Disaster recovery plans are a must for E-commerce platforms in the event wherein things go wrong. Several factors could result in Magento downtime. They include hacks or an update that failed which results in a broken Magento shopping cart error. Server related issues also sometimes lead to the failure of several Magento systems.
Recovering from such errors rapidly gives a competitive edge to any organization. Delays in doing the same may lay effects over customer retention, trust, and ROI. Read More...
Magento is made for businesses that seek complete control over the feel, look and functionality of their ecommerce site while offering a smooth shopping experience to customers. The software comes with a suite of tools that make it easy for the owner to customize their online store. Magento development standards ensure that the site owner has as much control as they want.
Through a wide array of the software’s analytical tools, the site owner can easily keep track of business performance. Magento is also known for its inbuilt tools that help the site owner to attract traffic, engage shoppers as well as drive conversions for the growth of the business. The software is also well optimized with SEO friendly URLs, custom metadata and descriptions that make it easy for customers to search for their preferred products on the site. Read More...
If you are looking for a flexible shopping cart system that you can easily customize as your business grows, then Magento is your answer. It is an open source ecommerce platform that offers easy catalogue management, search engine optimization as well as marketing functions.
Magento allows any online shop owner to scale from tens of products to tens of thousands of products without changing the platform. These changes are made easy by a variety of themes and plug-ins that are geared towards enhancing customer experience. If you want custom functionality, however, you will need to engage experts as it requires complex programming. Read More...
In the current Google climate, Magento is a notoriously difficult CMS to work with regarding SEO, the reason being mainly because of slow speed optimisation and bloat from badly designed themes, along with outdated versions of the software running on insecure platforms. Because of the challenges caused by the difficult nature of migrating and updating the software, and because of the continuous development necessary to patch security holes, the whole process can leave companies paralysed into using vulnerable and slow systems for many years.
This sort of background completely hinders the work of the SEO technician who is tasked with seemingly small and basic works such as speeding up the loading time or removing unnecessary development code. Page speed and mobile responsiveness are now highly integrated parts of the Google Core algorithm and for good search position results, these are basic prerequisites for good ranking.
That means in order to gain the top SEO positions, the target company will be required to work with an extremely proficient and strong development team who can handle the latest advancements in hosting environments, caching, theme optimisation as well as developing a package that can be updated in accordance with standard security updates and operating system updates. This means that the entire team will need to be first-class or it will show in your loading time, check your site speed with Pingdom yourself.
If you take a look at the top results in Google for eCommerce companies you will notice they either use a platform such as Shopify or similar that is highly optimised for such challenges or if they are indeed using Magento and IF they are ranking well, it is most likely that they have a first-class team behind them managing the extremely complicated challenges that face the modern-day eCommerce platform developers. Imagine the challenge here, you need a team that is as competent as Amazon, to run your infrastructure, manage your upgrades and deal with your bottlenecks as they are found.
No wonder that many commercial small companies avoid this pain and sell directly via Amazon or use a platform such as Shopify. But for the brave of you who are still reading this article, and who are currently challenged by the problems outlined above, you have found the right partner.
We are a development team that compromises of system admins, in house programmers, theme developers, SEO experts, logical minds and elegant solutions. We offer the package management of the entire process of building, managing, hosting, theming, of the Magento eCommerce platform, along with providing in-house fully developed unique SEO management tools and products to obtain the highest results in Google.
We are not an SEO company, we are a development company who is highly proficient in these tasks and understand that in order to achieve greatness in this difficult and challenging Google environment that a fully comprehensive team and control is necessary to ailing these disparate forces in such a way to achieve the results that only the experienced would appreciate.
We operate in a basic way, we will build from the ground up, the Magento eCommerce platform, hosting environment, theming and store management, on our own server structure, with the latest systems and updated code, that is mobile optimised, and secure. This basic system will then be modeled for crisis backup and restore. Then SEO operations begin, content creation, keyword analysis, and research, along with any offline marketing that is necessary to create the important elements that Google respect in today’s competitive landscape.
This is a winning formula that we have used repeatedly for many similar clients, we are old hands at rescuing companies that arrive to us in all sorts of technical mess, but when they hand over the reigns to our team, they can refocus on other aspects of running their businesses that are necessary instead of constantly firefighting one technical glitch or challenge after another.
Welcome to our company, I hope this introduction provides you with some hope and I look forward to talking with you to discuss your project. We offer a one-hour free consultation and would be happy to discuss with you the project that is causing you lost sleep and stress. It will be our pleasure to connect on Skype, searching for the user ’agentbleu’ on Skype will put you into an immediate contract with one of our team.
We also offered a free SEO backlink audit for your company provided by professional link audit company LinkAudit, worth £500, contact us for a complete SEO evaluation, which we can promise within 24 hours, or Get in touch using the contact form for more details. Read More...
Investing into eCommerce businesses today is like investing into a morden day gold rush, there is a significant arms race going on for online real-estate equity, espeically by way of holding assests such as stocks or shares, limited partnerships or share holdings in private limited eCommerce companies which operate in this complicated space. Holding such assets provides a host of advantages as a business investment vehicle. The most important aspect of such investments is balancing risks/rewards and considering tax advantages of online businesses compared with real estate or other types of investments. By far one of the most interesting and optimised for tax investments can be online ventures. But that said, startups and other unique or exotic investments into digital platforms can also be highly risky. So it makes a lot of sense to invest into established online eCommerce type retail and logistical and distribution type businesses, either b2b or retail.
Once you have made the decesion to invest in this sector there are many optimisations that can be gained by paring staff to different projects and optimising the team that you have around managing different eCommerce stores. This allows diversication of your investments and allows you to gain skills and company knowledge to maxamise your chances of success and positivily impact on your bottom line.
eCommerce is a very well devleoped space, there are millions of mililienals who prefer to shop online, who are familar with the process and enjoy the sort of features and services provided by shopping from the comfort of your own home. Once a customer locates a trusted supplier they can leave all the hassle of logistics to others and safe valuable time for more important persuits. As a result of such a fertile market place, getting ahead in this space has already become highly competitive. As such here are some insights and knowledge that will help you avoid some of the potential pitfalls. Read More...
£265k for 20% of the company
Technology Company
We own the industry authority web domain, with over 40 natural Gov back links. Top authority site in Google, natural SEO traffic as a result. With a provable natural backlink profile. Audited Due Diligence. Enjoys top positions in Google for major keyword terms. This business has a natural traffic flow which does not rely on AdWords, or external (Facebook) advertising to gain traffic. Using the latest Magento2.3.1 eCommerce platform, along with using a leading Magento theme, and fully managed CMS upgrades. The technical team is managed by a leading Magento eCommerce Agency. Investment is required for the development of a bespoke software platform for online hearing tests, and automatic fitting, along with developing user-programmable hearing aid devices that are programmed with results automatically. No download or app-based technology is required, all fitting and testing are carried out in the cloud from the browser. Read More...
eCommerce has become one of the most sort after areas of business investment opertunities in recent years, given the increasing numbers of consumers prefering to use online shopping to aquire hard to find items and ensure they are paying competitive prices, the Internet shopping expeirence soon consums those who tread into these shallow waters. Read More...
Since time immemorial, people have been buying already established businesses. This is because it’s preferable to skip right to the earning without the hustle of learning how to start an eCommerce Company from scratch. Did you know that this is possible with online businesses as well? Yes it is! But just like all other businesses, you can easily fall into a bad purchase if you do not know what to look out for.
There are several things that make an online business successful. For starters, your understanding the digital revolution is essential. How does the business rank online in relation to competition? Well, look out for such parameters as domain authority, keyword ranking as well as compliance with search engine algorithms. It is also important to look at the website design and user interface. It is important to have a website that customers and visitors find easy to use. Read More...
Amazon has been quite easy; get a fast moving product with good margins, list and smile all the way to the bank! Amazon’s vast reach and audience makes business easy for you, right? Countless beginners have learnt how to use Internet Retailers to get that starting boost. They have narrated of selling tens of units in the first few weeks with only less than 5 items listed and zero reviews on Amazon. That is right, that is how powerful Amazon is. But here is the thing; if it’s that easy to get started on this platform, it means that there is a flood of “me too” vendors.
What Amazon does is get you addicted to their marketplace and wholly dependent on their systems. Sure, they are working now what about in the long term? A good number of ecommerce business owners think that it is wise to promote your own branded site even as you ride the Amazon wave for as long as it lasts. This is because one little change in Amazon’s system can kick you out of business, so you need a backup plan. Read More...
Building a successful online business is never an easy task. It is a venture that requires skills, time, energy and sacrifice. Once the tough formative years are gone, you get to enjoy the traffic and the profits that come with it. Over time you get attached to your clients, employees and the operations. So attached are you that even if you want to move on to other ventures, you find it hard to let go. Well, whether or not you are open to selling your online business at the moment, this is a simple guide on how to go about it once you are ready.
Yes, there are several things you need to do to make your online business ready for sale in today’s online marketplace. Some of the most basic information you need to prepare to include accurate business data, effective systems and easy – to – understand finances. When this information is accurate, updated and readily available, it helps boost the asking price.
Ideally, you should have this information from the start of the business. However, if you have slacked in one way or another, you can still update your business information before putting it up for sale. Going through this preparation stage exposes you to vital information as listed below. Read More...
£265k for 20% of the company
Technology Company
We own the industry authority web domain, with over 40 natural Gov backlinks. Top authority site in Google, natural SEO traffic as a result. With a provable natural backlink profile. Audited Due Diligence. Enjoys top positions in Google for major keyword terms. This business has a natural traffic flow which does not rely on AdWords, or external (Facebook) advertising to gain traffic. Using the latest Magento2.3.1 eCommerce platform, along with using a leading Magento theme, and fully managed CMS upgrades. The technical team is managed by a leading Magento eCommerce Agency. Investment is required for the development of a bespoke software platform for online hearing tests, and automatic fitting, along with developing user-programmable hearing aid devices that are programmed with results automatically. No download or app-based technology is required, all fitting and testing are carried out in the cloud from the browser. Read More...
There are a few things that we learnt in the course of our search for the perfect profitable online business. While the internet has no shortage of advice and tips on what to look for when buying an ecommerce business, there are a few things that no one will tell you. We discovered some secrets that changed the way we looked at the opportunities presented to us. We will share with you some of these secrets in the hope that they’ll help you make a more informed choice.
We had read a lot of pieces that said that the numbers do not lie. While that is very correct, a profitable online business is more than just the numbers. It is not always about the amount of traffic pouring into the website, nor is it about the website’s aesthetics. We do not dispute that it is important to look at the numbers and trends cautiously and keenly. However, that is not all that you should look at when it comes to buying an online business. Read More...
Should I buy or build from the ground up? Well, if you are like most of us, you have probably thought long and hard about your options when it comes to having an ecommerce website. There are tons of pros and cons for each option. We did our own research on the options available to us and settled on purchasing an already built website. Here are some of the lessons we learnt on our journey to building a successful online business.
Needless to say, there are tons of good ecommerce websites for sale on many platforms. We started by defining what we wanted. This helped us to narrow down our choices from the endless pool of resources available to us. We started by defining the following.
• Why do we want an online business as opposed to any other business model? Read More...
We are living in a time when being a successful business owner is as easy as knowing how to use the internet. We have seen loads of ventures start small and within a short while blow up into businesses worth millions, thanks to the internet. This is also the time when you can skip the exhausting labor of building a business from scratch and simply purchase an already established, profitable online business. Yes, you heard that right; you can buy a profitable ecommerce business.
When we embarked on our mission, we never forgot we were not just looking for a beautiful ecommerce website. We wanted a completely established business that already had operational structures, working business technology, good products, active customers, proven marketing methods, a vibrant online presence, ongoing campaigns, and a team of workers. The aim was to buy a business whereby if we managed it as well as the previous owner did, we would still get the profits rolling in. Granted, once we purchased the business, we could tweak a few things to boost the sales. But the sales record must be present and appealing from the start.
The good thing about online businesses is that there is a variety of ways to prove the numbers; you need not rely wholly on the seller’s version of the story. Keep in mind that a genuinely profitable ecommerce business is likely to be pricey. Here are some of the features we looked at that show whether the purchase was worth the price tag. Read More...
If you are thinking of buying an internet based business, you are spoilt for choice! There are countless profitable online businesses you can invest in. If you are only considering it and would want to know how to navigate these murky waters, here are some quick tips. We’ll give you some insights from our experience.
Online businesses are vast and hard to classify. Technology changes fast, and so does everything that depend on the internet. However, there are about 3 main categories of items you can sell online for a profit. We realized that each category has its own opportunities and challenges. Therefore, it is important to choose a niche you are passionate about. There are three main categories you can consider.
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The journey to buying an established business is pretty much the same for a brick and motor store or an ecommerce venture. This is especially so when it comes to the legalities of buying and running an already established business. We were informed that it is important to have an experienced internet business transactional lawyer and an experienced ecommerce financial advisor to help you with the buying process.Â
To help us get started on our quick guide to legalities of ecommerce business purchases, here are a few issues we would like to highlight.
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If you have been browsing around, you have realized that some of the most profitable ecommerce companies that are up for sale are quite pricey. While some of them are riding on trends and fads, most of them have fool-proof backing of accurate statistics. When the business’ statistics are consistently favorable over time and despite industry changes, you know that you are on to a good thing. But what makes these online companies so expensive to acquire? Well, they are established and profitable.
We examined loads of profitable businesses and discovered that they are consistent in their marketing and customer acquisition strategies. After all, what is a successful business without a good number of paying customers? Well, some of the efforts that were common across the board are as follows.
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Ecommerce simply means doing business electronically. Internet growth has brought with it countless opportunities, making eCommerce a trillion-dollar industry! According to eMarketer, global eCommerce sales are set to go beyond $27 trillion only in the retail sector by 2020. With this kind of growth, it is no wonder that businesses focused on thriving are taking advantage of the opportunities the internet is offering.
If you are already looking to invest in an eCommerce business, you are already familiar with all its goodness! Just in case you need additional reasons why an eCommerce business serves you better than a traditional brick and mortar business, here are a few pointers.
1. The growth of online purchases is shocking, and it is set to keep rising to unprecedented levels in future. Statistics show rising numbers of online shoppers thanks to the convenience of online purchases. Statistics have shown that the majority of shoppers today do their research for products and services online before they make a purchase. As such, businesses that do not have an online presence are losing out big time on visibility to their target customers and potentially exponential sales and business growth. Read More...
Billions of pounds are spent online every year, thanks to the convenience of technology which enables trade to move online. A majority of entrepreneurs now own online businesses, which they find convenient thanks to the flexible working hours. Additionally, as an entrepreneur, the pressure of having the perfect location is also eliminated and the business is accessible to countless other potential customers who shop online. The fact that online businesses have lower overheads compared to brick and mortar stores makes this model even more attractive to entrepreneurs. In addition to reducing ongoing risks, online businesses tend to be more profitable.
Buying an already established eCommerce business is one of the most lucrative investment options today. An established business already has proven profitable concept, instant customers and consequently, instant revenue. Successful online ventures have established business models and possibly outsource a majority of the operational tasks. As an investor, all you have to do is prove that the business statistics and operational models are accurate and sustainable.
Before you buy an online business, you need to be conversant with the rules of eCommerce. You need to know how to tell apart genuine statistics and inflated numbers. You need to know what makes great operational models when it comes to maintaining the success of an eCommerce business. Additionally, you need to tell apart seasonal fads from sustainable businesses. Once you are conversant with eCommerce business language, you are can go ahead and browse around for potential businesses to invest in. Read More...