Archive for the ‘General Ecommerce’ Category

Spring Cleaning for Your Online Store

Friday, March 5th, 2010

It’s time to spruce up your online store with a dose of Spring cleaning. Today’s Volusion blog post discusses things to consider when conducting website maintenance. Keep reading to learn more.
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Thank goodness Spring is finally in the air – after this long, drawn-out winter we all deserve a little sunshine. I was enjoying the early […]

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Stress-Busting for Small Business Owners

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Too many things to do with too little time? You’re not alone – most online store owners are dealing with strained schedules. This post discusses how stress affects small businesses and offers various ideas on how to bust through it.

Stressed out? You’re not alone – The American Institute of Stress (AIS) states that 62% of […]

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Expanding Your Online Presence Overseas

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Thinking about expanding your online store and selling to other countries? There is a lot to consider before getting started, including shipping, location and marketing. Take a look at the following to help determine whether or not you’re ready to start business abroad.

Google + China = billions in success, right? Wrong. The online world is […]

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The Importance of PCI/CISP Certification

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Online security has become more important than ever - identity theft is on the rise and serves as a huge liability for your business. But what’s the difference between PCI compliance and PCI/CISP certification? Why is it important? Find out now.

Last Friday we talked about ways to reduce the number of abandoned carts from your […]

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Finding Abandoned Shopping Carts a Home

Friday, January 8th, 2010

In this article, we discuss the main reasons for abandoned shopping carts and best practices on how to increase your conversions for these online shoppers. Some of the primary reasons for abandoned carts include: high shipping, comparison shopping for deals and security.

I really dislike the phrase “abandoned shopping cart.” It makes me think of a […]

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Finding Abandoned Shopping Carts a Home

Friday, January 8th, 2010

In this article, we discuss the main reasons for abandoned shopping carts and best practices on how to increase your conversions for these online shoppers. Some of the primary reasons for abandoned carts include: high shipping, comparison shopping for deals and security.

I really dislike the phrase “abandoned shopping cart.” It makes me think of a […]

Original post by Matt

Your Online Store – a Month-by-Month Playbook

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Prepare your online store for 2010 by following this monthly plan to make sure you get the most from your online business this year. Start off by reviewing your performance from last year and selecting your shopping cart software. Then, execute your outreach and marketing efforts, spruce up your design and sell, sell, sell for […]

Original post by Matt

Your Online Store – a Month-by-Month Playbook

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Prepare your online store for 2010 by following this monthly plan to make sure you get the most from your online business this year. Start off by reviewing your performance from last year and selecting your shopping cart software. Then, execute your outreach and marketing efforts, spruce up your design and sell, sell, sell for […]

Original post by Matt

2010 Predictions for Ecommerce – The Exciting Road Ahead

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

What does the future of ecommerce hold this coming year? Check out our online sales predictions for 2010. Our bets include: a need for increased online security, ramped up social media, a push for creativity and overall growth in the online shopping experience.
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The year 2009 was fun, wasn’t it? There were lots of exciting […]

Original post by Matt

2010 Predictions for Ecommerce – The Exciting Road Ahead

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

What does the future of ecommerce hold this coming year? Check out our online sales predictions for 2010. Our bets include: a need for increased online security, ramped up social media, a push for creativity and overall growth in the online shopping experience.
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The year 2009 was fun, wasn’t it? There were lots of exciting […]

Original post by Matt

Ecommerce Year in Review 2009 – Looking Back So We Can Look Forward

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Take a look at our 2009 Year In Review regarding the world of ecommerce. There have been quite a few interesting developments that will affect online sales in 2010!

What a year this has been. We’ve elected a new President here in the States, the Steelers won the Super Bowl and for some reason Jon and […]

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Ecommerce Year in Review 2009 – Looking Back So We Can Look Forward

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Take a look at our 2009 Year In Review regarding the world of ecommerce. There have been quite a few interesting developments that will affect online sales in 2010!

What a year this has been. We’ve elected a new President here in the States, the Steelers won the Super Bowl and for some reason Jon and […]

Original post by Matt

Green Mondays and Big Tuesdays – Proof that Online Holiday Sales are Still on the Up and Up

Monday, December 28th, 2009

If you’re anything like me, you have a profound love for statistics. If you’re anything like our 16,000+ Volusion store owners, you especially love statistics that show record breaking days of online sales. Let’s take a look at some Holiday definitions for these big days of online sales, along with some data that proves how […]

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Green Mondays and Big Tuesdays – Proof that Online Holiday Sales are Still on the Up and Up

Monday, December 28th, 2009

If you’re anything like me, you have a profound love for statistics. If you’re anything like our 16,000+ Volusion store owners, you especially love statistics that show record breaking days of online sales. Let’s take a look at some Holiday definitions for these big days of online sales, along with some data that proves how […]

Original post by Matt

Last Minute Shoppers – We’re Down to the Wire

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Time for holiday shopping is running out. There are still several tips to help you pick up last minute shoppers. Learn more about picking up more revenue as the clock ticks down on this holiday season.
Hello. My name is Matt and I’m a procrastinator.
There, I admitted it. I haven’t done any Christmas shopping whatsoever and […]

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