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Lights, Camera, Sales: The Benefits of SEO Video
[February 5, 2010] Want to sell more products? Of course you do. Adding search engine optimized video to your e-commerce site can raise both your Google ranking and your bottom line.

How to Design Web Forms That Don’t Suck
[January 26, 2010] Helen Bradley explains common problems with Web forms, and how to make sure that yours don’t suck, too.

An E-Comm Buyers’ Guide to Choosing Trustmarks
[January 25, 2010] This guide covers what you need to know about e-commerce trustmarks and what to consider before displaying badges from trustmark service providers on your business Web site.

Seven Tips for Picking the Best E-Commerce Program
[January 22, 2010] We offer a checklist that will help you find the storefront, or shopping cart, software that best suits your online business.

Five Tips for Soliciting Product Reviews
[January 20, 2010] Encourage customers to check-out with recommended products with these five tips for increasing on-site product reviews and testimonials.

WebPlus X4 Adds New Features for Easy Site Design
[November 20, 2009] This all-in-one Web site design program lets you add Web gadgets, set up an online shop and publish sites to the Web in minutes.

ProStores: DIY Web Shop for Merchants and eBay Sellers
[October 29, 2009] ProStores offer subscription-based Web shops for eBay sellers and online merchants. New features are designed to boost Web shop sales and help you better manage your Web store.

eBay Watch: New Dispute Resolution Explained
[October 28, 2009] This week eBay clarifies its new dispute resolution process and rolls out its Unpaid Item Assistant. Plus, ProStores announces a holiday contest: three eBay sellers will win a $799 JumpStart package.

Web Design: Why Consistency Counts
[October 27, 2009] Helen Bradley explains why consistency is essential when designing your Web site.

Big E-commerce Features for Little Money
[October 23, 2009] Easy to use, loads of features and unlimited support make BigCommerce, a hosted e-commerce platform, a big win for small e-tailers.

TRUSTe Offers Privacy Services for Small Businesses
[October 19, 2009] TRUSTe offers a new service to help small online businesses get a professional privacy policy in place and secure Web sites to boost consumer confidence.

Basic SEO Tips for Ecommerce
[October 13, 2009] Adding SEO to your marketing strategy will help drive potential customers to your site. Jim Martin walks you through the basic steps of search engine optimization.

Ecommerce Primer Part 2: Enhance Your Web Shop
[September 28, 2009] Once you have the e-commerce site basics covered and your Web site launched, it’s time to look at adding optional elements, like e-mail marketing and Web analytics, to your online retail site.

CS-Cart: The Next Wave of Shopping Carts
[September 24, 2009] CS-Cart lacks the popularity of the established solutions like osCommerce, Zen Cart and X-Cart, but is a hot contender to be the next big product.

Buy Online — Pay In Person
[September 8, 2009] eBillme’s walk-in service gives people who don’t have credit cards, or are reluctant to use them online, an alternative e-commerce payment option.

Get to Work: Handy Web Tools and Resources
[September 4, 2009] Andrew Lock’s latest collection of NiftyClicks will help you get the job done. This week’s resources include SmartDraw, SitePal, Coupons and Zentation.

PCI Security: Small E-tailers Face Large Fines if Hacked
[September 1, 2009] Tough PCI reglations go into effect on October 1, but off-site credit card processing can help ease the pain of compliance. Here's what you need to know.

Ecommerce Primer: What You Need to Set Up Shop Online
[August 31, 2009] From registering a domain name to making sure your retail site is secure, we cover the basic fundamentals that lay the foundation for building a retail shop online.

How To Write Product Descriptions That Sell
[August 27, 2009] Helen Bradley explains the basics of writing good product descriptions for the Web.

Trademark Granted to New OsCommerce Project in U.K.
[August 18, 2009] The ruling gives the new group the right to license and enforce usage in U.K. and to register the trademark worldwide.

Improve your Rep with RatePoint Reviews
[July 30, 2009] RatePoint’s online reputation management services can help boost your business rep with customer reviews. The company recently added product reviews to its platform—for less than $20 a month.

Five Web Design No-Nos to Avoid
[July 29, 2009] Your Web site should make it easy for people to shop, not frustrating. Helen Bradley shows you the five most irritating design mistakes, and how to avoid making them.

Common Google AdWords Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
[July 20, 2009] AdWords generates a lot of traffic for most e-commerce sites, but people often overspend. We look at the most common mistakes and show you how to avoid them.

UpClick Simplifies Selling Digital Goods
[July 6, 2009] A unique solution designed for people who sell digital goods online, Upclick helps minimize costs and maximize revenue.