3 eCommerce Investments You Have to Make
Dec 31st, 2007 | By Nate Moller | Category: Getting StartedGetting a business started, online or offline, can be expensive. There are so many tools, gadgets, gizmos and “scams” out there that can drain your pockets of cash. It’s important to be aware of what’s mandatory and what’s optional if you really plan to be successful with an online business.
Here is a small list of things that will be needed. I’ve also given some suggestions of things I use.
Necessities:
- Business Name and Tax ID Number - see www.(yourstate).gov or go to a local business accountant or lawyer that can help you set things up correctly the first time. It may cost you some money up front but will save you money in the long run.
- Builder and Hosting System - I recommend www.SiteCreatorPlus.com for many of my clients because of it’s user friendliness and search engine compatibility. There are others too. I use business hosting from Bluehost.com for the majority of my sites and then Wordpress, Joomla, or OS Commerce for my builder options.
- Domain Name - Also known as a URL, website address, or website name, this is crucial (in most cases) if you plan to run a business online. I use www.GoDaddy.com to purchase domain names but there are others as well. Just make sure you don’t buy too much from these companies.
If you have found other eCommerce Investments that have been mandatory to your online success, please add them in the comments section.
Have questions about this? Share them as well.
I will list other “investments” that can be helpful in an upcoming post.
When a person is first starting to create their first website, many things are overwhelming. It was for us.
Nate helped us through many of our trials and tribulations with good suggestions, ideas and good mentoring.
My husband was so frustrated with one website builder that he purchased a good website builder and learned from it. After going through this process, he began to understand what that first one wanted. That first site was site creator plus. It is a good site.
Should you not understand some of the things they suggest, it is my suggestion you get a good mentor, such as Nate or someone you trust, and ask them questions, questions, questions.
Most mentors are glad to help someone along the way.
Our site is up and running well. We have had over 4 inquiries for products other than what we sell and we have given them good customer service and found what they needed. Each customer has placed us in their favorites to get ahold of for their candle purchases.
Once your site is up and running, please give good customer service to your customers. They recommend you to others and come back and purchase more from you.
Respectfully,
Tobey Anne Craft
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Hi Nate,
With your guidance, I have obtained the three eCommerce essentials you have listed. If I were to add anything to the list, it would be having a knowledgable, experienced, and successful mentor such as yourself to keep you on the right path to success. Thanks for all your help, and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Sincerely,
Don
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