Developing a business over the Internet requires many of the same major activities as starting any other business. Your web development is just one element of your business plan.
Your Web Programmer should address all of the considerations in setting up an e-commerce business. Innovating E-commerce systems will allow you to manage your online store with simplicity and functionality.
Some advanced E-Commerce features should include:
* Complete Administration / Back end Functionality
* Easily backup and restore
* Invoices and packaging lists
* Multi currency support
* Product reviews
* Mailing list manager
* Product / Visits reports
* Unlimited products and categories
* Add/Edit/Remove categories, products
* physical (shippable) and virtual (downloadable) products
* Statistics for products and customers
* Foreseen checkout procedure
* Advertisement system
* Full statistics system
Ronen Hen
Web Designer and Programming Professional
Content Management Systems
Content Management System (CMS) allows you to easily update and maintain huge, content-rich websites without the need for HTML knowledge or a webmaster. The admin system contained within the CMS provides easy-to-use tools that will allow you to add, edit and delete content, plus any other special functionality you require.
Forums, Blogs, Polls
One key component of a successful website is user participation. Custom built forums, polls and other online interactive applications will help to develop the social aspect of your website.
Multimedia Integration
Consider developing powerful multimedia experiences for your web users.These multimedia developments will keep your visitors coming back
Newsletter and Mailing Lists
Generate traffic to your site with custom built newsletters and mailing list. These services provide tracking, automation and easy maintenance while generating web traffic.
Ronen Hen
Web Designer and Programming Professional
When looking for a web designer and programmer to develop your website you should look for professionals whose core business is developing custom and fully interactive web sites. They will develop your company’s brand identity and integrate a custom design around it. Proper application of the following will ensure your website stands the best chance possible to stand out from the crowd:
* Web best practices for solid on-site search engine optimization
* Creative, custom web and graphic designs
* Development of web applications
* Flash design and multimedia capabilities
* Effective and original content
* Proper site layout to influence the flow of traffic
Not every web designer is a programmer. It is important you know the differences and understand that you may need both a programmer and designer to accomplish your web needs.
Ronen Hen
Web Designer and Programming Professional
