Choosing an online shopping cart means your clients can find what they need on your site, enter their payment information and checkout. It’s a valuable tool to generate passive revenue and keep track of order history and client information. The best online shopping carts will include marketing tools to automatically deliver autoresponders including coupons, newsletters, special offers and more.

If you’re ready to get started making sales and marketing online—or want to streamline your current efforts– I highly recommended Practice Pay Solutions. Their system is easy to install and includes customizable features for small business owners. PPS is well-known throughout the industry for their reliable support and focus on training. You’ll get a state-of-the-art cart system AND start the right relationship with a provider that will be there for you at each stage of business growth.

To start your PPS shopping cart application, go to PRACTICE PAY SOLUTIONS and select the eCommerce Solution. From here, you can pick the package with the features you need. While you’re there, be sure to check out the eUniversity with an extensive listing of free training and business development webinars—designed for small business owners.

If you prefer to speak to someone directly, the team at PPS is very friendly and always willing to answer your questions or walk you through the application process. Call (800) 326-9897, Monday – Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm EST.

Here’s to your continued success!

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Dr. Virginia Crist is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist who enjoys seeing individuals and couples who are motivated to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. She passionately commits herself to creating a life transforming experience for every client she sees.

Dr. Crist attended the Florida Chapter in March and joined on the spot. Women in Ecommerce is delighted to welcome her to our association!

Dr. Crist can be contacted at 561-212-6855

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Women in Ecommerce™ Newsletter has arrived!

Once again we have redone the Women in Ecommerce Newsletter aka WECommerce News. Special thanks to Gina Aronoff for creating our new banner. Just like all our past issues, this edition is filled with lots of valuable information, resources and new Member Benefits.

One of our newest benefits is CoreCommerce, a turnkey solution to businesses with products to see online who are looking for an easy to implement and use platform. Platinum members get a 10% discount when you sign up for CoreCommerce. You can read more about CoreCommerce in the newsletter here: http://wecai.org/pdf/WECommerceNewsMay2012.pdf

Be sure to check out your other benefits when you have time. If you are a Gold, Platinum or Lifetime member you have access to all our resources. Silver members even have a few new items to explore and use. Simply log into the website and you can see what we have in our new Member Dashboard.

We have been busy working on our new “Chapters” area. Our newest chapter in Brazil is off to a running start and we know they will be our “poster” chapter for new ones that will be starting around the globe. Stay tuned for more chapters to come! Special thanks to Rosana Santos Calambichis of BigChefOnline.com and Renata Campanati for taking the initiative to introduce WECAI to the professional women in Brazil. Rosana is our Liaison to Brazil and Renata is the new Chapter Founder. These two powerhouse women have made history. Be sure to check out the pictures here: http://wecai.org/brazil-chapter

Please read our Members in the News section! Here we showcase our new members as well as those who are shining examples in their professions and communities. If you have news to share be sure and let us know. We would love to showcase you to the rest of our members.

Read the May issue here: http://wecai.org/pdf/WECommerceNewsMay2012.pdf

 Feel free to drop me a note with your feedback and Member news!

Warmest regards,

Heidi

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CoreCommerce offers:

• Over 250 Free Themes
• Search Engine Friendly
• Unequaled Support
• Facebook and Twitter Integration
• Mobile Stores
• Free Trial with no Contract

… And MORE!

You can learn more when you login to the Members Dashboard and visit the link Member Discounts and Freebies (only Gold, Platinum and Lifetime Members can access this page).

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Lip-sticking the blog was established in 2004. It’s written primarily by women and for women, about women’s issues in both business and in life. Led by Yvonne DiVita, who created the blog as a voice for her book, Dickless Marketing: Smart Marketing to Women Online, the women who blog at Lip-sticking do so to help improve other women’s lives at home and in business. We love literature, movies, shows, TV, books, social media, parenting, traveling, and more. And, we share our opinions freely. Visit the blog and join the conversation: www.lipsticking.com . And get your copy of Yvonne’s latest book, A Little Book of Big Thoughts.

Website of the Month – Lipsticking is a post from: Women In Ecommerce

Kathleen Gage

Get yours before they’re no longer available.

http://bit.ly/IvFkJO

Tons of people are already saying the videos are AMAZING including our own members:

“I just finished watching Kathleen Gage’s third video of a free introductory series on list building. I think it’s well worth  watching for anyone her who is doing, or considering doing, marketing on the web.” Sheila Finkelstein

“Kathleen, wonderful! Not one single wasted word. I loved the part about an opt-in being an investment. That shifted my view.” Brandi

“Thanks Kathleen, that was fantastic. Can’t wait for the next 2 – thanks for your generosity with your information.” Lynden

“Thank you so much for your quality. The timing is perfect, I am in the process of selling my book and courses online. Loved it very much.” Loana

“Stellar content and delivery as usual, Kathleen. Looking forward to the rest of the series!” Monique

“Absolutely fantastic. I love your direct and honest approach. Thank you Kathleen!” Mike

 “Really great info – inspires me to do more and gives me some great strategies to work on!” Kay

I suggest you get the video series now while Kathleen still has them available.

Get all the details here:

http://bit.ly/IvFkJO

Be sure and mention WECAI if the opportunity arises!

(Note: the above link is our affiliate link, just in case you decide to buy something – the videos are absolutely FREE so WE recommend you check them out Today!)

Resource of the Month: How to Build a Profitable List is a post from: Women In Ecommerce

Christina works closely with the Stand Out! Design team to ensure all logos, websites, marketing and promotional materials reflect the client’s brand. Stand Out! Media Group utilizes the talents of the best web and graphic designers, copywriters, publicists, branding experts, internet marketing and Social Media specialists.

Christina Rowe speaks before groups– large and small– on brand creation, marketing and social media. She has produced highly successful events with hundreds of attendees, featuring well-known motivational and business speakers like Stephen Pierce, Debbie Allen, Craig Duswalt, Maurice DiMino, Tracy Repchuk and Marie O’Riordan.

She is a respected and sought after media guest who has appeared on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, CBS 4 Miami, NBC Miami, Channel 7 News, Fox 29 in W. Palm Beach, WXEL TV in Boynton Beach and was featured in South Florida’s Sun Sentinel and Palm Beach Post and many other publications. Christina has also been a guest on many radio shows across the U.S. and is one of the stars of the 2 Blondes and a Redhead Internet based TV show. To learn more about Christina, visit www.standoutontheweb.com or www.christinarowe.com. You can contact Christina directly at Christina@StandOutMediaGroup.com or 732-501-6445

Chrstina’s Specialties include: Author, Internet Marketing & Branding Specialist

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I’m sure you’ve noticed there is a hot new player in the social media scene: Pinterest. What you might not know, though, is how powerful this tool can be as a part of your marketing toolbox.

The trick is – like anything – to learn to use it the right way, so you don’t step on any toes or violate any guidelines. And of course, you want to hit the ground running, so you don’t waste valuable time – or worse, get your account suspended.

In this Three PartOn-demand Video Webinar Series, you are going to learn everything you need to know to become a Pinterest for business superstar, including: 

• What exactly is Pinterest, and why it’s quickly becoming critical for your business success.
• How to set up your Pinterest account to attract more customers and improve your site’s SEO.
• Which Pinterest tools are a must-have, and which ones to avoid.
• How to get your own pages pinned without violating Pinterest’s TOS.
• How the Pinterest community works, and the finer points of Pinterest etiquette.

12 million Pinterest users is not something to be taken lightly. Just imagine what kind of effect Pinterest could have on your marketing, even if you only reach a fraction of them. 

IF YOU WANT TO Learn…How you can start using Pinterest to drive traffic to your site, make more sales, and improve your SEO, including:

• The Pinterest Vocabulary – because if you don’t understand that, you’ll be lost from the start!
• The Pinterest Tools – So you can pin faster and more efficiently, and help your blog visitors to do the same.
• The Pinterest Etiquette – because looking like a newbie isn’t good for business!
• What makes a good pin? – knowing this will help you create pinnable blog posts and pages.
• How to share your pins – so you can share important information with your Facebook fans and Twitter followers.

When you sign up for this On-demand Video Webinar Series you will receive:

• The three-part  On-demand Webinar Video series…  to learn at your own pace 
• Pinterest for Business eGuide
• The PPT slide presentation you can share with colleagues … AND
• 37 RESOURCES to Leverage Pinterest for Business

Sign up for this on-demand Video Webinar and you will:

“Learn How to Harness the Power of Today’s Hottest New Social Network To Get More Traffic, Leads, and Sales!”

Use the link below to get Pinterest For Business and all the bonuses…

for only
$17!

BTW, did you know that if you are a Platinum or Lifetime Member of Women in Ecommerce you receive this program absolutely FREE!  This is just one of the hundreds of resources you receive when you sign up…

 You can buy Pinterest for Business Program or sign up as a member and receive it absolutely FREE.  The choice is yours.

Choose one of the links below and get started using the newest and perhaps most powerful to date Social Network for Business. Pinterest!

Yes, I’d like to buy the Pinterest for Business Program:

I’d really like to take advantage of all the goodies offered new members. Take me to the Platinum sign-up page!

Are You Using Pinterest for Business? is a post from: Women In Ecommerce

It’s easier than you think to transform your website from just a “pretty face” on the Internet to a money-making machine. Read on to discover the 3 crucial elements all money-making websites must have. 

I’m about to make your life so much easier. 

Putting up a money-making website can be as simple as 1, 2, 3 — just as long as you have these 3 crucial elements in place.

(And, if you don’t have a website, I’m going to share just how easy it can be to get one up TOMORROW. Yes, it really can be that simple — so no more excuses about “I need to get my website finished before I can do X,Y,Z.”)

Let’s get started.

1. Have a place for people to opt-in and download a special free gift from you. This can be as simple as a box located at the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

Why do you want to do this? Because having a list of prospects you can build a relationship with is crucial to your business success. People buy from people they know, like and trust. A website, no matter how extensive, is only going to take you so far. Relationships are built over time and through communication — which is why publishing a regular ezine can be such a great marketing tool.

Now, I want to point something else out — notice how I said “a special free gift” I did NOT say that opt-in box should say “subscribe to my ezine.” No one wants more email — what they DO want is solutions to their problems. If you give them trusted solutions to their problems, they WILL take the time to read your emails.

2. Post a photo of yourself. People want to do business with people. They want to build relationships with people. Why do you think major corporations pay big bucks for spokespeople? Sure part of it is benefiting from the spokesperson’s credibility, but part of it is also putting a face on an otherwise “nameless, faceless” corporation.

Folks, this is where YOU have the upper hand from the corporations. You really CAN reach out and build relationships personally with your ideal clients. So proudly post your photo — you’re a real person, let your ideal clients see you’re a real person.

Now, I’d prefer a professionally shot photo if at all possible. And I would also prefer for all you ladies to get your hair and makeup done (yes, it’s worth it). It really does make a difference to your professional image. However, if you’re going to use that as a reason to not get your site up, then put up the best photo that you have RIGHT NOW.

What if your goal is to build a big business where people would be working with your team or your employees? Should you still put up a photo? Well, that depends on where you’re at in your business development. If you’re just starting out, it is easier to build momentum and get the ball rolling if you put yourself out there. If you’re already established, you probably still do (because, remember, people do want to do business with people) but there will probably be other changes you’ll need to make to your site so it’s clear there’s a team involved and not just you.

Bonus tip — you could use a video instead of a photo. Video is a great way to increase your conversions (i.e. turning prospects into paying customers or encouraging your visitors to give you their email address) but again — if you’re going to use video has an excuse to not more forward, then just get a photo up.

3. Make it VERY clear what the next step should be if they want to move forward working with you. Now, I’m a big believer in getting the opt-in, so if you look on my home page you’ll see I do encourage people to move forward by getting my free gifts. But I also give them very clear instructions on what they should do if they want to move forward as a paying customer.

Now, how do you get started if you don’t have a website? Just put up one page that has your photo, a description of your free gift and a place for people to give you their name and email address. (This is also known as a squeeze page).

That’s it. Yes it really CAN be that simple to get started.

Michele PW (Michele Pariza Wacek) is your Ka-Ching! Marketing strategist and owns Creative Concepts and Copywriting LLC, a premiere direct response copywriting and marketing company that helps entrepreneurs attract more clients, sell more products and services and boost their business. To grab your FREE “Ka-Ching! Business Kit” with a FREE CD visit http://www.MichelePW.com/freecd

3 Crucial Elements Every Money-Making Website MUST Have  is a post from: Women In Ecommerce

Program: 3 Simple Steps for Using LinkedIn to Get Clients & Customers

Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 11:30 – 1:30

at the TOWER CLUB

100 SE 3rd Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394-0040

                                    (954) 764-8550 (for directions)

REGISTER EARLY and get listed in our latest Directory      
for FREE!

Members Register here via PayPal $39: http://bit.ly/MemberLunch

Invite a GUEST here via PayPal $45: http://bit.ly/GuestLunch 

About this session:   

If you have not figured out by now, LinkedIn is a phenomenal tool.

There are endless possibilities as to what you can accomplish using this professional networking platform.

Utilitzing LinkedIn the RIGHT way can result in more publicity, prospects, clients and Profits!

During this program you’ll discover how to:

- Position yourself on LinkedIn so that you get noticed by the media and your ideal clients

- Identify connections on LinkedIn that will catapult you to success quickly

- Make using LinkedIn easier and more successful than attending local networking events (ever wanted to make money at home, on your computer, in your jammies?)

- And much, MUCH more!

Mande has helped generate over 1,000,000 leads resulting in over $5 million is additional revenue for her clients since 2001.

She served as President of the American Marketing Association South Florida for 3 years. She is also the Marketing Director for the Glazer-Kennedy Insider’s CircleTM Miami Chapter which regularly hosts more than 70+ entrepreneurs.

She is the co-author of the Ultimate Success Secret with Dan Kennedy.

She makes money 24/7/365 from the information products she has created like LinkedIn Magic Bullet, Client Magnet Blueprint, WordPress Magic Bullet, Traffic Magic Bullet, and High Altitude Marketing Academy.

Early registration ends May 18th. Save $10 by registering in advance and guaranteeing your seat. Our programs sell out and we don’t want to turn anyone away. Thank you for your help in making this event a tremendous success. We look forward to seeing you on the 24th!

Here’s what One member says about WECAI: “This was a great lunch with fabulous women!!! I loved all that I connected with – and I am grateful that I will be able to reach them all with a personal message from me too… Thank you for offering that!!! I thought the speaker was great… very informative and she gave a lot of FREE information – which will benefit all of us!!!”  Laura Males

If you have questions or would like to reserve a vendor table, reply to this email or call Heidi at 954-625-6606. We only have 3 tables left! Will you be showcasing at one of them?

Want to learn more about the South Florida Chapter? Join us from 11:35 to 11:45 for a brief Guest and New Member Orientation!

3 Simple Steps for Using LinkedIn to Get Clients is a post from: Women In Ecommerce