201. eShopping Carts: Comparing Apples, Oranges... - 10/19/2005
"eShopping Carts: Comparing Apples, Oranges and Tuna Fish!" Have you ever bought a book, then plopped down on a pillow on the couch with a cup of coffee and some snacks ready to devour that books' contents, sip some French Roast a...

202. Want More Visitors? Customers? Clients? Make... - 10/19/2005
Want More Visitors? Customers? Clients? Make it easy for them to "Buy" Today, I almost lost a sale because when a potential customer went to my site under "teleclasses" and ordered the 3-audio-tape series at a discounted ...

203. Discover Co-Registration Services - The Secret... - 10/19/2005
"Discover Co-Registration Services - The Secret Weapon For Flooding Your Opt-In List With Subscriptions" It just wasn't happening. Yes, visitors were coming to the site, but the opt-in list was growing painfully slow. A new approa...

204. Is Your Online Storefront Open For Business? - 10/19/2005
Keeping your website online 24/7 is one of the keys to ecommerce success! When you advertise online, what is the next worst thing that can happen besides getting little response? Imagine spending $5,000 on a permission-based email marketi...

205. Don't Get Ripped Off On The Internet--Five... - 10/19/2005
"Don't Get Ripped Off On The Internet--Five Tips For Newbies" If you are new to doing business on the Internet, the experience can be overwhelming. Cyberspace seems like a big, disorganized bazaar with hundreds of vendors shouting ...

206. Most Online Businesses Do Not Offer... - 10/19/2005
"Most Online Businesses Do Not Offer What Consumers Demand" There's so much data about the Web floating about, it'sdifficult to make sense of it all. And even more difficult toplan based on the information you have. However, it ...

207. The Personal Touch - 10/19/2005
Sure, the e-tools available for an online merchant are great. We have up to the minute product selection on our web pages, and auto-responders that can follow up requests. We have our own online mall, immediate payment methods to prevent tha...

208. Emotional Intelligence: You Need It. What Is... - 10/19/2005
"Emotional Intelligence: You Need It. What Is It & How Do You Get It?" Have you tried marketing your practice and products through Distance Learning courses? I'm a personal and professional development coach and about half my ...

209. Want Bigger Profits? Think of Your Web Site... - 10/19/2005
"Want Bigger Profits? Think of Your Web Site as a Catalog, Not a Store" For years people have been talking about web sites being storefronts. The truth is, web sites have little in common with traditional stores. Thinking of your ...

210. Alternative Online Payment Systems - 10/19/2005
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a webmaster is "can you setup an ecommerce system for our company?" For most businesses venturing into ecommerce, e-payment means accepting credit cards. This involves setting u...

211. When In Doubt, Ask! - 10/19/2005
In the rush to get online, have you ever found yourself skipping over the research fundamentals, like our Online Wannabe? For instance, do any of the following sound familiar? Online Wannabe: (checking off the list) OK, signed up for a few a...

212. Don't Overlook This Valuable Resource! - 10/19/2005
Don't Overlook This Valuable Resource! This article is a tribute to all ezine publishers. Do you have a problem or question? Have you tried to figure out how to do something only to give up in frustration? Are you ready to throw your compute...

213. Can Your Business Resist Having A 'Shop-Front'... - 10/19/2005
Having an ‘Internet’ presence is like having a shop front in every corner of the world. Your online presence helps you find customers from every location on this planet. Take some time to compare the benefits to having an online pr...

214. Is Your Website a Warty Toad? - 10/19/2005
Many business owners do not harness the full power of their website. Find out if it's time for a website overhaul. Author Wendy Maynard offers some tips for evaluating your website. Many business owners do not harness the full power of their ...

215. Electronic Coupons and Rebates - 10/19/2005
Why to use electronic coupons and rebates in your shopping cart. Personally, I don't really like coupons. I rarely use the things. In fact, I come close to going berserk in the check-out line at my local grocery store when I see a thick s...

216. Online Success, By The Numbers - 10/18/2005
Do you know your conversion rate? What about your cost per visitor? All the terms basically deal with the same question: Do you know how much a visitor is worth to you? So that, when you purchase advertising, you won't end up overpaying? ...

217. Don't Envy The Gurus - Be One! - 10/18/2005
Who says you don't have what it takes to be a guru? True, there are so many self-proclaimed gurus online these days, it seems extremely crowded. But this applies to only a few areas, like Internet marketing. Who's to say you couldn't becom...

218. Credibility: Why Your Site Needs It, and How To... - 10/18/2005
"Credibility: Why Your Site Needs It, and How To Get It" Why should anyone buy from your website? Despite the acceptance of Internet shopping on a larger scale, many people are still squeamish about buying things from webs...

219. Customer Service - The Key to Increased... - 10/18/2005
"Customer Service - The Key to Increased Customer Lifetime Value" Last month we discussed building credibility and trust at your website, so that visitors feel comfortable buying from you. That is half of the battle. The more impo...

220. 7 Things You Can Do to Build an Effective and... - 10/18/2005
"7 Things You Can Do to Build an Effective and Responsive Opt-In Mailing List" We're assuming that the primary goal of any Internet marketing effort is to earn money consistently over a long period of time. It doesn't serve us wel...