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Learn how to mix marketing prowess with technical savvy to get your Web site in front of your target audience and maximize conversions.
By Joanna Fletcher
Although many people have successfully bought and sold items from Web sites such as Amazon or Ebay, there is still a hurdle for small businesspeople to overcome when selling online. Consumers need to trust that their personal information, especially credit card details, are in good hands, before they will even consider buying from someone they have never met. continue »
By Joanna Fletcher
Making money from your Web site can seem pretty straightforward – generate traffic then sell ad space, or create a virtual store to sell your own products, or join an affiliate program from one of the big guys like Amazon. Once you have a solid ecommerce process like Paypal or a shopping cart, there are some other ways to make your Web site work for you and start making some money. continue »
By Joyce V. Harrison
You want the sweat equity that you put into your retail Web site to pay off in profitability. Read on for some best practices to follow that may improve the ROI of your online business. continue »
By Emele Maisey
Before implementing the SEO tips below, you must first do thorough keyword (key-phrase) research. Do not guess what people are typing in the search engines. After all, what’s the point in showing up in the top position on Google for a phrase that no one searches for? continue »
By Monique Martin
With so many options for selling your products online, deciding which is best can be overwhelming for any small business. Web sites like eBay, Etsy and Amazon offer lots of buyers, but which, if any, are right for your business? continue »
By Monique Martin
You’ve worked hard to create an inventory for your online store, and you’ve priced it to move. But, without traffic, it’s just gathering dust on the shelves. Millions of people shop online each day, and every small business needs to harness as much of that traffic as possible. One of the best ways to drive traffic to your Web site store is by getting your inventory to display in Google’s and Yahoo!’s shopping results. continue »
By Jen Brister
If you’re relatively new to Web site creation, you might be wondering how to measure ROI, or return on investment, for your Web site. In order to determine if your Web site is bringing in more money than you are spending to create it, you need to figure out exactly how much money you are making on the site and how you are making it. continue »
By Jen Brister
Almost every business today has its own Web site and your business should be no different. No matter how large or small the company, Web sites are a valuable resource for branding and getting you noticed. If you have a retail company that does not have a shopping area on your Web site, you are losing out on daily sales. Web site shopping carts operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can sell items for you with little or no additional effort on your part. continue »
By Joyce Harrison
You may have a very small business but your Web site has to compete with the big guns. You have only a few seconds to make an impression with “window shoppers” who come to your home page. If your “storefront” doesn’t attract them, one click and you’ve lost potential sales.
Here are some tips for creating the ideal ecommerce home page. continue »
By Bruce Tyson
What good is selling without a way to get paid? A payment gateway is a vital link that enables online and traditional commerce using credit and debit cards. When a customer goes through checkout at a local store, the card swipes through the reader attached to the merchant’s payment gateway, sending a request for payment to the customer’s card issuer. If authorized, the payment transfers from the card to the merchant’s account. Without a payment gateway, customers must pay with cash, an option not available at an online store. continue »