For anyone who’s visited China, one of the first things a traveler notices is the grandeur of its growing infrastructure. Upon closer inspection, however, things might not be as they seemed from afar. Whether it’s the more than 1 billion people who cause substantial wear and tear or the sometimes bizarre design, the façades can, at times, be deceiving. The same can be said for some eCommerce websites that on the offset are attractive and inviting, but in reality, are hampered... Subscribe to this list via RSS Blog posts tagged in checkout process
For anyone who’s visited China, one of the first things a traveler notices is the grandeur of its growing infrastructure. Upon closer inspection, however, things might not be as they seemed from afar. Whether it’s the more than 1 billion people who cause substantial wear and tear or the sometimes bizarre design, the façades can, at times, be deceiving. The same can be said for some eCommerce websites that on the offset are attractive and inviting, but in reality, are hampered... 
“Cyberspace is woven into the fabric of our daily lives and the world is more interconnected today than ever before. We enjoy the benefits and convenience that cyberspace provides as we shop from home online, bank using our smart phones, and interact with friends from around the world through social networks.” Those were the words used by the Department of Homeland Security when talking about its commitment to raise cyber-security awareness. And that commitment is especially apparent during the month... 
Optimizing an online store’s checkout process is not a new idea. It is, however, something that eCommerce business owners are still working to tackle. Some sites have found success while others can learn from their achievements. Last year, the Baymard Institute, an independent web research institute, conducted a survey of online checkout processes and who’s doing it best. The group’s efforts were, and are, focused on discovering, documenting and sharing the best ways to improve the online user experience. ... 
During a recent discussion with one of our clients, the team here at NetSphere Strategies was posed with the following question: How can we make our customers feel more secure when making purchases on our site? When we answered that question by equating the checkout process to a party, our client was a tad surprised. But believe it or not, comparing an online shopping cart to a party isn’t as far-fetched as it might sound. There are plenty of reasons... Paul Boisvert, the director of product management for Yahoo’s small business division, sat down with Abby Johnson of WebProNews.com at PubCon in Las Vegas last year to discuss e-commerce for small businesses. Right out of the gate, Boisvert addressed the issue of time when it comes to small businesses and their ability to stay on top of e-commerce and social media trends. With limited time and resources, Boisvert stressed the importance of focusing on a business’s core product as opposed...