June 2009

Which shopping cart should I use?

“OK, this is a question and a topic which I’ve avoided answering for years, simply because it’s an absolute minefield! There are so many carts available with various levels of functionality that critiquing them all will simply take a lifetime. Add to the fact that every business has different requirements means that unless you spend big on a custom cart solution, no single package will cover off every perceived or future requirement you may have…  All that aside, I’ll give you some of my favourites… and I’ve broken it down into several criteria.” Read on

Chris Thomas SmartCompany

OK, this is a question and a topic which I’ve avoided answering for years, simply because it’s an absolute minefield! There are so many carts available with various levels of functionality that critiquing them all will simply take a lifetime.
Add to the fact that every business has different requirements means that unless you spend big on a custom cart solution, no single package will cover off every perceived or future requirement you may have.
Obviously I haven’t used or been exposed to all the carts available either, so it’s impossible to judge all of them! 
All that aside, I’ll give you some of my favourites… and I’ve broken it down into several criteria:

Published 26 June 2009.

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5 mistakes you may be making online

“Doing business online has made it so much easier to communicate with customers and enable them to transact with you. However, it can be easy to forget the little things that can make a big difference. Some business owners are making mistakes online that could be losing them sales. So what do you need to watch out for?” Read on

Valerie Khoo Small Business, The Sydney Morning Herald

Published 04 June 2009.

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