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Friday, February 24, 2006

E-Commerce Solutions for Your Business
By the Editor of HomeNetMonies.com

Business on the internet is often referred to as E-Commerce. Some people do business completely through e-commerce. Their customers come from the internet; and they do all their communication on the internet. More commonly, businesses have both a brick-and-mortar storefront and an internet presence. This is often referred to as limited e-commerce. Almost any business, however, from large corporations to individual freelancers, benefits from a web presence. A website is a sign of your professionalism. It canbe set up solely for the information value or, ideally, it can be designed to generate leads. A presence on the web shows that you understand today's technology and the customer's need for information. A good website shows customers why they would benefit from working with you.

E-commerce has grown into a revolution that currently involves almost every kind of business. It is now becoming unusual to learn of people who do not have internet access in their home, especially if they have school-age children. Almost every workplace uses the internet. People have learned to go first to the web when they want information, particularly when they want information on new products or information on how to increase their earnings. This tendency will only continue to grow, as children today are increasingly web savvy.

E-commerce also offers both price and time savings to individuals. As we become increasingly busy, it is quicker to go online to find products than to drive from store to store. Often the product is less expensive online, even after paying for shipping.

If you want to become involved in e-commerce, the first step is to find a good e-commerce webhost. Unless you are a sophisticated webmaster with an independent streak, look for an all-in-one provider that offers a feature-laden control panel and a wide range of templates. Though you can usually customize templates, you need to start with a variety from which to choose. A good wizard that walks you through the steps of constructing and using your site is also helpful. Ease of use is important so you can get your site up fast and professionally and make changes easily at a later date.

Your hosting service should have auto-responders for your clients and an easy way to make purchases. Even if you are selling only one product you want to make it as easy as possible for the customer to buy it. Check for the ability to import and export data. If you already have a database and choose a vendor that does not allow you to import it, you will have to retype everything. Export capabilities will save you time and trouble should you ever choose a new vendor.

When choosing a complete e-commerce solution for your business, look for hosts who offer a variety of marketing options, payment options for your customers, and automated shipping options. If the client cannot pay the way he wants, he will not buy. If shipping does not happen quickly, he may not become a repeat client.

Also look for an e-commerce solution that allows you to analyze traffic flow. In order for your internet business to grow, you need to see what kinds of marketing are bringing traffic and sales. You also need to look at such things as cost and customer service. Choosing the right hosted solution can take some time, but getting it right the first time is important. Take the time to choose a high-quality provider who will help your business to grow.

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