May 25, 2007

21 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Any Shopping Cart System


21 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Any Shopping Cart System by Tom Antion Once you’ve decided which product your going to sell online, the next most important decision you’ll make is which shopping cart system to buy. It is perhaps the most important single decision you’ll make in your online marketing career. This is because: * You’re sort of stuck with the decision for a long time. * If you buy into a system that isn’t adequate, it can cost you money. BIG money. * There are hundreds,…

May 24, 2007

Wireless Shopping with RFID


So wireless networking has got rid of your network cables and your USB cables… what can it do next? Well, the answer might surprise you: wireless is going shopping. There is a small army of uses for this technology and many are in use at this very moment. RFID: Electronic Barcodes Yes, that’s right: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a replacement for the barcode, using wireless radio technology. But what’s wrong with barcodes, you ask? Well, they need to be scanned,…

May 23, 2007

Shopping Tips (5)


— >—– >—– >—– >—– >—– > Shopping Tips: 1. Buy cosmetics from drug stores and discount retail chains such as K-Mart. The same Revlon or Cover Girl lipstick can cost four times more at department stores. 2. You can save over 75 percent by buying Christmas decorations a week or two after Christmas. 3. Alkaline batteries are not worth the extra the extra cost if the device is to be used occasionally. Zinc batteries retain their charge well for an occasional use. 4. Most cars…

Wireless Shopping with RFID


So wireless networking has got rid of your network cables and your USB cables… what can it do next? Well, the answer might surprise you: wireless is going shopping. There is a small army of uses for this technology and many are in use at this very moment. RFID: Electronic Barcodes Yes, that’s right: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a replacement for the barcode, using wireless radio technology. But what’s wrong with barcodes, you ask? Well, they need to be scanned,…

May 22, 2007

Shopping for the Cheapest Deals on the Web


http://www.cheapretail.biz Shopping on the Web has become easier to do over the past years. As more online stores open up every week, competition gets fierce. This causes merchants to resort to more competitive pricing. Whatever product you are looking for, there is usually hundreds to thousands of options of where to buy online. The great number of shoppers online has also spurred something called shopping directories, which let you search through different stores to find the…

May 21, 2007

Shopping Carts and the E-Aisles


Have you ever gone to the store and thought you only needed a few things so you didn’t grab a cart? The next thing you know your hands are full and groceries are crashing everywhere making a big mess. If only you had gotten a cart. Shopping carts are not necessary on your website as long as you do not mind doing a little extra work (just like carrying all those groceries) and processing each order individually. If you choose to forego having a shopping cart on your site, it is important to…

Shopping for the Best Bargains on the Web


Shopping on the Web has become easier to do over the past years. As more online stores open up every week, competition gets fierce. This causes merchants to resort to more competitive pricing. Whatever product you are looking for, there is usually hundreds to thousands of options of where to buy online. The great number of shoppers online has also spurred something called shopping directories , which let you search through different stores to find the product you need without having to visit…

May 20, 2007

Shopping Tips (5)


— >—– >—– >—– >—– >—– > Shopping Tips: 1. Buy cosmetics from drug stores and discount retail chains such as K-Mart. The same Revlon or Cover Girl lipstick can cost four times more at department stores. 2. You can save over 75 percent by buying Christmas decorations a week or two after Christmas. 3. Alkaline batteries are not worth the extra the extra cost if the device is to be used occasionally. Zinc batteries retain their charge well for an occasional use. 4. Most cars…

May 19, 2007

10 Inside Tips to Saving Money and Making the Most of Your Retail Shopping Experience


In addition to running my regular consulting business, I also work part-time as an Ad Set Supervisor for a national retail store. During this time I have learned many of the ins and outs of the retail business and how to get the most bang for my buying dollar. If you follow these same ten tips I guarantee that you too will save more money. Following are ten of the best inside tips I’ve learned about the retail world since becoming part of it. 1.How to Get the Best Clearance Price in Stores In…

The Fun and Ease of Online Shopping vs. The Brick and Mortar Option


When my sister and discussed our shopping plans this year we found to our surprise that our attitudes were much different. She was the hip New Yorker, living in a trendy section of Brooklyn and commuting in to her publishing job in Manhattan. I’m a down home Midwestern type of girl who prefers to drive everywhere and I love my suburb. We were chatting together on my mother’s couch after we had stuffed ourselves with cake from our parent’s anniversary party, and when we got onto the topic of…