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<title>Advansys Blog: Ecommerce Specialsts</title>
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<description>Advansys are specialists in building ecommerce solutions and developing bespoke software applicaitons for a diverse range of clients.  With this in mind they have a wealth of knowledge in this industry that they would like to share out to help others in building their ecommerce solution and their internet marketing strategies</description>
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<lastBuildDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=656/Bespoke_Ecommerce_Solutions_Make_You_Stand_Out</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Bespoke Ecommerce Solutions Make You Stand Out]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=656/Bespoke_Ecommerce_Solutions_Make_You_Stand_Out</link>
<description><![CDATA[Find out how you can stand out from the crowd with bespoke ecommerce solutions
Why Bespoke Ecommerce Solutions?
There are a number of generic ecommerce solutions available &lsquo;off the shelf&rsquo; that allow you to sell your products online. However, if you&rsquo;re serious about selling online you need to stand out from the rest. There&rsquo;s no better way to do this than having a bespoke ecommerce solution. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=656/Bespoke_Ecommerce_Solutions_Make_You_Stand_Out">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 08:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=650/Ecommerce_Should_be_Efficient_and_Safe</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Ecommerce Should be Efficient and Safe]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=650/Ecommerce_Should_be_Efficient_and_Safe</link>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;


    
        
            
            
            Ecommerce Should be Efficient
            
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            Ecommerce is about making the shopping experience easier for the end user. Ecommerce allows us to buy pretty much anything we would like from the comfort of our sofa. Ecommerce allows for round the clock shopping, whenever you like, wherever you like. As such, the demand for ecommerce websites has risen dramatically. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=650/Ecommerce_Should_be_Efficient_and_Safe">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2012 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=649/Bespoke_eBay_Store_Design</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Bespoke eBay Store Design]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=649/Bespoke_eBay_Store_Design</link>
<description><![CDATA[Selling on a marketplace
In a marketplace such as eBay it is difficult to stand out from the competition. The market is always price driven with competitors selling the same products which displayed next to each other in search listings with a small price variance. Customers are often not loyal to shops on eBay and will shop around for the lowest price. This sounds a different concept to grasp and goes against most business models as it is extremely price driven. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=649/Bespoke_eBay_Store_Design">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2012 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jenny</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=528/Advansys_at_Internet_World_2012</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Advansys at Internet World 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=528/Advansys_at_Internet_World_2012</link>
<description><![CDATA[Possibly the most famous internet show, the Internet world show once again returns to Earls Court London this year. Last year Internet World saw over 11,000 visitors, a number that is anticipated to increase for Internet World 2012.
Set over 5 shows, Internet world 2012&nbsp;will feature over 300 suppliers and a range of interesting and educational keynote speeches. Advansys will be taking part in the Internet World show both as an exhibitor and as a speaker. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=528/Advansys_at_Internet_World_2012">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jenny</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=648/Global_Success_with_Advansys_Ecommerce_Solutions</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Global Success with Advansys Ecommerce Solutions]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=648/Global_Success_with_Advansys_Ecommerce_Solutions</link>
<description><![CDATA[Taking the leap into the world of ecommerce can often be a daunting task and an issue that companies can often feel will not generate the sort of sales that their current working structure does. Other companies feel that as long as they have a presence online then this will be enough to generate more sales. For some companies this may be the case but the possibilities of achieving excellent sales through having a well built ecommerce solution is immense. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=648/Global_Success_with_Advansys_Ecommerce_Solutions">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[global ecommerce]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=544/Advansys_to_attend_The_Internet_Show_Middle_East</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Advansys to attend The Internet Show Middle East]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=544/Advansys_to_attend_The_Internet_Show_Middle_East</link>
<description><![CDATA[Advansys ecommerce solutions are set to attend &lsquo;The Internet Show&rsquo; Middle East&nbsp;during the 17-18th April. Hailed as The Middle East's only internet business event, The Internet Show Middle East is the biggest and best attended event for digital marketing and ecommerce, with over 2000 visitors and over 60 companies exhibiting.
The Advansys Group will be taking Advansys Enterprise (Ecommerce Solutions) and SEO Junkies (Digital Marketing) to the show which is taking place on the 17-18th April 2012, at Madinat Arena, Dubai, UAE. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=544/Advansys_to_attend_The_Internet_Show_Middle_East">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=647/Beat_the_High_Street_with_an_Ecommerce_Solution</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Beat the High Street with an Ecommerce Solution]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=647/Beat_the_High_Street_with_an_Ecommerce_Solution</link>
<description><![CDATA[Beat the High Street with an Ecommerce Solution
The last few years have been quite horrific for the retail industry, with astoundingly high figures of high street stores having been forced into administration or closed down. Many stores have been forced to make their last sale and shut up shop permanently; even well-known high street brands such as La Senza and Game have fallen victim to the recession. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=647/Beat_the_High_Street_with_an_Ecommerce_Solution">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jenny</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[ecommerce solutions]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=646/Learn_to_Survive_with_ecommerce</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Learn to Survive with ecommerce]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=646/Learn_to_Survive_with_ecommerce</link>
<description><![CDATA[Survival of the fittest with Advansys ecommerce stores
The high street is becoming another casualty of the economic downturn. The volatile job market means that consumers are becoming more tentative about parting with their money. With inflation and job security looking to be a continuing issue in the future, the outlook for high street shops looks bleak. Disposable income is becoming a rare thing and this is evident in suffering retail sales on the high street. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=646/Learn_to_Survive_with_ecommerce">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jenny</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[ecommerce solutions]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=645/Advansys_at_Internet_Retailing_2012</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Advansys at Internet Retailing 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=645/Advansys_at_Internet_Retailing_2012</link>
<description><![CDATA[Advansys will be at Internet Retailing 2012!&nbsp;Held at the Birmingham NEC from the 21st March to the 22nd March, the Internet Retailing Expo is set to be one of the most exciting shows in the calendar. A prestigious show that sits on the smaller side of the show calendar, Internet Retailing 2011 hosts some of the highest calibre suppliers in the industry. Internet Retailing 2012 is open from 9am on both days and closes at 17. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=645/Advansys_at_Internet_Retailing_2012">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[ecommerce solutions]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=629/Advansys_at_Internet_World_2012</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Advansys at Internet World 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=629/Advansys_at_Internet_World_2012</link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most famous internet shows, the Internet world show, will once again return to Earls Court London this year. In 2011 Internet World saw over 12,000 visitors, a number that is anticipated to increase for Internet World 2012. Set over 6 dedicated mini-worlds, Internet world 2012 will feature over 300 suppliers and a range of interesting and educational keynote speeches. What makes Internet World so unique is the concept of the mini-world, there is one dedicated to each of the following, Digital Marketing, eCommerce, Social Media, Content Management, Cloud &amp; Hosting and Mobile. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=629/Advansys_at_Internet_World_2012">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Ecommerce and the iPad]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=628/Ecommerce_and_the_iPad</link>
<description><![CDATA[When thinking of the tablet the most iconic and recognisable model that springs to mind is the iPad. Launched on April 3rd 2010, a few critics considered it a gimmick, simply an oversized iPhone that wouldn&rsquo;t catch on. Apple has been renowned for their vision and innovation. Under the late Steve Jobs, they have created and launched products which, put simply, have changed the world. The iPod and iTunes revolutionised the music industry, the iPhone changed the expectations of what a phone could do and the Macintosh, launched over 20 years ago, transformed the capabilities of a personal computer. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=628/Ecommerce_and_the_iPad">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2012 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=627/Ecommerce_Solutions_and_Google_Privacy_Rules</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Ecommerce Solutions and Google Privacy Rules]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=627/Ecommerce_Solutions_and_Google_Privacy_Rules</link>
<description><![CDATA[Google have set to make the changes to their privacy rules. As a UK based company we work closely with the Google Search Engine. It is the most popular search engine in the UK. Will this be affecting your ecommerce solution? Let&rsquo;s see...
Will New Google Privacy Rules affect your Customers?
Google will be collecting data from people who are logged into their Google account. They will be collecting data from the user and this can be shared between Google, YouTube, Blogger and Gmail. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=627/Ecommerce_Solutions_and_Google_Privacy_Rules">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Joana</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[ecommerce solutions]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=626/What_is_cXML</guid>
<title><![CDATA[What is cXML?]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=626/What_is_cXML</link>
<description><![CDATA[cXML stands for eXtensible Markup Language and is a protocol with the main use of communicating documents between ecommerce solutions and suppliers as well as other procurement applications. Based upon XML standards, cXML provides a standard for business transactions online with each cXML adhering to document type definition (DTD) which explains the rules. They are incredibly important for online businesses as it means that large volumes of data can be transferred easily and on a regular basis. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=626/What_is_cXML">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.advansys.com/default.asp/p=266/cxml" title="cXML integration" >cXML integration</a></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[ecommerce solutions]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=625/Advances_in_Mcommerce</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Advances in Mcommerce]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=625/Advances_in_Mcommerce</link>
<description><![CDATA[Almost a third of UK shoppers used a mobile device to make a purchase in 2011. However, poor design could end up costing retailers money in 2012. Shopping through M-Commerce and Mobile Devices is on the rise. A third of UK consumers made a purchase on a mobile website in 2011 with a quarter using a dedicated app instead. This is according to the latest research by EPiServer. However, whilst a greater number of consumers used a mobile device to make a purchase in 2011, their experience of the websites and apps leaves a lot to be desired. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=625/Advances_in_Mcommerce">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[mcommerce]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=624/Royal_Mail_Price_Hike_and_Ecommerce_Solutions</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Royal Mail Price Hike and Ecommerce Solutions]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=624/Royal_Mail_Price_Hike_and_Ecommerce_Solutions</link>
<description><![CDATA[All ecommerce solutions have the same process once their customer clicks on the &ldquo;Process Order&rdquo; button - delivery. For many larger ecommerce businesses as a part of their ecommerce solution they can put money towards the service to ensure that their customers are receiving the products affordably, on time and undamaged. But what about the smaller companies?
Royal Mail Price Hike and Smaller Businesses
A report released by is4proft on the 28th January was one of the first this year to link the Royal Mail price hike to small businesses. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=624/Royal_Mail_Price_Hike_and_Ecommerce_Solutions">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Joana</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=623/Ebay_Integration_in_Ecommerce_Solutions</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Ebay Integration in Ecommerce Solutions]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=623/Ebay_Integration_in_Ecommerce_Solutions</link>
<description><![CDATA[Getting the most out of your eBay integration is, for us, to ensure you are getting the most out of your ecommerce solution. eBay have recently added new functionality to their eBay system that can allow you to do a lot more with your products so we&rsquo;re set on making sure this is included in your eBay integration.
eBay integration improvements for higher conversions
You can relist and revise items, add item specifics and even assign a product to multiple categories. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=623/Ebay_Integration_in_Ecommerce_Solutions">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Joana</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[multi channel retail]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=622/The_Latest_Ecommerce_Statistics</guid>
<title><![CDATA[The Latest Ecommerce Statistics]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=622/The_Latest_Ecommerce_Statistics</link>
<description><![CDATA[So, is there anybody left who doesn&rsquo;t shop online? Over the past year, more households have become connected to the internet with some 77%, equivalent to 19 million households in Great Britain, now connected either via broadband (93%), mobile only (5%) or dial-up(2%). This is up from the 73% that were connected in 2010. More people are shopping online, which is fantastic news if you operate an ecommerce solution. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=622/The_Latest_Ecommerce_Statistics">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=621/ecommerce_websites_in_the_economic_climate</guid>
<title><![CDATA[ecommerce websites in the economic climate]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=621/ecommerce_websites_in_the_economic_climate</link>
<description><![CDATA[It is a tough time in the high street with many stores all over the country having to close up shop. In the mean time ecommerce websites are on the rise and taking in more money than ever before. Customers have the general feeling of comfort knowing that they can search for a product or service from many businesses without even leaving their home. During this current time everyone is out looking for a bargain and from the flexibility of the internet they are managing to do so. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=621/ecommerce_websites_in_the_economic_climate">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Joana</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[ecommerce solutions]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=620/Multichannel_ecommerce_solutions</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Multichannel ecommerce solutions]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=620/Multichannel_ecommerce_solutions</link>
<description><![CDATA[Our multi channel ecommerce is a great way to have all your web products in one place but with a wide outreach. All from one EMS you can have your products displayed on eBay, Amazon, Play.com and so much more.
Multi channel is in the news!
Multichannel and ecommerce solutions are becoming an increasing feature not only with our customers. As the shops are being forced to close in the high street many companies are looking for alternative ways of keeping their balance sheets steady. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=620/Multichannel_ecommerce_solutions">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Joana</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[multi channel retail]]></category>
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<guid>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=619/Mobile_Money_and_Ecommerce</guid>
<title><![CDATA[Mobile Money and Ecommerce]]></title>
<link>http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=619/Mobile_Money_and_Ecommerce</link>
<description><![CDATA[All of us dread the awkward moment when you&rsquo;re with friends or acquaintances and you have to split a bill. Some people have the cash and others have only brought a card with them. The restaurant is unwilling to split the bill and you must decide who is going to foot the bill and risk not getting all of their money back. When eating on your own, shopping as an&nbsp;individual or when using an ecommerce solution, you rarely have to split a bill. <a href="http://www.advansys.com/blog.asp/a=619/Mobile_Money_and_Ecommerce">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
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