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.
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.
Free Web Tools and Resources
[October 9, 2009] Marketing guru Andrew Lock finds the best that the Web has to offer. Check out these NiftyClicks to see what Apture, Fawnt, One-Time Offers and YouConvertIt can do for your business.
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.
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.
Review: WebPlus X2 Simplifies E-commerce Design
[June 30, 2009] WebPlus X2 helps eBay and online sellers quickly design their own Web shop—complete with shopping cart, buy now and other e-commerce functions.
Silkfair Launches Custom Shops for Online Sellers
[June 18, 2009] Silkfair's new custom-shop platform lets online sellers build a stand-alone e-commerce Web shop using their existing branding and domain name.
Found in the Forum: Advice for Beginners
[June 2, 2009] Just starting out in e-commerce? You’re not alone. One new forum member asks for advice from the small business e-tailers who’ve paved the way.
SEO Tips for New Web-Shop Owners
[April 23, 2009] We talk to an SEO Web-design engineer to find out how to optimize your off-eBay Web shop for search engine traffic.
E-Commerce Site Design: Setting Up Blogs for Business
[March 5, 2009] If you haven't added a blog to your online store, given the state of the economy, now is a good time to consider doing so, as they can be an affordable way to market your e-commerce site.
E-Commerce Site Design: Fixing Problem Backgrounds
[March 2, 2009] Don't let distracting product image backgrounds backfire by turning off potential customers. We show you how to fix problem backgrounds in a few simple steps so your merchandise shots will entice buyers.
E-Commerce Design: How to Set Up Web Site Navigation
[February 10, 2009] Our Web shop design doyenne Helen Bradley explains how you can ensure your site's navigation system gets shoppers to the right place every time.
Insider Tips for Using Google Website Optimizer
[January 13, 2009] You don't have to guess — or pay — to find out what design elements will boost conversions at your e-commerce site when you use Google Website Optimizer.
Web Shop Design: Five Makeover Dos and Don'ts
[January 6, 2009] With the New Year underway, it's a perfect time to assess your e-commerce site, both in terms of design and function, and give your Web shop a marvelous makeover.
Tips and Tools for Thanksgiving-Themed E-Store Decor
[November 11, 2008] Dressing up your e-commerce store and promotions with autumn and Thanksgiving accents doesn't take a redesign. Our tips and free tools will help you — and your online store — get in the holiday spririt.
Incorporating Site Optimization into Your Redesign
[November 4, 2008] Redesigning your online store is certainly about aesethetics, but it's equally important to make site optimization part of the process. CoffeeCakes.com increased traffic and revenues in just a few weeks with an SEO design refresh — and you can too.
Eight Quick Tips for Boosting Conversions
[September 29, 2008] Forrester Research outlines eight simple steps small online store owners can take to increase conversions. Some are as easy as testing and changing the color of your key task buttons.
