E-Commerce Articles

Business » E-Commerce | By Obinna Heche @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 11:43 AM

The dot.com boom of the 1980s permitted legions of people to cash in on the mushrooming availability and popularity of the Internet but when the bubble burst, there were those who did not cash in but instead ended up owing the bank a small fortune. Those who profited were also those who were able to find a way of starting an ecommerce business without a bank loan. Granted, some might have dipped into their credit cards or homes equity, which is only marginally better but by and large they only i... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Shawn Hickman @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 12:11 AM

Over half of all US online adults use search engines most or every time they are online, according to a recent "How America Searches" study from icrossing. "How America Searches" takes a detailed look at why people turn to search engines, which engines have the most loyal users, how well people can distinguish natural and paid results, and other questions. This kind of information can be incredibly helpful to your business. For example, the vast majority of search engine u... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Chun Yin Yu @ Friday, 3rd August 2007 @ 4:37 AM

Many webmasters are interested in getting more traffic to their web site, especially the new web site. Without a doubt many of the new webmasters will have a try on the free traffic exchange program all over the internet. So the question is, does it work? What's good about Free traffic exchange? First, You got traffic and a lot of traffic without paying a dime. Some of your traffic will actually click on your ad or buy products from your site. Most importantly, it is free! (th... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Obinna Heche @ Saturday, 28th July 2007 @ 10:06 AM

Those looking to get into their own business without the need to beg a bank for funding, can find several e-commerce businesses that you get started for very little money up front. Franchising has worked for many traditional stores and the concept is continuing to gain acceptance in the online world as more successful businesses are seeking more outlets for their products or service. In the beginning of the online franchising frenzy, it was termed multi level marketing and the effect of s... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Obinna Heche @ Saturday, 28th July 2007 @ 10:01 AM

One of the distractions to customer loyalty is the availability of alternative places to buy the same products or services at the same or even slightly higher prices. With an internet business, thousands of other similar companies offer the same items at about the same price and without the loyalty of your customers there is no way to survive. Web surfers may simply type in a keyword for a product or service in a search engine and when the different sites appear, clicking on a few sites w... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Steve Dempster @ Saturday, 28th July 2007 @ 9:39 AM

So you want to make a business out of eBay? Maybe you want to make the move from casual 'clear-the-attic' selling to a focused business approach? If that's the case, the following four pointers should help you achieve just that. 1. Decide what you are going to sell. This may seem obvious but it's a massive pitfall for the unwary. It' is so easy to become sidetracked and lose focus of what you decided to sell in the first place! Say you have decided to sell ... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Mark Kimathi @ Thursday, 26th July 2007 @ 12:45 AM

Just like the offline world, one should never confuse marketing for sales. Online, the disparity between the two is quickly brought to notice when stats in the log-file show numerous visits with no sales made. This is why it is prudent to first streamline your conversions techniques in increasing web revenues. Conversion happens as a result of synergy amassed from sales and marketing. Marketing involves exposing potential customers to numerous messages about your offer. Online this may be... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 23rd July 2007 @ 1:11 PM

For those who love finding great deals at auctions but hate the hassles of crowds and getting there, there's now a cool new way to bid. Auction sites are getting more and more which only means that there is a lot more chances in finding that collectible item that you are raring to lay your hands on! You just have to place your bid on your chosen auction site. The next thing you know, you've won it. But before you start bidding, read on and find out some little facts about online auctio... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Samizr Khan @ Wednesday, 18th July 2007 @ 3:11 PM

A lot of web pages will find an SEO sitemap useful in improving their performance. SEO stands for "Search Engine Optimization", the process that aims to create or revise Internet sites so that it can be better found by search engines. The objective of SEO campaigns is to have websites appear in the top listing or first results page of search engines. Internet search engines, such as Google and A9, maintain a very large database of Web pages and available files. To do this, they... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Eble Chen @ Tuesday, 17th July 2007 @ 2:20 PM

It is a fact that any businessman would see ups and downs in his business. It is true with eBay sellers also. While positive situation is welcoming, negative ones will always leave an impact on the seller - in the form of lesson or experience. You will find that account hacking, bad bidders, who don't pay their bills, fraudulent buyers, and many such problems, are very common even for eBay sellers. With all these problems, it is very important and tough to maintain an excellent feed... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Amin Motin @ Thursday, 12th July 2007 @ 9:05 PM

Now, I just know that a title like that has to raise some questions. I mean, Julia Roberts is an actress, isn't she? So what lessons can she teach us on how to make more money on the internet? Well, before I get into that let me tell you a story that will help you to understand. I watched a family comedy this evening. The opening scenes were of a young woman - not an actress I know - but there was something about her that was eerily familiar. Then I realized that she was virtu... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Eble Chen @ Thursday, 12th July 2007 @ 5:24 PM

If you are a seller at eBay, who believes in luck - stop doing so. I don't deny that one needs luck to be successful; however, the role played by luck is a very small one. You should combine your brains with some tips and tricks to be successful on eBay. I am listing few more tips to make you a successful seller at eBay. 1. Give your auction a good title: There are many who do not really give importance to the title and tend to ignore the importance of it. They just provide a simple... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Eble Chen @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 2:29 PM

Anyone can become a successful seller on eBay, provided he or she knows the tricks and tips to sell the right thing under right category at right time. Whatever be the tricks and tips of other successful sellers on eBay, there are few which are common and easy to follow to make you successful on eBay than the others selling similar or same items in other auctions happening simultaneously. The important points to remember are given below: 1. Conduct Proper Research On Items You Want To Se... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Dee Power @ Thursday, 5th July 2007 @ 6:10 PM

High demand and low competition equals profits from your website. But how do you find the key, as in keywords, to unlock those profits and make money online? High demand means there are people looking for information about your niche, the more people, the more potential visitors. The more visitors your site receives, the higher the probability that you'll make a sale or your ads will be clicked. Low competition means you aren't fighting for attention with thousands... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Ivanovich Cuxev @ Thursday, 5th July 2007 @ 6:06 PM

Choosing an appropriate framework for the needs of an up and coming web storefront is more than just a question of ticking boxes in a checklist. There are three categories of evaluation points: - Features - Necessities - Luxuries Features are those parts of the system that make it stand out from other offerings. Necessities are the core functions of the framework that enable it to do its job; lose one of these and it becomes difficult to argue for a particular framework, desp... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Tyler James Ellison @ Tuesday, 3rd July 2007 @ 7:09 PM

It's been years since blogging began. But it's just recently that it has been considered as one of the addicting fads. Many teenagers have resorted to blogging as an outlet for their emotions, a little online nook where they can blurt out whatever just bugs them or whatever makes them feel elated. Savvy marketers have discovered that blogging is one of the best Internet marketing methods that won't cost you a cent. What exactly is blogging? Blog is the widely used term tha... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Michael Copper @ Monday, 2nd July 2007 @ 8:56 AM

The first way is the easiest and it really is a bit like cheating. Instead of setting up your own merchant account, you can go through a popular online payment service like PayPal, Ebid, or Moneybookers. These services accept credit card payments from your customer and provide a variety of other services. The downside is that your clients will need to have an account with the payment service that you choose, which can present problems for those who don't feel comfortable with this sort of p... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Garland Choate @ Saturday, 30th June 2007 @ 6:11 PM

No one sets out to fail at anything. Everyone who embarks forth in any attempt seldom considers the hypothesis of failing. Failure isn't an option...or so they believe. The sad truth is, nevertheless, that failure isn't merely an option; it's a probability unless the adventurer knows where he's going, how he's going to get there, does not spend a lot of time or energy looking for shortcuts and abides by the rules for success. H... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Eble Chen @ Saturday, 30th June 2007 @ 4:35 PM

It is a fact that lots of people earn their living on eBay. Though there are lots of auction websites coming up everyday, eBay remains the favorite of many sellers. However, few people have lost faith and interest on eBay, and feel that eBay is another junk website. This happens with sellers who have not been successful on eBay. In other words, this is about people who did/do not know the tactics for becoming successful on eBay. There can be few policies of eBay that might be harsh on th... more...

Business » E-Commerce | By Clive Chung @ Friday, 29th June 2007 @ 12:55 PM

The aim of Google ads is to convince people to buy something. The words you use in your Google ads are very important. People care only getting their problems solved. For example, before buying a registry cleaner, people always want to know whether or not the registry cleaner can remove all the ad-ware or spy-ware from their computer. They want to know all the features, as well as the price. The biggest challenge is your limited space. In Google ads, the headline is 25 characters, and the body i... more...