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1. Ace E-Commerce Programming and Development Solutions
From LA Based Firm
One of the most common e-commerce web design hold ups is simply that business owners and
managers don’t know where to start. E-commerce programming can be so overwhelming that
even the most simple questions cause scare. Los Angeles Ecommerce Solutions provider ATAK
Interactive, a long time recommended e-commerce web design and online marketing firm, says
questions such as, “how do we get product images” and “how do I find a trustworthy e-
commerce design firm” are just the start of important questions one must ask. The ATAK
Interactive e-commerce web design and programming team offers some insight below to help a
business owner move forward with e-commerce for their web site.
So how does one know if the company he or she hires is the right e-commerce web design
firm?
“Many companies claim to be experts and e-commerce programming, especially e-commerce
firms in Los Angeles. First, one should check out the e-commerce portfolio…where one can
most likely tell if the firm is noteworthy or just a child in a basement who is just starting out,”
says David Ephraim, ATAK Interactive senior e-commerce consultant. “Be sure that the
developers have experience in web site development and especially e-commerce web design
and e-commerce custom programming. There is a huge difference between standard web sites
and custom e-commerce web design.” Ephraim also stresses the importance to check to see
the company has a location and is accessible. “E-commerce programming can get tricky and if
you want to sit down with them (in person or via phone) and show ideas then its best you know
that you have that available," says Ephraim. One should also check how long the e-commerce
solutions firm has been in business and remember that all questions are good questions. The
more informed one is, the better the development cycle will be.
Next: How do I prepare for ecommerce?
Populating content into your online store can be the most tedious task one can ask for, but it
has to be done. There are a few ways to get inventory into your e-commerce web design.
Option one is to open an excel sheet and create a database of products with fields such as
product name, price, sku, color, description, and more. This sheet allows your website design

2. company to write an import so all your products automatically populate on the web site. Image
names must be attached to the products in the excel sheet, and images collected in a separate
folder. “To associate the images to products one must create an images column and input the
image file name” says Ephraim. “Your other option is to one by one add products via your e-
commerce administration tool. All ecommerce systems had a back end administration to allow
one to add, edit, and remove products at will.”
David stresses the importance of good image quality. “Product images are a main key to
success when involved in e-commerce web design. In our culture we often say that pictures are
worth a thousand words and this could not be more true in e-commerce development.
Customers want to know exactly what the product looks like, with all important angles, before
they make a purchase. Analytics and monitoring shows us that customers need to see every
little detail from buttons to material texture to make a final purchase.” Often, the original
manufacturer will have great photos but this is not always the case. One can also take pictures
him or herself and can hire a professional. If you do take your own photos be sure they come
out really nice. Photos, details, and price all sell the customer on your product.
Here are a couple final things to think about:
1. Your homepage = your storefront. Shoppers need to be TOLD and SOLD on what looks
good so make it look good and make customers confident with phone numbers and
security logos.
2. Your online store = your floor layout. A site without a good navigation is like a store with
no particular sections and just a unorganized mess of stuff.
3. Info on your web site = your sales staff. Save call-ins and annoying customer service
calls via pages that answer questions, allow users to contact with order questions, and
offer all policies and agreements.
For more information regarding e-commerce programming, web development, custom
programming, or are looking for a Los Angeles e-commerce solutions provider in Los Angeles
visit http://www.ATAKInteractive.com