Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Added on August 1st, 2008
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Protx, the payment gateway provider used by the majority of IT4B clients to facilitate payments on their e-commerce website, has just announced their new partnership with PayPal.
Companies wishing to take advantage of PayPal Express Checkout as an additional payment provider will now find the process readily available. Any existing IT4B customers wishing to take advantage of this upgrade can do so for a low cost fixed fee.
For more information or to book an upgrade contact enquiries@it4b.org.uk
Added on July 18th, 2008
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An article appearing on todays BBC News website reports that ‘UK shoppers spent 17 pence in every pound online in the first half of the year’. Figures released inidicate a total spend of £26.5bn representing an increase of 38% on the previous year and accounting for nearly 20% of total retail spending.
It appears that clothing and footwear are the areas losing out on high street sales but they are the big winners online.
To read the full article visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7512779.stm
Added on July 14th, 2008
Found in News, Websites Launched
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Lingerie retailer Camille have launched their new look website. New and existing customers can enjoy an exciting shopping experience with the new on-line store (e-commerce website) with options to mix and match and take advantage of special offers.
Camille supply lingerie and nightwear throughout the country via a series of retail outlets and concessions as well as their on-line store. If you know the brand or want to find out more visit www.camille.co.uk to discover what else is on offer.
The website features a zoom facility enabling you to get a detailed view of the products and fabric. Visitors can also sign up for news and offers as well as buy gift vouchers all from the comfort of their armchair. The site also features swimwear and a new section for costumes.
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Added on July 9th, 2008
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eBusiness Club in co-operation with Business Link are running a series of events around the theme of eBusiness law. For any customers out there planning to set up e-commerce websites (on-line stores) this could be a good opportunity to find out what legal steps you need to be considering when embarking on your business venture.
The events are FREE and take place at several location in the region.
For more information visit www.ebusinessclub.biz
Added on July 8th, 2008
Found in Google Adwords, News
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When business is slow and ’financial’ belts are tightened, marketing is usually the first area to suffer. Upon closer investigation you may find that this really is a case of ‘cutting off your nose to spite your face’. By delaying work on that new website, or not getting that new company brochure printed you may be doing more harm than good!
Rather than withdraw from the ’scene’, now may be the time to ‘get out there’ and promote your business. When times are hard businesses shop around more, they look for value added services, they look for products or services that improve their productivity, they may be looking for you! If you are not there being seen in the right places, making your presence known and keeping in touch, before you know it the customers you have already may be gone!
When considering how to market and who to market to perhaps asking yourself a few key questions may highlight where you lack the right tools to do the job. [..more..]
Added on June 16th, 2008
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The word ‘website’ immediately brings to mind on-line shops (e-commerce trading) or information websites (brochure style sites), but what if your business is not about selling in the traditional sense? What if you are a consultant, an agent or a designer? What if your company offers a less tangible service than selling a ‘widget’?
If your ‘business’ is looking after ’customers’, educating them or providing a service to them then perhaps you need to re-look at what your website is offering. Ask yourself the following:
- what is the purpose of the site?
- what information or activity could encourage a repeat site visit?
- what do your clients expect to see?
- what can you offer on-line that you would normally do by telephone/fax /post?
- what do your clients think of your website?
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Added on June 4th, 2008
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Online retailing is continuing to boom in the UK despite pessimism about the economy, according to a survey.
The amount of money spent by consumers shopping online increased by 35% to £14.7bn last year, retail analysts Verdict Research said.
The growth rate - the fastest in six years - is about 10 times that of the UK’s retail market as whole.
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Added on May 27th, 2008
Found in Google Adwords, News, SEO
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The BBC news website is the source for this article once again. The word on the street is that your visitors are interested in ‘getting to the point’ and this trend looks likely to continue.
Statistics supplied by usability guru Jakob Nielson indicate that visitors are becoming less patient (we already know about the 3 click mantra!). Figures for 2008 demonstrate that only 25% of visitors arrive at the home page and then drill down into the site (as opposed to 60% in 2004). Visitors are accessing sites at the point of ‘deep links’ as a result of ’searches’ as they become more search savvy.
So what does that mean to the potential business website owner?
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Added on May 22nd, 2008
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Last year IT for Business Ltd (IT4B) ran a series of events about websites and eBay trading. We are now offering FREE one2one consultations where we will review your current website and offer advice on how to make it work harder for your business.
If you are looking to raise your profile, improve your sales and generally get a return on your investment (ROI) then contact us now to book your slot.
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Added on May 22nd, 2008
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If you live in North Nottinghamshire then be sure to check out the new site from well known local fruit and veg supplier Troops www.troopsfruitandveg.co.uk The new on-line store enables you to shop for fruit and vegetables from the comfort of your armchair and have it delivered directly to your door.
Troops directors Stephen and Philip pride themselves on supplying quality produce combined with excellent customer service. The company already supply locally produced fruit and vegetables as well as the more exotic varieties to a range of hotels, restaurants and smaller retail outlets. The new e-commerce website is set to provide a similar service direct to the consumer.
The impact of ‘food miles’ on the environment is all over the news so what better time to make the most of the Internet to source local produce and buy on-line?
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