Today’s web stores are challenged with critical problems. Many web stores have come and gone over the years due to a variety of challenges. Some common challenges that web store owners face when creating and maintaining an ecommerce website include:

1.  Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - A common challenge faced by many web store owners is that customers can’t find their web store. People just don’t stumble upon a web store they like.  For example, it isn’t good  for a web store to rank in the hundreds in Google search result. This is partly due to web store owners not understanding how web search engines work.  To rank high, you must add keywords to your web store.

2.  Not Addressing Customers Security Concerns

When a customer makes a purchase from a web store they want to know that their information is not being shared with others. Many web stores fail to recognize how hesitant some shoppers are to enter their information into unknown web stores.  Displaying some form of hacker security trust mark on a web store can neutralize some of the anxieties customers have towards online shopping.

3. Lack of Content

Not having enough content on a web store can hurt it ability to attract new customers. For example, search engines usually reward points to those web sites that are frequently linked to by other web sites. If a web store has little or no content, then others will not link to you. Another challenge web store owners have when dealing with content includes updating web store content. Long after a site’s launch, your website has accumulated a plethora of pages. Some Web store maintenance requires continuous reviews of static content that may require updates or corrections.

4.  Lack of Patience

Another challenge facing web store owner is losing patience in the web store. Many web store owners are not realistic enough in their goals and shouldn’t be thinking about becoming millionaires overnight. Running a successful web store takes time and patience.

5.  Lack of Web Store Integration- Web store owners are aware of the time and effort needed to enter order and customer data while at the same time keeping the Web store up-to-date with product and pricing information.  eBridge’s Webstore Integration can eliminate this administrative burden by eliminating manual data entry and accompanying errors, improving information flow, increasing efficiency, and achieving savings in time and money. Click here to see all 37 supported accounting systems/ERP packages that eBridge integrates with.

Reference:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Challenges-That-You-Must-Be-Prepared-to-Face-When-You-Open-a-Web-Store&id=3376523

http://www.articlesbase.com/ecommerce-articles/top-5-problems-with-ecommerce-websites-559103.html

http://www.asaresearch.com/ecommerce/mistakes.htm

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New and Updated Integration Connections

Its been a very busy week here at eBridge – during the week of December 14^th , 2009, eBridge managed to published and update the following integration connections: 

• Hayneedle 4030
• MeijersCom 4010  

• Associated Wholesale Grocers 4030 UCS
• Costco US 4010
• Crutchfield 4010
• CSN Stores 4010
• Discovery Foods Albertsons 4010 UCS
• Fingerhut 4010
• General Maps
• HMV 4010
• K Mart Stores 4010
• Kroger 5010 UCS
• Nippon Express 4010
• OKI Bering 4010
• Orgill Brothers 4010
• Party City 4010
• Petco 4010
• PetsMart 4010
• Publix 5010 UCS
• School Outfitters 4010
• Target Com 4010
• Target Corporation 4010
• Walmart 5010

Be sure to stay tuned weekly for new EDI, webstore, CRM and supply chain management integration updates and additions to the ePortal.

Have A Great Weekend

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Sage BusinessVision 2009 Upgrade

At eBridge we are committed to ensuring that our software meets compatibility requirements for newly released software.  As of January 1, 2010 Sage Business Vision will no longer be sending out Payroll updates to clients running version 7.1x or older. These updates keep your payroll taxes calculated properly. If you want to take advantage of these automatic updates Sage recommends that you upgrade to version 7.2 or later.  To stay well informed about updated accounting package adapters as well as new EDI, eCommerce, CRM and supply chain management integration updates and additions to the ePortal visit our website at www.ebridgeconnections.com or subscribe to our blog at www.ebridgeconnections.com/blog.

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Important Integrations for Online

Merchants/eCommerce

Third-party payment processing - Deferred-payment services services accounted for 14% of U.S. online sales in 2007, according to financial analysis firm Javelin Strategy and Research. This could be a result of deferred-payment services being processed without transaction fees or chargeback risks for merchants. In the 2008 Merchant Survey Report, deferred plans ranked as a “most valued” option by one-quarter of The E-Tailing Group’s merchants.

Shipping – Certified shipping providers include automatic rate calculators and, usually, shipping account registration wizards. This allows for customers in a set-up shopping cart to choose the shipping method and then rates are automatically calculated.

Analytics – This would include programs such as Google Analytics, ClickTracks and Omniture. For example,  an analytic tools such as AmeriCommerce, includes integration from Extreme Logging, a service that records every action from each and every visitor—from shopping cart content to visited pages—and provides in-depth search and aggregation capabilities.

Web Store Integration Solution- Web store owners are aware of the time and effort needed to enter order and customer data while at the same time keeping the Web store up-to-date with product and pricing information.  eBridge’s Webstore Integration can eliminate this administrative burden by eliminating manual data entry and accompanying errors, improving information flow, increasing efficiency, and achieving savings in time and money. Click here to see all 37 supported accounting systems/ERP packages that eBridge integrates with.

Security protections - Security protections is extremely important. For example, case studies of carts using the hacker safe logo show 14% more sales than carts without visible anti-hacking certification. Security certification is obtained through integrated hacker-protection programs, like McAfee Secure or Trust Guard. These hacker-protection programs remotely scan site pages for known vulnerabilities or threats daily.

Credit card processing - New cart integration features recently mandated by the credit card industry includes Security certifications such as PCI (Payment Card Industry Data Security) and Visa’s Cardholder Information Security Program. A variety of  shopping carts now offer plug-and-play merchant account arrangements as well. This application signs merchants up for their own merchant account then automatically transfers credit card payments through the selected merchant account, with no further set-up involved.

Reference:

http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/763-Third-Party-Integrations-Make-Shopping-Carts-Easier-To-Use

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New Pep Boys Connection

     On the week of November 30 to December 7^th, 2009, eBridge announced that they have created a new Pep Boys EDI connection. In 1921, four Navy buddies pooled together $800 to open a single auto parts supply store in Philadelphia. This venture would go on to become the multi-billion dollar nationwide retails and service chain that is known as Pep Boys today. With over 560 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the Company has come a long way from its humble beginnings.

     eBridge’s ePortal puts your business transactions at your fingertips by allowing you to transact with your trading partners and other business systems anywhere at anytime! The eBridge ePortal is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables for the remote exchange and viewing of business documents with a web friendly interface.  The ePortal supports a wide range of documents used in business operations, such as EDI, CRM, web store, SCM, logistics and warehouse management. Click here to view more information about eBridge’s ePortal.

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New and Updated Integration Connections 

 Good Afternoon Everyone,

I hope everyone had a good week. During the week of December 7t^h, 2009, eBridge Software, Inc. managed to published and update the following integration connections:

• PepBoys 4010

• AAFES 4030
• Big Lots Stores 5010
• Costco US 4010
• Discovery Foods Piggly Wiggly Alabama 4010 UCS
• Federated Co Op 4010 VICS
• Find MRO 4010
• Fingerhut 4010
• Ford Component Sales 4010
• General Maps
• HomeDepot US 4060
• Larox
• Magento
• Maps
• National Grocers 4010 VICS  
• OKI Bering 4010
• Owens Minor 4010
• PetsMart 4010
• Publix 5010 UCS
• School Outfitters 4010
• Sobeys Quebec 4010 VICS
• Target Com 4010
• Target Corporation 4010
• Walgreens 4010

Be sure to stay tuned weekly for new EDI, webstore, CRM and supply chain management integration updates and additions to the ePortal.

Have A Great Weekend

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HubSoft and eBridge Partnership

Partnership will allow users to integrate HubSoft ecommerce web orders and update inventory automatically into over 37 major accounting packages.

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Canada – December 10 2009 – HubSoft, a hosted online ordering platform for manufacturers and eBridge Software, a world leading provider of accounting software integration solutions announced today their partnership aimed at providing best of breed back office software integration. Although the number of retailers deploying eCommerce platforms continues to grow world wide, many eCommerce platforms do not easily connect with other, and often critical operational systems. This requires many deployments to depend upon custom solutions for a wide range of needs which along with being costly, places extra strain on resources.

The eBridge software currently supports connectors for 37 of the world’s most popular accounting packages, including products from Microsoft, SAP, Sage and Intuit. “This new partnership will facilitate the enabling of scheduled or on demand integration for web store owners into and out of their current accounting package” said Colin Brown, President/CEO of eBridge Software, Inc. “This will allow merchants to focus on selling and less on order fulfillment.” In addition, having integration touch points into 37 major accounting packages will help HubSoft provide a solution to their client base”

About eBridge

Founded in 1993, eBridge Software leads the small to medium sized (SME) market in accounting software integration. Our powerful combination of Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) ePortal – including over 250 predefined connectors for EDI, ecommerce, CRM, and warehouse management—and our eBRIDGE adapters with over 37 accounting packages, makes eBRIDGE Software the only ‘last mile’ integration-as-a-service company to offer such a wide range of integration solutions. Our complete and flexible integration solution streamlines your business processes, saving you time and money. For more information visit www.ebridgeconnections.com an EDI | CRM | SCM and Webstore front business software integration company.

About HubSoft

HubSoft is a hosted online ordering platform for manufacturers to support their dealers, sales reps and pro-commerce orders.  This private portal is built to the unique requirements manufacturers have, and not found in any other eCommerce application.  Web sites are fully customized to your brand and support multiple pro-commerce, employee purchase and consumer-direct programs from the same inventory and product catalogue used to support dealer orders.  HubSoft can be used as an ERP for small brands or integrated to existing ERP applications.

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AspDotNetStorefront and eBridge Partnership

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Canada – December 09, 2009 – AspDotNetStorefront, an e-commerce platform and eBridge Software, a world leading provider of accounting software integration solutions announced today their partnership aimed at providing best of breed back office software integration. Although the number of retailers deploying eCommerce platforms continues to grow world wide, many eCommerce platforms do not easily connect with other, and often critical operational systems. This requires many deployments to depend upon custom solutions for a wide range of needs which along with being costly, places extra strain on resources.

The eBridge solution currently supports connectors for 37 of the world’s most popular accounting packages, including products from Microsoft, SAP, Sage and Intuit.  “Enabling e-Commerce store owners to concentrate on their businesses and not the manual entry of orders removes and enormous obstacle for them,” said Colin Brown “In addition, having integration touch points into 37 major accounting packages will help AspDotNetStorefront provide a solution to their client base”

About eBridge

Founded in 1993, eBridge Software leads the small to medium sized (SME) market in accounting software integration. Our powerful combination of Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) ePortal – including over 250 predefined connectors for EDI, ecommerce, CRM, and warehouse management—and our eBRIDGE adapters with over 37 accounting packages, makes eBRIDGE Software the only ‘last mile’ integration-as-a-service company to offer such a wide range of integration solutions. Our complete and flexible integration solution streamlines your business processes, saving you time and money. For more information visit www.ebridgeconnections.com an EDI | CRM | SCM and Webstore front business software integration company.

About AspDotNetStorefront 

AspDotNetStorefront e-commerce platform has been in production since 1997, so it’s field tested on a wide range of stores, and a wide range of store types. AspDotNetStorefront objective is completely focused on delivering on our objective of “E-Commerce By Design”, at very aggressive pricing. We don’t feel that setting up an online storefront should cost thousands of dollars. Value, aggressive feature development, top-notch customer support have contributed to the rapid growth of our storefront platform, now in use by over 5,000 web developers, and nearly 10,000 customers.

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New Hy-Vee Integration Connection

     On the week of November 30 to December 4th, 2009, eBridge announced that they have created a new Hy-Veees EDI connection. In 1930, Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg opened a small general store in Beaconsfield, Iowa. That store grew to become Hy-Vee – a company known for excellent service and low prices. As an employee-owned company, Hy-Vee encourages each of our more than 55,000 employees to help guide the company.

     eBridge’s ePortal puts your business transactions at your fingertips by allowing you to transact with your trading partners and other business systems anywhere at anytime! The eBridge ePortal is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables for the remote exchange and viewing of business documents with a web friendly interface.  The ePortal supports a wide range of documents used in business operations, such as EDI, CRM, web store, SCM, logistics and warehouse management. Click here to view more information about eBridge’s ePortal.

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 New Ford Component Sales LLC Integration

Connection

About Ford Component Sales LLC

On the week of November 30 to December 4th, 2009, eBridge announced that they have created a new Ford Component Sales EDI connection. For more than 50 years, Ford Component Sales have been delivering on their promise to provide high-quality Ford components into the markets they serve in the automotive industry. As an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, Ford Component Sales have the opportunity to provide special insight into this industry. Their unique position not only allows us to capitalize on Ford’s deep understanding of all the markets they serve, but it allows us to work as your advocate. Ford Component Sales can tap into a vast amount of information and put those resources at your fingertips as the markets change.

About ePortal

eBridge’s ePortal puts your business transactions at your fingertips by allowing you to transact with your trading partners and other business systems anywhere at anytime! The eBridge ePortal is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables for the remote exchange and viewing of business documents with a web friendly interface.  The ePortal supports a wide range of documents used in business operations, such as EDI, CRM, web store, SCM, logistics and warehouse management. Click here to view more information about eBridge’s ePortal.

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