A huge advantage Website Forge has over other Ecommerce Web Designers and Ecommerce Shopping Carts is that the owner of the web site can actually change the appearance of the Shopping Cart themselves without costly programming other companies charge.

Coren Cosmetics was able to change the way products were displayed, background and page colors, the ability to load new images to the site, change the shopping cart location and much more!

If your Ecommerce Shopping Cart can't do this, then call Website Forge Today! 1-888-558-2446 x 208.

2 of the Keywords they wanted to be found for were Magnesite Turquoise Bracelet & Custom Handmade Jewelry. They were not in the first 30 pages in the search engines for those Keywords.

In just 1 week here are the results...

Magnesite Turquoise Bracelet - NOW #15 in Google!

http://www.google.com/search?q=Magnesite+Turquoise+Bracelet&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS378&start=10&sa=N

Custom Handmade Jewelry - NOW #1 in Yahoo!

http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AhvWZx6.XQpcJSsMNTwTmgCbvZx4?p=custom+handmade+jewelry&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-701

I welcome you to stop by SimplyCharmingJewelry.com for their custom handmade jewelry and check out some of their sterling silver, swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, swarovski crystal pearls, turquoise and other glass beaded jewelry.

You will find necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches, anklets and much more.  If you just happen to be shopping for a friend or family member you are sure to find that one of a kind gift for that special someone.

Also, leave a comment about the website here. I'm sure Rose & Greg would love to hear it.

Thanks,

Douglas A. Marks
Website Marketing Consultant
Website - www.websiteforge.com
Business - (888) 558.2446  Ext. 208

Sales to increase 12.7%
 

According to eMarketer forecasts that after two years of subpar growth, 2010 US retail e-commerce sales (excluding travel) will climb to more than $152 billion, up 12.7% year over year. This follows the US Census Bureau's release showing online sales in Q4 2009 grew by 14.6% over a year earlier—the biggest gain in eight quarters.

“In 2011, growth will go on at the same pace, as the economy continues to recover and consumers loosen their purse strings,” said Jeffrey Grau, eMarketer senior analyst.

So timing is perfect to get your E-commerce web site up and going!

For more information on how WebsiteForge.com can help make your business web site successful, call me today!

 
Thanks,

 
Douglas A. Marks
Website Marketing Consultant
Website - www.websiteforge.com
Business - (888) 558.2446  Ext. 208
Fax - (517) 338-5064
Business Hours: (Monday - Friday) 10 AM - 6 PM Eastern Standard Time

Check Out My Other Blog Articles On Web Site Design & Search Engine Marketing!

You know what they say, "Proof is in the pudding", right, well I say proof is in the Web Site Design Company and if you want your web site to make you money, then you need to consider these facts...
 

FACT 1 - The average WebsiteForge client makes $65,400.31 in sales.
FACT 2 - 9.38% make over $100,000 in sales.
FACT 3 - 2.65% make over $500,000 in sales.
FACT 4 - 1.22% make over $1,000,000 in sales.
 

If your web site is not hitting those kinds of numbers, then you need to call me today!
 

I have many people ask me what are the best producing sites to have. The answer is ANYTHING! As long as your site is marketed correctly and is able to be found in the search engine results, you can make money with any kind of business.

 
Here is a small sampling of sites that produced over $100,000 in sales...

Battery Sales
Clothing
Fitness/Supplements
Baking Supplies
Gold Silver Coins
Lawn Mower Parts
Diving Gear
Printing Services
Spy Camera Equipment
Wholesale Food Products
Clothing
Lingerie
Tractor & Mower Parts
Aluminum Performance Radiators
Candles
Marine Electronics and Boat Supplies
Sanitation
Nursing School
Firefighting Equipment
Truck Hitches
Gun Parts
Bedding Supplies
Audio Sales
Sport Clothing Accessories
College Student Services
Tool Sales
Vitamin Sales
Makeup
Electronics
Coffee Sales
Fishing Tackle
Medical Supply
Solar Supplies
Personal Gifts
Construction
Real Estate

 
If you did not see your industry listed above, do not think for a minute you cannot make money. We have hundreds of successful sites in every industry.

 
Every successful web site we have has one very important person behind it, "The Owner of the web site". We provide the tools necessary to be successful and it is up to the Owner of the web site to use those tools or pay us to do it for them.

 
A successful website just does not happen it's forged together with technology and sweat equity!

 
For more information on how WebsiteForge.com can help make your business web site successful, call me today!

 
Thanks,

 
Douglas A. Marks
Website Marketing Consultant
Website - www.websiteforge.com
Business - (888) 558.2446  Ext. 208
Fax - (517) 338-5064
Business Hours: (Monday - Friday) 10 AM - 6 PM Eastern Standard Time

Check Out My Other Blog Articles On Web Site Design & Search Engine Marketing!

Search Engine Optimization will drive traffic to your Web site, but if customers can't find products they wish to purchase, they'll go away disappointed. Here are five sure-fire Ecommerce strategies for you to use.

First, know your customers and anticipate their needs. Never forget that as an Online Ecommerce Store Merchant, your goal is to find products that suit your customers likes and wants, not yours. Think about what and how they purchased and for whom. If you know your shoppers are older Men, a tee shirt that says "I love Knitting" is not as good as one that says, "I have the best Grandchildren in the world!"

Next, understand that you're selling more than a product in your Ecommerce Store; you're selling a solution to a problem. Whether the problem is a better TV, disorganized closets or new blinds, before and after images create an effective visual solution to a customers problem. When you combine powerful images with ad copy that drives the problem-solving aspects home, you'll sell more product from your Ecommerce Site.

Also, mix and match products repeatedly and creatively in your Ecommerce Store. If men's hats can be placed under both "apparel" and "hats", then position them in both places. Don't forget to cross-sell by rotating additional merchandise that the shopper may also like; ie. If you like this hat you may want to buy this belt with it. Keep it interesting for the customer by using a good selection of products and price points.

Also, take the time to search for products on your site to make sure your customers can find them easily. Let's say you're selling Jewelry and you want to find a diamond necklace for $50 or less, search "necklace" and "great gifts for under $50." Presumably, the diamond necklace will appear with other necklace or diamond related items. If they don't, then more synonyms and keywords need to be integrated into your site's search.

Finally, try to do the thinking for your customers. No one has time to search your Web site to find just the right present. Create gift-buying categories, such as "hard to shop for", "gifts under $50", "Outdoorsman" or "Hard to buy for Teens" Also, create categories by price point. If you integrate your merchandise in a meaningful way, your customers can cut to the chase and spend money with you instead of the next site that does!

If you want to know what can help make your site better, give me call today!

Thanks,

Douglas A. Marks
Website Marketing Consultant
Website - www.websiteforge.com
Business - (888) 558.2446  Ext. 208
Fax - (517) 338-5064

Business Hours: (Monday - Friday) 10 AM - 6 PM Eastern Standard Time

- Tony Miller

A> I hear from a lot of people that due to the economy they are not going to spend any money to improve their website.

But, what you really need to do is improve your websites ability to get more clients or customers.

You should Recession Proof Your Business Website!

A Recession doesn't mean stop what you're doing.

Here's what happens:

Economist start saying we're in a Recession. Your customers start getting nervous and then start tightening their belts. They still spend money, but now they are pickier about how they spend it.

If you sell a product or service that your customers deem nonessential then your sales may start to slow down.

Before I provide the answer look at these facts:

The National Unemployment Rate in 2009 was 9.3% and in 2010 it's at 9.7% compared to 1982 when it was 9.7% and 1983 when it was 9.6%.

What's that tell you? It happened before, right? And, people lived through it and made money. We're not talking about a 60% unemployment rate here. For the last 40 years the unemployment rate has been between 2.9 and 9.7. Right now we are at a high, but it doesn't have to affect your business.

It's simple math, if you can only get more customers you can make it through this economic slow down and further ahead in the good times.

The question is how do you get more

 people to buy your product or service?

Ready for the SECRET!

You do this letting more people know what you do and what you have to offer!

Simple, right?

If you need to let 1000 people know what you do to make 100 sales and due to the economy you're only making 50 sales right now... then you need to let 2000 people know about what you do and you'll make 100 sales.

It's all about simple math we learned in grade school.

Okay... I know you're reading this saying to yourself, "Right, but how do I get all these extra people"?

Ready for the SECRET to getting customers!

The only way to do this is by Advertising! If you do not get your business in front of the people you might as well set up shop in the middle of the jungle if you like warm weather... and for those who like the cold weather I would recommend Antarctica.

Seriously.. You have to Advertise. Advertising takes all shapes and forms and some Advertising is expensive while other methods are inexpensive. Regardless of the method you use, you always want to get a "Return on Investment" (ROI). If you spend $100, you should make $200 back. If you spend $100 and only make $50 or nothing back, then dump it.

Your Website should be considered an Advertising Expense and it should give you a "Return on Investment", if it doesn't you need to dump it or find a way to make it give you a "Return on Investment". Otherwise, it's just a cost.

Ready for the SECRET

to getting customers to your website!

I hear a lot of people say, "A website, is a website, is a website.", which is untrue. The correct statement is, " A website without true search engine optimization is just a website that does not drive traffic and is no better than a brochure sitting on dusty counter. A website with true search engine optimization is a traffic driving machine!"

I have spent 20 years in Marketing & Advertising and a website with Search Engine Optimization will yield you a higher return on investment than any other form of advertising. TV does a 2:1, Radio 3:1, Print is up to 10:1 and Search Engine Optimization does 20+:1 ratio.

A website from WebsiteForge that uses an Internal Site Mapping System that automatically updates itself is the highest form of optimization a site can have. Most people can experience a 20+:1 RIO. Keep in mine, you still need a product or service someone wants to buy, but the traffic will make a dramatic difference.

You site needs to be a Revenue Stream Builder!

Let me ask you a simple question: Why in the world would you want a website if no one couldn't find it?  The answer is just as simple: You wouldn't, and you don't have to!

For years everyone and their brother have been building websites. With all the simple website building software on the market today you can even hire a kid to make you website. But they can't make a Professional site that will create a Revenue Stream for your business. That part takes an Expert in the field of Search Engine Optimization. If your neighbors kid could do it, he would be a millionaire and thousands of companies would flock to him to build their website.

The fact is, just like anything in life, if you want it done right, you have to hire an expert to do it. And I'm not talking about a person who has done it once, but thousands of times.

At WebsiteForge we have created over 6000 successful websites in the past 18 years and we are the most experienced company that offers the most comprehensive search engine optimization solution in the industry that is automatically included in our website platform for no extra cost.

Our clients are experiencing huge returns on their website investments. We have clients doing hundreds of thousand to millions of dollars in sales a year from websites that only cost them a tiny faction of that amount.

WebsiteForge is not in the business of just building websites.

WebsiteForge is in the business of developing the tools to make your business successful online.

So my answer for you Tony is, invest your money with a company that knows how to make their clients money and Recession Proof Your Business Website!

Call WebsiteForge Today!

Douglas A. Marks
Website Marketing Consultant
Website - www.websiteforge.com
Business - (888) 558.2446  Ext. 208

1. Build Awareness
Facebook offers very affordable, targeted cost-per-click advertising options that can be targeted to the city you do business in or a larger geographical area. You only pay per click, so costs are minimal. Also, a Facebook page or group can be created to help get the word out about your organizations products or services.

2. Distribute Information
Businesses can affordably communicate events, news, products and services. Facebook allows you to leverage your personal and professional contacts to share information and for free which is the best part.

3. Create Community
Social networking serves to bring people together. Your business can brand, build, and boost business. This allows your community to become your best sales people and free focus group. Read the conversations and post and learn how you can better your organization and the products or services you offer.

4. Offer Additional Customer Service
Through Facebook, you can answer questions, receive free feedback, promote events, and provide news to be of additional service to your audience. Facebook gives your prospective and current customers an additional web option to find and connect with you.

5. Boost Sales
Businesses have to fight harder than ever to survive in this tough economy, but your business can have a competitive edge with Facebook. Tapping free social networking tools like Facebook to build awareness, share information, educate, build community, increase connection, and enhance customer service will all work in unison to make sales.

When used with the right intention and managed regularly, Facebook can be a no-cost marketing tool to help your local businesses gain a competitive edge. Converse directly with your clients or customers, create a community of conversation, learn, share, and connect all in a fun way.

Facebook has over 350 million users; I am willing to bet that your audience is waiting.

ANSWER> Search Engine Optimization!

There is a HUGE shift in people using the Internet instead of the Phone Book to find a business in their area of need. Think about it, "when was the last time you used the phone book vs the Internet to find something?"

If you don't have a website and that website is not search engine optimized to be found in the top 3 pages of the search engines you might as well not have one unless you love spending money advertising on TV, Radio and Print telling people you have a Website.

And, remember that phone book shift, where people are using the Internet instead? More and More people are going to the Internet to watch TV, listen to Radio and read the Newspaper. So your advertising dollars to generate traffic to your website are dramatically being reduced.

The best thing you can do in the slow times and good times, is to use WebsiteForge's Website & Search Engine Optimization Technology and let it do the work for you to generate potential customers or clients to your business website.

The Lifeline to your business being successful is ADVERTISING, our websites do the Advertising for you at next to nothing per month and it will out perform TV, Radio and Print advertising both in the short term and long term on a CPL (Cost Per Lead) basis.

Call or e-mail me to learn more! Or better yet, purchase a website from WebsiteForge and let us prove it!

Thanks,

Douglas A. Marks
Website Marketing Consultant

E-mail - dougmarks@websiteforge.com
Business - (888) 558.2446 Ext. 208
Fax - (517) 338-5064