eCommerce and Online Stores
The ability to conduct transactions online is one of the driving forces of the internet. Wouldn't the web be a lot duller if all you could do is publish information and just hope that people look at it. eCommerce is a term that covers a range of technologies, processes, methods of development and transaction types. Owning and operating a powerful eCommerce website is not the sole domain of large companys any longer. The range and diversity of eCommerce methods and solutions allow for all types of competition online. The web is a breeding ground for innovation, and such innovation is available at all levels of the eCommerce spectrum.
Solutions That You Need...And Only The Solutions You Need
We help organizations use the internet to expand and advance their business. Every business is unique, and therefore businesses need solutions that fit their uniqueness. We provide options. From building custom eCommerce applications to integrating third party technologies with (custom) designed templates, we respond to client needs and requirements. To use the analogy: We can be one piece in a larger puzzle or we can build the total picture. The approach has, over the years, afforded us a broad and deep field of experience into working with and developing eCommerce businesses. From this perspective, our clients benefit across the disciplines of design, technology development, information architecture, branding, online marketing, SEO and general business processes required in becoming a successful ecommerce enterprize.
Third Party eCommerce Technologies: Integration (Short List)
We build custom shopping shopping carts, as well as integrate third party solutions. Online shopping can be integrated into existing websites, as well as, comprize the core essence of a dynamic business destinaton. We also integrate third-party technologies and deliver exceptional results. Some common technologies that we can employ can be managed solutions or open source core systems--both of which may be integrated into your web business in terms of design and functionality: OsCommerce, VirtueMart for Joomla, Authorize.net, Paypal, Google Checkout, 2CO, Cybersource / Bank of America, Quickbooks Merchant Services, firstdata.com, NitroSell POS and RMS, Applied Merchant and many more. We try to understand the business needs and requirements before suggesting a system or technology. Sometimes a custom solution may even be the best option when focusing on the cost factor...it simply comes down to clearly understanding the business goals and the desired end-product. The table below outlines a small selection of the most common technologies that we integrate with for online commerce:
| Quick Books Merchant Services |
Pay Pal Shopping Carts |
Google Checkout |
Freeway eCommerce System |
| OS Commerce |
Virtue Mart: Joomla Integrated Solution |
Authorize.net: Merchant Gateway |
NitroSell Microsoft RMS and POS |
| 2CO: Checkout |
Cybersource / Bank of America |
firstdata.com |
Amazon Affiliate Stores |
| Applied Merchant |
Yahoo Shopping |
PDG Shopping Cart |
OS CommRes |
SSL and Security
There are numerous technologies and enhancement solutions to improve security, reliability and allow you to win customer trust. SSL is a standard product that helps to assure users of a safe and protected experience. Providers such as GeoTrust SSL and "Quick SSL", Verisign, Thawt, Rapid SSL, Free SSL, Network Solutions SSL all provide excellent products that instill trust with users. SSL providers usually charge a subscription service price with a one year commitment. Pricing options will vary between SSL providers--a typical SSL one year subscription may cost between: 99 dollars and 450 dollars, depending on number of sub domains and issuer popularity.
