http://flyingcart.com/blog Create an online store that promotes itself. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:12:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We have just added some cool new features to make your order fulfillment process a snap. Look for these new options on the bottom of each order page in your Headquarters. Step 1:  Print Packing Slip Click Print Packing Slip to display a printable page that functions as a receipt and a ... http://flyingcart.com/blog/new-packing-slips-tracking-info-shipping-notifications/ Every year I make 1 goal personally for my business.  What is yours?  I am looking forward to your answers.  Feel free to use the "Other" option and tell me what specifically you are going to do to grow your business. [polldaddy poll="1241922"] Related posts:Poll: Which tie would you buy?Interview with online ... http://flyingcart.com/blog/poll-what-is-your-online-store-new-years-resolution/ Everyone has heard of Band Aid brand.  Its a household name!  No one says "Do you have a adhesive bandage?" they say "Do you have a Band Aid?".  That is why it would be crazy to compete with them. Then a CRAZY company called Curad came around and they wanted to make ... http://flyingcart.com/blog/be-different/ Check out The Dirty Shirt Blog written by a mother who reviews and promotes products.  If you have a product targeted towards mothers I would definetely submit yours. Related posts:Poll: Which t-shirt would you buy?Dirty Hands - The David Choe Feature FilmOne Click Google Product Search Submission! http://flyingcart.com/blog/dirty-shirt-submit-your-product/ The best part of ordering something online is getting something in the mail.  When you see a big package in your mailbox or on your doorstep your eyes light up and your heart skips a beat (I think I am being over dramatic BUT I get a ton of useless ... http://flyingcart.com/blog/frustration-free-packaging/ I want to know which of our stores are blogging.  If you have a blog - email it to me or even better post it in the comments. I like stores that blog.  It brings out the personality behind the company.  The most common comment I get is "Rishi, who is ... http://flyingcart.com/blog/are-you-blogging/ Every year Google tells us what the top searches were in Google Zeitgeist. They have a product zeitgeist too. What I found most interesting was the "Cold Weather" category. I was surprised to see Pea Coat as the #1 searched item. Related posts:Generate some Blog Buzzecommwire - publish your store ... http://flyingcart.com/blog/top-product-searches/ Last night I went to a thai restaurant with my mom.  Before I walked in, I saw a sign that said "Sorry... Heavy Door".  I can just imagine customers getting frustrated with the door and then coming in with an angry mood.  This simple sign totally prevents that. This made me ... http://flyingcart.com/blog/managing-customer-expectations/ The folks over at The Fashion Bus did a great job designing their store using our Custom CSS. Check out their store. Related posts:Brand Habit - Fashion FixHow do I use my PayPal Tax Settings?Does Google know your Store exists? http://flyingcart.com/blog/the-fashion-bus/ We had a great community call yesterday. I really enjoyed it.  Download the entire discussion here on MP3 here for free. We discussed: Using Craigslist.org to promote your most popular products Improving customers support with emoticons :) Our new and improved Google Product Search The power of Social Bookmarks In our next community call we ... http://flyingcart.com/blog/community-call-summary/