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The Shopping Cart Junkie
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The Shopping Cart Junkie is about all things ecommerce. Software, storefronts, marketing and conversion.
Recent Posts
My Review of Microsoft Expression Web
Over the past thirty days I’ve tried out the demo version of Expression Web - Microsoft’s successor to Frontpage. I’m thoroughly unimpressed and underwhelmed. As far as I’m concerned, Microsoft took a giant step backward withÂ...
New Features on 123 eCart
I’d like to point out two very cool new features on 123 eCart. The first new feature is that store owners may now offer “soft” (dowloadable) products in their 123 eCart stores. The second really cool feature is that store owners may...
People Buy The Deal
Once you have garnered some trust with your visitor, and have your foot in the door, so to speak, it’s time to actually make the sell. People buy the deal. Let that burn into your psyche and repeat it to yourself every single morning. People buy th...
It’s All In The Numbers
When I was going to college, I took a night job as a telemarketer. I worked hard to develop a good pitch, and to engage my prospects in pleasant conversation. I guessed that this would be an effective method for selling over the telephone, and I was ...
Establishing Trust With Your Website Visitors
Getting visitors to your website is one thing, getting them to purchase something is altogether different. The most important thing you can do to is to develop a trust relationship with your visitors. Before I, as a prospective customer, will fork ...
Facing My Giants
I watched a movie last night, which reminded me of a few things which I tend to forget sometimes. Before I get into the movie, I’d like to ask you something. What is your reason for being in business? What is your overriding goal? For me, the a...

