September 19, 2008

Shopping from your cell phone with Froogle Wireless


Many surfers already know about Froogle, Google’s shopping portal that is still in beta testing. Google has now expanded their Froogle service so that it is available on WML-enabled cellular phones. Most newer cell phones that can connect to the Internet have this capability. Users just need to enter wml.froogle.com in their cell phone browser, enter their product search terms, and scroll through results to find what they’re looking for. The biggest advantage of this Froogle Wireless…

September 18, 2008

Innovations Enhance the Online Shopping Experience


Online shopping isn’t a new phenomenon, but high speed Internet access combined with increased consumer confidence in online shopping has translated into significant increases in online spending. When the high cost of gasoline for trips to brick-and-mortar stores is factored in, it’s no wonder that consumers are doing more shopping online and are buying a greater variety of goods and services over the Internet. To meet consumer demand, there are more online shopping…

September 17, 2008

Virtual Credit Cards For Safer Online Shopping


If you are looking for safer online shopping you may want to consider a virtual credit card. It takes away a lot of the risk of personal information and credit card numbers falling into the hands of thieves. A virtual credit card offers you the option of shopping online with a disposable credit card number that are single-use credit card numbers, which expire within one or two months. The security benefit of using a virtual credit card for online shopping is your normal bank…

Does Your Shopping Cart Have a Squeaky Wheel?


Have you ever gone grocery shopping just before a holiday? The aisles are packed with people pushing carts, shelves need restocked, all the checkout lanes have long lines…not a fun experience. Just like in-person shopping, making online shopping easy and painless is key to getting customers to purchase from your store. Advertisement Let’s examine the internet shopping process from start to finish exposing some places in the process that your store may have a squeaky cart. …

September 16, 2008

Back-to-School Closeout Shopping on the Web


What are your kids wearing back to school? How do Fubu, Nike, Reebok and RocaWear sound? Expensive? Not when you know the secret that people all over the country are learning - the secret that unlocks prices like Nike shirts for $8.95 each. Two piece Jimmy boy’s jean sets for $10.50. Girl’s Meow! Tank tops for $5.98. Put the car keys down. You won’t find these prices in your local stores. All over the country, parents are turning off the ignition and turning on the computer….

Shopping with your Christmas Catalog


The Christmas season is fresh and drawing near. This is the season to be jolly and everyone is getting their shopping lists ready again. This something not overlooked because all people do it as well. every year. Getting something new this Christmas is part of the tradition and part of the treat Is your shopping list all set? Would you like to mess with the crowd in the shopping malls? Its expected that more people will be coming to the malls because demands are getting…

September 15, 2008

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,…

September 14, 2008

Shopping Cart Abandonment Solved!


Imagine yourself at the local Sears carrying a shopping basket down the isles looking for the perfect gift for your spouse when you come to a great looking watch in the jewelry department. You know she’ll love the design, but also know she has a curious allergy to white gold and call over a salesperson to ask them what the bevel surround is made of. She reassures you that it’s made of platinum so you cheerfully purchase the watch, smiling as you wander over to have it gift-wrapped. Take the…

7 Must Have Scripts to Look for When Shopping for E-commerce Hosting


When shopping for e-commerce hosting there are a lot of things you need to keep and mind. When you know what to look for it is a lot easier to ensure you get exactly what you need and not leave any important information out. Consider these 7 must haves before you start shopping for e-commerce hosting so you will be prepared. 1. Storefront Regardless of what software you are using, one of your main concerns should be the storefront. You want to be able to customize your storefront to your…

September 13, 2008

Christmas Shopping in Spain


Thinking of flying out to do a bit of Christmas shopping? Maybe a good idea if you want to escape the crowded UK stores. In Spain, the shops tend to be more individual with specialist shops selling specific products, whereas in the UK, you can often almost buy everything under one roof. This offers convenience in a fast paced life and enables you to do all your shopping without getting wet. However, here weather is not normally an issue and you can enjoy a dry browse along the high…