Free Shipping: Facts, Trade-offs and Alternatives
[December 22, 2008] Regardless of what shipping strategy you adopted for the holiday shopping season, shipping remains a complicated and controversial topic year-round for e-commerce businesses. We provide tips for alternatives to free shipping.
Google AdWords Editor 7.0 Goes Live
[December 19, 2008] Just two months after version 6.5 was released, AdWords Editor 7.0 debuts with seven new features.
Online Coupons Making Holiday Shopping Merry
[December 18, 2008] Recent research from Hitwise shows that Internet shoppers this year are using online coupons more than comparison shopping engines.
Yahoo Web Analytics: What's the Verdict?
[December 16, 2008] Small online store owners tell us what they like and don't like about Yahoo's new analytics service.
Why Twitter Should Matter to E-Commerce Shops
[December 15, 2008] Here's something to Tweet about: Twitter is becoming indispensable companies looking to sell a product and keep in touch with customers.
E-Commerce Picture Brightens
[December 12, 2008] Thanks to big sales following Thanksgiving online retailer sales are now in line with last year's figures. Now comes the sprint to the finish line.
Online Ad Network PremiumChannels Nets Niche Viewers
[December 9, 2008] Premium Network, Inc. today launched PremiumChannels.com, an ad network service that can target niche audiences and customize interactive marketing campaigns for your e-commerce site.
Online Shopping Sales Holding Steady
[December 8, 2008] Early report states that online shopping figures this holiday season are on par with last year's stats. So far.
Marketing to People Who Shop Online at Work
[December 8, 2008] A recent study supports what we all suspected: people shop online at work. We provide marketing tips for cashing in on the cubicle crowd.
Biggest Online Sales Day Near, Hot Google Gift Searches
[December 5, 2008] One industry watcher predicts that the biggest online sales day of the year is almost here, so get ready. Plus, the most-wanted gifts on Google. Can you say, "sweater boots?"
PayPal's SMS Security Key
[December 5, 2008] PayPal customers can now use their cell phones to authenticate their transactions through a new service that lets customers use SMS messaging.
eBay Embraces Big Sellers, Cyber Monday Trends
[December 3, 2008] This week the auction giant rolls out a beta version of its
new Large Merchant Services for high-volume retailers. Plus, the latest stats and trends from Cyber Monday.
Tealeaf Offers Insight to Mobile Customer Behavior
[November 26, 2008] For e-commerce business owners who want to capitalize on the m-commerce trend, Tealeaf offers analytics for the growing mobile shopper base.
osCommerce is Dead: Long Live the NEW osCommerce Project
[November 25, 2008] After eight long years with no final product in sight and no visible development activity, a splinter group of osCommerce programmers has left the dormant project and officially formed a new osCommerce project.
E-Commerce: Hot Products, Online Marketing Trends
[November 21, 2008] While you'd expect that the Wii and Apple iPod Touch are hot products this year, some other in-demand items may surprise you. (Note to self: Stock up on KitchenAid mixers.) Plus, see what your competitors are doing to market their sites for the fourth-quarter.
E-Commerce Cyber Monday Marketing Care Package
[November 20, 2008] Get ready for Cyber Monday with our care package for e-commerce businesses that includes marketing tips, eBay specific strategies and resources for ensuring maximum site performance and optimal customer service.
PayPal Opens Overseas Selling Site for Small E-Tailers
[November 18, 2008] PayPal's Global Selling Guide, which launched today, has information on the holiday customs of 17 nations and tips on a variety of topics including shipping, payments, customs and tax considerations.
eBiz Briefs: Geo-Targeting Online Ad Campaigns
[November 14, 2008] A recent study says that online bargain hunting through social networking sites is increasing, and reports recommend geo-targeting pay-per-click campaigns to maximize sales. Plus, what's making headlines in Web hosting news.
Google's Site Search Gets On-Demand Indexing
[November 14, 2008] "Index Now" aims to help customers freshen up their results — and increases the usefulness of Google's business offering.
eBay and Alternative Site News, Tools and Trends
[November 12, 2008] This week we take a look at phpAuction XL Premium 4.0 features, bidCal — a
free calendar alert tool for eBay and Auctiva's BuyShield widget. Plus, find out what items you should be stocking in your eBay or alternative Web storefront to cash in on Holiday 2008 sales.
