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Oct 17
2007

Linux v Windows Web Hosting

Posted by oscworks in web hosting

Linux and Windows are two different operating systems that sit behind the scenes on a hosting provider's web server. They do not affect the software that runs on the desktop computer you use to manage your website or the computers your customer uses. So if you have Linux Web Hosting for example, the website that is being hosted can be a Windows or Macintosh computer - all that matters is
Oct 17
2007

10 Ecommerce Tips

Posted by oscworks in shopping carts, shopping cart, ecommerce websites, ecommerce cart, ecommerce

1. Make your products easy to find. Your shopping cart software comes with the ability to set up categories so it's wise to take advantage of that. Making it easy for customers to find your products will enhance their shopping experience.

2. Make payment processing easy. Let your customers pay you in multiple ways - bank transfers, simple payment systems like Paypal or Paymex, or through online

Oct 03
2007

Is ecommerce the right business for you?

Posted by oscworks in shopping carts, shopping cart, ecommerce websites, ecommerce cart, ecommerce, business

Ecommerce could help you turn your website from an electronic business card into an electronic store. But is ecommerce right for your business?

Beautiful website graphics by themselves won't help you sell your products and services online. But ecommerce will. Reach out to new customers with minimal financial investment and overheads. An ecommerce store is a low-cost and low-risk way of