In this unprecedented time, you may need to change the way your e-commerce business is operating.  Whether you need to address declining sales, ensure business continuity, or scale to meet unusual demands, we are here to support you and help however we can.

Incline the Decline

If your e-commerce business is experiencing a decline in sales it’s time to reevaluate your strategy and consider what could be causing this. Does your platform have user issues?  Do customers not trust your website? Do you offer different payment options?  Are your shipping times......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Companies are trying to fight for market share now more than ever, struggling to survive.  With retail stores, restaurants, and other services shut down, technology is the only form of communication; specifically, email marketing. While the workforce is sitting at their computers at home, checking their email constantly, it’s vital you get your message across clearly.

Your online business is growing and you’re wanting to increase your flexibility with your e-commerce platform.  With so many options to choose from, how do you know you’re choosing the right one to serve your needs at a price you’re willing to pay? You’ve considered other options and have chosen Shopify Plus over the competition.  But have you looked at a completely custom solution versus a cookie-cutter platform?  Here we will help you understand the benefits of Nox Enterprise Commerce versus a Shopify Plus platform for your e-commerce needs.

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Retailers of all shapes and sizes are rethinking their customer offerings.  The most successful shops are shifting towards Online Experiential Retail (OER) to meet customer needs during these unprecedented times.  Sometimes referred to as “retailtainment” an experiential e-commerce experience is one that goes beyond simple shopping to provide customers with something more personalized and memorable.  Consumers spend more time and money on experiences than merchandise alone. To capture this segment, brands often reinforce customer loyalty by offering an engaging or exciting experiential retail experience.

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Imagine yourself at your favorite restaurant.  The host greets you, seats you and presents you with menus.  A waiter then comes to your table, asks what you’d like to drink and attends to it.  Then they offer an appetizer, followed by the main entrée and at last, dessert.  As people enter the restaurant, they go through the same sequence of events as you just did.  To serve you is a specific process and they are trying to upsell additional drinks or side dishes along the way in conjunction with the number of other guests at other tables.  Each stage of the meal is presented to you......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

The E-Commerce industry has grown exponentially over the past few months during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Companies that have decided to adapt to the current consumers’ buying needs have shown success.  But in an ever-evolving industry, are you and your company ready for sustainment and the ultimate online shopping holiday experience?

Here are your top 5 checklist items to ensure a you’re ready for a successful holiday season:

 
1.    Website Optimization: In today’s market, a website is the first impression for your new......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

The Coronavirus has been declared a global pandemic with an unprecedented impact on individuals and the economy at large. Times are uncertain, and while we don't have all the answers, one thing is for certain that commerce will be forever changed. This period of isolation and uncertainty has also dramatically changed the consumers shopping behaviors. From bulk-buying to online shopping, people are changing what they're buying, when, and how. In economic downturns, consumer demand for "nice-to-have" products goes down as buyers focus on their more basic needs. Health, wellness and safety - products that fit into the lower parts of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - become the top priority.
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For 75% of eCommerce sites out there, 9 out of 10 customers will NEVER come back and shop again. Yet online retailers keep spending money on marketing. So what should eCommerce sites do?

The only way to retain customers is by gaining their customer’s loyalty. By establishing a personal connection through a loyalty and rewards program. Or L&R as we like to say in the business.

What is Customer Loyalty?

Customer loyalty is customer's willingness to buy from or work with a particular brand again and again, over other brands. It's the result of a positive customer satisfaction, and......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Do you know the speed of your website? Many times, we focus on digital marketing, search engine optimization, and content marketing. Although, they are all very important, the speed of your website is also important, but many times ignored.

A very slow website will deliver a poor user experience, especially for first time visitors. You may have an innovated website with great functionality, but if your website is slow to load potential customers maybe be abandoning your website before finding anything. The content of your website will not matter if visitors must wait to access the content, especially when they can switch to your competitor's website.

How fast should your website load? According to Kissmetrics, 47% of visitors expect your website to load in less than 2 seconds, and 40% of visitors will abandon your website if the loading process takes more than 3 seconds. The loading expectations may seem unreasonable. However, keep in mind that Google also considers load time as a factor while ranking websites. Google is serious about loading time, and websites that deliver poor user experience are less highly ranked by Google.

Fortunately, the speed of your website can be easily improved to prevent hesitation among potential customers. The first thing you should do is find out how fast your website is loading from different locations and multiple devices. There are many website speed test tools to help you find the speed of your website. These tools will help you pinpoint precise numbers on load times.

You should also consider a website analytics package. For example, Google Analytics is completely free and is an effective tool for obtaining more information about your visitors, information you may not be aware of.

It's quite possible that your website is slow because of your hosting plan. You should check with your host for the best hardware and bandwidth available. You may need to upgrade your hosting plan.

Large images are probably the number one cause of slow websites. The bigger your image, the longer it will take your website to load, especially over slower connections. To avoid this, make sure that every image on your website is optimized for the web. There are many online tools to help you compress large images.

Visitor’s willingness to wait is only becoming lesser and lesser. Knowing the speed of your website is important. Milliseconds will make a difference when it comes to optimizing your website and retaining potential customers.

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Millennials are the last generation born in the 20th century. They are between the ages of 18 and 36 years old. They are often labeled with bad fame, such as carrying the narcissism trait, but they are also the generation that receives the most marketing attention. Nearly every marketer focuses and caters to Millennials. With approximately 80 million Millennials in the United States and $600 billion spending power each year, it’s crucial to acknowledge and understand the dominating group.  

Millennials are known to be tech savvy. They own various tech devices and stay connected through social media so connecting with Millennials requires an approach that goes beyond the traditional marketing strategies. Don’t waste time and money......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

With a myriad of product options, customers have felt the pain of trying to sift through them all to find pieces they'll love. Subscription box services have helped ease this pain by creating personalized boxes. Customers are loving their boxes and are relying on them for product selections -- how do you survive this loss in customer interest?

The simple approach, but effective would be to take the best components of a subscription box service and incorporate those elements into your business. Here are a few elements you can develop for your business needs, as mentioned by Forbes.

Personalized Shopping

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Setting up and maintaining an ecommerce store can be a challenging task for many new businesses. To begin, the very first dilemma you will face will have to do with building your website. Do you build your very own ecommerce website or should you select a third-party ecommerce platform?

Using an ecommerce platform provider like Shopify, Magento, or Bigcommerce may seem like the inexpensive way to go. It’s probably the quickest solution if you do not have the resources and time to build your own ecommerce website, which may require hiring engineers and designers. 

However, with third-party vendors you inherent the mistake in assuming the more integration you do to your base platform the higher conversion rates you will achieve, but it’s......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

It’s no surprise that more than two-thirds of the US population owns a smartphone and spends a third of their time behind a smartphone. This includes using a retail mobile application for their shopping necessities. Consumers are readily downloading apps, as BizRate reports that 83% of surveyed buyers have downloaded a shopping app.

Additionally, a recent poll with Erminesoft shows that 78% of users rather access their favorite shopping sites via a mobile app than through their mobile browsers. There are many advantages to using mobile apps instead of mobile sites. For example, one of......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Not all customers are created equally, so why do we pay the same for acquisitions costs? The cost of customer acquisition is one of the most important metrics for an ecommerce business, besides the lifetime value of a customer. Simply, because your business needs to make money in order to survive. So why is customer lifetime value also important? Lifetime value will give you an estimate of repeated sells you can expect from a particular customer, which will help make an informed decision on how much you should really spend in “buying” that customer for your business. Knowing lifetime value will also allow you to budget campaigns and discount offers. This way you can avoid disappointing results of discounting when your ecommerce business needs the cash flow......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Amazon is the largest online retailer in the United States so how do you compete against the retailer giant? Although most businesses will never reach the size Amazon has accomplished, you can compete and make your own path. Amazon’s massive size can be intimidating at times, but its massive size leaks many weaknesses –weaknesses you can and should take advantage of. 

Every Other Retailer VS Amazon
It’s easier to hate the competitor, but what if you joined in Amazon’s success and sell your products on Amazon? Listing your brand on Amazon will most likely take up more real estate than it ever could on its own. This will give you many more opportunities for a click on your brand over your competitors.

This strategy can be a weapon for your business, but make sure that you create an SEO campaign to address any challenges that may come with Amazon. You do not want to bury your own product pages in the search results.

Unique Product Descriptions
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Re-platforming is a crucial decision to make for your online business. It is the process by which an e-commerce site moves from one platform to another in hopes of gaining more sales and adding new features. Re-platforming can provide many benefits to your e-commerce site, but if not done properly, it can inadvertently affect your online sales.

Re-platforming projects are often prompted or pushed for as a response to dwindling sales. Many times, triggered by the marketing department or by the simple desire to have a more up-to-date on modern look.

When considering a re-platforming initiative there are many points to consider, such as the stability of the current platform versus new features and designs of the new platform.......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Intuitive marketers and e-tailers are shifting their approach and focus from traditional traffic sources to brand ambassadors. This is in larger part due to the fact that the majority of content portals (Google, Facebook, YouTube, Yahoo) that could drive significant traffic to your website, are becoming ever more increasingly brand centric, and focusing on the top 100 brand advertisers. So what does that mean for the other millions of websites out there? How will they be able to compete for eyeballs?

We think the answer is in brand ambassadors. They have always existed, this is not a new avenue. But they are becoming ever more increasingly important if you're trying to get your message out there and your product sold. Here are five reasons why we think brand ambassadors......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

As the dust settles behind an impressive holiday shopping season for online retailers, below we have a quick look at some key analytics and takeaways.

1. A total of 30.4% of online sales were placed on mobile (phones and tablets), up from 25.9% of orders in 2014. In fact, the share of transactions made on mobile phones climbed from 14% in 2014 up to nearly 20% in 2015 (19.9% to be exact). The share of orders placed on desktop computers dropped from 74.2% in 2014 to 69.% in 2015. You can no longer ignore mobile traffic and hope for the best. More and more users are shopping from their mobile devices and retailers need to ensure that their mobile experience is effective and converts.


2. Search ruled holiday shopping in 2015, claiming a combined total of 39.2% of orders: organic search with 21.5% and paid search with 17.7%. This once again reaffirms that paid search remains a necessary evil, making it difficult to do e-commerce without it.


3. With strong revenue increase (12.1%) came a solid jump in orders, up 10.9% with the average order value (AOV) up 1.1%. This indicates a less promotionally driven holiday season — a good sign for retailers.


4. E-mail marketing was the leading channel behind search, driving an impressive 20% of online sales. Neck and neck with email was direct marketing, taking 19.4% of the holiday shopping pie. As we gear up in 2016 the biggest take away for us should be a continued emphasis on successful email marketing campaigns.


5. Apple continued to rule the mobile shopping game with 76.9% of orders placed on iOS devices. Consumers using Android devices accounted for 22.7% of online transactions, which is up slightly from 2014 when that number was 20.7%. Leading us to the same conclusion once again that if you are going to spend resources building an app, start with iOS first.


6. Social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, etc.) only drove 1.8% of sales, down slightly from 1.9% of sales in 2014. It is getting harder and harder to drive conversions via social platforms. However more and more retailers are using social for brand awareness and product launches.

If you're not familiar with the term gamification it refers to using elements of play and common game mechanics such as points, badges, rewards, and other incentives in nontraditional contexts in order to affect behavior. Done right, gamification is a subtle but fun way to get people engaged and drive higher engagement towards sales.

Rewards and loyalty points are perhaps the earliest flavors of gamification and to this day the most prominently cited examples. However with the ever increasing adoption of social media, gamification like everything else in retail has to evolve. And this evolution will be highly impactful for those who can play the game right.

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As technology continues to advance, more and more people will be able to easily use the Internet and their mobile devices for products, ordering, and more. Online shoppers are beginning to have much more information steadily and readily available to them whenever they want it. Mobile devices, social networks, and more have paved a way for consumers to research the products they want before they even make any type of purchasing decision.

Social Commerce

Social commerce is evolving and as such, it is beginning to take over in the way of face to face communication with customers. Companies who are not focusing on eCommerce or only view it as a side opportunity, will be hit hard in 2014. Social media is beginning to be the initial contact......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Previously, businesses were focused on being product centric, but times have changed and being customer centric is much more important. If you are wondering exactly what being customer centric is, then you have stumbled to the right place. Being customer centric is when you place focus on the customer and understand his or her needs. You keep the customer’s interests in mind and you are able to handle complaints, fix and resolve problems, and cater to every customer.

What is the Difference?

There is a big different between product centric and customer centric. It is important to understand the difference to know how to properly run your business and adhere to the customer.

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eCommerce is a way to provide your customers with the products they need all with a couple clicks of a mouse. These services help customers by providing them with convenient and quick options for all of their shopping. Your customers will never have to get out of bed or leave their office to order the things they need. This is very lucrative to many individuals and they would be willing to spend more for the convenience.

Types of eCommerce

There are a couple different types of eCommerce options that you can offer to your customers. The two most common include everyday items and surprise monthly services.

Everyday items include things that you find in your home on a regular basis such as toilet paper, coffee, boxed foods, formula,......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Did you know that many small business owners never even contemplate their email address when they create it? One of the most important things that a small business owner has is their email address. Your email says everything about you and if you choose the wrong one, you place your company’s future at risk.

There are many benefits to having a personalized email address and one that looks professional will speak volumes. Extensions such as yahoo.com, gmail.com, and hotmail.com just scream non-professional. If you needed legal help and emailed a local lawyer and they replied to you and had the email address of yourlawyer@yahoo.com, would you continue working with them? The chances are no. Your customers think the same way about you and you must establish yourself......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Ron Insana has launched his new website, RonInsana.com -  the brand new website highlights Ron’s two daily podcasts.

The Market Score Board Report, sixty-second money news updates as heard on news-radio stations throughout the day nationwide. (iTunes)

Ron also brings his unique coverage of all things financial to "Insana's Insights". A daily look at the latest events in the economy and the business world. He'll also let you know what he's reading & what he's watching for that day. (READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

It is a proven fact that customers will visit your website at some point in time before they decide to buy from you or even speak to someone at your company. Since you operate an ecommerce business, you need to have a website as it is vitally important for your company. Some website naturally draw people into them and others actually cause people to click off the site. It is beneficial for you to have a professional design your ecommerce website for you as this will ensure it is done properly. Learn how to make your ecommerce website attractive to customers below.

A Website

You need to ensure that your website looks professional. If the website has irrelevant pictures and information then your visitors will move on. The website should......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Customer service used to be about greeting customers with a simple hello and a smile, but in today’s world, customer service means something much different. Since you are in the ecommerce business world, your customer service meaning is even more different than businesses who see their customers face to face. You must be more proactive about customer service and you must make sure that your employees are treating your customers with respect. This article will talk about some of the different ways you can spruce up your customer service so that you do not lose customers.

Multichannel Support

One of the most beneficial things you can offer your customers is multichannel support options. This means that customers should be able to reach......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Google Analytics is a tool that is very helpful and beneficial in the business world. Your ecommerce business should start using Google Analytics if it is not because this simple tool will help you tenfold. This article will cover the top benefits of using this tool for your business.

Measures Results

Google Analytics will help you measure the results of your marketing efforts and campaigns. If you do not know what campaign is bring in your customers then you really need to start doing some research. Your ecommerce website is solely based online and where you get your customers is as important as your website’s server running.

For example, you can use Google Analytics to track Campaign A, B, and C. You will be able to view......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

The ecommerce world offers numerous benefits to customers and the world and that is why many companies exist in this industry. When you have an ecommerce business, it is important to make sure you cover all of the bases because you actually have more responsibility than non-ecommerce businesses. You must maintain and keep your customers happy and you are responsible for their package and shipment. An ecommerce business is a great choice and can be very rewarding for you if you know what you are doing. Take a look at some of the benefits of ecommerce businesses.

Low Cost

One of the most beneficial things about an ecommerce business is that they offer lower costs on products. Customers receive benefits as well by being offered lower and......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Every business owner dreams of being successful and making it big in the industry but for many this dream burns out when they really get a glimpse of how much work is involved in making everything stick and run together cohesively. There are ways to ensure that your ecommerce business will be a hit this year and making sure to follow these tips will set you up for success.

Business Model

It is important for you to create a business model. Even if it is something small for the moment, at least you have something going. When you have a business model, you will be able to make sure your business is profitable, has adequate coverage, and is working the way you want it to. Without a business model, you will not know what departments should......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Most businesses these days need a website for their business. There is that rare occurrence when a company has been around long enough that it is well-established without, but that is normally not the case. Believe it or not, many people will look your company up on Google or another search engine long before they even call into your company. They want to learn more about you and your service before committing to that first phone call. So if this is the case, then you can probably guess what happens when these people cannot find you online. Yes, that is right! They will go to your competitor and that is a huge no-no. It is worth your time and money to invest in a website for your business.

A Way to Brand Yourself

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In a previous post we talked about the benefits of having a blog for your business. It is important to have one, but what will the benefits do for you if you do not maintain your blog? Many business owners become tied up with their daily duties and push their blog to the side. Not only does this hurt their search rankings, it can cause them to lose customers as well. It is mandatory that you keep up with your blog once you have one established. Remember, you are doing this for your readers and not for yourself. These tips will help keep you and your blog in line.

Plan Ahead

One way to reduce some of the stress on your plate is to plan out when you will write your blog posts and what topics they will cover. Some people find it ideal to......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Having a social media presence is important because you can reach millions of people all around the world. When you are active on social media, your possibilities really are endless. Many people are on social media sites and they love adding their favorite brands, companies, and organizations. Facebook is considered the top social network and no matter what type of business you have, you are sure to find your perfect audience. Learn how to attract and draw prospects to your business page on Facebook and start getting more product sold.

Like Functionality

One way to get followers on your Facebook business page is to add a like button and/or box to anything that has to do with your company. You can add it to your website, blog posts, and......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Many times, business owners only focus on the newest and growing trend of getting customers; the Internet. This is important in the business world but it is also even more important to remember that you do have potential local customers as well. Targeting local prospects is vital to your business because if you are not snagging them, your competition is. So how can you attract more locals to come into your business?

Google Places Works!

One way to get yourself on the local map is to use Google Places. This application works by allowing local users to see your company first when they search for a specific service or product in a specific area. Google Places allows you to add your company name, address, hours of operation, videos, photos,......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Blogging is an important part of your business and if you have a website you should be doing it. When you blog, you are able to show your authority and expertise in the field and your customers and prospects will look up to you for that. Posting content that is fresh, unique, and creative will help your business develop largely and increase your customer base.

It is important for all businesses to blog and if you are unsure of why you should be doing it, here are some of the best benefits.

Traffic Increase

One reason blogging is beneficial is because it draws people to your website and will increase the traffic you get. Actually, this is probably the best reason to blog. As you produce quality blogs that are useful to people, your......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

According to surveys done by Akamai and Gomez.com, nearly half of web users expect a site to load in under 2 seconds and they tend to abandon a site that isn't loaded within 3 seconds. 79% of web shoppers who have trouble with website performance say they won't return to the site to make a purchase again.

It's really a question of ROI for most entrepreneurs and e-commerce operators. Should they make the investment required in technology to make their websites faster or will folks just wait and wait for the site to load?

If you look at your homepage abandonment rate, probably close to half of the visitors who left were probably because it was taking too long for the page to load. Though this is a very unscientific measure, you could install various speed......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Forplay (ForplayCatalog.com) launched their new online shopping experience powered by Nox Enterprise Commerce. The redesign strives for elegance and ease of use. The search and navigation upgrades allow shoppers to easily shop by size, color, new arrivals, category or keywords.

“This is a great opportunity for us to provide the platform necessary to take a great long time fashion brand from Los Angeles to the next level.” Said Payam Zarabi, CEO of Nox Solutions.

For more than 25 years, Forplay (http://www.forplaycatalog.com) has been setting the standard for sexy costumes, clubwear, and fantasy lingerie, with a celebrity following......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

The Schnitt Show (SchnittShow.com), newly syndicated by Compass Media Networks, re-launched its digital strategy by partnering up with Nox Solutions.

The brand new designed website allows fans to easily access the most popular content, including the daily show and the Schnitt List. 

Subscriptions to the online membership program, “VIP Pass” provides access to premium content, including commercial-free podcasts of The Schnitt Show, member-only access to contact Schnitt, and other exclusive content.

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The Big D and Bubba Show (BigdandBubba.com), newly syndicated by Compass Media Networks, re-launched their digital strategy by partnering up with Nox Solutions.

The newly redesigned and re-launched website allows fans of the show to access popular content in addition to select podcasts, like the original digital only ‘weekly podcast’. Allowing for closer ties between the show and its longtime fans.

“There is tradition here with this show and these great hosts, and we are very excited to be a part of it." said Payam Zarabi, CEO of Nox Solutions.

The Big D & Bubba Show is a nationally syndicated, morning-drive, radio show, airing daily on over 50 FM country stations......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

LOS ANGELES – Offering all of the "tools you need for great photography,"PhotoTools.com launched its new website this week offering a huge selection of top brands sure to impress every photographer and videographer. 

“We’re coming into the online photo market and offering better prices and much better deals than our competitors,” said PhotoTools spokesman David Dimont. “Never has it been easier to get all the tools you need with one click.”

What makes PhotoTools unique is the list of deals included with each digital camera. Each purchase comes with:

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The emergence of social media has completely changed the entire aspect of internet.  Now, almost all websites have included social sharing buttons on their webpages.  Most social networking websites such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram are widely used by most individuals.  Do you know what is the website that is most visited by users?  Well, it’s no other than Facebook.  However, if you want to get real time updates from celebrities and most people that you know then you should use Twitter.  This website is also one of the most frequently visited websites by most people all around the globe.

People who are doing their business online are now aware of the popularity of these social media sites.  Since......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

One of the most popular social network sites being used by millions of people today is Twitter.  These people are sending short messages to their friends.  If you are just starting to use Twitter then it can be a bit complicated.  There are a lot of things that you can do in Twitter and there are also some things that you should not do.  These tips can help you in managing your Twitter account effectively.

1. First of all, you must not tweet every 15 minutes.  The tendency is people may unfollow you because you are sending too much tweets.  But it’s ok to send tweets every hour.  Sometimes excessive tweeting can cause repetitive messages which can be annoying. ......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE
   

In order to obtain better rankings, some marketers are having a hard time searching for ways to game the search engines.  Unfortunately, it is very hard to accomplish.  During the past years, we have observed a clear combination of Social Media, SEO as well as Online PR.  If you really want to maintain a long-term presence online then there are some things that you have to ensure.

One of the things that you must ensure is good content.  Some business owners opt to hire professionals to do these tasks so that they can save time and at the same time prevent the stress of doing it themselves.  But if you have time and you are interested in doing it yourself then there are some things that you have to keep in mind.  As much as possible,......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

If you own a smartphone or other type of mobile devices then you have probably used different types of apps.  Mobile apps can give you more such as playing games, complementing your products and services, providing directions, providing online presence, accessing books, news, weather, videos, music and many more.  Most often, these apps are free and easy to download.  Since they are so much fun and very easy to acquire then you might just download them right away without considering what it can do for you.  The main purpose of an app is not always to provide sales.  That is why, it is very important to determine what an app can do for your mobile site.  Any app must have its own purpose.

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Ecommerce platforms should be designed based on the needs and requirements of the entrepreneurs.  Here are the different types of entrepreneurs and the corresponding ecommerce platforms, which are perfect for them.

A retail entrepreneur wants to start her own fashion retail store.  She wants to build a new brand.  The retailer is looking to a platform that is easy to implement and at the same it can be expandable as the business grows.  The business owner does not have sufficient exposure since she is only dealing with her family and friends.  The platform should be able to accommodate free shipping, discounts and other types of promotions.  The most recommended ecommerce platform for this retailer is the Storenvy.  This platform......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

When it comes to eCommerce sites, Amazon.com is considered as one of the greatest. In fact, they have more revenues compared to its competitors. Amazon can help business owners in exposing their products through their website. They can also choose to buy the product from Amazon or from the website of the business owner. However, it would be better if the consumer would buy the product directly from your website. You have to understand that it is hard to compete with Amazon since they are selling almost everything and at the same time they can offer lower prices to their consumers with free shipping as well. If you would like to compete with Amazon by lowering your price or offering free shipping then it might affect your revenues.

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Today, it can’t be denied that most people are viewing YouTube videos.  If you are promoting your business online then YouTube videos can be a great marketing tool.  In creating your video, it should be convincing enough so that your brand can be presented in such a way that you can entice potential customers.  You should focus more on your YouTube channel rather than on your content.

Based on statistics, there are over 100 million people who watch YouTube videos everyday.  That is why, YouTube is considered as one of the best methods for driving traffic into your website.  If you want to use YouTube to gain traffic for your business then you can refer to this tutorial.

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Magento is considered one of the best ecommerce platforms today.  This software is PHP based and it provides different features and a spontaneous user interface.  It offers almost all the aspects needed for an eCommerce solution, which include managing the product, catalog and order as well as marketing and promotions.  It also has customer support and user management functions.  Aside from providing clients with simple and rich features, it also offers a backend admin panel where users can manage their ecommerce operations successfully.

The Magento ecommerce platform may be perfect for business owners who are selling a limited number of products but it is not the best solution for business owners who are selling a large number of products. ......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

If you are looking for new ideas in order to develop your rankings and work on your SEO skills then you should obtain the best SEO tips from the experts.  Here are some SEO experts and their tips on how to manage your SEO campaigns.  These experts are presently working on SEO projects.

Adam Grunwerg who is an SEO expert and the Managing Director of Searchable Online Marketing shares his Panda and Penguin updates, he said:

“I think almost all of the strategies being used were greatly affected by the Panda and Penguin updates. Now, webmasters and SEOs are making sure that the content that they published are unique and made of high quality while eliminating low quality content due to the emergence of Panda update.  On the other hand,......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

There are a lot of debates going on about storing passwords securely.  As a concerned web developer, you must see to it that the passwords are stored properly.  One of the best ways to do this is to store hashes instead of storing passwords in plain text.  This can guarantee that an attacker will not be able to recover the passwords quickly if ever the password files will be stolen.  By salting hashed password files, there are more guarantees that it will be harder to break.  Hashing should be done a lot of times since advanced computers can now perform hashing operations instantly.

First, web developers must assume that in one way or another, intruders will access these passwords.  After accepting this reality then you have to guarantee......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Sometimes it can be too annoying to watch those huge numbers of emails that you have in your inbox.  That is why Gmail is now making their move.  They are now implementing a new rule with regards to emails received, which are not opened by the user.  If the recipient does not open the emails that you were sending then Gmail will do two things.  First, your emails will be delivered directly to the spam folder.  Your email address will be added to the spammer list due to the frequency of your unopened emails.  Some sites such as JustFab and LinkedIn are implementing some rules with regards to unopened emails.  If you have not opened their emails then you will be removed from their email list.  These companies are not doing this just......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Mobile ecommerce is now on the rise.  But is it really necessary to use this technology?  If you are a fan of Gilt and Fab news sites then you might think that mobile ecommerce sites are enjoying great revenues.  Based on a sample data from Spring Metrics' customers it has been discovered that not all sites are enjoying great revenues from using mobile devices.  It shows that sales from desktop users are still dominating.  In fact, smaller sites are having a hard time in creating mobile sites, which are user friendly due to their limited resources.

The question is, where do customers usually spent their money, is it on mobile or on desktop?  In comparing revenues between mobile and desktop, we can see that there is a difference......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

The concept of DailyLook is to select fashion stylists who then shop at fashion boutiques around the world looking for inspiration to pull together the latest looks for the budget conscious, typically young fashionable female adults. This includes top, bottom, shoes, bag and accessories to complete a great daily look of the day.  Through a free membership,......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

National Fulfillment Services' corporate history began as Gene Krueger, the president, worked as a programmer with one of the founding computer companies, Sperry Univac. After gaining significant experience, Gene started the company to process transactions and fulfillment systems.

As time went on, experience lead NFS to provide distribution pick and pack services along with their customer care with a call center, complex processing and data entry. As challenges presented themselves, NFS adapted to meet the evolving needs of their clients. Their systems were continually being upgraded not just to meet, but also exceed the ever-increasing order volume and service offerings.

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“This project had a lot of moving parts and needed to be tightly coordinated. Nox was diligent and responsive......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

Nox Enterprise Commerce, known for building and operating websites for leading brands and broadcasters, has completed the FitForCommerce verification program.

NEC concluded a comprehensive assessment and verification with FitForCommerce (FFC).  A recognized industry leader, FFC conducts structured evaluations of eCommerce platforms, fulfillment services, interactive agencies, mobile services, PIM, and order management systems.

“We are committed to our clients and meeting FFC standards was an important step for the company,” said Payam Zarabi, CEO of Nox Solutions. “We are proud that Nox Solutions has successfully completed this process.”

FitForCommerce has established itself......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

A leading photography retailer is unveiling a new site that's faster, mobile-friendly and delivers a more customized shopping experience. Samy's Camera's new website Samys.com, offers even more of the top cameras, digital cameras, video cameras and professional video cameras that have been bringing customers into their Southern California stores for decades – with even more electronics from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Leica and Epson.

“It's an exciting time for us here at Samy's,” owner Samy Kamienowicz said. “Our online sales keep growing and we want to keep improving the way customers interact with our brand online. That's why we've made a whole new site......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

The Toad Hop Network (THN) is a collection of video podcasts broadcasted live from the Toad Hop Network studios in Universal City, Hollywood. Each weekly episode is hosted by a well-known host, and curated by Frank Kramer.

Frank Kramer has developed into one of radio's most outspoken, quick-witted, and funny talk show hosts. He has topped the airwaves, dominating the AM/FM and Podcast markets for nearly two decades.

The new website ToadHopNetwork.com provides THN's fans with easy access to all their favorite shows including The Heidi and Frank Show, Nik Richie Radio, After Hours, Poolside with Dean Delray, Let's Be Frank, 2 Guys and a Mic, SportsCast, Three's......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

The Sage from South Central has launched a new website to couple with his return back to the Los angles airwaves. LarryElder.com boast a fresh design that provides fans with easy access to all of Larry’s popular content, including exclusive videos segments just for Elderados, who are the Premium Subscribers of the show.

World Football Daily is the only daily English language show exclusively dedicated to football anywhere in the world and is courted by players, managers, general managers and media personalities from the UK and USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, Africa and South America. World Football Daily employs the very best journalists to help make the show the most thorough soccer......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

ASSERTION #1: The default e-business model from 2000-2009 was based on acquisitions and CPM- or CPC-advertising.

Nox Solutions will offer and build a "members-only" website linked to station sites and stream live and on-demand video of station on-air personnel. Stations will be provided with back-end access and can update content at any time.

According to Rand Bleimeister, Chief Operating Officer for Nox Solutions, "After developing successful web platforms......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

"One of our goals has been to offer a way for listeners to stay informed even if they happen to miss a portion of the show," said Laura. "The Fix does just that, and listeners are telling us it's something they really appreciate."

Since the show's launch in 2001, more than 6 million fans have developed a "healthy radio addiction." Laura's penetrating, quick-witted commentary on politics......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE

"Nox has benefited from the innovative vision......READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE