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There are a number of obvious advantages to shopping online. Studies in 2008 predicted that more than ever, people would shop online as opposed to hopping in their gas guzzlers to hunt for deals at brick and mortar retailers. According to the National Retail Federation, traditional retail sales were predicted to […]
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Coats for Kids
Volusion’s Texas office held a coat drive at the beginning of winter. In total more than 35 coats were collected for children and teenagers that would not have had anything to keep them warm otherwise. The coats were donated to the Junior League of Austin to be distributed throughout the community.
Employee Volunteering Program
A […]
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Volusion hosted its 2008 Halloween costume contest on Friday, with employees in both our Simi Valley, California and Austin, Texas locations competing for the $200 grand prize.
Costumes this year showed no shortage of creativity or humor, ranging from Picasso to McGruber from SNL to an iPod shadow dancer complete with a neon green background.
Props are […]
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Cuddle Works founder Jim Richardson did his homework before selecting Volusion as the e-commerce platform that provided the best fit for his business. Emphasizing great prices and excellent customer service, Cuddle Works specializes in high quality, plush and stuffed animals ranging from teddy bears of all sizes to farm and jungle animals. “For just over […]
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CuddleWorks founder Jim Richardson did his homework before selecting Volusion as the e-commerce platform that provided the best fit for his business. Emphasizing great prices and excellent customer service, CuddleWorks specializes in high quality, plush and stuffed animals ranging from teddy bears of all sizes to farm and jungle animals. “For just over three months, […]
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In a move that multiplies its office space fivefold and paves the way for continued growth, Volusion, Inc. has expanded operations in both its corporate headquarters in Simi Valley, California and its Austin, Texas based office. Modern, spacious new offices in both California and Texas accommodate current and future personnel, giving Volusion the capacity to […]
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Artisans in the Mediterranean and Mexico have crafted and painted intricate ceramics by hand for centuries, passing down skills of the trade from generation to generation. Today, mass produced ceramic replicas made in factories and sold in major retail chains threaten the livelihood of the very artisans who have spent generations perfecting this exquisite art […]
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“We don’t just sell product, we sell and foster what the Peake brand is,” explains Chris Richards, founder of PeakeUSA, a grassroots clothing and apparel designer focused on encouraging a “vital balance of a relaxed mindset with an active attitude.” Offering a versatile selection of surf, snow and golf apparel, Richards has relied on the Volusion platform since the launch of his storefront, www.PeakeUSA.com, in November of 2005. Richards and the Peake team have since worked incessantly to build a well-rounded community around the brand while providing a customer friendly shopping experience through their online storefront.
Peake has relied on Volusion’s e-commerce platform as a cornerstone of its business from the start. “Volusion allows us to market, sell, and deliver our clothing to our customers, keeping our focus on our brand and our clothing, not the technology and backend to sell and ship it. The platform is easy enough to grasp for a team with minimal technical background but has enough horsepower and features to allow you to customize and do whatever you need given your specific market,” Richards says. Richards maintains an emphasis on providing a complete yet straightforward shopping experience for Peake customers, pointing out that customer confusion leads to lost sales. He notes that Volusion provides “easy to use, secure e-commerce with tools that allow our customers to see our products clearly, buy them easily and receive clear receipts and acknowledgement of shipment,” adding “Volusion has done a fantastic job building a very easy to use, customer friendly e-commerce platform.”
Peake leverages the power of the internet to communicate directly with customers and continually strengthen its brand. The Peake team stays involved with an active following of brand enthusiasts through contemporary social networks like MySpace, where it currently connects with nearly 1,400 friends and counting. Peake also heads up a proprietary social networking community called Peake Pals, where Peake fans can gather, network and make friends by creating profiles, uploading photos and chatting in forums. Through active and diversified social media involvement, the company effectively fosters a sense of camaraderie and personal connection with the Peake brand rarely achieved in the online marketplace.
Social media involvement, direct wholesale options and strategic e-mail marketing programs backed by Volusion’s robust e-commerce software have given Peake the edge it needs to compete with athletic apparel giants in the online arena. So what advice does forward-thinking business owner Chris Richards have for other online store owners? “If you have a great idea or good products, Volusion has all the tools you need to sell online effectively. They have done the heavy lifting on the technology, leaving you to work on your company, products, services or brand,” adding, “harness this power, market effectively, never give up and work your butt off.”
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We are pleased to announce that Volusion’s own CEO, Kevin Sproles, has been chosen as one of five finalists for Entrepreneur Magazine’s “2008 Entrepreneur of the Year”!
Kevin’s constant drive and passion keep his team motivated to develop and promote the best Ecommerce Solution on the market. I can’t imagine working for a better CEO, […]
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Volusion Review: Online Businesses with Something to Sell Turn to Volusion
E-commerce company prospers with simple solution for everyone from small businesses to corporations.
by Lori Hawkins, Austin American Statesman
“Blair Rhodes knows a lot about cashmere and next to nothing about computer programming. But that hasn’t been a problem for his online business, ThePashminaStore.com. Rhodes […]
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After researching different Ecommerce Solutions in the US and Australia, Jason choose Volusion as the solution provider for his first online store. Although he had some experience in web design and marketing due to previous job roles, he notes that he designed the website on his own without the need for any technical expertise. […]
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Volusion’s CEO discusses the advantages that social networking sites provide online business owners in the Small Biz Technology article, Leveraging Social Media for Ecommerce.
“The continued growth of online shopping over the past years has drawn many new small businesses to the online arena. As online stores and their revenue continue to grow, the amount of […]
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Volusion’s Newest Feature: Introducing Social Store Builder™*
MySpace and Facebook, the two most popular social networking sites on the internet, give online business owners the ability to place their products and services in front of thousands of potential customers in a more personal, and easily accessible environment. With the ability to reach large and […]
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Volusion’s Newest Feature: Introducing Social Store Builderâ„¢*
MySpace and Facebook, the two most popular social networking sites on the internet, give online business owners the ability to place their products and services in front of thousands of potential customers in a more personal, and easily accessible environment. With the ability to reach large and […]
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Like most new online store builders, Andrea Bridges went through some trial and error before finding the right solution for her online business. “I started with a web company that couldn’t deliver the right backend and had no way of tracking inventory. All products needed to be input by the web builder. […]
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