Setting up an eCommerce website for the first time can be a daunting process. Understanding the implications of the technology and the associated costs can be hard enough before you've even started to think about the other extremely important issues that will determine whether or not your business is going to be a success.
In many cases, an eCommerce venture will survive not only based on its product, but by having a competent management team, good post-sales services, well-organized business structure, network infrastructure and a secure, well-designed and well-marketed website.
Many of our clients have requested that we provide advice and support long after the launch of the website because they value our skills and experience when it comes to the building of a web-based business. As a result we have devised a powerful package that will see you through the first year or two of your eCommerce venture that we call the "SEM Advantage" whereby SEM Solutions will act as your ecommerce consultant.
To summarize, we will set you up with a powerful Ecommerce website, assist with the marketing, provide training and support over a 12 month period, giving you the most powerful tools to maximize profits through the use of the internet. Now how does it work?
SEM Store™ Ecommerce Website with bespoke design and layout†
We will create the look, design and layout of your website to reflect your business and the message you wish to convey with our talented graphic designers.
SEM Store™ Content Management System (CMS)
The CMS system will give you full control over the content of your website, giving you the choice whenever you desire to update your websiteÕs images and text, delete old stock or amend any data that is no longer relevant. This is truly the ultimate software to run your business online.
SEM Store Management System for total store management
The Management System will act as your staff. Here you will be able to manage your stock, customize how it will be laid out on the page, manage your customers and attend to their orders.
Sales Reporting and Spreadsheet Accounting
Keep up to date with your orders and fully informed with the Sales Reporting and Spreadsheet Accounting tools.
Unlimited mailboxes (email) all set up and managed by SEM
Have as many email addressÕs as you wish to attend to all your businessÕs contacts.
Sales Notifications via Email
When a sale is made you and all your colleagues can be informed via email. SMS notifications can be set up as an optional extra.
Email marketing software
Use your email marketing software to collect and manage contact/email lists. Create and manage attractive email communication.
Sales Notifications to unlimited mailboxes
When a sale is made you and all your colleagues can be informed via email.
Visitor statistic and traffic monitoring tools
Monitor who is visiting and how often with our Visitor Statistic and Traffic Tools. This will enable you to understand your market, who your customers are and then use tools from above to amend your website to ensure the maximum amount of traffic.
Rackspace® Managed Hosting
Rackspac® Managed Hosting with Fanatical Support™
100% uptime guarantee with Rackspace Service Level Agreement (SLA) Daily backups and twin (RAID) discs
Merchant Account & Payment Gateway Integration
We will integrate your website (checkout) with the merchant account via a payment gateway (such as Protx®) or using a SSL certificate on your site.
Marketing
Monthly Keyword Research and Website Updates
Every month we will research what words will promote your site most efficiently on all the search engines to result in an increased flow of traffic.
Search Engine Optimisation throughout site, checked and tweaked regularly
Regularly we will check and tweak your website to get maximum exposure in all search engines on the internet using the words from monthly keyword researching.
Google Adwords / CPC campaign setup and management*
We will set up Google Adwords / Cost Per Click campaigns for adding advertisement for your business and manage the duration of the campaigns.
Ongoing advice & consultancy
Nobody likes to live in the dark. At SEM Solutions we are always ready to give advice and provide time for consultancy.
Inbound link building and directory listings carried out every month
Links to your website create more traffic and higher ranking. By adding your site to other sites this will increase the flow of traffic.
Monthly marketing meeting (at your premises)
We believe in routinely meeting with our clients to assess how the website is performing with regards to marketing and discussing ways of improvement.
Support
Total web site management
At SEM Solutions we will be here to help with any problems you may face concerning your website.
Total email management
We will be here to help with any problems you may face concerning your email. In addition we will assist with setting up email accounts so that they can be accessed via Outlook or similar mail clients.
Regular software updates (average twice per year)
At least twice a year you will receive software updates. This will enable your software to function better and remain up to date.
Logistics and shipping advice - help with setting up your 'post room'
Selling goods online involves efficient shipping for your business to function smoothly. This ranges from what labels to use to arranging products to be sent with different post and courier services. At SEM we have lots of experience in this field to draw from.
