E-Commerce

Recommendations for selling over the Internet.

Register your own domain name Register your own domain name. Domain names are now inexpensive and can be registered for 1 year at a time. Your  domain name will belong to you and can move with you.

Decide on an E-commerce program You can either use the ISP's e-commerce program or use your own e-commerce software. Check to see if you can make some customizations to your software so you have the flexibility of customizing for the needs of your store.

Design your Web site There are many excellent HTML software programs available. Be sure your software program will recognize ASP scripting. Recommended Namo WebEditor 4, Microsoft Frontpage, Adobe Go Live, Macromedia Dreamweaver. And/or any good HTML text editor.

Pick your ISP hosting company There are many to choose from. The ISP needs to run Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. They need a secure server for your SSL checkout.

Get a merchant account For consumers 90% of Internet sales is with a credit card. Your site will have more credibility and it will increase your sales. There can be hidden charges so make sure the company you deal with is reputable. Since there seems to be a lot of e-mail offers make sure, as a minimum, the credit company should have their own web site. Additional credit card processing information.