Just when you thought you heard the last of the dot.coms!!!!!
Its not over yet CNN reports today that more then 50% of americans will be doing their shopping online this christmas. For me this is so true. I think in the past 4 years I head to the stores during christmas not to shop but to give myself a little holiday cheer, knowing that all of my shopping was done in less then a night with out leaving my computer. No more fighting the crowds after a long days work, more time with your friends and family. Now that sounds nice! Fear not I have some soulutions and ideas for you shoppers and business owners.
For the business owner-
Now I know what you are thinking “A web store? I don’t know anything about the web and it’s going to cost a ton of money” Well in some ways you are right and wrong, a web store can cost you a ton of money if you don’t do your research. So here are a few ideas . If you are not web savvy then you can try the free paypal shopping cart. The cart is not very customizable. If you are really web savvy then you can build your own free webstore by using zencart. Now if you want someone to build your site I would use digital marauders, they have a flat rate customized cart with no monthly fees. They also take the time to teach you how to work with in your store and promote it on the web at no additional charges.
Now for the shopper –
here are my web store choices for holiday shopping.
www.viktorviktoriashop.com – mens and ladies
www.digitalgravel.com – mens and ladies streetwear
http://www.ccs.com – everything skate and snow
www.shreddingbetty.com – ladies snowboarding
www.touchclothing.com – mens clothing
www.popspopularclothing.com – mens work clothing
www.bodypunks.com – Body jewelry
www.zappos.com – everything shoes
www.itunes.com – everything music
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