02-12-2008, 08:54 AM
Quote:A Shopping List for the Perfect Cart
When deciding exactly what features to implement, remember there is no one-size-fits-all cart, but there are proven ways to avoid mistakes that lead to abandoned carts, according to the MarketLive report, "The Perfect Shopping Cart." The report provides 17 cart considerations in its "Checklist for the Perfect Shopping Cart":
1. Keep customers informed wherever they are on your site by implementing the global shopping cart.
2. Display shipping costs and tax as soon as possible to avoid sticker shock.
3. Give customers access to multiple shipping methods and update the cart total based on the revised shipping fee.
4. Empower customers to edit directly in the cart with add, delete and modify functions.
5. Build trust by offering guarantees and prominently displaying your privacy and security policies...
full article: http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/essential...hp/3727231