Eleven things to consider when choosing an eCommerce package

[mandy]

Whether you’re a freelance designer looking for a solution for your latest client, or a new company preparing your first online store, choosing an eCommerce package can be a daunting decision. The industry’s rapid growth over the last few years makes it difficult to immediately determine whether a specific package suits both your present and future needs, but there are a few things you can keep in mind to help you through the process. Below, I’ve outlined the top eleven things to consider when choosing an eCommerce package, considering everything from your company’s growth, your store’s integration and checkout needs—right down to the kind of eCommerce firm you want to work with. By considering the following key areas, you can have a stronger understanding of what your company—or client—needs in an eCommerce package...

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commentary:

keep in mind that finding a search engine friendly ecommerce package should also be on your list of benefits to look for.

Visit the developer or vendor’s website and see if they even mention SEO. Send them an email or call them, and ask about search engine friendly features of the system. Look to see if they have a community forum or support forum, and see if there is discussion of search engine optimization. If you’re planning on working with an SEO for the site, check with them to see what they think of the ecommerce package.

Of course, you can use paid search to get visitors to your site, or television and radio advertisements, or celebritiy endorsements. It’s really nice though when your online shop has the potential to rank well for what you offer, in search engine organic listings...

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