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25.
November
2013.
Shopfitter.com is dead: long live 1-Ecommerce.com!

25 November 2013, Mold, Wales, UK. 1-Ecommerce.com is a completely new total ecommerce and emarketing platform with the same low-priced entry model that proved so popular with over 2,000 Shopfitter.com customers.  The new system, with enhanced social media tools, has been trialled by a number of sites over the last year and it has been performing well says 1-Ecommerce creator, Simon Allen.

“We’ve retained our trademark ecommerce plus emarketing combined package, alongside the low-cost, pay-as-you go option for a low risk ecommerce solution. We are also continuing to offer free support from the same customer friendly team (plus premium priority options). 

“What’s new is more integration with social media, plus direct displays of product review/rating systems – which rank much higher in Google searches. That’s something that is normally only available on bespoke ecommerce solutions. Plus built-in tools populate product listings at key SEO points with tags and meta data for better search performance.

1-commerce.com delivers ecommerce plus emarketing combined, plus low-cost, pay-as-you go option for a low risk ecommerce solutionSimon Allen, CEO I-Ecommerce

“All the websites built on the 1-Ecommerce platform are responsive sites, which mean they automatically adjust to the viewing device, whether that is a PC or a Mac, a smartphone or a tablet, or any other device used to access the online content. We have also added a host of useful features that are missing from most platform-based ecommerce solutions, such as supporting postage-by-weight calculations and allowing differential pricing for logged-in trade customers or members.

“I inherited the Shopfitter.com name when I led the MBO that took it over 12 years ago. It was cutting-edge technology then and it seemed wasteful to throw away the traction gained by the brand. We’ve been through four iterations of that software, always with a dual focus on ecommerce and emarketing. And always with an eye on how to make the customer experience as smooth as possible by removing any barriers to the sale: to capitalise on that fleeting moment when people finally click to buy. Whether you call it usability or conversion rate optimisation, it’s all about trial and error to maximise sales effectiveness. We have been working on that for 12 years now. It normally costs a fortune to get that research in place. We’ve done all that for 1-Ecommerce customers.

“I was never totally happy with the Shopfitter name. It sounded like we fitted out high street shops.  With this latest 1-Ecommerce.com solution it’s clear what we do from the outset. More importantly, our client’s customers seem to like 1-Ecommerce.

Steve St Vedas says, “I’ve been working with the guys for the past 9 years. Over that period of time if ever I’ve had a problem with the site, need some info or advice, they have always been reachable day or night either by phone or email - and have got me sorted pretty much straight away. The new 1-Ecommerce software, with its easy to follow layout and hint boxes, makes adding new products and updating info very easy. It’s also easy to put in all the relevant info in that Google requires for good search engine placement. This has seen our online presence increase dramatically - and so have our sales. “

Richard, who runs Bravellous says, “Since 1-Ecommerce become involved with our website, we have noticed a better conversion rate, increasing our sales and our return business. Some of our customers have been very positive in their comments regarding the simplicity in which our website can be navigated and the overall enjoyable shopping experience they had. .... Obviously, the software has not been written exclusively for our business, but 1-Ecommerce has adapted it in part to suit us, which make us that little bit unique. It also shows how understanding and willing the staff at 1-Ecommerce are.”

Louise at Global Maternity says, “The 1-Ecommerce software is incredibly easy to understand and use. I can access the Content Management System and help desk from any computer or mobile, which means that I can keep my website updated and answer customer queries as they arise.”

Colin, Best Buy Mobility says “Working with 1-Ecommerce has been superb. They do not baffle us with technical jargon and reply to all e-mails and phone calls without delay. ... Our website is very clear and easy to use. Our customers love it! 1-Ecommerce is easy to use and update. We do it all in house. If we want a custom solution, they sort it out for us. .... We have seen a big growth in our online sales and customer awareness. Google ratings have gone up. It’s great to sit at home and see the orders come in at any time of the day.”

ENDS

For further information, comment or pictures, please contact:
Simon Allen, CEO, 1-Ecommerce Ltd, 01352 840785 / 07918 076723

About www.1-Ecommerce.com

 1-Ecommerce is a combined pay-as-you-go ecommerce and emarketing platform launched in 2013 with enhanced social media tools.

Founded by ecommerce veteran, Simon Allen who led the Edinburgh-based Entranet team that created the first HBOS website in 2001.

1-Ecommerce is based in Mold in North Wales.

1-Ecommerce is run by the same team that ran the Shopfitter.com ecommerce platform for 12 years, which garnered over 2,000 users attracted by its low cost, pay-as-you-go and friendly support-from-free model.

1-Ecommerce is a totally new ecommerce and emarketing platform that allows users to easily create responsive sites that cater for multiple browsers and mobile ecommerce.

1-Ecommerce includes rarely available features from rival ecommerce solutions such as postage by weight calculations and differential pricing for logged-in trade customers or members.

Although aimed at SMEs and micro businesses, the team’s ecommerce and emarketing platforms are also used by larger companies for low cost risk-free pilots and trials of ecommerce solutions. The team is happy to help all 1-Ecommerce users to cost-effectively migrate their sites to their own platform at a later date, or build one-off custom ecommerce sites for clients.

1-Ecommerce continues the Shopfitter tradition of free standard support.

 

1-Ecommerce Ltd, 9a Chester Street, Mold, CH7 1EG, United Kingdom