Ecommerce Solutions: 5 Ways to Sell Digital Goods Online
[May 11, 2011] We highlight the features, pricing and process for five affordable ecommerce stores and shopping cart solutions you can use to sell digital goods online.
6 Free Open Source Shopping Cart Software Options
[May 4, 2011] Why pay for shopping cart software when you can get it for free? Open Source shopping carts are economical, highly customizable, updated frequently and backed by thriving support communities.
5 Hosted Ecommerce Storefronts for eBay Sellers and SMBs
[April 21, 2011] We show you what to look for when shopping for your first online hosted storefront service, plus offer a list of five hosted storefront vendors to get you started.
Ecommerce Servers and SSL Processing Power
[February 17, 2011] Adopting longer SSL keys offers more secure encryption, but it also requires more processing power. Is your ecommerce server ready for the challenge?
Backup Your Ecommerce Website -- or Kiss It Goodbye
[January 18, 2011] Do you backup your small business ecommerce site? Helen Bradley shows what you'll lose if your data backup fails, and how you can avoid that potential financial disaster.
8 Security Resolutions for Ecommerce Site Owners
[December 30, 2010] Start the New Year off knowing that your business is safer and more secure than ever before. Our eight tips will help you do it without spending a lot of dough.
How to Pick the Right Web Host Provider
[May 18, 2010] This buyers' guide provides everything you need to know to choose the right Web host provider for your small business ecommerce site.
Building an Online Store with CoreCommerce
[May 13, 2010] In this review we look at how to use CoreCommerce, an all-in-one online hosted ecommerce platform to build an online store that offers mobile and social commerce options.
Buyers' Guide: How to Find a Web Hosting Provider
[February 16, 2010] From server features to disk space and data transfer, this guide will tell you what you need to know and to consider when shopping for a hosting provider for your small business Web site.
Green IT Its for E-Commerce, Too
[December 31, 2009] Whether or not youre a tree-hugger doesnt matter; these energy-saving tips and resources can help you and other e-tailers cut costs and carbon.
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.
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.
Facebook Tips: How to Use the New Business Page Layout
[March 25, 2009] ECommerce-Guide.com takes an in-depth look at recent changes made to Facebook Business Pages. Plus, we offer tips on how to use new features, such as status updates and Wall feeds to
better connect with your Facebook fans.
How to Use Twitter as an Online Marketing Tool
[March 17, 2009] Like blogs, Twitter offers you a
new way to market products, promote sales and boost revenue if you Tweet right,
that is.
Open Source E-Commerce: Survey Rates the Best in OSC
[February 26, 2009] This year the upstart New osCommerce Project was crowned Best Open Source Commerce program by respondents in Kerry Watson's Second Annual Open Source Commerce survey.
ChoiceBot Personalizes Product Recommendations
[February 23, 2009] A new product-recommendation tool called ChoiceBot personalizes the online shopping experience for your customers by offering an interactive way for them to rank their choices on a sliding scale based on individual preferences.
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.
Google Analytics: Advance Segmentation Strategies
[December 11, 2008] Google Analytics guru Avinash Kaushik says interpreting aggregate data is a crime. He outlines how to take advantage of the new advanced segmentation feature to gain insight on your particular e-commerce business.
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.
Set Up Online Payment Processing in Four Steps
[November 13, 2008] FormSpring is a very easy way to accept online payments without the time and cost it takes to manage a full shopping cart application. Plus, you can use the service for contests and other online tasks requiring forms.