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The Single Most Powerful Factor For Your Site

The Single Most Powerful Factor For Your Site

Just like a newspaper headline, the headline on your website represents the single most powerful factor in grabbing a reader's eye a... 0 Comments | Read More »

Using Gravatar For Your Online Posts

Using Gravatar For Your Online Posts

Practical eCommerce and other websites, including many popular blogging platforms recognize Gravatar. When you post a comment on on... 0 Comments | Read More »

Collecting Damages From Online Thieves

Collecting Damages From Online Thieves

If your competitor has been convicted of stealing your traffic, you can use legal tools to take back what is yours. 0 Comments | Read More »

Hand Coding vs Template Design Programs

Hand Coding vs Template Design Programs

Template design programs and applications like Dreamweaver and GoLive may make developing a website easier, but the most effective c... 0 Comments | Read More »

Use Site Search Technology To Improve Navigation

Use Site Search Technology To Improve Navigation

If you're looking for a quick way to improve navigation on your store, look no further than site search technology. 0 Comments | Read More »

Do You Know Where Your Domain Name Has Been?

Do You Know Where Your Domain Name Has Been?

It's a good idea to do a bit of research on a domain name before you consider buying it. Make sure that the name you are wanting to... 0 Comments | Read More »

Use Double Opt In For Your Email List

Use Double Opt In For Your Email List

If possible, use double opt in for your email marketing lists. Your list will be smaller than if using single opt-in, but it will al... 0 Comments | Read More »

Getting A Loan For Your Ecommerce Business

Getting A Loan For Your Ecommerce Business

Thanks to a new SBA Standard Operating Procedure that takes effect August 1, 2008, even site owners without a track record have a sh... 0 Comments | Read More »

Using A Rating System On Your Site

Using A Rating System On Your Site

Having a rating and review option on your site can have a positive impact on your sales. 0 Comments | Read More »

Optimizing Your Site For Search Engines

Optimizing Your Site For Search Engines

When it comes to optimizing an ecommerce site for search engines, oftentimes merchants try to optimize an entire site when, actually... 0 Comments | Read More »

Tips If You Focus On Local Customers

Tips If You Focus On Local Customers

Depending on the products you se,,, you may want to focus most of your marketing on local customers. Try creating listings in Google... 0 Comments | Read More »

Exporting Your Products And International Law

Exporting Your Products And International Law

When exporting your products internationally, it is necessary to legally protect yourself with a formal agreement. 0 Comments | Read More »

Utilizing Timely Reminders

Utilizing Timely Reminders

Make sure that you remind your past shoppers when it is time to reorder items that expire (such as calendars, subscription, Christma... 0 Comments | Read More »

Cultivate Prospects From Your Landing Pages

Cultivate Prospects From Your Landing Pages

By putting product-specific lead-capture mechanisms on your product pages, you can cultivate and educate your hot prospects over time. 0 Comments | Read More »

Using Storefront Widgets To Monetize Blogs

Using Storefront Widgets To Monetize Blogs

Storefront widgets can be a good way to monetize a blog or social media profile page. Widgets like PayPal Storefront, ShopIt, and C... 0 Comments | Read More »

Planning Your Time According To Your Business Size

Planning Your Time According To Your Business Size

Make sure to plan your time and resources according to your business size.     0 Comments | Read More »

Creating A Grammatically Sound Blog Post

Creating A Grammatically Sound Blog Post

Creating and maintaining a blog with frequent updates is an excellent marketing tool and reflects well on you and your company, but ... 0 Comments | Read More »

Color Themes And Conversion Rates

Color Themes And Conversion Rates

Pay attention to the color themes you use on your site. A thoughtful use of color can lead to higher conversion rates. 0 Comments | Read More »

How To Use Your "About Us" Page

How To Use Your "About Us" Page

Your "About Us" page on your online store is a place for you to convey your humanity, where you can put a face and a story... 0 Comments | Read More »

Blogs And Email Newsletters

Blogs And Email Newsletters

Start using communications tools like blogs and email newsletters to stay in touch with your customers, and to alert them of special... 0 Comments | Read More »

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