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How the Big Boys Do It: Web Site Features for Online Retailing

January 17, 2008 by Isabel Isidro · 4 Comments 

Internet Retailer magazine made a list of the top tools used by the Top 500 retailers on the Web. It’s an interesting look at how the top guns of online retailing are doing it, and can give the small online retailers on the features they need to consider for their websites (if they are not yet doing them).

These features are as follows, ranked according to the number of top 500 retailers that are using them:

  1. keyword search
  2. daily/seasonal specials
  3. enlarged product view
  4. what’s new
  5. affiliate program
  6. advanced search
  7. online gift certificates
  8. rich media
  9. outlet center
  10. email a friend
  11. coupons/rebates
  12. top sellers
  13. site personalization
  14. alternative payments
  15. store locator
  16. wish list
  17. customer reviews
  18. catalog quick order
  19. mapping
  20. product customization
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Author: Isabel Isidro (853 Articles)

Isabel Isidro is the co-founder of PowerHomeBiz.com. A mom of three boys, avid vintage postcard collector, frustrated scrapbooker, she also manages WomenHomeBusiness.com and LearningfromBigBoys.com. Follow her on Twitter: @powerhomebiz

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4 Responses to “How the Big Boys Do It: Web Site Features for Online Retailing”
  1. Jess says:

    These retailers are very popular, indeed. I have read up on them fully. I will definitely use some of these in my internet business. Currently I am participating in James D Brausch internship. This has a lot of helpful tips and shows you what you need to do to succeed.

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  2. Franchise opportunity says:

    Really a nice article.valuable efforts in writing this article.the point to consider are really appreciable.it will definately help
    in future.
    All the best

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  3. Riviera says:

    There are a few features there that I had actually forgoten about, probably due to my daily job related routines and so forth. Thank you for the heads up, wake up call, as we all need it periodically!

    http://www.homejobsite.com

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  4. Sarah says:

    as a small business owner this lest is helpful to see what the big biys are doing :-) I have been following James Brausch to boost my success & his tips have been invaluable. I will have to work in more of the marketing strategies that you present here – some of them I had just plain forgotten about.

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