• Are You Pinning? Best Practices for Ecommerce Brands on Pinterest

    Updated: 2012-04-27 10:20:13
    If you haven’t jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon, you’re missing out!  Pinterest is the fastest growing social networking site on the web, and now has over 10.4 million users (according to TechCrunch). According to a recent article on CNN, Pinterest Continue reading...

  • Sitemap XML generation issues on Magento Cron

    Updated: 2012-04-27 08:55:45
    If you are experiencing problems when generating xml sitemaps through Magento a quick trick to fix it is to perform the following: Delete your xml sitemap Create a new xml sitemap and upload Make sure permissions on your xml sitemap is set to 777 Schedule your xml sitemap generation (or click generate again) The reasons [...]

  • Follow Volusion on Pinterest!

    Updated: 2012-04-26 10:33:45
    We’re “pin-sane” for Pinterest! To get the latest inspirations for the online entrepreneur, follow us! Pinterest is all the rage, and we’ve caught pinning fever! In tandem with the launch of our latest Pinterest button for product pages, we’re excited Continue reading...

  • Adding Custom Translations to Your Language Pack

    Updated: 2012-04-26 10:26:20
    One of the greatest benefits of choosing Magento as your ecommerce platform is the ease at which you can create multiple stores with different languages. Using just 1 installation you can cater to customers from the UK, to France to China. By downloading a language pack from Magento Translations half the work is already done.I [...]

  • Back to Basics: The Essentials of an Effective Product Page

    Updated: 2012-04-24 10:43:25
    Many online sellers, especially first-timers, are under the impression that product pages naturally take care of themselves. While it may be true that these pages are extremely easy to create on a template-based system, there are several elements that you, Continue reading...

  • Amazon Web Services Gets New Partner Network

    Updated: 2012-04-23 16:37:13
    Amazon’s Web Services Blog just announced its new web services partner network, and is launching a public beta version of the global platform, the AWS Partner Network (APN). The APN seeks to afford users of the AWS partner network the technical information and the sales and marketing assistance needed to advance their AWS-based business ventures. [...]

  • For the Love of Shoes! Volusion Visits Stella Says Go

    Updated: 2012-04-23 01:16:33
    We keep the WOW experiences coming! Check out this recap of our visit with Austin-based Stella Says Go to show our appreciation and learn more about their online business.

  • Storing or emailing credit card data A blog about Cartweaver shopping cart development and all thing

    Updated: 2012-04-20 22:32:23
    , , Home Contact Us Archives Category Index Go to . Home Contact Us Archives Category Index Storing or emailing credit card data Apr 20 Does Cartweaver support storing or emailing the customer credit card information so we can process their payment manually With all the attention that PCI compliance , and the liability associated with customer identity theft is getting , it amazes me that we still get asked this question , but some clients can be really insistent about wanting to do this , in spite of the risks . involved In short , the answer is an emphatic no We used to say , that you could modify your site to allow this but be sure to get a hold harmless” agreement from your client before doing so . We no longer say that Reason is , a good attorney can walk right through a hold harmless

  • Storing or emailing credit card data A blog about Cartweaver shopping cart development and all thing

    Updated: 2012-04-20 22:32:21
    , , Home Contact Us Archives Category Index Go to . Home Contact Us Archives Category Index Storing or emailing credit card data Apr 20 Does Cartweaver support storing or emailing the customer credit card information so we can process their payment manually With all the attention that PCI compliance , and the liability associated with customer identity theft is getting , it amazes me that we still get asked this question , but some clients can be really insistent about wanting to do this , in spite of the risks . involved In short , the answer is an emphatic no We used to say , that you could modify your site to allow this but be sure to get a hold harmless” agreement from your client before doing so . We no longer say that Reason is , a good attorney can walk right through a hold harmless

  • Security A blog about Cartweaver shopping cart development and all things eCommerce

    Updated: 2012-04-20 22:32:18
    , , Home Contact Us Archives Category Index Go to . Home Contact Us Archives Category Index Security Storing or emailing credit card data Apr 20 Does Cartweaver support storing or emailing the customer credit card information so we can process their payment manually With all the attention that PCI compliance , and the liability associated with customer identity theft is getting , it amazes me that we still get asked this question , but some clients can be really insistent about wanting to do this , in spite of the risks . involved In short , the answer is an emphatic no We used to say , that you could modify your site to allow this but be sure to get a hold harmless” agreement from your client before doing so . We no longer say that Reason is , a good attorney can walk right through a hold

  • April 2012 A blog about Cartweaver shopping cart development and all things eCommerce

    Updated: 2012-04-20 22:32:13
    , , Home Contact Us Archives Category Index Go to . Home Contact Us Archives Category Index Monthly Archives : April 2012 Storing or emailing credit card data Apr 20 Does Cartweaver support storing or emailing the customer credit card information so we can process their payment manually With all the attention that PCI compliance , and the liability associated with customer identity theft is getting , it amazes me that we still get asked this question , but some clients can be really insistent about wanting to do this , in spite of the risks . involved In short , the answer is an emphatic no We used to say , that you could modify your site to allow this but be sure to get a hold harmless” agreement from your client before doing so . We no longer say that Reason is , a good attorney can walk

  • How to Choose a Shipping Carrier for Your Online Store

    Updated: 2012-04-20 12:29:50
    Choosing a shipping carrier for your ecommerce site is an important choice, and shouldn’t be taken lightly. When browsing your options, ask yourself these 7 questions to stay on the right track. There are several things to consider when building Continue reading...

  • Facebook Offers: Coming Soon to Business Pages

    Updated: 2012-04-20 05:49:00
    If you have a local Facebook Business Page you'll soon have a new tool to add to your social media marketing arsenal. The new "Offers" service, announced by Facebook last month, is expected to roll out to more Facebook Page admins over the next few months.

  • Use Custom Attributes for Promotion Conditions

    Updated: 2012-04-19 12:26:44
    Sometimes, blog posts covering ‘the basics’ are more useful than my essay-length tutorials. This is something that I have been asked about a lot by Magento newcomers, so here it is in black and white for those getting to grips with Magento’s features. You can use custom product attributes to create more detailed and specific [...]

  • What to Look forward to in Magento 1.7

    Updated: 2012-04-17 11:07:31
    Downloaded the RC1 today and had a quick look at the release notes. Thankfully the important stuff is written at the top (it’s quite long) and I wanted to show you a couple of features that might be interesting in the upcoming release of Magento 1.7. 1. Super Backup System From the looks of things [...]

  • How to Design a Deal of the Day Page That Sells

    Updated: 2012-04-17 10:35:30
    As we’ve seen a surge in popularity for discounts, particularly those from daily deal sites, it’s likely a good idea for you to jump on this bandwagon. Fortunately you can do so with your very own daily deal page and Continue reading...

  • House Reportedly Looking to Undo Nosal Ruling Bloomberg BNA

    Updated: 2012-04-14 04:03:28
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  • Write a Caption, Win some SWAG!

    Updated: 2012-04-13 14:17:54
    We had a great Friday the 13th here at Volusion where we hosted an extra yummy bake sale to raise money for March for Babies. To keep the celebration going, we want to give you a chance to win some Continue reading...

  • Site-wide Magento Holding Page

    Updated: 2012-04-13 10:49:51
    A while ago I did wrote a Magento Blog posta bout how to put a holding page up in a development environment which works fine except if someone knows how to get to aother URL on your site, then the rest of the site is effectively open for normal use. If you’re putting a new [...]

  • How to Sync Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Social Activity

    Updated: 2012-04-12 13:16:00
    Using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to grow your ecommerce business can be a time drain. These social apps will help you link social profiles to share content – and save time.

  • Climate Bloomberg BNA

    Updated: 2012-04-11 17:33:53
    Home About Us Products Events Training Press Contact Us About Our New Logo Sign In Register Hello Guest View cart(0 Subscriber Login Access a Bloomberg BNA Web Product ABA BNA Lawyers' Manual Full Service ABA BNA Lawyers' Manual Current Reports Only Accounting Policy Practice Report Accounting Policy Practice Series Alternative Investment Law Report Antitrust Trade Regulation Daily Antitrust Trade Regulation Report Banking Daily Banking Report Bankruptcy Law Reporter Bankruptcy Law Resource Center Benefits Practice Resource Center BioTech Watch BNA Auditor BNACompanyDash BNAConvergence BNA Global Auditor BNAInfoDash Economic Stimulus Dashboard BNA Labor PLUS BNA News Libraries BNA Trainer BNA's Directory of State and Federal Courts Broadband Advisory Services Broker Dealer Compliance

  • Nosal Ruling Terms of Use Can't Define CFAA Authorization Bloomberg BNA

    Updated: 2012-04-11 01:31:24
    : Home About Us Products Events Training Press Contact Us About Our New Logo Sign In Register Hello Guest View cart(0 Subscriber Login Access a Bloomberg BNA Web Product ABA BNA Lawyers' Manual Full Service ABA BNA Lawyers' Manual Current Reports Only Accounting Policy Practice Report Accounting Policy Practice Series Alternative Investment Law Report Antitrust Trade Regulation Daily Antitrust Trade Regulation Report Banking Daily Banking Report Bankruptcy Law Reporter Bankruptcy Law Resource Center Benefits Practice Resource Center BioTech Watch BNA Auditor BNACompanyDash BNAConvergence BNA Global Auditor BNAInfoDash Economic Stimulus Dashboard BNA Labor PLUS BNA News Libraries BNA Trainer BNA's Directory of State and Federal Courts Broadband Advisory Services Broker Dealer Compliance

  • Magento Connect Error – Connection String is Empty

    Updated: 2012-04-10 17:31:41
    If you have ever come up against an error in Magento Connect manager in your Magento installation that looks a little like this: “Connection string is empty” Then you may need to try the following: Go to Magento Connect Manager – Click settings – fill in your FTP details for your website and the location [...]

  • Brands Give Facebook F-Commerce an F

    Updated: 2012-04-09 14:35:39
    With a looming $10 billion IPO on the horizon and a community that’s estimated to hit 1 billion users this Fall, Facebook seems unstoppable. Yet on one important front, the store front that is, Facebook has exposed an imperfection. People are not proving ready to actually buy goods and services in Facebook – at least [...]

  • Manta Offers New Tools to Socially Connect Small Businesses

    Updated: 2012-04-05 13:19:00
    New recommendation features help Manta's 89 million small business owner members establish more credibility with customers and new prospects.

  • Add a Custom Magento Category Attribute

    Updated: 2012-04-05 10:26:27
    Magento makes it very easy for users to create all types of custom product attributes which we all appreciate. They fall short when it comes to the ability to create customer category attributes. As a module it would be a fairly simple add-on but it has always been absent from Magento versions to the present [...]

  • Disabled Modules and Config.xml Rewrite Error

    Updated: 2012-04-03 12:59:26
    A really big problem we’ve recently come across here at e-commerce web design occurs when using a rewrite within a module to rewrite a block to use a different class. For example in a recent extension we are developing we needed to override and extend the class of head.php, we did this by creating a [...]

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