Online Store for Small Businesses

Set up the online store you really need to do the right job. Reach more customers and grow sales globally with robust ecommerce software and professional design and support services that deliver a scalable, easy to use platform for managing orders, inventories, processing payments and online marketing. Synchronize with QuickBooks for efficient accounting and reporting.

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Why Ecommerce Software

Build the online store you really need to reach more customers and grow sales globally with a robust ecommerce shopping cart software platform and experienced technical support and design services. Examples of robust ecommerce features include:

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Why Professional Ecommerce Services

You only have one opportunity to make a positive first impression. There are many choices - but make sure you choose the right one! By relying on proven software and professionals trained in implementation for the following ecommerce services, you can focus on what you do well and they can ensure that you make the right first impression that leads to new customers, increased sales and customer loyalty:

• Professional Design Services Create a world-class online store by working with a full-service design department ready to match your existing website, update your current site, or create a compelling start-to-finish design to propel your business to the next level.
• Professional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Services Attract interested shoppers who are ready to buy your products instead of window shoppers by securing a customized strategy that optimizes search engine placement and drives higher revenues through increased traffic, sales and profits - all measured with Google Analytics.

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6-Step Ecommerce System Assessment

In building your online store, assessing ecommerce from the following six (6) critical components will help you to determine what you need, why you need it and when you need it. Choosing a supplier that offers proven expertise and scalability in each of these respective areas minimizes the number of relationships requiring your attention, reduces the possibilities for mistakes, and maximizes ROI.

1. Creating an Effective Store Design
2. Building a Prosperous Online Store
3. Accepting Credit Card Payments Online
4. Securing Technical Expertise and Support
5. Integrating with Accounting Systems
6. Optimizing Search Engine Placement (SEO)

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Ecommerce Resource Center

Gain competitive advantages by working with an online store solution's provider that offers an ecommerce Resource Center in addition to online store products and services. Choose from the following to learn how you may also support increased sales, compete globally and against companies twice your size

• Tips and Tricks
• Best Practices
• Community Forums
• FAQs
• Reference Library

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Ecommerce Scalability and Modules

Differentiate your site from other online stores and take advantage of specialized features such as satisfying local legal requirements (like Sales Tax), improving your bottom line with marketing initiatives, customizing the look of your store, implementing promotions and customer loyalty programs, and much more using modules and other add-on features.

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10 Great Reasons

Below are ten great reasons for working with a savvy online store solution provider:

1. Increase sales with an online global presence
2. Create a website design that makes the right first impression
3. Leverage what others have to say to speed up your learning curve
4. Engage others often and in real time via community forums to pose questions, network and stay competitive
5. Accept credit card payments online making purchases and accounting easy
6. Incorporate modules and other add-on features to advance customer service and sales
7. Take advantage of proven tips and tricks to save time and money
8. Learn from best practices to gain competitive advantages
9. Cut costs by streamlining order processing, inventory management, accounting and other core administrative functions
10. Choose a leading supplier of e-commerce software and services to small and medium-sized businesses to create the best ecommerce experience for your customers

Where to Begin

To learn more about your options for pursuing an ecommerce strategy or improving upon your existing one, select any one of the following options:

1. Request Design Help
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3. Send eMail
4. Call Toll Free 1-866-284-9812
5. Purchase ecommerce software

About Your Educational Champion

"Miva Merchant is a leading solution provider of online stores offering e-commerce software and services to small and medium-sized businesses. Products and services include point-and-click online store development and management, marketing tools, online payment processing, mailing list management, store design and SEO strategies. Miva Merchant provides the information and technology required for online merchants, developers, web designers and web hosts, to be successful in today's online selling environment."

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