10-04-2007, 11:41 AM
Quote:# Associate/affiliate program compatible: Someone else should be able to put your link on their Web site and sell your products and services for a commission.
# Up-sell module: E-commerce shopping cart software should give you the capability to "up-sell" your customer to a related product or service.
# Broadcast capability: The cart should have integrated e-mail capabilities that can allow you to sort customers, and e-mail them immediately.
# Customizable "return to shopping" pages: The capability to send your customers after they add a particular item to their cart can mean a big difference in the amount of money they spend with you. Sophisticated shopping cart software allows you to customize the "return to shopping cart" button so it takes the customer to a related product of their choice.
# Promotion functionality: Be sure there's a way to offer discounts for multiple purchases or to offer "one free when you buy three" or similar special offers.....
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