A complex, open-source platform like Magento presents a huge number of opportunities for AJAX implementation – this becomes apparent when you look at Magento Connect and see the increasing number of AJAX-related extensions being released. I developed a very basic search functionality using AJAX, which brings back keyword-matching as you type. I should point out [...]
Volusion recently released several exciting enhancements to all V11 stores, with a major focus on providing your online business new ways to incorporate social media channels.
The value of social media is no longer a question. From main street to Wall Street (think of LinkedIn’s major IPO), business owners across the globe are embracing social outlets [...]
Last week, the Volusion team presented a 60 minute “Ecommerce Boot Camp” at the latest session of the Austin Internet Marketing Meetup – SEO/SEM/SMO/PPC. Continue reading for a recap and to download the slides.
“Let’s get physical, physical…”
Believe it or not, this Olivia Newton John classic was the anthem for the latest session of the Austin [...]
Internet World 2011 proved to a huge success this year, as we held an educational seminar, “The Blueprint of a Successful eCommerce Solution,” that defined the functionality and support merchants need from their solution providers to be successful at selling online.
If you missed the presentation, you can view the slides here: The Blueprint of a [...]
Maybe it’s just me, but quite often prior to buying a DVD or videogame on Amazon I’ll spend 15 mins reading through all the reviews because it helps me decide whether to buy the product or not. I’ve even been known to finish reading the reviews on Amazon UK and shooting over to .com to [...]
We’re happy to announce Release Candidate 1 of WP Auctions. There still might be a few bugs so we recommend trying it out on your production site AFTER you’ve done some testing with your desired settings. Also, if you are using this with a specialized theme which provides you a lot of unique features there are some chances there might be an issue of compatibility. We really can’t test each...
Today marks the release of Wordgento a WordPress plugin developed by Tristar Web Design which makes Magento’s integration into WordPress installations far easier and quicker than it ever has been. In my opinion, WordPress and Magento are the two best open source platforms available on the Internet, so it’s great to see them finding a [...]
The Volusion team recently held a company-wide contest to raise funds for one of our favorite charities, March of Dimes. After several weeks of fundraising, we donated almost $14,000 and participated in the annual walk.
“Rock the Golden Rule.”
This motto is a key part of our core values, reminding us that great success yields great responsibility. [...]
We are happy to announce that WP Auctions 4.0, Beta is now available to all Pro Plus users. You can download it via your membership area on Weborithm. A few things were ironed out like: Default design settings and reset to default setting for the colors Watch tab for the Auction in a Post feature and a few other bugs New feature: Now you can start your auctions at a...
Calling all moms (and those who love them)!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Why not pamper you and your business with a makeover?
We’re excited to announce our SuperMompreneur Makeover Contest – our effort to reward the wonder women who perform the hardest jobs possible: running a business and being a mom.
To enter the contest, [...]
Ok so you’ve landed on an Ecommerce shop which kinda looks like it could be built in Magento, but you’re not sure if it is. Due to it’s open-sourceness Magento websites can look almost nothing like a Magento site if you so wish. Here’s my list of tips for identifying whether it’s a Magento site [...]
As we discussed in March, the Product/Development team aims to provide you with more information and updates on the latest product enhancements. We’ve been up to quite a bit this past month, and are excited to share these new additions to the Volusion platform:
Admin Support for New Browsers
First, with open arms, we’d like to welcome [...]
It’s no secret that I’ve given a lot of support to Sage Pay over the years. I like their customer support and the simplicity of the setup both with Magento and Sage Pay. I also like their fast reaction to PCI compliance standards, and their support for 3D secure as soon as it was required. [...]
There is one feature within Magento that has been severely overlooked ever since it was incorporated into the architecture in version 1.4(?). That is the Widgets functionality. Today I’m going to show you how you can create a simply widget that you can display on a specific product page – without the need for any [...]