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E-Commerce Worksheet
In order to design and configure an online store, you must prepare in advance. To make that task easier, we’ve outlined most of the information required for you. Feel free to use this as a guide when planning your own online store front.
- Product Information
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Number of products -
Product categories (departments)
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Shipping weights
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Description including unit sizes
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Product specific information (e.g., SKU)
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Product photos
The heart and soul of your catalog. It’s a good idea to divide your products into categories first, and then collect the product-specific information. Much of that information will be common throughout a category.
- Database Information
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Product information fields
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Front-end preference (web/local)
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Purchasing rules (e.g., 2-for-1 special)
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Sales tax and shipping calculations
Do you have an existing product database that can be converted? Our online store works with ODBC database programs for easier management. Or, for convenience and a lower cost, use the built-in control interface on the web.
- General Information
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Layout of product page
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Payment methods
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Order reception method
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Shipping requirements
They may be details, but this is critical information. What credit cards do you accept? Do you use more than one shipper? How will you receive and process orders?
It’s especially important that you consult your bank and/or credit card processing company about web orders. Since you will not see the credit card or signature of the purchaser, you must take additional steps to protect yourself from liability.