Articles from March, 2011

Photo via Flickr by James Fee Sorry for the gap in posts. We've been moving our website from one hosting service to another, and didn't want to change anything while the move was underway. The move is complete, so look for a new item soon.

It seems that, everywhere you look, you see people on cellphones, iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets, Blackberries and so forth. Does it make you wonder: "Should my business be doing something in mobile"? Good question. The short answer is: "Yes". But behind that simple answer is a host of complexities. It will take a series of articles to explore the subject in depth. Let's start by seeing if we can answer the question: "How important is mobile for my business?". Is It My Imagination, Or Is Mobile Popping Up Everywhere? It's not your imagination. People have been using cellphones for a very long time, but the market has shifted dramatically. The introduction of large-screen smartphones like the iPhone and the many Android models have fundamentally changed how people ... [»]

In our series on eCommerce Demystified, we went through your eCommerce options in detail. If you read that series, you might be wondering "Where do I start?". I'm glad you asked. The first major decision you'll need to make is whether you're going to have a hosted store or a custom store. Hosted? Custom? What Does That Mean? A ... [»]

The most effective approach to developing a great online store is to start with a feature-rich, extensible software platform and then add any enhancements you ... [»]