http://www.actinic.co.uk/ Ecommerce news and information for small and medium businesses. Hints and tips for e-commerce web site development, selling online and internet marketing. Actinic e-commerce software and service updates. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:07:00 GMT ListGarden Program 1.02 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://bit.ly/5ymqkG According to Retail Decisions, 33 million consumers generated online retail sales of £49.8 billion in the UK in 2009, up 21% on the year. Fri, 08 Jan 2009 16:46:00 http://bit.ly/7YcypY In Actinic’s 7th annual Christmas poll of small and medium businesses selling online, respondents reported an average 51 percent increase in order volume compared with 2008. Mon, 04 Jan 2009 09:00:00 http://bit.ly/6D71pL The top internet technologies for increasing your marketing efficiency when time and money are in short supply. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:53:00 http://bit.ly/6ofymS Helpful tips from Actinic CEO Chris Barling for any companies that have concerns about selling online to overseas customers. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:13:00 http://bit.ly/801Lq2 After the business online shopping hour of the year so far, trade association the IMRG is predicting a 14% increase in online sales for Christmas compared with 2008. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:39:00 http://bit.ly/1rYGLb Google has revealed that it is considering using load time as a factor in ranking web pages. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:00 http://bit.ly/3Aj9lf Top tips for increasing online sales by reducing cart abandonment. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:32:00 http://bit.ly/2T4fd Learning from NASA about the importance of having clear goals that are known and recognised by everyone in the business. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:06:00 http://bit.ly/1WKAc5 According to Ben Dyer, it's never been easier for small businesses to compete with their larger cousins - thanks to the internet. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:58:00 http://bit.ly/3JvpPy Econsultancy survey finds 93% of consumers planning to buy some of their Christmas gifts online, 71% planning to buy more than half. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:38:00 http://bit.ly/2iuKrt The customer is always right, but are they the right customer? asks Chris Barling. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:41:00 http://bit.ly/3xtjvm How to protect your vital intellectual assets against theft. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:32:00 http://bit.ly/1FR5h7 Yahoo Neighbours could help small businesses - if it ever sees the light of day. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:13:00 http://bit.ly/2dQ9KR Practical tips to help you get more sales via social networking. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:11:00 http://bit.ly/9rwDv Customer reviews can be bad as well as good. Should businesses use them? Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:57:00 http://bit.ly/HjVS2 Tips for achieving good Google rankings without spending a fortune. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:35:00 http://bit.ly/3bEIJv Stores are still the main driver of customer satisfaction in multi-channel retailing, says Mori. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:15:00 http://bit.ly/Epr01 Addressing the two most common staff complaints can lead to a big boost in team morale. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:57:00 http://bit.ly/wQxes eConsultancy identified five ways in which online fashion stores try to recreate the offline experience. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:52:00 http://bit.ly/Epr01 Chris Barling explains how you can go about combating fraud in your online retail business. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:12:00 http://bit.ly/3GBADP A round up of the latest ecommerce stats, compiled by e-consultancy. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:06:00 http://bit.ly/1yznXX Online advertising grew 4.6% in the first half of 2009, achieving a record 23.5% market share and overtaking TV for the first time (Internet Advertising Bureau). Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:42:00 http://bit.ly/ubxSM Google's Matt Cutts emphasises it again: the web's no. 1 search engine completely ignores the keywords meta tag. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:56:00 http://bit.ly/Epr01 Chris Barling, CEO of Actinic, shares his top tips for successful online selling. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:47:00 http://bit.ly/Epr01 Hot tips on preparing your online store for Chrismas, from Actinic and some of its customers. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:36:00 http://bit.ly/3wcGuv James Cameron started his firm, The Glow Company, on a shoestring in 2002. Today this glow-in-the dark and flashing accessories retailer turns over £2.2m. Here's how he's stayed ahead of the virtual pack. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:29:00 http://bit.ly/Hpdyc Actinic site Luminox watches, designed by Mediamole, was awarded site of the week in this week’s edition of New Media Age. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:42:00 http://bit.ly/KWTDL The web is awash with creative ideas for making money from sexy new activities. But it's the dull old basics that really put food on the table. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:21:00 http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/index.htm Chris Barling, CEO of Actinic, shares his top tips for successful online selling. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:54:00 http://ecommerceexpo.newsweaver.co.uk/NEWSLETTER/1qfa4ogh511 A worsening economy means worsening crime, but businesses are far from powerless to protect themselves. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:37:00 http://www.smeweb.com/sales-and-marketing/top-tips/online-retailers-christmas-starts-now-090914.html Small businesses can face down the onslaught from large competitors in the run up to Christmas. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:34:00 http://www.businesscomputingworld.co.uk/?p=715 Smaller, nimbler companies can outperform corporates in the current downturn. Mon, 15 Sep 2009 12:43:00 http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2009_09_01_archive.html Actinic's Ben Dyer explores how businesses can use social networking effectively. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:43:00 http://www.homebusinessnetwork.co.uk/node/440 Shoppers abandon their carts for many reasons. This article offers useful suggestions for encouraging them to complete their purchase. FWed, 09 Sep 2009 12:46:00 http://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk/Act Actinic will be demonstrating their market-leading range of ecommerce and multi-channel products for small and medium businesses at Ecommerce Expo 2009. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:56:00 http://theretailbulletin.com/news/1_in_3_europeans_frustrated_by_poor_service_when_shopping_online_25-08-09/?u=52602 A recent survey of online shoppers in Europe found one in three frustrated by poor service, with spend lower in countries where satisfaction is poor. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:46:00 http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/benjamindyer/rumblings-world-it-and-e-commerce/internet-everyone-hears-you-scream Legal shifts are affecting what businesses can and cannot get away with saying online. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:08:00 GMT http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/blog/2009/08/marketing-your-knowledge Ben Dyer explaines how sharing your knowledge can increase sales. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:01:00 GMT http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2248406/commerce-sales-rise-again-july The latest IMRG / Capgemini figures showed UK online retails rising in July compared with June, and compared with a year ago. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:15:00 GMT http://www.businesscomputingworld.co.uk/?p=477 Christian Harris provides advice and ideas about using Twitter for business. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:35:00 GMT http://econsultancy.com/blog/4499-web-shoppers-using-baskets-as-wish-lists-survey New research indicates that an abandoned shopping basket is not necessarily a lost sale. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:07:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/chrisbarling/ecommerce-amp-beyond/small-beautiful While large companies have many advantages, there are also significant benefits in being small. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:02:00 GMT http://www.startupdonut.co.uk/startup/you-and-your-idea/starting-an-online-business/how-to-boost-online-sales Insights from Actinic customers about how to boost online sales when times are tough. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:02:00 GMT http://marketingdonut.co.uk/marketing/marketing-strategy/branding/how-e-commerce-helped-us-build-a-brand-for-urban-bikers An online presence was crucial to enabling Urban Rider to establish their brand among commuters and serious recreational bikers. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/blog/2009/08/online-advertising-regulation-pulling-together On US government proposals for self-regulation of behavioural advertising. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:11:00 GMT http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/blog/2009/08/the-art-of-sales Why honest selling leads to better profits. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:08:00 GMT http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/marketing/internet-marketing/search-engine-marketing-and-optimisation/marketing-your-website-on-a-shoestring Ways to market your site online without spending a fortune. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:46:00 GMT http://searchsecurity.techtarget.co.uk/news/article/0,289142,sid180_gci1362823,00.html Why card not present (CNP) fraud is a growing threat to small busineses - and how to combat it. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/users/benjamindyer Ben Dyer looks at France's new anti-piracy law, why it's a bad idea, and why the UK may have to adopt it too. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:27:00 GMT http://econsultancy.com/blog/4306-retailers-need-to-focus-on-online-customer-service?utm_medium=email%26utm_source=topic According to a new survey, 94 percent of online retailers said they would stop using a web site if they encountered poor customer service. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:08:00 GMT http://econsultancy.com/blog/4279-uk-etailers-could-do-more-to-maximise-sales-study?utm_medium=email%26utm_source=topic The top UK ecommerce sites are doing the basics well, but are failing to make full use of additional facitilites like video and editorial content, according to a recent survey. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:19:00 GMT http://www.brc.org.uk/details04.asp?id=1592%26kCat=%26kData=1 The British Retail Consortium reported a 3.2% rise in retail sales in June 2009 compared with June 2008, when the weather was cold and wet. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:27:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_feedback_gets_the_vote_from_shoppers_14-07-09/?u=52602 Seventy percent of shoppers trust product reviews posted online by other users, according to new research by Nielsen. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:08:00 GMT http://marketingdonutblog.co.uk/2009/07/06/what-not-to-do-in-business/ Why it's important to tell customers what you don't do, as well as what you do. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:09:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/index.htm Sixty percent of Online Retailers currently do not know if they are PCI DSS compliant. Simon Armstrong discusses why this matters, and what else can be done to prevent fraud. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:06:00 GMT http://www.epaynews.com/item.php?news_id=6548 With internet shopper numbers at an all time high and online spending growing by £2.4 billion in 2009, e-Retail is proving to be a star performer in the recession, says Verdict Research in its latest report, UK e-Retail 2009. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:21:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/benjamindyer/rumblings-world-it-and-e-commerce/how-are-your-customers-behaving The ability to target customers demographically can make Facebook advertising a more cost-effective visitor acquisition tool than Google. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:49:00 GMT http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/marketing/internet-marketing/e-commerce/david-1-goliath-0 Small online businesses should not be intimidated by their larger competitors. Chris Barling argues that smaller can be smarter when competing online. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:49:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_sales_could_rescue_retail_24-06-09/?u=52602 By 2011 high street sales may fall by £8.3 billion, but online sales could grown by as much as £12.3 bn, according to research by Experian for PayPal. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:07:00 GMT http://marketingdonutblog.co.uk/2009/06/22/the-real-thing/ Ben Dyer explains how social networking empowers people to call businesses to account - and increases the risks in over hyping your products. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:58:00 GMT http://www.retail-systems.com/blog/?p=219 Chris Barling discusses whether the continuing growth of internet shopping points to the eventual death of traditional retail. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:47:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/dan-martin/ecommerce-amp-beyond/choosing-software-boxed-v-bespoke-v-saas-understanding-risks Choices for software range from buying a package and installing it, renting, and creating a bespoke application. Each option has a different risk profile Chris Barling gives his view on things to consider. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:57:00 GMT http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39439936,00.htm?s_cid=72 Web sales of lingerie fell year on year in April, but online sales are still outperforming the high street according to the IMRG. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:56:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/090603.htm Users of the Actinic Payments service now have fraud screening by The 3rd Man included at no extra cost. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:27:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/benjamindyer/rumblings-world-it-and-e-commerce/blog-dead-long-live-blog Yes, microblogging can help your business, but don't forget your blog. The two enjoy a symbiotic relationship. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/online-retailing-market-to-grow-13-3-to-a320-9bn-in-2009 According to Verdict Research, online retail will account for 10% of all retail sales by 2013. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:57:00 GMT http://marketingdonutblog.co.uk/2009/05/26/saving-the-lemming Ben Dyer blogs on getting the basics of you ecommerce website right and being clear about your goals before spending on PPC. Tue, 26 May 2009 15:48:00 GMT http://www.retail-systems.com/blog/?m=20090527 Why do we all complain about the supermarkets when we shoot ourselves so often in the foot, by getting the simple things wrong? Wed, 27 May 2009 15:05:00 GMT http://www.itpro.co.uk/610895/e-commerce-sales-growth-slowing According to latest figures from the IMRG / Capgemini index, internet sales in April grew 14 percent compared with 2008, but some sectors recorded a decline compared with March. Thu, 21 May 2009 15:48:00 GMT http://www.retailtechnologyreview.com/absolutenm/templates/retail_critical.aspx?articleid=566%26zoneid=25 Recent research found that half of regular online shoppers would cancel their purchase if their preferred payment method is not available. Tue, 19 May 2009 08:46:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/topic/maximising-your-web-sales-upselling 5 essential tips for how to boost sales through upselling. Tue, 05 May 2009 11:48:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/benjamindyer/rumblings-world-it-and-e-commerce/counting-cost-saas Ben Dyer Actinic’s director of product development shares his view on Software as a Service (SaaS). Tue, 05 May 2009 08:46:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/internet-sales-up-9-in-march Internet sales were 9% higher in March than in February, and 19% higher than in March 2008, according to the latest figures from the IMRG and Cap Gemini. Wed, 28 Apr 2009 12:31:00 GMT http://www.managinggrowth.net/article.aspx?catID=120 Most businesses these days have an online presence. But what do you need to consider when setting up a website? Simon Vail outlines ten golden rules. Wed, 28 Apr 2009 10:14:00 GMT http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2240753/paid-search-takes-hit-online According to Hitwise, the proportion of UK retail site traffic that came from social networking rose to over seven percent last year, while the proportion from paid search fell below nine percent. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:51:00 GMT http://cmypitch.com/blogs/show/554/tweet_or_be_tweeted If you're working in the marketing and advertising business your marketing plans could be fatally flawed. Social media has completely turned the marketing business on its head. Do your include it? Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://cmypitch.com/small-medium-businesses/blogs/show/543/e_commerce_tips_for_when_times_get_tough Tips from Actinic customers for getting and engaging clients. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://econsultancy.com/blog/3559-50-seo-tips-for-online-retailers 50 valuable tips to help gain more organic non-paid traffic to your website from the major search engines. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://tinyurl.com/dagg3s Chris Barling offers a few tips and tricks for selling internationally, and some pitfalls to avoid. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://www.catalog-biz.com/detailedinfo.aspx?DocID=1437%26utm_source=Insight41%26utm_medium=Email%26utm_campaign=41st41 This useful article highlights some of the tell-tale signs that can help you identify fraudulent web orders. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:10:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/buying-online-is-the-most-environmentally-friendly-way-to-shop-say-top-researchers A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University has found that shopping online can be more environmentally friendly than traditional retail shopping. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:14:00 GMT http://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/business_advice.php?AID=2202%26Title=Protecting+Your+Online+Brand+-+8+Top+Tips Chris Barling Actinic's CEO looks at threats from the internet that can damage your brand equity - and how to prevent them. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.newbusiness.co.uk/articles/internet-advice/small-companies-not-exploiting-£20bn-industry/ According to a new survey by BT, many small businesses are missing a massive opportunity by not selling from their web sites. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:49:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/ecommerce/get-more.htm These recession-busting tips from successful Actinic users could help you beat the credit crunch and get the most from your online store. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:32:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/products/express-online-shopping-cart.htm For one month only, start trading online for only £1 with Actinic Express - saving almost £70 on the standard price. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:20:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/090202.htm Actinic today announces version 2.0 of its entry-level web-based shopping cart, Actinic Express. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:20:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/090126.htm A new survey by pfa Research for Actinic reveals a significant increase in the adoption of ecommerce by small and medium businesses. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/090105.htm According to the latest research by Actinic, Christmas 2009 saw significant increases in online order levels and turnover compared with 2008. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:46:00 GMT http://kb.actinic.com/activekb/categories/***1+Dec+2008+-+VAT+Change***/ Actinic has provided a series of Knowledge Base articles to help users implement the 1st December VAT change. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:34:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_sales_forecast_to_rise_15_per_cent_over_christmas_10-11-08/?u=52602 According to the IMRG e-Retail Sales Index, British shoppers will spend £13.6 billion online in the approach to Christmas - an increase of 15% over 2007. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:36:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_retailers_look_beyond_price_to_entice_frustrated_customers_30-09-08/?u=52602 Online customers want more than just the best price, says new research. They also look for a good experience, and good customer service. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:15:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/paper-is-dead-long-live-paper A new study by the Royal Mail found that shoppers who consulted a catalogue before purchasing online spent 13% more than those who did not. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:04:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/imrg_research_reveals_online_christmas_shopping_is_set_to_grow_strongly_in_08-09-08/?u=52602 Recent research by the IMRG found two-thirds of internet shoppers more likely to buy presents online this Christmas, and three quarters expecting to buy more than half their presents that way. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:14:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080903.htm Actinic has prepared some quick tips to help online businesses have a cracker of a Christmas. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:17:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_retail_reaches_48_billion_in_july_boosted_by_wet_weather_20-08-08/?u=52602 The IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index shows online sales continuing to buck the economic downturn. A rise of 11.3% between June and July compares with a fall of 0.9% in the same period on the high street. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:17:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/major-retailers-add-paypal-to-their-payments-options PayPal's share of consumer internet payments grew from 16% to 21% in the last year. Almost a third of online shoppers now say it is their preferred payment method. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:49:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/online-reaches-17-of-retail-sales-nears-tipping-point According to analysts, general retail is approaching the same tipping point already reached by books, music and electricals. Rising fuel costs, falling income and smarter shopping could drive up to half of all shopping online, they believe. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:43:00 GMT http://www.imrg.org/8025741F0065E9B8/(httpNews)/2D0CF38F09BA0DD080257489005A3001?OpenDocument The latest IMRG/Capgemini eRetail Sales Index shows UK online sales for the first six months of 2008 up 38% compared with the previous year, to £26.5 billion. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:43:00 GMT http://adwords.blogspot.com/2008/07/keyword-tool-updated-with-search-volume.html Advertisers who use the Google Keyword Tool are now shown exactly how many searches were performed for each key phrase. Previously, Google only indicated whether the search volume was high, medium or low. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:43:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/online-good-for-the-environment According to a survey by GfK, seven out of ten UK consumers believe online shopping is good for the environment, and more than four in ten believe it helps reduce their personal carbon footprint. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:17:00 GMT http://searchengineland.com/080703-081916.php Barry Schwartz gives a useful summary of the steps recommended by Google if your web site gets dropped from their index. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:17:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/interactive-media-set-to-grow A recent study by GroupM found that interactive advertising – which includes the internet, mobile and gaming – accounted for 20 percent of all UK advertising spend in 2007, and will rise to 25% this year, and 30% in 2009. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:54:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/2018out-of-touch2019-retailers-throw-away-high-street-sales Research by MORI found that 73 percent of 16-24 year olds research online before going shopping; and 90% of customers who order online would like to be able to return goods in-store - emphasising the need for businesses to operate in multiple channels. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:05:00 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=60993%26d=254%26h=5%26f=3%26nl=BN%26ln=06030801 According to Verdict's UK e-Retail 2008 report, the online shopping sector remains buoyant in spite of challenging trading conditions on the high street, with total growth of 35% last year. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:54:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/comment-meeting-the-pci-dss-deadline Chris Barling comments for Internet Retailing on the impending 13th June deadline for businesses to comply with the new credit card security standard. Tue, 27 May 2008 14:46:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080522.htm Popular lifestyle clothing brand Plain Lazy has teamed up with web design agency Green Jersey Web Design to expand the online sector of its business, using Actinic’s ecommerce software for the new site. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:33:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080515.htm Actinic Payments offers significant advantages in ease of use, cost and integration of functionality for Actinic-based ecommerce sites. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:33:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2008_05_01_archive.html The latest on Google's overwhelming dominance of search - and tips for improving your rankings and your site traffic. Thu, 02 May 2008 12:33:00 GMT http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39193713,00.htm According to the latest IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, UK consumers spent £13bn online in the first quarter of 2008 - a 50.5% increase on the same period in 2007, and the equivalent to £213 for every person in the country. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:08:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2008_04_01_archive.html From 5th May, you will no longer be able to stop competitors from bidding on Google Adwords against your trademark. But Google's technology still offers you some protection - and you can use it to shut your competitors out. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:17:00 GMT http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39170473,00.htm The February IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index found UK online spending running at £4.2 billion - an all-time record. The biggest increase was in sale of alcoholic drinks, ahead of the budgeted tax rise. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:14:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/e-retail-customer-satisfaction-remains-high According to the latest e-CSI benchmark, customer satisfaction with e-retail remains high, and more shoppers are using the internet for research before purchasing in-store. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080317.htm v9 provides a range of enhancements to its ease of use, plus new features that improve the customers’ experience and make it easier and more efficient to manage a business selling through multiple channels. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:49:00 GMT http://publications.mediapost.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.san%26s=77426%26Nid=39853%26p=912753 Visitors who reach online stores by typing the URL directly into a browser or clicking on a bookmark are more likely to purchase, according to new research. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:26:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080212.htm A wide selection of film-related products from the British Film Institute’s collection, available to buy online for the first time. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080205.htm Nigel's Eco Store won the prestigious Yahoo! award in the face of stiff competition in the retail sector. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/number-of-internet-shoppers-up-40-in-two-years Latest Nielsen Global Online Survey finds there are 875 million online shoppers worldwide. 97% of UK internet users shop online - the second most active in the world. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/christmas-2008-e-tail-sales-expected-to-be-50-bigger Analysts Logan Tod and Co. are predicting another big rise in online shopping for next Christmas. Their 2007 prediction of 40% growth proved significantly lower than the 54% actually recorded. The biggest rise was among light shoppers. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:20:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2008_01_01_archive.html Early news on Christmas trading in 2007 shows another big surge in online spending, with first hints of an actual decline on the high street. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:17:00 GMT http://searchengineland.com/080103-093446.php Up to date ideas for small business owners doing business online. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:11:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080102.htm Poll among small and medium retailers confirms another bumper Christmas for companies selling online. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:31:00