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Archive for the ‘Seasonal Posts’ Category

In the black Turkey Feed: Part 2

Monday, November 30th, 2009

“Black Friday” is so named because that is the day when most retailers’ ledger sheets go “in the black.” Competition on this day is fierce, which forces most retailers to use incredible sales, special offers and other tactics to chase after sales. With competition increasing, many retailers have decided to offer their best sales on […]

Original post by Ryan

Holiday Live Blogging

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

With Thanksgiving just one day away I think we can safely say that the holiday shopping season is upon us. This year we’re inviting all of you to share the holidays with us! Ryan (our community admin) and I will be live blogging about what we are seeing in the way of Black Friday and […]

Original post by Kate Pierce

Holiday Survival Guide Podcast

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Is your business ready for the holidays? I mean, really ready for the holidays? Listen to our new podcast, The Checkout Lane, to find out! We’ve got lots of tips to make sure that your online store is fully prepped for the busiest selling season of the year.
Here’s what you’ll learn:

Our prediction for this season’s […]

Original post by Matt

Shop.Org Reveals What Customers Are Looking for This Holiday Season- Hint: It’s not what you think!

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

In keeping with holiday traditions Shop.Org published the results of their holiday shopping survey. This year, many retailers and industry experts were hedging their bets that the slow economy would necessitate that retailers use extensive promotional offers to bring in customers and drive sales. What they found, however, was that savings didn’t top the […]

Original post by Kate Pierce

Volusion’s Much Anticipated 2009 Holiday Shopping Prediction

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Right now you’re probably shaking with anticipation like a kid on Christmas morning waiting to open his/her presents, but we need to give a little background for new readers.

I See Your “Cyber Monday” and I Raise You One “Green Monday”
Most people know that Black Friday is the name given to the day after Thanksgiving, which […]

Original post by Ryan

A Peek at Volusion’s Holiday Shopping Predictions

Monday, October 12th, 2009

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and you know what that means… a surge in online sales.

Every year Volusion makes a prediction as to when the biggest day of online sales will come. As you may remember from last year, we noted that a snappy business-friendly moniker had not yet been given […]

Original post by Kate

Christmas in July- A Time Schedule to Prepare For the Holiday Shopping Season

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

It may be July, but online stores are already gearing up for the holiday shopping season. Whether you are a first time store owner or a seasoned pro hopefully these tips will help you to organize and prioritize your holiday efforts to achieve the maximum effect this holiday season.
Based on feedback we have received from […]

Original post by Kate

Add a Blog to a Volusion Store

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Today’s economic climate stresses the importance of a cost effective marketing strategy in order to achieve the most gain with the least expense. Blogs fit this bill because they allow you to reach a vast global audience with very little monetary cost. Free blog software has made blogs accessible to even the smallest companies, and […]

Original post by Kate

Balloons- Volusion Style

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Recently Volusion COO, Clay Olivier, spent some time visiting our Southern California location. Most employees were aware that his office in our Austin location would be empty for the week, but one employee was banking on it. This employee (who shall remain anonymous) bought 2,000 blue and yellow balloons in preparation. The plan: inflate all […]

Original post by Kate

Volusion Celebrates Texas Independence Day

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Today we celebrate Texas Independence Day (or as some people refer to it, “Hey, we can still succeed!” day). <Cue the UT alma mater theme song “The Eyes of Texas.”>
173 years ago, Texas was declared a free and independent republic. And today, the staff at Volusion’s Texas office celebrated by feasting on a local favorite- […]

Original post by Kate

Get Up On the Line

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

The Super Bowl is right around the corner and as the teams gear up for the big game your business should be doing the same. With just a week left until the most watched sports event in America your business needs to demonstrate some serious clock management. So get up on the line and take […]

Original post by Kate

Biggest Online Shopping Days from 2000-2008

Monday, January 5th, 2009

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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 […]

Original post by blogadmin

Our Volusion Christmas Tree

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

While the office spent the week in a shroud of secrecy induced by a five day Secret Santa gift giving extravaganza, our new Christmas tree stood out front in the sign-in area of our office welcoming guests and employees alike. This tree is a radical departure from Volusion’s previous holiday decorating. In our former office […]

Original post by Kate

Ready to Shop

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

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 […]

Original post by Kate

Is More Profit on your Wish List? Motivate Shoppers for a Prosperous Holiday Season

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

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

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