avoid nasty delays in customs and help drive your global ecommerce growth. If you want to sell internationally, you simply have to get on board and at least be well aware of the rules and intent. The Harmonized System (HS) was developed by the World Customs Organization […]
Choosing a right subscription eCommerce platform is very difficult, and which is critical to every subscription eCommerce business. The selection you make will impact the operations of your business and it is hard to change later. It is important taking the time to set up our subscription box business, we used Magento as our shopping […]
Outsourcing is doubtlessly profitable in the present scenario of cut-throat competition. Especially when it comes to e-commerce business where thousands of products need to be managed, hiring an expert product data entry service genuinely seems inescapable. This saves you time, effort and you can concentrate on your core business with ease. An ideal product data […]
The success of an ecommerce store depends on your product category structure. The way users navigate your ecommerce shop will determine the amount of time and money they are willing to spend. The easy your products are to find, the better chances of sale! Think it this way: If your customers are unable to quickly […]
Magento is one of the most powerful and flexible platforms for keeping your eCommerce store updated. The platform provides great shopping experience thus paving way for increase in your sales. To use Magento in the most effective manner, certain level of expertise is mandatory. Hiring an efficient professional team offering custom Magento data entry assures […]
If you want to stay competitive as an online retailer, you must keep up with the latest trends in online marketing. This involves making regular improvements to your eCommerce website. Find out what you need to do in order to retain existing customers and to gain new ones. Mobile Design and Functionality The statistics show […]
Over the past year the number of attacks and the occurrence of frauds over the internet have greatly increased. Individuals and organizations need to make sure that their data is secure by establishing practices that minimize risk. This is especially important for ecommerce sites where highly sensitive customer data like email, credit card details and […]
You may have a shop located in the busiest street of the city, selling clothes or technology products for hundreds of people. Or you might have a small store selling goods only for your neighborhood. In both cases, have you ever thought of expanding? Not in the terms of opening new branches but rather creating […]
When it comes to the internet and making your presence known, the best thing to do is to make sure that you have got a presence in online marketing. Online marketing will increase the amount of people that you reach with your marketing campaigns. Of course you need to know how to properly do these […]
E-commerce is the act of buying and selling goods and services over the internet. This form of business started in the late 1990s with Amazon and eBay taking the lead in usage of the technology. Amazon started out as a book store where Jeff Bezos (Amazon founder) used to sell books from his Seattle garage. […]
E-commerce has been gaining its momentum over the past few years, as more and more people prefer purchasing goods on the Internet to traditional shopping. I also regularly buy various goods online, since online shopping does have many benefits such as the prices are lower; you can shop around for any type of products from […]
Etsy.com reaches an estimated 11 million people monthly in the U.S. So what artisan wouldn’t want to get in front of an audience like that? It’s easy and inexpensive to get started. The hard part is making sales, but we’ll get to that. First, familiarize yourself with Etsy’s sellers’ requirements. (There are clear do’s and […]
The internet is a lucrative place if you know where to go. In fact, there are plenty of young millionaires out there that started their business empires in the internet with just a few hundreds or thousands as their capital. While there are many millionaires out there who made business in the online industry, there […]
With the fast growing demand of internet and techno savvy people in the present day world, it has become very important for businesses too to establish a rapport with its already existing customers or prospect customers through electronic commerce, or more commonly known as e-commerce. E- commerce also allows people, users and customers to give […]
An online business allows one to use several marketing methods. This is because of the potential of the internet that links buyers and sellers with ease. There are lots of different methods that can be used to make consumer interaction pleasant. One of the popular methods a business can decide to implement is 360 product […]
There are definite reasons to why Magneto has been the most preferable and popular eCommerce platform among the developers and the users. Here are a few of those. It Offers Almost Each And Every Functionality That You Might Need On your venture, to setting up your eCommerce store, you will gradually realize that you need […]
Online payment solutions refer to various gateways or systems used in settling payments through the internet for online sales. The emergence of online shops has made the integration of payment systems very necessary. Online shoppers can only pay for products and services purchased when there are unique payment solutions made available. Currently, there are diverse […]
Process of conducting eCommerce business online The process of buying and selling goods online is relatively easy. An interested consumer or customer will visit the business official website, inspect the goods available for purchase and subsequently make an order for the goods that fancy them. They will then have an option of paying for the […]
Universal Product Code or UPC refers to the string of numbers below barcodes appearing on products of purchase. The numbers are very important to Amazon sellers as all the items that are listed on the marketplace have their specific numbers associated with them. Most of the products in stores now have UPC codes provided by […]
Hello! Are you a beginner? And are you trying to build an e-commerce website? If it is so then store it at the back of your mind that your site must be search engine and user friendly to give you a robust online presence. It should also be perfectly pleasing as well as functional. If […]
We are moving towards a cashless society and the age-old leather wallet is slowly going out of fashion. Although there are many people who pay for their purchases in cash, the number has surely declined over the years. People prefer to use plastic money or should we say their credit and debit cards for every […]
The traditional leather wallet has always had a special place in every home. It is where the paper currency, the credit cards, photos, driver’s licenses are stashed away safely. Gradually, as more and more stuff gets added to it, it bulges ready to spill out its contents. However, with the introduction of E-Wallets these traditional […]
BigCommerce is one of the most widely accepted ecommerce software solutions. This feature-rich platform is easy to use and a lot of online vendors nowadays are embracing BigCommerce. Realizing its potential and continuously growing popularity, countless service providers have emerged for the same. You can expect a surfeit of services from an expert in this […]
Adding customers has always been a big challenge for B2B marketers and with the increasing competition, it has not only become difficult to snatch a deal from their competitors, but maintaining the status quo customer base is also no less a challenge. Unlike B2C customers, B2B customer does a lot of research before finalizing the […]
One key challenge for any business which will offer and sell its products online is the choice of website. The advance in website development means there are a choice of E-commerce applications and pre-packaged solutions ready to implement at a fairly “low cost”. Alternatively, a customised solution will be a design which fits your business […]
Magento It is hard to refute the popularity of this eCommerce platform especially when you consider the fact that there are more than 200,000 businesses online that depend on this platform in order to be able to gain some ground in the industry. It thrives on the fact that it is more than just powerful. […]
E-commerce has become the fashion of the era. Nowadays people go crazy while shopping via traditional brick and mortar stores. Both buyers and sellers don’t like to confront the hazards of trading in an open traditional market place. The common public love to sit at home and order their choices because online shopping sites offer […]
E-wallet is a prepaid account that is operated online. It needs to be stacked with money to make convenient online payments for different items that you might be interested in. You can purchase anything that you wish to including airline tickets and even groceries without the common need to swipe your credit or debit card. […]
The internet has grown from being used only as a point of information. It has now become a social platform and a shopping place supporting even commercial transactions. Online purchases need payments through bank account transfers and use of credit cards. However, with the introduction of e-wallets or digital wallets, the payment has just gotten […]
Tip # 1 – Know What You Want To Pay For Your New Smartphone Have you started to think about getting your new smartphone? Have you ever considered that the best new smartphone may be an older model that is out-of-the-box new just to you? With Apple announcing their big reveal and release of their […]
Most businesses fail within a few years of starting. Online businesses are no different despite the fact that you need little investment to go online and begin to market your products. So what goes wrong? The issue falls into two categories: 1. The failure to engage in proper planning The success criteria for any commercial […]
Why It Works With Amazon FBA Drop Shipping The principles of buy low/sell high are very much in effect online! You can easily join the rush to make money online by applying the very simple principles of buy low/sell high! Fulfillment By Amazon has made making a nice profit on ordinary items that you purchase […]
The phenomenon of bitcoins has taken over the financial and business world by storm. In a world where convenience is put at a premium, most people want to deal with something handy and avoid too much hassle. Being a virtual currency, bitcoins have gradually started replacing the bulky traditional bank notes and cheques. Businesses and […]
The financial world has evolved over time, and now involves various complex exchanges. Among these advancements is the emergence of online trading whereby people can perform transactions on the internet with others who are thousands of miles away. In fact, the bulk of international business is carried out on the virtual platform where large amounts […]
Online trading is a highly successful venture when done right. The first right thing to consider is whether to go Forex or binary. If you are green in the field of stocks and trading, the better option is opting for binary trading. The next step is to find an online brokerage website that provides a […]
As a good investor, you should never allow yourself to work for your money. Instead, let your money work for you. As most investors get scared off from stock markets, the world’s economy is becoming uncertain by day. Thankfully, most Americans are running away from stock markets and instead considering alternative investment routes such as […]
The present generation cannot imagine a site without the benefits of e-commerce. It has become a trend among the commoners to go for sites equipped with the laudable features of e-commerce. Everyone loves to sit at home and order their needs. Nobody is in favour of suffering from the hassles of shopping outside. Moreover people […]
eCommerce guide for small business Most of our business activities are now being carried out online. A whole new field of eCommerce has been growing by leaps and bounds each and every year as technology connects us closer than we had ever imagined it to be possible. The world has now become a global village […]
It has become very easy to build an e-commerce website due to advanced internet technology and computer software. However, planning and right execution is absolutely important for developing the same. Planning: Plan the design, content, and layout of the website first. Think about your website goals and target customers. Think about who is going to […]
There is so much more to ecommerce web design than a basic shopping cart. This type of design is meant for those selling their products online, it enables you to create categories and subcategories, listing all your products and enabling customers to purchase directly and make a payment. While having an attractive store is important, […]
Twitter introduced their “Buy” button last week which would enable users to buy products directly from their timelines. This feature will be quite useful for major brands but currently it is in a starting phase and in coming days it will be available for all kinds of businesses. I have been a part of a […]
Whether you’re moving into your first home or you’re renovating your kitchen and want to create a functional space that will enable you to cook delicious meals for family and friends, there are certain kitchen accessories you cannot be without. When you’re working in your kitchen space, there are items you need to help you […]
Buying jewellery online can be a daunting process as you never quite know what to expect. You may see an item that appeals to you, but once it arrives on the doorstep it is poor quality that disintegrates the first time you wear it. Ideally you should always purchase regular jewellery from a store in […]
Like your desk becoming overrun with paper piles, or your PC becoming littered with folders and files, so too can your eCommerce system become disorganized and out-of-control. It’s a good idea to go through it, at least once a year, and see what can be re-organized or deleted. Some areas that you may want to […]
Magento is an open source eCommerce solution offering unparalleled flexibility and control. This eCommerce platform was designed with the idea that every eCommerce execution needed to be distinctive because no two businesses are similar. Besides having rich and advanced features, Magento offers users supreme flexibility to manage the content, appearance and functionality of their eCommerce […]
eCommerce is a type of business model that allows businesses to be conducted over the internet using applications that require one to have internet connection. And the fact that they are available 24/7, and are available to many people all over the world, makes them very efficient, advantageous and popular. The best part of eCommerce […]
What Niche Would It Be Advisable for You to Go Into? A standout amongst the most widely recognized inquiries I get asked from starting advertisers is this: “What niche if I go into?” And there truly is no simple response for that. In any case, there are straightforward steps to assess which niche holds the […]
E-commerce has now gone on a long way since its inception and it is getting larger and larger day by days. As technology growing continuously and rapidly, e-commerce retailers are working to adopting newer technologies to enable their buyers and sellers to buy and sell online easily. As the rates of penetrating internet are dropping […]
An efficient and strong online visibility has become the need of the hour. Thus, a business aiming to succeed has to have an interactive and informational website. It is vital for every company to have a powerful presentation of their products and services. A website is also an effectual way to reach customers all across […]
You have an eCommerce website up and running in Magento or you are planning to deploy it soon. Or maybe, you are developing it and Magento is your choice. Thus, you need familiarity with Magento and its tools to pull off the perfect eCommerce business for you and your clients. While there are lots of […]
If you had been in a coma for the past five years and just awoken you’d be forgiven for not recognising the Internet and the distance that it has travelled in that time. Mobile has meant that people are online more than ever having almost continued access to information and tools that have been tuned […]
Google analytics revealed around 40% of the visits to our website came from mobile devices including smart phones and tablets. Since our original site was developed to cater for desktop computers using 17″ screen sizes and above, we knew we had to create a mobile specific website or keep losing out on potential customers! Development […]
With its huge data centres; eBay stocks some of the most comprehensive customer data of any online retailer. This has enabled them to create the truly complex search engine that is Cassini. Its access to huge gluts of data means that the process is now individualised. In short there are far more factors considered than […]
When one embarks on an eCommerce venture, there are many things one has to take into consideration. Even cursory research on the internet can leave one overwhelmed by the number of tasks that they are required to do perform such as search engine optimization, internationalization and payment processing to name but a few. Most entrepreneurs […]
There are many benefits to having an online store as opposed to an actual physical storefront. When you begin to earn extra money from home, and sell only online, you will undoubtedly have less overhead. Overhead is all of the costs incurred while operating a business. Your typical physical storefront will cost you rent or […]
Getting into eCommerce has been one of the best instructive encounters of my life. The things that I’ve learned (and you’re adapting) by really running a business are regularly things you won’t find in a MBA or any business course. So, the lessons I’ve taken in were all borne from oversights I made. Each one […]
eCommerce is the trading of products or services using the internet. eCommerce is rapidly increasing all over the world. It’s easy, simple, cost-effective, offers tons of varieties and no need to go out. There are many companies out there providing eCommerce solutions and many are really the best. But how one can differentiate between the […]
Businesses these days are hugely depending on internet for more sales. eCommerce is here to stay and you should therefore have a strong online presence. There are lots of companies offering eCommerce development and data entry services. However, what matters the most is selecting the best among them. Below tips will surely help you in […]
Big news in the world of e-commerce. eBay announced that it will separate eBay and PayPal into two independent, publicly-trade companies next year. Investor Carl Icahn had famously called for such a spin-off, and it looks like he is now getting his wish. He’s reportedly the company’s six-largest shareholder. The decision came after the Board […]
If you want your website to attract more customers and generate more sales, then you will need to integrate an online store in your own website no matter how small your business is. Having the eCommerce integration will influence people to go ahead and buy your products, instead of just checking them out. Magento as […]
If there is anything that you need to know about Diwali, it is this that the festival signifies light! Modified from the Sanskrit word, ‘Deepavali’ the traditional concept is to light earthen lamps for the occasion. With the world shifting to modernized technology today people have adopted an inspiring means of lighting the house with […]
Here are 5 tips to take into consideration when approaching Amazon eCommerce: 1. Be Prepared to Contend on Cost On Amazon eCommerce the key difference separating one supplier from the other is the cost. Overhead costs could make or break your business profits so you must be aggressive in your choice of shipment costs as […]
If you want to start a new business or even improve your existing one, you need to own a website that could help you stand ahead of your competitors. A genuine and remarkable website will help to boost customer experience, enhance your brand image and increase conversions. To get an engaging website for your business, […]
E-Commerce or Electronic commerce is the trading of products or services using computer networks, such as the internet. It allows the consumers to gather information about the products and their prices, thereby allowing the customers to compare the products and get the best product out of it. E-Commerce covers a wide range of products that […]
With people becoming time-devoid and comfort-seekers, technological advancements have paved way for many provisions. Customers are continuously embracing eCommerce worldwide. As a vendor, you should also adapt to this for gaining maximum sales. There are innumerable benefits of outsourcing eCommerce requirements to an expert service provider. Most important among them are cited below. It is […]
The opportunity to double your sales Statistics show that participating retailers experienced a high volume of sales during Click Frenzy – on average 2.5 times higher than their previous biggest sales day! According to IBM research, online sales during Click Frenzy were 37% bigger than Boxing Day. To successfully take part, you’ll need sufficient stock, […]
According to Baymard Institute, an independent web research company, on an average of 67.75% of all online shopping carts becomes abandoned. That leads to $31 billion dollars annually! Therefore, companies must pay close attention to people who did not buy from them and not think of these abandoned leads as ‘not a real lead‘. However, […]
Long gone are the days when e-commerce was deemed to be the sole realm of product-based companies that manufacture and provide products. According to recent studies, if you own a service based company, you can still harness the power of a well-designed e-commerce website in myriad ways. Whatever is your area of service: a spa […]
Electronic Commerce, or eCommerce which literally means business trading through the internet is a system that allows online movements, buying, selling goods, services, and information. eCommerce sites enable businesses of all sizes to reach their target range of customers without being physically present. Benefits of eCommerce Website in Business 1. Saves Time: In the Commercial […]
Amazon is among the largest and most popular online shopping sites. As a matter of fact, millions of online shoppers use the site each day to purchase various items. Almost anything is readily available on the site and buyers can buy virtually anything and some good examples are mobile phones, television sets, laptop computers and […]
A customer visits a company’s e-commerce website for the first time to check out its products and after a while he checks out from the site without buying anything. In marketing terms this is known as shopping cart abandonment. Most companies see this incident as a loss of potential customers. However, if anyone looks at […]
Today we have an optimized world and this optimization has begun with eCommerce. It is true that people don’t have much time today and they want everything optimized and eCommerce has played a major role in this process. There are several web-stores that have made online selling a successful venture but without Amazon Web-store, there […]
Magento is an e-commerce platform that uses the latest technologies such as SEO, catalog management, and marketing that are useful for e-commerce merchants. Magento is famous for its flexibility in both management and design, which provides the users a lot of options that they can control. If implemented properly, there are many features in Magento […]
The eCommerce industry in India has seen a remarkable boon, with the introduction of a great number of online retail stores, in the past few years. Moreover, through clever and rigorous promotional campaigns, these online stores have managed to tap into a large part of the Indian populace, which has gradually opened up to the […]
Many chain restaurants like Dominos, KFC and McDonalds had adapted to this new trend of ordering food and have been aggressively pushing it. Even local restaurants are jumping the gun to adapt to this latest trend of serving online, and why not? There are so many benefits of having an eCommerce restaurant. We can discuss […]
With the latest developments in technology and the Internet becoming a daily requirement, people are looking forward for various online services to buy their products. If you are planning to offer online services to consumers then you should create a catchy and attention grabbing website to attract the potential visitors. It is vital that your […]
Furthermore, regardless of the possibility that they did recall where their Yellow Pages book is, and discovered the heading where your business is recorded, would your promotion emerge? Would it have a depiction of your services or items, a guide of your area, alongside your current hours, and your telephone number and email address? You […]
Hope you are doing great in your local business with your physical and tangible stores/outlets. But now is the time when you take a step forward to enhance your sales and the business, after all there is always some room for improvement. The step forward would be to take your business online by creating an […]
The internet has completely changed the lives of people all around the globe. Starting as a quick and reliable source of communication, it has now acquired a reputation of all-round assistance tool – offering almost every solution to the daily needs of the people. With the rising dependency of the people on the World Wide […]
eCommerce websites are doubtlessly the best means to maximize your business reachability and its profit. Most of the businesses these days have their own eCommerce website and many are planning to have one. However success is not assured by merely having an eCommerce website. There are a lot of factors that remain as hindrance. One […]
Vending online can stimulate wider markets for many businesses. It could be a great boon for your business if your store is open for 24/7 and if you can reach a global market without any mailing costs. But there are a lot of things to be considered while designing an eCommerce website. Because, some minor […]
Ever since its advent, Smartphone shopping has totally changed the outlook of the ecommerce world. In the US, its contribution to the retail ecommerce sales has increased substantially, and it is now set to dominate the overall retail sales according to new estimates from eMarketer. In 2013, 15% of online retail sales took place via […]
It’s the middle of November which can only mean one thing; that in the coming weeks the onset of Christmas shoppers is only going to increase! From friends and family to colleagues and our other halves, there are a plethora of gifts to get for the people in our lives but let’s face it; who […]
The Ecommerce industry is booming with time, expecting to earn business sales of 1.92 trillion dollars by the year 2016. If your ecommerce website is lagging behind and lacks something, this is the time to make it right. Make most of your online store to earn more of the business revenues. Set and improves your […]
For online retailers one of the most important things to have is a user friendly e-Commerce store. Who wouldn’t want to have a unique store that stands out from the rest and is easy to browse and use as well? Of course, every merchant would like to have such a virtual store! After all, e-tailing […]
eCommerce Platforms are available by the dozen for all types of businesses. But identifying which one is ideal for your business can be quite a challenging task. The foremost question that you would need to brainstorm over is: Should I use an outsourced service or should I self-host my eCommerce Website? Outsourced eCommerce portals offer […]
A poor website design can quickly eliminate any chance of online success. The same is true for using the wrong applications and improper setup or customization. A very common mistake is often inadequate marketing and advertising. There are numerous reasons why a business can fail online. Here are 10 most common e-commerce mistakes to avoid […]
Drop shipping is one of the methods of conducting business online. It involves accepting orders from customers and having them shipped directly from the company manufacturing the products or a wholesaler. To explain the model in greater detail, the seller does not maintain a stock of goods. The seller simply ties up with a drop […]
When starting an online business like Ecommerce or eBay and Amazon it is worth doing a little research first so that you know How To Find A Profitable Niche Online With Ecommerce. There are really two ways to approach it first of all. 1) Simply find hot selling products that you have no interest in […]
In April 2014 we wrote about the emerging trends in eCommerce and our expectations on how things will shape up. In line with what we had forecast, most of these trends are now in their growth phases, with some already gaining prominence and some others developing into new trends. So we decided to repeat this […]
If you have decided to expand your business in the online world and maximize ecommerce potential, you should not do it haphazardly. It means that you have to do it with the help of a reliable web designer. Having a very solid web design on your ecommerce site is one of the best marketing methods […]
An e-commerce website is one that makes it possible for you to sell your services or products using the internet. This means an online shopping cart kind of website that allows users to find the products they want and even purchase them from the comfort of where they are. You can have a secure payment […]
Magento is doubtlessly one of the best web solutions for retailers who want to explore the limitless opportunities of web. Confining your business solely to offline world would really be a sin in the present scenario. When you decide to make your shop go online, you may come across different shopping cart options. Magento has […]
Knowing how to make money selling on Amazon enables you to get rid of items you do not use or no longer need in your home or office and get paid for disposing them off. Maybe you have toys, books, gadgets, DVDs and CDs among other items that you no longer need or use. Instead […]
From its humble roots in 1994, Amazon has grown from a small online retailer to become one of the world’s largest online stores with numerous individuals, businesses, and companies using its platform to sell their products. Some sellers do not know the most effective and efficient ways on how to make money selling on amazon. […]
The adoption of Internet as a medium of trade has given maximum advantage to the vendors and business firms. The internet provides unrestricted reach to infinite customers with no geological boundaries and accessibility constraints. The virtual market is hustling with eCommerce websites for making the most of this opportunity. As a business and trading firm […]
About 15 years ago, a man wanted to buy a pair of desert boots. He looked for them at the local mall but was not able to find the right color and size that he was looking for. This initially caused him lot of frustration but later on gave him an idea of selling shoes […]
What exactly is dropshipping? Dropshipping is a product delivery technique where the seller is the one who accepts the payment, but the client gets the product straight from the manufacturer. The profit of the seller in this transaction comes from the difference between the retail price of the item that was sold and the wholesale. […]
You may not realize it but the stationary of a business can play an important part in promoting your business and increasing your customer base. Stationary of your business is advertising the business 24/7 without any effort. Stationary plays an important part in the overall branding of a business as it creates the corporate image […]
The internet has brought a paradigm shift in the way business is done today. It has brought about the convenience of online shopping to the modern-day consumer, and changed how companies sell their products. Gone are the days when the customers had to stay content with buying products which were available locally, or wait for […]
Launching an e-commerce site is very often a quick, simple and inexpensive process. However, ultimately, your business may outgrow what your existing website can offer. Once you have a clear and precise understanding of the requirements, you will realize that it’s time for an upgrade. So, how can you understand that your current website is […]
A classified website can be a very lucrative online business that is easily worked from either a business office or from the comfort of your home. A variety of products and services can be offered that draw large numbers of people wanting to sell or buy what your site offers. Using classified website builder software, […]
Starting an eBay store means there is a ready audience that can be tapped into and making your products easily available to the online buyer. To sell items on eBay, you need traffic in form of visitors and marketing through paid and free channels can get your eBay store get noticed. Once your eBay store […]
Selling products on any merchant site is not easy. So, if you are looking to earn secondary income from doing that, you must have the right vision and knowledge. If you are planning to sell products on Amazon and earn a secondary income from it, you are at the right place. In this article, I […]
Many people are leaving the hustle and bustle of the traditional work environment and moving into the arena of owning their own home based business. Amazon offers an option for those that want to venture into being self-employed. The following will show you how to make money selling on amazon: · Learn the rules – […]
Did you know?! A third of online shoppers in the U.S. hesitate to do their purchases online in fear of credit card data thefts, claims a recent research conducted by Bizrate, a unit of marketing technology provider Connexity. These shoppers are unsure about how reliable the payment process is and hence question retailer security. Further, […]
If you are looking for ideas on how to make money selling on Amazon, pay close attention to what I’m about to share. This information will help you maximize your profits and is great for newbies. Selling on Amazon helps sellers to access hundreds of millions of clients looking for products on the site. The […]
Most people are not aware of the newest trend on the internet called crowdfunding, but it is becoming the internet’s #1 newest billion dollar business, and one of the biggest trends for raising funds. Thanks to social networks, it allows people to support virtually any project or start-up business, reaching into double digit billions, and […]
You’ve got your online store up and running. You’ve got a great product. You’ve got a great website. All you need is for those first few sales to start rolling in. But somehow, despite all the emails you sent out and the links on social media, visitors are few and far in between. Transactions, more […]
It is like asking – Tea or Coffee? None of them is a wrong answer; it all depends on your taste. Selecting a solution for your eCommerce business too, depends upon the type of business and its requirements. There are a few factors you need to consider before making the selection. You should also keep […]
As mobile devices are being used more and more often for tasks that could once only be accomplished on a desktop computer, one thing has become blindingly clear: the mobile world is taking over surfing the internet. To be honest, it is not simply surfing either. Everything from shopping online to checking email and participating […]
Whether you are a professional developer, an aspiring beginner or an enthusiast, this one is going to be extremely useful for all of you. Making a simple website without considering the important guidelines is simply a waste of time, if you do not get visitors or customers. Website designing is successful only if it fetches […]
Wholesale distribution is a huge marketplace, with little to differentiate the products each player offers. The way you treat your customers is the one thing you can control and is likely one of the bigger factors that keeps them coming back. It can also be very beneficial to your own strategy if you understand how […]
Every online business is always on the lookout for ways in which they can improve the performance their ecommerce website. Your website is in fact a virtual sales person of your business, and this is the reason why it becomes all the more important that all the essential things are appropriately imbibed in your website. […]
Are you really fond of stimulating traffic on your websites? Now days, it has become really important to keep updating your websites with a lot of wealthy and fruitful information so that the consumers do capitalize on it. The regular updation of the websites on timely basis gives the digital marketers a chance to visit […]
These days almost all businesses have an online presence. This is vital as people have increasingly started to rely on web and handheld devices for shopping purposes. When it comes to eCommerce, Bigcommerce shopping cart is one of the best options to rely on because of many genuine reasons. However, for exploiting its scope to […]
With the constant evolution of the multimillion dollar eCommerce industry, more and more businesses are gradually gravitating towards the online platform. ‘Go online’ is the new buzz in the business world and that is what the small ventures are up to. However, little do they realize, that their presence in this platform is like that […]
Importance of web security & need of an SSL certificate In this ever-expanding era of digitization, every phenomenon is getting digitized: shopping, selling, communicating or tendering; people try to save their time by using digital media. Hence, it becomes much necessary for an online store and other websites to keep their website secure and safe. […]
Multichannel eCommerce Platforms have been a boon in taking a retailer’s online business to different marketplaces and social platforms. They increase the visibility of their products manifold and manage their centralized inventory across all these various multichannels seamlessly. One of the greatest assets of having a multichannel eCommerce solution is it’s ability to manage all […]
We recently spoke about why B2B vendors should bring their business online and how to help employees during the transition. Now we’re going to cover another important part of the transition, successfully integrating the eCommerce platform with your ERP system. Your ERP system can integrate various departments within your organization and thus save a lot […]
Having a physical store location is no longer enough to compete in the cutthroat retail market. Last year alone, 41 percent of global Internet users purchased products online, according to leading statistic company, Statista. Just think, by neglecting eCommerce, you may be missing out on nearly half of potential sales. Since its introduction, the Internet […]
I started my website as a hobby about 7 years ago. It started off as a site getting less than 100 visitors a month to close to 10,000 visitors a month. Not a major success story by any standards but a very satisfying experience for a site built in spare time with very little active […]
Social media doubtlessly plays a significant role in the success of almost all businesses these days. When it comes to ecommerce, the relevance increases further. Today social media has grown beyond a mere discussion platform. It has in every sense transformed to a vehicle that transports your products to the web market and promotes them […]
In a world of constant technological advancement, retail stores are going online, thanks to the ample scope and opportunities being offered by the multi-channel eCommerce. It has allowed the store owners to make their products visible across different market places and social media channels and thus increase the possibility of sales. However, in order to […]
The growth and development of a country is funded by the businesses that flourish within its boundary. So, with better business ecology, one can expect a boost in the country’s economy too. But today’s burning question is, can multichannel ecommerce be that driving factor in boosting the economy? The present statistics reveal that there are […]
Having a good e-commerce website is now an essential prerequisite for business success. Yet for those unfamiliar with this type of technology, the prospect of getting a website up and running can be a daunting one. The good news is though that it doesn’t have to be unduly complicated and you are probably, in reality, […]
Mobile apps are the hottest trend in the eCommerce market. Many customers are buying through mobile apps, popularizing the concept. Television advertising is witnessing a shift from promoting eCommerce portals to promoting eCommerce shopping apps. Just like starting a new eCommerce business, the question of getting an app also needs to be answered with whether […]
Every second businessman is opening up an eShop or an eCommerce website. But how many are getting it right? Not many. The online business is either not generating enough sales or the logistics involved are terribly expensive. This article helps eCommerce entrepreneurs take their first steps in setting up a website. So if you have […]
The process of online marketing is indeed complex and quite different from conventional marketing. Marketers must know how people make buying decisions to be able to create a website that will not only help them drive targeted audience to their websites but will also improve conversion. Modern marketers have found a simple, yet highly effective […]
Having a website or at least web presence has nowadays become unavoidable for almost every business regardless of its type, size or geographical location. Online shopping carts are rapidly replacing traditional brick and mortar shops. When it comes to shopping carts, WooCommerce is one of the most feature-rich and userfriendly platforms. You need an expert […]
The following is a review of personalized customer experience and its colossal benefits for those individuals or firms wishing to take their interactions with their clients to a higher level. Unmatched customer experience is integral in getting ahead in business To begin with, virtually every business entity in existence deeply appreciates the far reaching potential […]
A website isn’t truly complete until the design and the processes involved in its development, can fully deliver the products and services it offers to customers. Nowhere is this truer, than in online businesses. An online merchant needs to ensure robust eCommerce systems are in place on their site so that they are able to […]
In his bestselling book ‘The World is flat’, Thomas Friedman describes the interconnected world in which we now live as a level playing field in terms of commerce, where all competitors have an equal opportunity. His book refers to the perceptual shift required for countries, companies, and individuals to remain competitive in a global market […]
I’ve been around internet marketing for about a decade now and what I’ve noticed is almost every vendor uses PayPal exclusively. Now while I agree that PayPal is a great service, making it the only way to purchase your product is insanely stupid in my opinion especially when there are so many other online transaction […]
The site builder that you choose for your online store has a great impact on how your customers are satisfied with the products that you have to offer. The cool thing is that there are many builders to choose from. Some of the most reputable builders that you can go with include: Weebly It’s one […]
What is E-Commerce? E-Commerce is briefly used term for Electronic Commerce. E-Commerce simply means the buying and selling of products or services using electronic channels, basically internet. We no longer belong to the time where one needs to be physically present in the marketplace to sell or by the products. In this modern age of […]
Everyday we receive an inquiry of some young entrepreneur who wants to make the next Amazon-like or Facebook-like website. They all have big dreams and are highly ambitious, which is a really amazing thing. In fact, even our colleagues and impaneled web developers get such inquires regularly. But more than 90% of such online entrepreneurs […]
Customers in this digital world have access to latest information & updates on brands through mobile, laptops, tablets etc. Companies need to embrace new technologies and build trust. Companies need to have a robust strategy of focusing on customer centricity. The challenge for any organisation today is to provide a seamless and a superior experience […]
India’s e-tailing industry India’s e-commerce market is projected to reach USD 20 billion by 2015. By 2021, the projected growth would be a hundredfold, from USD 0.6 billion in 2012 to USD 76 billion. India’s e-tailing sector is booming, dominated by start-ups with backing from venture capital funds and driven by the younger generation. The […]
I recently read a story from one of my contemporaries, how he was teaching his younger relatives about working for themselves when adulthood came-a-calling. I found this to be very inspirational as the youngsters were being taught a very valuable lesson about their independence and as I look back upon my past I realize no […]
Several successful Magento eCommerce websites are efficiently deployed by leading Magento development companies. Their talented Magento team helps clients in delivering one of the best eCommerce stores having amazing facilities for managing the products, orders and invoices of consumers. The expert designers would help your eCommerce store get a brand name. Wonderful services would help […]
Ecommerce is all about customer engagement these days. First, it is about engaging strangers and converting them into customers. Then it is about keeping them engaged and making them come back. Then it is about encouraging them to extend the engagement to their friends and family. This cycle is endless and has to ever evolving. […]
Whatever your business idea, the Internet offers a great opportunity for you to reach new goals and customers from anywhere at any time. However, growing and developing your business requires planning and strategic steps in order to avoid basic mistakes when getting started. In fact, there are many little traps along the way that could […]
Whether you hold a large enterprise with an eCommerce website stuffed with products or you have recently begun a short-scale eCommerce business, one of the ever significant elements for you is – SALES! A down trend in sales is the most unwelcome news you may ever like to hear. Hence, it is remarkably important for […]
Ecommerce market is ever blooming and to stay viable, most businesses prefer outsourcing product data entry requirements to professional companies. Magento is one of the best shopping cart software available on which any online vendor can rely completely. It is user-friendly and feature-rich but to make the best use of provisions it offer, hiring an […]
Online selling can help your business rep huge profits within a short span, but one has to learn how to make the most out of this golden opportunity. Selling your products and service online can be huge challenge if you do not adapt to the changing market trends and consumer preference. Any individual or organization […]
Smartphones and tablets are becoming smarter, giving users increased capabilities and greater reach to accomplish tasks and communicate. These technologies are no longer just luxuries, but essential tools to improving business performance and giving customers greater convenience and confidence in products and services. The uses for smartphones are growing and improving at an almost dizzying […]
Shopping online is slowly becoming a rage thanks to the easy way of picking the best products and getting them delivered at your doorstep. You don’t have to make your way through the crowded malls, wait at the trial rooms and then in the long queues to pay the bill and get it packed. Going […]
With the continuously growing technology, eCommerce has come a very long way over the past few years. The eCommerce stores are harnessing new techniques to make online shopping more efficient and fun. Since then, we are seeing several developments in the field of mobile, social networking, analytics, big data and personalization. These developments are giving […]
Most of us don’t really like the idea that we are somehow being ‘spied upon’ while we are using the Internet. There is something vaguely sinister in the notion that what we are doing and where we are going is being monitored and what we see is being ‘adjusted’ to take into account our behaviours […]
Across a wide array of industry segments, eCommerce is one of the most sought after solutions from a business point of view. It has become almost critical to host an exclusive website for your business. Having an online presence is highly beneficial as well as essential in today’s marketing scenario. Merchants assume that setting up […]
E-commerce is not a corner business sector, focused to a little group of onlookers any longer. Given the developing aggressive scene of e-commerce, it’s basic to apply all tips and devices that can help keeping your e-store focused and practical. Regarding e-Commerce, client experience is more critical than any other time in recent memory. Albeit […]
eCommerce, the term has been gaining a lot of popularity since the last few years. There are many reasons why eCommerce sites are pulling in the customers; some of them are inexpensive prices, easy availability of goods, flexible payment options, and of course the advantage of shopping at our own convenience. Price factor is certainly […]
In 15 years, mobile banking can help change the way the world lives-even the poorest of the poor who have no capability to be able to open up their own bank accounts. Bill and Melinda Gates in their annual letter issued recently mentioned the way that mobile banking can change the way the world does […]
The internet has been one of the best platforms businesses use these days. With the use of the internet, business owners can easily communicate with their clients. Business owners can also efficiently promote their services or products. And, business owners can make transactions safely. Unfortunately, the competition among businesses is also stiff online. Therefore, it […]
Most of the businesses these days understand the significance of having an influential web presence. Retailers have started selling through eCommerce websites and the results are great for them. And if you are still relying on traditional selling methods, you are losing the biggest slice of the pie. However before moving on towards eCommerce website […]
The website can be an extension of an existing brick and mortar business. A business is able to use the website as another outlet to sell the products they already have. Another way to sell things online is by acting as a middle man. The owner of the eCommerce website works with another business that […]
The main aim of eCommerce websites is to reach out to your customers and keep them engaged. It also facilitates customer convenience to a very large extent. So, given that eCommerce websites are open to the global audience, making it accessible to that vast array of audience is the key to tap into the open, […]
In this digital era where marketplaces are becoming highly fragmented and the needs of the customers are ever-changing companies need to find a way to differentiate themselves by predicting the customer’s needs and providing them with personalised offers.Code Halos acts as a great forward thinking concept to help companies to create a sustainable competitive advantage […]
The global market is experiencing a rise in e-commerce. A huge number of people are now using the internet for their shopping needs. Different regions have consumer oriented markets thanks to the availability of internet. The internet shopping trend in the world reflects consumer preferences as far as variety and convenience go. Online systems and […]
E-business and the micro-internet of the future begins now. E-business is a term used to describe electronic business on the internet. For me, this includes digital marketing and everyday internet business. However, e-business encompasses all electronic business on the internet. One innovation which I believe will make e-business prosper, safe and secure for the future […]
In modern times, purchasing things is almost synonymous to online shopping. People of all age groups especially the young generation including college students and young office workers prefer this latest method of shopping. There are many shopping stores that are available online and they seem to be far simpler to access rather than purchasing necessary […]
The concept of E-commerce B2B This concept is constantly evolving, and based on the way the transactions take place; in the present we have the following types of B2B portals: 1) Oriented towards the buyer – These are held by a certain community of companies interested in buying diverse products or services that follow in […]
The online consumer always seems to be in a hurry. The buying process starts by searching the web for the desired product. Numerous website links are opened by the consumer without even reading anyone of them. Once all the websites are opened by the customer, the next step is to review the most suitable product […]
Shopping Cart First of all, you will need a shopping cart to have a smooth e-commerce transaction take place. Give your customers a secure way to make purchases on your existing website. There is no need to be a technical genius to add a reliable secure store to your site. A complete shopping cart system […]
Electronic commerce is evolving the process involved in commerce by introducing electronic means. E-commerce marketing is a virtual trading area, where deals are done on a computer through the Internet. This marketing meets all the requirements of the customers, quality of the products, payment and product security, reliability, and above all 24×7 supports after and […]
The growing dominance of e-commerce is getting a head turning response from all the big and small business owners. However, not all who take a deep plunge into this field succeed. Instead, enterprises with a thoughtful strategy to win loyal customers hold the upper hand. As per research, nearly 40% of online users (more than […]
Selling any product or services through the Internet and not accepting online payments can be detrimental to your business. Consumers who prefer online shopping are used to making payments for their purchases on the spot and expect fast shipments. Security features like the encryption of the card number and protection against frauds have enhanced the […]
Gone are the days, when you had to take time out from your busy schedule to plan shopping for special occasions even regular trips. The development in the technology eased out this tiresome experience of searching different streets to get that one particular dress. Nowadays, you can order or shop whatever you want from home […]
So, you’ve opened your first eCommerce store. Maybe your customers are starting to place orders or you’re about ready to launch that first big sale. Let’s talk a little bit about what it takes to make it or break it in your eCommerce experience. The little things that you do for your customers will make […]
Building a B2B marketplace The best way to build a B2B marketplace is to seek the help of professional developers, who can combine the strengths of e-commerce website development tools, Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise mobility. One of the most popular tools to build B2B marketplaces online is the e-commerce […]
Recent years have seen an increase in people’s inclination towards web-based jobs which give them a chance to earn money by utilizing their spare time constructively. No work is better than the one which does not demand any hectic office routine, tiresome travel, exasperating timetable or inconvenient meetings. That is precisely the reason why bloggers, […]
Businesses worldwide have started embracing the unlimited scope of web. Popularity of the internet and increase in the number of handheld device users make eCommerce a viable platform for gaining more sales. However, finding the right eCommerce service provider is the most challenging job for any business. The best way to identify most reputed and […]
Magento is inevitably the most reliable eCommerce platform used all over the globe. To online businesses, it’s a highly performing, efficient and flexible technology with huge user involvement. To date, Magento has been deployed by as many as 240,000 online stores through different enterprises. It makes businesses that are highly dynamic, workable and promotional. Why […]
As access to the Internet is improving and expanding exponentially around the world, more and more people are discovering the benefits of shopping online. Specifically, consumers around the globe are interested in purchasing U.S. products online and shipping internationally because they have access to a wider selection of products, better pricing, and overall, the merchandise […]
It is plain to see why a poorly designed website can be a major problem to online businesses, most especially during the holiday season, which covers 20% to 40% of the yearly sales. In this regard, those who need data validation can refer to the stats that explain the importance of your brand’s presence on […]
Magento is one of the best platforms on which you can rely when it comes to winning businesses through eCommerce websites. This shopping cart software avails great features that helps you to manage even the most complex of tasks with ease. Your website will enjoy user-friendliness as well as apex level of interactivity. The flexibility […]
The internet has created endless opportunities for businesses and many have turned to the web to make contact with their target markets. Building an eCommerce is of course bound to be a great success, but it is not always as easy as it might sound. Success relies on planning, strategies and expertise and sometimes you […]
With the release of every new technology, a new way to attract and retain customers is simultaneously born. Try explaining to someone before the introduction of smart phones and tablets, that one day they will be able to buy products not only from the comfort of their own PC at home, but also in public […]
Do you remember the time when eBay was the monopoly of the eCommerce ? It was in the mid-1990s boom of the ‘.com’ and individuals kicked en masse on the site to sell niche products, and even unusual – half a sandwich *apparently* with the face of the Virgin Mary was sold for more than […]
The rise of the internet has brought so much change to this world. Who would have thought that there would be virtual companies today, that communication can be quickly and easily done online, or shopping is made possible without leaving the home? All these things and more are what the new technology has created. The […]
Online business is a revolutionary concept that has affected the buying trends of customers drastically. It is swiftly replacing traditional physical shops. The scope of selling via web is huge and the options for online marketing are vast, comfortable and flexible. Businesses have realized the upsides of ecommerce and therefore they are now marking their […]
Magento’s rapid elevation to success as an eCommerce mobile platform is mainly due to its highly scalable and flexible features. Apart from the built-in rich features, this eCommerce platform is compatible with diverse third party extensions that can be added to enhance the functioning of your online business venture. There are a number of Magennto […]
In 2014, $1.5 trillion worth of goods and services were bought through e-Commerce by shoppers via desktops, tablets and smartphones, according to eMarketer. In 2013, the growth of e-commerce has already significantly outpaced that of brick-and-mortar, globally. The performance is impressive, but not surprising, and we will continue to see worldwide e-commerce growing at an […]
eCommerce is the transaction made on the electronic network, which we call the internet. The transaction made on the internet can be related to anything. It can be buying and selling of the goods, exchange of data or the fund. The Internet is becoming popular at the tremendous rate these days. From the educated to […]
Running an e-commerce app is not as easy as it seems. According to business reports by an E-Commerce Development Company firms, who are running an e-commerce app need more skilled people than those running their own store. Analyzing the app performance, business development model and the sales performance are some key features which are very […]
eCommerce software development can enable digital enterprises to maximize the bottom line. While eCommerce should ideally be looked at as an important component of a multi-channel sales system, some business leaders and managers tend to commit the error of looking at it as a separate vertical. This erroneous vision of business leaders and managers leads […]
eCommerce is the shortcut of electronic commerce. This is a term that refers to all types of business transactions involving the transmittance of information across the web. It covers a wide variety of businesses, including consumer based retail, auction, music and business sites that allow trading of products and services between companies. At present, it […]
In the year 2015 things are fast changing in the eCommerce scenario. With growing competition that an online business portal faces, there are other considerations like customer reviews. Now that the customer is well versed with the technology chances are that they are already on a look out for something more. Customers are highly demanding […]
5 Tips for Selling Overseas Many small business owners consider expanding their business. Most often, this expansion plan includes opening new storefronts throughout the owner’s home state or even expanding to other major cities in the county. But, have you ever considered expanding your business globally? International ecommerce has grown over the last few years […]
Industrial age eCommerce drop-shipping works. Information age eCommerce drop-shipping works, but it’s something more. It’s eliminates most of the risk. It goes beyond just buying product low and selling high. The strategy allows you to use other people money, automate, pre-sell high, before you buy low. Simply put… Industrial is about you managing risk and […]
As retail sales are growing significantly compared to traditional store level sales, most of the businesses are finding out ways to learn the best way to fulfill their online orders and distribute their products to the rest of the world. The process starts from receiving an online order through placing the product in the hands […]
How to Get Online? The first thing you must ask your self when deciding to sell online is how do I get my store online? This may seem like an obvious question with a potentially simple answer “I will get a website” but with so many options available with varying degrees of difficulty and cost […]
Generating creative ideas is the key to any e-commerce website development as this makes the business impactful. Magento is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms among the e-commerce website development companies and also the users. It aids in setting up an e-commerce store by offering various features and functionality to increase the productivity of […]
OpenCart is an open source out of the box shopping cart solution that is feature rich and user friendly. It is a robust eCommerce solution that allows the online merchants to create their websites and participate in the eCommerce at reduced cost. From shipping modules, payment gateways to language modifiers, OpenCart eCommerce Extension Directory is […]
Web-based businesses that accept online payments for the products or services they sell through their site have an edge over competition. This is since customers who buy products on the Internet find it convenient to pay their purchases instantly and receive their orders immediately. For this reason, more companies are offering the same service, including […]
Today I had a Skype interview for a work from home online job. Like any job interview I felt a bit nervous and anxious to get it over with. Was I going to totally bomb it? Or was I going to log on and take control like a boss? I had gotten ready an hour […]
The exact reality of e-Commerce websites according to recent e-commerce survey is that at least 59% (as per ‘Marketing Sherpa’) and 62.14% (as per ‘Market Live’) of potential customers are abandoning their shopping carts with no reason or some minor reasons. So, what are the reasons that are forcing the customers to abandon the shopping […]
eCommerce platforms have brought in a great degree of convenience both for buyers and sellers regardless of the products or goods that are being marketed. Open source eCommerce platforms are more popular to proprietary software because they are made available free meaning the users can actually enhance or modify them to meet their business preferences. […]
Throughout my life I have had many jobs and positions, however the one that I believe was most beneficial is sales. Why you ask? • Sales taught me how to build meaningful relationships with my customers • It taught me how to communicate differently in all things not just when selling • I learned how […]
As an eCommerce order fulfillment service, the companies work with a particular startup merchant that will surely be new to the order fulfillment process and will also occasionally not be too familiar with what the process is exactly or how it works. Basically, an order fulfillment in general refers to the various steps that are […]
In the quick and kaleidoscopic world of eCommerce no two websites are same. The features may be common, but it’s imperative that the eCommerce website development company you employ makes each website unique and eye-catching. If you own an eCommerce site, remember that the product page can actually make or break your business! It is […]
No matter how successful your eCommerce website is, you should always be brainstorming for ways to improve it. Developing innovative eCommerce promotion ideas can be tough, but will ultimately pay off in dividends when implemented correctly on your eCommerce store. Offering promotions and special offers to your potential eCommerce customers is an effective method of […]
eCommerce is not new to the world but it is relatively new to Sri Lanka. There have been the global players of the eCommerce market who have been serving the needs of a few Sri Lankan people, but that was not enough. The need of the people, the vacuum existed in the market and some […]
eCommerce enables people to generate and provide online selling of goods and services. A beautiful website catches the attention of the visitors and attracts them to buy products. A website should be easy to use by the non-technical persons too. It should be easier and user-friendly to navigate the website. The eCommerce development company works […]
Today, every business is taking to the online world for growth as well as survival and eCommerce is gaining great popularity as people nowadays are more interested in shopping through the net. Creating an online shop is now very easy as there are numerous platforms that can be used to build the online store. Some […]
As e-commerce software solutions make their way to the market, business enterprises are eyeing opportunities to tap the export market. The emergence of internet and the World Wide Web have been great drivers of globalization. This assumes a greater significance in the context of international trade. Given that the internet and the World Wide Web […]
Leading market research firm eMarketer estimated in 2014 that global business-to-consumer (B2C) eCommerce sales were pegged to surpass US $1.5 trillion in that year. These numbers indicate that consumer preferences are tilting the balance toward eCommerce. However, what is it about an eCommerce website that entices a customer enough to make a purchase decision? It’s […]
We’ve all heard it before, “We need a new e-commerce platform. Now!” Whether it’s coming from brand marketers or business owners, everyone is interested in “new” and they all want it “now”. With more people shopping online than ever, it’s necessary that your e-commerce platform is as customer friendly, scalable, dynamic, and mobile-friendly as possible. […]
Are you worried about people leaving your website without buying? Have you tabulated the shopping cart abandonment rate? Most online retailers experience cart abandonment, that is people leaving the website without completing the purchase. Well, just like in an offline business, you are bound to have some consumers leave without making a purchase; similarly people […]
Product development The first thing that an e-commerce site has to do is figure out what they are going to sell and how they are going to sell it. Determine what you are selling – In order to make money, you have to have something to offer. It could be a physical product or it […]
The world has seen a drastic evolution in the field of the internet technology. Nowadays, as per statics more than 70 percent of the total population in the urban area is using the internet. This is certainly the age of information technology. With the evolution in the field of science & technology, the method of […]
In today’s world the urban population is hard pressed for time. People in today’s fast life start working from a very early age in high pressure industries, which leaves them little time to go for shopping. Now, what does the word shopping mean, it’s an activity which in earlier times used to be carried out […]
Of course, people acquiring any commodity must somehow seek it. However, today, we summon our “milk cow” almost effortlessly by simplified click ‘n ship schemes that have increased in speed as well as potential scope. This is mainly due to the never-ending advancement of high-tech gadgets that are the functional equivalents of handheld mega-retail outlets. […]
Tip #1 – Never Rush. Putting up your own online business nowadays has never been this easy. All you need is the right product and a computer with an Internet connection. Making a website only requires you to sit in front of your computer and watch online video tutorials on how to make one all […]
The e-commerce business has grown manifolds in India in the last decade. While we find a larger number of e-commerce brands in the online marketplace, another very noticeable trend is that a greater number of customers now prefer to shop online. Correspondingly, the competition has bred newer players in the marketplace. Almost every day, we […]
The cash mode of payment was the preferred mode of payment for products and services until the last 19th century. But with the increasing penetration of the internet as also of mobile phones, the use of mobiles for making payments has increased by leaps and bounds. Today, we live in an era where smart phones […]
It has become mandatory for web design companies and developers to create and adopt a mobile-friendly design while creating websites which would help them cater the needs of mobile audience too along with desktop users. However a responsive layout is not enough for catering the mobile user requirements, the site should be comprised of an […]
Magento is by far the most popular eCommerce platform available today. It powers thousands of online stores and provides businesses with a robust backend to support their online business. This eCommerce platform is flexible, scales as your business grows and has a robust architecture that it is built on. It includes easy to use shopping […]
eCommerce has redefined the way we looked at shopping. Though, a newly bred concept, the eCommerce industry is booming and is here to stay. Just a few years ago, who would have thought that shopping could be done online? Today, the internet is brimming with numerous online shopping portals offering the best eCommerce solutions to […]
The popular notion that WordPress is meant for blogging is now history. It powers millions of websites for a diverse industry verticals. With the e-commerce trend catching on rapidly, you can now turn your website into an amazing e-commerce website seamlessly. It’s no longer tagged as a platform solely used for content management. It is […]
The holiday season is right around the corner and the influx of holiday shoppers are one major aspect that eCommerce stores are gearing up for. It is estimated that there will be a 7 percent rise in online sales for this season. In order to cash – in on this opportunity, online stores are preparing […]
A few online sales channels collaborate with you on shipping duties. This means that the sales channel might end up being the link between you and the courier service. On the other hand, if you own a private website for your online sales, the responsibility for delegating and organizing a courier service falls upon your […]
How to Process Orders? 1. Checking Inventory Status Once your order list is consolidated, you need to check your inventory for the availability of the desired product. This is where the vitality of SKU codes is realized. Is the product in stock? If no, can it be procured in time? If it is available, is […]
When you extend these eCommerce offers, you also need to concentrate on certain aspects, in order to make more effective your upsells and cross-sells process. Aspects that bear importance in your upsell and cross sell process through eCommerce offers • Sell accessories along with products Customers always prefer to have access to the accessories also, […]
According to recent research, 77 percent of Australian retailers feel they are not well prepared for the Christmas season in terms of their ability to provide multiple shipping options. In addition, 83 percent of all retailers said they were not well prepared to handle shipping delays and uncertainty. Here are a few tips to get […]
Today, online business has become a common practice across all scales of enterprises and industries, because of immense flexibility and complete control. The technological advancements have helped entrepreneurs to bolster their market value. With the help of retail websites, businesses have successfully been able to procure desirable outcomes and enhance their marketing credibility. In this […]
As recently as a couple of years ago, it took engineers days or even weeks to obtain a quote for a custom plastic injection molding project. Today, the quotation processing time has been compressed to just a matter of hours. In fact, some systems return a quote instantly. Through the Internet and some very complex, […]
An e-commerce site is needful for today’s e-Commerce based companies where more sales are anticipated throughout the Web utilizing the current innovations. This would need a continuous generation of potential leads to be directed to the site through vibrant marketing methods and projects. It would be greater sales conversion rates that would bring rewarding earnings […]
Selling online isn’t easy. OK, there are no bricks and mortar overheads, but it’s still a tricky game to be in. If you think about it, High Street retailers have the benefit of being able to display their wares for all to see and a small army of sales staff to encourage people to buy […]
Needless to say, books are one of the best mediums to transport you to a world of knowledge, no matter which kind of books they are. So, are you looking for the sites that can offer you the best books at the best possible prices? If so, till now you must have realised that with […]
Explore over the internet and then get amazing solutions to all your issues as the needs of the modern world started changing. People in the current scenario started depending on the safe and secured place to get the perfect solutions to all the needs. The internet is not just to explore and gain some information […]
If you look at a brick and mortar high street store, something interesting you may notice is the way they lay out their items. Everything in that store has been carefully placed and thought out in order to have the maximum impact on the visitor and to encourage them to buy. This is also why […]
Globalizing your website can be a hefty work, especially if your website supports any e-commerce application. Almost a decade ago, in 1996 to be exact, the percentage of English user on the internet was around 80 percent more. However, since then a lot has changed. With the beginning of 2000s, a new era was evoked […]
Until a few years ago, the thought of sitting at home and shopping seemed like an alien concept. But with the advent and tremendous growth of eCommerce, consumers across the world have hooked on to online shopping. From clothes to electronics to groceries, you name it and it is available online. Business owners are cashing […]
Today, an evolution is occurring that will forever change the relationship between retailers and their customers. This new retail model, known as electronic commerce, consists of – Mobile commerce supported by mobile devices and tablets – Emerging social commerce platforms that bring together advertising, shopping and selling in a social media environment (s-commerce) While the […]
As per the survey conducted by the HBS (Harvard Business School), increasing customer retention rates by 5% hikes profit by 25-95%. An average business loses around 20% of its customers yearly by failing in maintaining customer relationships. In some industries, this is almost 80%. This loss is staggering and can’t be overruled. One of the […]
Each online store has its own criteria for customers’ segmentation. Creating the segments, we can understand some distinctive features of a particular group of people and determine the specificity of communication with them. In this article we will review two very important segments – B2B and B2C clients, and will try to analyze some important […]
It is a fact that many purchases are unplanned and even unexpected for buyers, as the decision making process may only be based on feelings and emotions. In ordinary offline shopping this can happen when a person sees something interesting in a shop window and then, at one moment, decides to buy this thing. Could […]
We are all aware that Magento Community edition is open source and absolutely free. Enterprise edition is pricey and businesses need to pay over $15,000 for the enterprise version. But is it really worth the price? Is it right for your business? What additional value does it add to an e-commerce site? Both the editions […]
The number of online businesses rises every day, exponentially, across the world. With so many businesses on the market, who do you think’s behind the scenes, organizing all this action? For those of you who are new to the game, this global market phenomenon is commonly referred to as “eCommerce.” Like eMail, but with commerce. […]
Supply chain logistics continues to be dominated by business to business (B2B) needs. A huge volume of products get moved from factories to distribution centers or warehouses to retail shops. Traditionally, the supply chain ends at the retail shops. Consumers have to go to a shop, purchase the product and bring it home. But with […]
Fast and dependable fulfillment is critical to the success of your online business. Your top priority is getting your orders to your customers quickly and accurately, but at the same time choose a cost-effective shipping method. This article gives you a detailed overview so you are prepared to select the right shipping methods for your […]
This is absolutely an age of the internet technology. A large number of individuals are joined with one another through this. The development of the web innovation has changed our lives to the intense level. This has altogether contributed towards trade and commerce. Presently, the method for doing business has also changed radically. The rise […]
Online Retail Trends – 2016 Over the years, a revolution has happened in the shopping sector. Most of the retail shops have become online. With the development of e-commerce sites and trending mobile apps e-commerce has been steadily growing for several years and it’s expected to conquer the Online market. A majority of the population […]
Many eCommerce businesses with operations delivering physical goods are now coming to the end of the “Returns Period” where customers have sent or brought back goods purchased online or returned gifts given for Christmas. The returns process is vital in order to maintain good customer relations and presents further sales opportunities in both the short […]
Despite the fact that all online stores are unique and have a lot of specific features, there are some common mistakes that merchants can do. If an online store is comfortable for the owner it does not mean that it is comfortable for visitors, and the main problem is that personnel of the online store […]
Having an eCommerce website is an important and profitable step for business. However, internet is flooded with eCommerce websites. To stand out amongst them and achieve your business goals, effective promotion of your website is equally important. Like in a brick and mortar shop a shopkeeper attracts customers by fashionably displaying his products; eCommerce websites […]
The rate of internet penetration by the Pakistani community has remarkably exceeded in comparison to the neighboring countries like India and China in recent years. According to a survey conducted in 2009, India was the only country from third-world region with 3G services. It was then just the matter of time that India’s internet penetration […]
There are a lot of ways to make money on the internet, and eCommerce has to be one of the fastest ways to make money online because you don’t need to convince anyone that they need something, you just need to get them in your store! Creating and running eCommerce sites isn’t as hard as […]
The virtual world of the internet has completely changed the concept of shopping. The idea of a 24*7 shopping window controlled by the click of a mouse, was initially greeted by the Indian users with much skepticism. The limited internet penetration and lack of trust on the newly formed eCommerce platforms proved to be an […]
If you are about to hire a professional eCommerce website builder to set up an eCommerce site, there are some astonishing features that you can consider having on your website. Help your website fetch awesome online leads and generate revenue by including these killer features, such as: Search Box Your website must have a search […]
Today, people are too busy doing productive work that they don’t have the privilege to shop products from stores. So now people are relying on commerce services more and more. eCommerce is the technique of buying products/services via online without going personally into the store. It offers us many advantages like: • Saves the transportation […]
Can you believe it? 1.8 billion people will embark the consuming class by 2025, and the yearly expenditure will be around $30 trillion. Yes, Markets will definitely have the most extraordinary access across the globe. Shoppers are going to make international purchases double and merchants have to seriously give a thought on expansion on an […]
How to get started? Designing an eCommerce website is certainly the best thing for the website designers, because it allows them to use their creativity to the fullest. Today, the eCommerce website has become the great trend setter and is more associated with the customer’s morals and emotions. Every eCommerce website has a USP and […]
Tip 1 – Use Camtasia For All Of Your Video Creations Screen Casting software is a very valuable tool. You should leverage this powerful screen casting software. It is one of those tools that you will use religiously, once you know how. It’s a fantastic tool for reverse engineering your competitors, because you can actually […]
Don’t you think going out for shopping is making you feel tired? After all, we live in a world where technology makes everything easier for everyone. Nowadays, people love to shop on their responsive gadgets than going personally to each and every shop. But only a responsive, attractive and informative site can attract customers to […]
It’s not easy to keep pace with the changing tastes and preferences of customers. As technology keeps advancing with a rapid rate, buyers too feel elevated as their choices and options grow in the same proportion. Not long ago, they were pleased in only visiting swanky malls and buying products of their choice. Their joy […]
Many of you have chosen to purchase a domain and signed up with a host to begin your very own store. This implies that you have identified the possibility of generating massive income from your eCommerce store. Yet a few of you have ran into the issue of not obtaining sufficient site visitors to your […]
A successful eCommerce business requires well managed and updated online catalogs. Catalog management and processing has become the most crucial element of the thriving eCommerce industry. It is no secret that a well managed product catalog can help you to reach out to more potential customers, thereby increasing sales and revenue. An eCommerce store with […]
Electronic commerce is without a doubt the way to create new opportunities for an enterprise that needs to sell services and products. Based on the marketing value of the internet we can clearly see there are virtually no downsides to promoting items on the World Wide Web. Using the online environment and making the best […]
Magento has evolved as the most popular ecommerce platform and every new version comes with excellent features that promise new ways to meet the challenges of the ever changing ecommerce scenario. Well, Magento 2 is a next generation platform and is built on a robust, modern architecture that is designed to scale as market demands […]
If the 20th century was about the World Wars, the 21st century is completely about start-ups. Entrepreneurship is a highly exciting and self-testing prospect, but comes with the risk of complete financial destabilization and confidence breakdown. As the number of entrepreneurs continue to rise every year, it is important to realize that not everyone is […]
Today, the international B2C market is doing so at break-neck speeds. Indeed, e-commerce is on an upward development. In many countries, sales projections for next year are estimated at $51.4 billion. Mobile commerce, emerging markets, brands moving into international markets, and advance shipping and payment options fuel this global growth. How can your venture in […]
Each merchant is able to analyze visitors’ behavior using Google Analytics. This tool gives a clear picture of an online store Bounce Rate. Bounce Rate is the percentage of users who enter the website, visit only one page and leave the store very quickly. If this indicator is very high, for the online store owner […]
Early one Saturday morning, as the glow of an impatient sun began to roll over our home, into the window of our makeshift library, it seemed the day was starting perfectly. I was reading Eric Ries book The Lean Startup. Sitting by the side of my wife, I was comfortable and content. We were sipping […]
We are going through a transitional era where, by each day, people prefer shopping through an e-commerce store than a typical retail store in the street. We informed in our previous post that in only America the online store sales are increasing 15% each year. Globally, the e-commerce sales saw a 20% rise from 2014 […]
If you have an online store that sells products/services, it is important to provide an online payment scheme so that your customers can pay right away. Nowadays, more vendors are providing online payment solutions to let customers have a more convenient online shopping experience. Most companies who want to succeed should go on in responding […]
E-payment, also known as electronic payment, lets people, companies, governments and non-government organizations make cashless payments for products and services by means of credit/debit cards and mobile gadgets or the Internet. This method offers some advantages such as increased sales, lower transaction costs and time savings. However, it is prone to online fraud and could […]
It’s time to reach the global market with an online shopping cart for your business. There are leading companies offering quality eCommerce development services to help you introduce your business worldwide and sell your products without hassle. Online products are easily accessible to anyone anytime. With products and services available within a click and considering […]
When it comes to running an eCommerce store, every tiny detail and aspect of your virtual storefront needs to be optimized. And product description isn’t any exception. You might be spending a good amount every month to bring visitors’ traffic to your product page. But unclear or poorly written product descriptions can lead all those […]
Etsy is a profitable marketplace for your handmade items. Etsy understands how important relationships are between the buyer and the seller. With 35 plus years’ experience in selling online, I have a proven record that “relationship selling” is by far the best plan of action. Since I’m convinced that relationships have increased my sales in […]
The exponential growth of the internet has substantially impacted the way transactions are performed in trading and commerce. Current statistics show that 40% of internet users from around the world have purchased something online, at least once. In the year 2013, a whopping 1.2 trillion dollars was spent by internet users in business-to-consumer e-commerce transactions. […]
Let’s begin with a harsh truth. The below sentence may be the best one which depicts the importance of e-commerce photos. “I don’t care how awesome your products are, if the pictures suck I’m not buying it!” This one sentence is enough to describe the importance of photo in e-commerce. Now, the question is it […]
Having decided that my time in the army had come to an end, I had to make some key decisions about my future career. Would I go into the Private Security arena? Would I go into one of the ex- military recruitment programmes (Amazon et al) or would I do something completely different? I love […]
It’s never been easy to fulfil the needs of customers and make them happy. It takes a lot to understand their exact requirements and come good on them. The scenario is more or less same today where customers want even more than what is available on the internet. They are not satisfied and feel lack […]
Everyone wants more conversion from their eCommerce sites. Increased conversion means more sales. More sales mean more revenue. Learn why Magento software is used by 100’s of thousands of vendors to power their eCommerce business. Whether selling goods and services primarily B2B or B2C, the using Magento software helps managers boost sales figures. Some Key […]
Competing in an online marketplace, with frequently changing prices often contributes to lower profit margins where time and again, ‘chasing the price to the bottom’ appears to be the only way to achieve a sale. The enticement of a low entry price is a commonly used technique; however it invariably covers over additional charges or […]
When you start an internet business, no matter what you’re selling, you have to know exactly who you are selling to. Choosing and finding the right customers can be the difference between success and failure. In the end, if there are not any customers who are willing to pay for what you are supplying, then […]
Everyone wants to expand to their business; the online marketplace is a great approach to selling your products. If you are willing to sell your products online on Amazon; here are the few things that you should have to learn about selling on Amazon. How to sell food on Amazon In addition to selling food, […]
As a known proverb says, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” At first thought, it may seem that free products are useless for an online store. It is true that they can’t generate profit but they can have a positive indirect impact on sales. How exactly they can do that is what we […]
Every online shopping platform has a unique working style, making generalized assessment extremely difficult. Marketing strategies of an online chocolate store and a portal that sells mango milkshake online will naturally be different. However, there are some basic practices that tend to work in most cases. You can spend millions in advertisements, but without the […]
The internet has entirely changed the operations of businesses around the world. Of course, this has had a lot of positive influences on the way businesses are run. Today, you don’t have to be physically present everywhere, because a website represents you in the best manner. Sadly, a lot of businesses do not realize how […]
If you search for the information concerning the pop-up ads on Google, you will discover a lot of results such as “pop-up blocker” or “how to disable pop-ups”. Many websites use this type of ads and, on one hand, it is a very useful marketing instrument because it guarantees that visitors definitely see the ad […]
Magento is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms and powers over 80 percent of the online stores. For online stores, page loading speeds are very important. This is because a customer does not wait for more than 3 seconds for a page to load. If your website takes longer than that, your bounce rates […]
Summer and holidays are coming and all professional merchants know this period has a lot of peculiarities. On one hand, there are many threats to have fewer sales, but on the other hand, there are a lot of opportunities to sell more when all the summer sales peculiarities are considered and an online store is […]
When it comes to choosing the best platform for your online store, then the developers are spoilt for choice as there are numerous ecommerce platforms like Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, Volusion available in the market. Given this plethora of choices, Magento holds a special place and is also an overwhelming favorite of developers for creating ecommerce […]
Until two decades ago, the three modes of projecting and presenting a company’s profile, products and services were through the mass media of press, word of mouth, radio and television. However, with the advent of ICT (information and communication technology) and mass computer literacy, the scenario has changed. Today, it is more over the internet […]
At present, Magento holds 26% of the market share. This figure indicates how well Magento influenced the world of e-commerce development. This widely-known e-commerce web application has been used by some renowned brands such as Samsung, Nokia and Ford Auto in building their online stores. But, Magento e-commerce development is not only designed for large […]
Selling something online is not a big thing at all. Custom Joomla plays a vital role. The other name of Ecommerce is known as Electronic Commerce, which is not restricted to only multinational companies. Preparing an interactive Ecommerce website and shopping carts for the customers has been a simple job that is easily achievable by […]
Online fulfillment services are a new and exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs who are interested in starting internet-based eCommerce ventures. While there is no debate over the positive aspects of eCommerce with regards to not needing sales staff or physical spaces to display merchandise, the fulfillment portions of the equation have traditionally offered only the same […]
The Power of Visuals Oft repeated but yet true, “a picture is worth a thousand words” correctly signifies the power of visual images in the eCommerce industry. As more and more retailers are developing new strategies to connect with customers over a wide range of hand-held devices, visual-search engines are being touted as the next-big […]
There is no doubt that in today’s online as well as offline marketing campaigns, images play the most important and crucial role in grabbing the attention of readers. Moreover, better images of products displayed on e-commerce portals throw more chances of better sales. Hence it becomes imperative that the images and pictures have to be […]
There is no question that offering free shipping will boost your online conversion rates but how can you offer it in retail eCommerce without going broke? If you are not careful with your approach, offering free shipping is going to kill your profit margins and very soon, you might find yourself operating your business at […]
Each merchant has experienced the situation when certain products are no longer available for some reasons. All products have been sold, there are problems with manufacturers or suppliers and the products can’t be delivered, the merchant changes the priorities in the product range and prefers to sell other products, and there are many other reasons […]
Magento has gained immense popularity in the eCommerce market and it is an incomparable eCommerce platform that allows business owners to increase the revenues and target more audience all around the globe. So, if online retailers are willing to gain the most benefits from this feature rich Magento development platform, it is very important to […]
SEO or Search Engine Optimization is one of the most popular techniques used to increase the ranking of your website on search engines including Google, Yahoo, and Bing, etc. No doubt, every online marketer wants to increase the ranking of their website. But what if you don’t know the tips and tricks that help you […]
The growth of the digital economy has opened up many new opportunities for starting a business online. Ten minutes spent creating a profile on eBay, Etsy, or Amazon, and anyone can get their products in front of hundreds of millions of active consumers who are already shopping and ready to buy. As a result of […]
Online order fulfillment services are one of the latest developments in the evolution of eCommerce and online shopping. Traditional brick and mortar stores are finding it more and more difficult to compete with online stores for two simple reasons, price and convenience. eCommerce based shopping experiences are designed to allow customers to find and purchase […]
Order fulfillment services are a mystery to many merchants, as they have only seen a recent rise in popularity. Predominantly due to the explosion of eCommerce over the past few years, fulfillment services are enabling merchants to become truly virtual, having no need for physical locations of any kind in order to run their businesses […]
You have a loyal base of customers who are happy with your products and services, and many of them probably order the same items from you on a regular basis. While consistency is good and loyalty is great, have you ever considered trying to sell these customers alternative or complementary products outside of their normal […]
While setting up an e-commerce website, developers need to keep several features in mind. Instead of filling your website with futile features, it’s important to figure out the important ones that your website truly requires. The article focuses on those features that are indispensable parts of every e-commerce site. Search Box An easily visible search […]
eCommerce merchants can no more understand the power of catalog management. Modern customers ask for rich and consistent product description from all retailers. eCommerce merchants need to meet these expectations if they seek to grip their position in the market. Let us discover what product catalog management entails and how you can manage if efficiently. […]
It is obvious that any online store should be socially active and communicate with its customers. One of the channels of communication is the reviews which users may place in an online store or on third-party sites. The influence of positive reviews and comments works great and helps online business a lot. But the negative […]
Retailers are finding it difficult to develop automatic methods of linking crowdsourced photos to relevant products having kept retailers from integrating the same to other websites and apps. Retailers are banking on social media and the pictures sourced from the channels and the personal interactions are driving sales. Launch of intelligent visual search engines With […]
A bit of confusion is present among the online businesses that how acceptance of PayPal payment is related to PCI compliance. A saying goes that by using PayPal your business doesn’t need to be subjected to the PCI DSS. The Truth about PayPal requirements The reality is that even acceptance of PayPal payments requires your […]
Over a billion non-cash payment transactions occur around the world every day and among those are the payments made to your business. With the escalating threat of fraud and identity theft in today’s world of eCommerce, no one is left more vulnerable than businesses just trying to accept an honest payment. PCI compliance applies to […]
The continual rise in the online sales in the last one decade has prompt nearly every entrepreneur to create and maintain an e-commerce store. Many even do not have a physical store at all and are making a good fortune in the e-commerce business. In the wake of this e-commerce boom, many platforms have registered […]
A global B2B marketplace is a place where all the retailers, suppliers, wholesalers, manufacturers as well as the customers meet under a single common forum. The meaning of B2B is business to business. The business to business involves selling of a product that is required in the manufacturing of another product, it also involves in […]
Magento is one of the leading eCommerce platforms and powers over 26 percent of the online stores. Whether you are a small local store or a big fashion brand, Magento has all the features to take your business to new heights of success. Magento stores can be developed and customized as per business requirements. You […]
B2B and B2C tactics are different from each other in a number of aspects. For starters, the target audience in the former is a business, while the latter is targeted towards individual customers. As compared to businesses that market their products to the consumers, B2B companies may seem like a ‘hard to accomplish’ prospect. In […]
In a move that surprised everyone, Amazon opened its first bricks-and-mortar bookstore in Seattle in November, last year. However, it should not have come as such a shock. Bricks-and-mortar stores have influenced the growth of e-commerce, and will continue to do so, more than the ordinary online fanatic realizes. Multisensory Engagement According to Tech Crunch, […]
It is raining eCommerce everywhere, and Magneto makes these online portals run flawlessly while presenting top-class customer-friendly features. Magento is, in fact, everything that an eCommerce marketer would want to have on the online shopping platforms- exhibit product lines, offer simple payment gateways, deliver 24/7 customer service and manage all back-end operations effectively. If you […]
Owning a small business is difficult, and when you have not yet grown to the size of larger competitors you not only have to figure out how to increase sales, but in many cases you are also acting as every department of the business. This means that you are the owner, the customer service manager, […]
While running your online store at some point some questions will be asked to you: Is your business PCI Compliant? Have you completed any Self Assessment Questionnaire? What Compliance level you are on? These questions might keep on going; but the best way to answer these questions will be to carefully listen what is being […]
Having an e-commerce website can either be a lot of work or no work at all. It all depends on the platform you pick for your business. We surely know people who are working with Magento and speaking in a straightforward way, they are more than happy. Magento is not only convenient as you use […]
In the past, the payment options were limited, so it was not quite possible for retailers to accept credit card payments. However, times have changed, and it is difficult for businesses to function without such facility. Businesses that stick to cash payments alone, especially those online, will be left behind and could lose possible sales […]
People who buy items on the Internet like instant results and are used to immediately paying for what they buy, but in reality, most businesses do not process payments online. On the other hand, businesses that process online payments can boost their income even more since online consumers tend to buy more products/services because of […]
eCommerce and online merchants now have a way to simplify the way customers buy their products. While accepting only one form of payment can bring in a totally new customer base, it also works the other way round. Refusing only one type of payment can result to a considerable plunge in the customer base of […]
It’s extremely important these days to take the business online. Without doing so, no business will ever get a bigger and wider marketplace to cater. After all, operating in the physical world has its limitations while the online world gives delivers a great deal of freedom. So, any business can set up an online store […]
