So what Lessons have I learned, that will Help You when Hiring? Avoid pretentious fancy-pants web design agencies and absolutely avoid back street web designers who build websites on the run, and can disappear without trace at anytime. Check portfolios, testimonials and references from happy customers, and get training and guarantees. Always keep control of […]
Ecommerce Foundational Principle 2 – 3F Strategy
Ecommerce Foundational Principle 2 – 3 F Strategy The days of having a simple 5-page brochure website with your company details and a few pictures are long gone. Ecommerce websites now generally have at least thirty pages plus, many over a thousand pages. These are big websites with lots of content and multiple images per […]
Ecommerce Website Design & Development: In-house, Outsource or DIY?
There are four main ecommerce software and technology options available to you when starting an ecommerce website project. With some good, robust and reliable pre-built systems available, you do not have to reinvent the wheel. Four Ecommerce Software Solution Options: 1) Boxed-Solution. When you purchase ‘out-of-the-box’ software, you create your own pages possibly from basic […]
10 Key Things Your Ecommerce Web Designer May Not Want You to Know!
10 Key Things Your Ecommerce Web Designer May Not Want You to Know! As we now know, web agencies, designers, developers and graphic designers are not all created equal or even as good as they claim to be. Do they cover things up? If so, what do they commonly hide? 1) You Must Register and […]
Ten Top Tips for Finding and Interviewing an Exceptional Ecommerce Web Designer
1) Are They Working for Your Benefit? Is this a value-for-value exchange? Is the design company or individual working for your benefit, are they taking a deep interest in your business and its success, or are they just concerned about their bottom line? Many companies hand over your website, take your cash and swiftly disappear. […]
Why & How to Hire an Exceptional Ecommerce Web Designer | Ecommerce Design
You now have a solid ecommerce foundation, mindset and philosophy, and you know exactly what features, modules and options you want in your website. It’s now time to hire a Website Designer using the below top tips. An exceptional web designer, developer or team will have great communication and fully understand your ecommerce goals based […]
Effectively Communicating an Ecommerce Website Brief to a Web Designer
Effective and regular communication with your design team is essential to ensure you start on the right path, execute quickly and efficiently, and produce an ecommerce website that ultimately sells products in big numbers and makes a great profit. Getting a Quotation. For a detailed and accurate quotation, based on your exact specification and requirements, […]
Ecommerce Website Launch Essentials | Launch Your Ecommerce Store Now
Ecommerce Website Launch Essentials | Launch Your Ecommerce Store Now When launching your website ensure your web developer sets up and installs these prior to launch. This will ensure your website is optimized for Google, reporting and for testing. 1. Google Account or Google Apps Account. Google Account and Google Apps both offer similar services […]
Five Pre-Launch Ecommerce Testing Requisites | Ecommerce Testing
1) Cross Browser & Platform Testing. Test your website for load speed, correct operation, and usability, ensuring all design and layout elements are in alignment on the page and in the correct locations. Also, test the screen resolution to ensure the site table fits as intended in your users’ browsers without a scroll bar appearing […]
Key Factors to Keep in Mind for a New Website Design
A professionally designed website can help your business reach new heights of success. One of the most important factors before you embark on a new website design is to know your business well. You can do so by conducting an online search and checking out sites offering similar products or services. This will give you […]