I. Why We Are Shopping
Lately with the way the economy has been going Americans are trying to cut costs. The first things to go have been the personal luxuries- entertainment subscriptions, dining out, and frivolous shopping just to name a few. But with the holidays just around the corner, this frugal spending is about to […]
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I. Increased Difficulties in Getting Approved
As Jonathan McDonald, Volusion Merchant Account Specialist, explains “Three years ago they were just handing out merchant accounts but today it’s a very different story.” We have all seen the credit market crash down around us, and merchant accounts are no different. Volusion, and their payment processor, need to […]
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The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and if you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to tweak your online store to maximize sales from the influx of holiday shoppers. Often shoppers procrastinate making a purchase even when they have full intention of buying, and just need a little extra incentive as motivation […]
Original post by Pam
For many business owners, the foray into e-commerce feels like a dive into a vast sea of ambiguity. Even established companies have to develop new means of getting noticed and attracting customers when they venture into the online market. But just because your expertise is not in the field of internet marketing doesn’t mean you […]
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The US Department of Justice warns against the type of Internet fraud that results when an unsuspecting customer goes online to purchase goods or services and their credit card information is misused or stolen. However, another surprisingly common form of fraud results when an unscrupulous card holder goes online and defrauds a business. Most often […]
Original post by Kate
Would you be comfortable supplying your credit card number to an outdated, haphazard looking website? Most people wouldn’t, and that is exactly what makes it important to pay attention to the message your site is sending to visitors. Consumers want to buy from companies, not websites, and further, they want to feel confident that those […]
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Why Even Bother Defining a Target Audience?
Many businesses operate under the idea that they will offer products and anyone who needs or wants them will purchase from them. This may have been the case in the past, but with the vast selection that consumers have online these days, companies need to do more to gain […]
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The online segment of a business empowers it to reach beyond geographic boundaries and gain exposure to a larger share of targeted consumers. With a growing number of companies operating solely online, business owners are dedicated to establishing a strong online presence in order to maximize profits. To optimize the benefits of selling in the […]
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As the price of fuel climbs with every fill up, consumers are looking for ways to drive less and scale back their lifestyles in effort to squeeze the most value from every hard earned dollar. A leisurely Sunday afternoon drive is a thing of the past as cash-strapped commuters are forced to reach deeper into […]
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Most of us have already concluded that come January, we are going to start losing those pesky 15 pounds, quit smoking, do more volunteer work, and reduce our debt. While all of these are certainly all worthy causes, you can also take the potential downtime this January to make improvements to both your store […]
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Did the socks your mother-in-law gave you this year just not do it for you? Tired of yet another tie or goofy red and green sweater that will just end up in the back of your closet? The social networking blog Mashable created a list of over 5000 Resources to Do Just About Anything Online. […]
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You are running an online store, but how do you know if you are running it well? Are you up to date with the current trends in ecommerce, or are you spinning your wheels with little results?
Aside from Volusion’s blog, there are many resources online to help you get ahead in online business. […]
Original post by blogadmin
You are running an online store, but how do you know if you are running it well? Are you up to date with the current trends in ecommerce, or are you spinning your wheels with little results?
Aside from Volusion’s blog, there are many resources online to help you get ahead in online business. […]
Original post by blogadmin
Although the holidays are the most lucrative times to own an online store, they can also be the most stressful. Being prepared can mean the difference between making the most of a busy season or deciding to quit the holidays all together.
What can you do to make sure your holiday business plans go well? […]
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Volusion Customer Care Representative Kate Polito did know that her company offered the best all-in-one shopping cart solution on the market. What she didn’t know is that it could burst with so much cheddar cheese flavor.
“I noticed that all of my Cheetos that day were broken into smaller pieces. I was a bit disappointed, but […]
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