e-Commerce Development Services
We have distilled the process of becoming an online merchant to a series of steps. We hope you find this helpful.
- Choose a domain name – Your domain name should either be the name of your business/store or a name composed of keywords relating to what you sell. The domain name will frequently suggest a design theme.
- Select a web host – A reliable webhost that offers the features you need is essential. Don't skimp here to save $2/month!
- Analyze your products to determine special requirements – Do your products need to be displayed in a unique way? Do you need to provide special information to the customer?
- Design your site – Your personal preferences are important here, but remember the customer is the ultimate critic of your taste!
- Fill your product catalog – Provide complete descriptions and clear photographs of your products. These pages are your salespeople.
- Decide on shipping options – Who will ship your products? How will you charge for shipping and handling?
- Select payment options – Credit cards? PayPal? Google Checkout? Purchase Order? COD?
- Prepare for customer service and fulfillment – Will you offer live chat? Phone support? Email-only support?
- Site goes live
- Submit sitemaps to search engines – There is no need to "Submit to 500,000 High Traffic Sites Now" - but there are some things you should do to make the search engines aware of your opening day.
- Market your site – Search Engine Marketing, Organic Rankings, Social Marketing - all terms you'll become familiar with.
Ready to get started? Call us at 973-796-2820. You will speak with a technologist, not a salesperson.