Comments to Ten Great Ecommerce Ideas2008-01-22T23:43:29-07:00Practical Ecommerceinfo@practicalecommerce.comhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/Copyright 2007 Confluence Publishing DBA Practical Ecommercebuzzn2goshowhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment47262008-01-22T23:43:29-07:00Interesting tips. I've been on eBay for 2.5 years now, and the fees are killing me! I realize I DO need an 800 #, but I have implemented most of the other ideas, and my business has grown to the point that I just cannot afford to throw money away on eBay fees anymore. I have SEVEN more lines of products I won't list due to the cost. I just need a simple solution that takes less computer time, and allows me to interact with my clients on a one-to-one basis so I can continue to build and cement the relationships I already have, and bring in the new clients that are so important to a small e-commerce site.
Thanks for the refresher course.roboslobhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment43722007-12-13T10:25:30-07:00The KILLERSOCKS.COM site actually seems overloaded to me. Maybe it's targeted to the early 20's market who are used to seeing 900 different things on a page, and it only has 850.
I like the first one (permission based relevant emarketing) and last one (repeat biz in 90 days) best. What is the best way to get repeat biz? Eo you need to discount to do it?China Direct 2 Uhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment43062007-12-06T10:45:48-07:00The suggestion to integrate product videos is one that we have been thinking about for our site. Hearing a CEO recommend this option reinforces our strategy. Looks like we'll move forward with the idea.
CD2U Business Development TeamKimhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment42892007-12-04T14:28:03-07:00I am just getting started with an online business and having been a slight technophobe for a few years...it is nice to get some simple and basic information. Any FREE information is rare and greatly appreciated by this stay at home mommy who is daring to dream in an attempt to make a better life for her family. :)
Thanks!Cherylhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment42392007-11-29T19:43:34-07:00Great ideas that I will consider implementing. Several years ago, I added "how-to" bridal craft videos to my store. I demonstrate how to create unique wedding favors and gifts using some of the products I sell in my store. Has resulted in a direct increase in sales and many complements on the video tutorials.
Cheryl
www.BlissWeddingsMarket.com
inspiring. refreshing. unique.Karenhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment42272007-11-27T18:26:36-07:00Thanks for the ideas. I am just launching my first website. There is so much to think about and it is great to have the advice of the pros. I plan to implement several of these ideas as we get up and running. Thanks! (Thumbs down to those who criticize without offering some ideas of their own!)
www.pastgems.comPeterhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment42252007-11-27T17:29:43-07:00These ideas are a joke, when will you provide some real ideas that make money!JoJohttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41622007-11-20T14:30:17-07:00Useful ideas. Some have been around forever, but it's still good to take a fresh look at "older" ideas in addition to the newer ideas. You can get a different perspective. And, yes, what "great" ideas does the Google Dr. have?Bruce Golubhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41602007-11-20T08:58:09-07:00Missed the "Big One" in my opinion; and yes, its obvious, but so many E-commerce businesses seem to forget it: Run your E-business like...a business. Have a Business Plan, Set Goals and Steps to Achieve Them, Determine the Amount of Investment you will need to Implement These Steps, and last but not least, get Clear Metrics.T Swatekhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41592007-11-20T08:57:46-07:00Lots of good advice. We're already doing most of this, but it helps to read that we're doing the right things.
Tony
http://www.ScrapYourTrip.com
"Cuz life is a trip worth scrappin'"Mikehttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41582007-11-20T08:04:17-07:00Even the old ideas need to be revisited with a fresh spin
Thanks
Mike
www.bloomindesigns.comLorihttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41522007-11-19T19:23:38-07:00The 1-800 number is my next step. I've implemented a lot of the other steps. Site's only been up since mid Sept and I've had 7071 visitors. Don't know what the average is for new sites, but I'm pleased!
Lori
www.LAminerals.com
Premium Glamour at Girl Next Door Prices
Lyndahttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41512007-11-19T14:37:46-07:00Always great to read about ways to treak our ecommerce site and now that we are actively adding video (both ours and ones we find on youtube) to our product info pages we've seen increases in sales of those items. Now we just need to add an 800# (and a thousand other things)
Lynda
Delight.com. Shop Daily. Shop HappyeCustomerhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41502007-11-19T14:26:56-07:00Does The Google Dr. have any great "ideas" to share??Thomas Michaelhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41492007-11-19T13:43:20-07:00Invaluable information from people who talk the talk and walk the walk. As an ecommerce business owner I have already implemented several of these items (i.e. customer reviews, auto-emails with upsell products, etc.). I am looking forward to adding even more functionality to our site in the future.
Great article!
Thomas Michael
http://www.michaelmanagement.com The Google Dr.http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41482007-11-19T13:15:24-07:00Amazing...same people saying the same thing. Nothing great about any of these "ideas".Barbara Langdonhttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/612/Ten-Great-Ecommerce-Ideas/#comment41462007-11-19T13:09:40-07:00Extremely enlightening article. Thank you.