
Choosing an ecommerce solution
With so many shopping cart software options to choose from, it can easily be overwhelming - taking the time to really think through your requirements can save you a lot of headache (and money) down the road.

With so many shopping cart software options to choose from, it can easily be overwhelming - taking the time to really think through your requirements can save you a lot of headache (and money) down the road.

I used to pretty much try to talk clients out of using a content management system…and no, it’s not because I wanted to handle the site updates all by myself… It was because after trying Joomla, Mambo, and a handful of other popular CMS options, I still found a few things frustrating to the point of not being cost-effective for me or my client: the learning curve, design inflexibility, the learning curve, difficulty answering support questions, and the learning curve. And then I met Expression Engine.

Here is a short list of don’t-miss links and resources on that all-consuming topic, search engine optimization. Arm yourself with a half-hour of basic knowledge on SEO and your website rank will thank you.