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$10 Tees at Atomic Apparel

Friday, October 21st, 2011

One of the coolest and simplistic online t-shirt stores I have ever seen. Checkout some of their stuff:

New Feature! Social Icons On Your Store

Friday, September 9th, 2011

Your customers can now easily share your products and website on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus! It looks like this:

Watch this video to learn more about it.

Special thanks to Totopoi and Zoku and Juice!

New Theme: Nightclub

Friday, August 12th, 2011

We just added a sweet new theme called Night Club. Check it out in the theme gallery.

Google +1 Survey

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

We really like the new Google +1 Button and want to make it easy for you to add it to your online store.

Watch this video to learn what Google +1 is all about:

This is what the Google +1 Button Looks Like:

We Need Your Help!

Where would you like the +1 button to be located on your online store? Here are the options:
a. On Your Homepage, at the bottom, right above the footer
b. On Your Homepage, right above your featured products
c. On Each Product Page underneath the “Add to Cart” button
d. In the Top Navigation of Your Store

Please let me know in the comments below. We will read every single one :)

Coupon Codes and Marketing Action Plan

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

My favorite online stores get me to come back to their store during a limited time only sale and they alert me via email newsletter.

Here is a step by step marketing action plan:
1. Do whatever it takes to collect email address. This can be through your blog, your fan club on Flying Cart, or your own personal rolodex.
2. Send out monthly fun newsletters showcasing your favorite products.
3. Offer a limited time only sale. For example “Today Only” or “2 Days Only”. It’s okay if your newsletter list will be pretty small at first (mine was 30 people when I first started) but stay with it on a consistent basis.

Here is a quick video of how to setup Coupon Codes in your online store.

Special props to stores Zoku & Juice and Joey The Cat for inspiring this post!

7075rc – specializes in Redcat X series cars

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

My favorite stores on Flying Cart are the ones that sell products you can never find on Amazon or Walmart. They are super specialized. Which is why I got a big smile when I saw the 7075rc online store. They sell parts that they manufacturer for theĀ Redcat X series. The Redcat is a remote controlled car.

I also really like how they also ask their visitors to join their fan club to be involved in their stores decisions.

Video Tutorial: How to Add Coupon Codes to Your Online Store

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

A customer just asked me how she can add Coupon Codes to her store. We do have some step by step instructions here but I decided to spice things up a little bit and make a video tutorial. Check it out here.

Step by Step Video Guide to Get Your Products into Google Product Search

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Hey Folks. Getting your products into Google Product Search can by tricky which is why I created a step by step video guide. It is broken into 2 4-minute videos.

I really want YOU to submit your products to Google Product Search. Some of our customers report an 800% increase in sales after submitting their products to Google.

Here is Part 1: Getting your Products into Google Shopping (Verify and Claim Your URL)

Here is Part 2: Getting your Products into Google Shopping (Create a DataFeed and Submit)

If you need any help please email us and we will help you out. I’m also excited to see what you think of these videos, if you like them I can create more step by step video tutorials for you.

Important Note: If you are selling Custom Made Goods. You need to notify Google to be granted special access. You can make the request here.

Top It, Tops It

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

The best thing about birthday parties is the cake. If you don’t have cake at your birthday party, don’t invite me. My twitter buddy Nick Paradise designed this amazing cupcake store. I love the icons and the logo.

Top It Cakes and Cupcakes Logo

The cupcake creations are truly unique as well. I’ve never seen such imagination on the top of a cake.

The Mod Monkey

Mod Monkey Cake from Top Its

Arrrrrr you going to have any cake?

Pink Skull Cake from Top Its

The moral of this blog post is pretty simple. If you want me to come to your next birthday party buy some cake from Top It – Cakes & Cupcakes.

Green Line Diapers – Cheaper, Easier, and Better for The Environment

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Green Line Diaper Logo

Diapers. One of the best invention for new parents.

Enter husband, wife, and 17 month old daughter team to invent Green Line Diapers. The 100% reusable waterproof stylish diaper. Your baby never looked so good in just a diaper.

Green Line Diaper

Their Facebook Fan Pageis over 3,000 likes and their customers are raving!

Green Line Diapers Testimonial on FacebookGreen Line Diapers - Testimonial 2

I can’t wait to have a kid now!