Sell online

An online shop can be a simple and lucrative way to reach new customers. We talk you through the basics of setting up an online shop.

How do you set up an ecommerce website without breaking the bank? Find out the key steps involved in building a website.

Working out how to accept online payments can be daunting. Benjamin Dyer of Powered Now explains how businesses can set up an online payment system.

Benjamin Dyer of Powered Now looks at how to select the right ecommerce system which can grow with your business, but which remains affordable.

Fraud is a threat to any online business and scammers are using increasingly complicated methods. Chris Barling explains how to combat the risks.

94% of the UK own a mobile phone and 66% access the internet via a mobile device. So it is essential that your website works well on a smartphone.

If your business accepts credit or debit card payments, then you must protect the credit and debit card details your customers provide.

Online security threats like identity theft, phishing and data loss are just some of the risks you face. So how you can keep your online shop secure?

Knowing where your website visitors come from and what they do once they get to your site can help you meet customer needs and your online objectives.

The internet can put you in front of a global audience. But getting web visitors is not enough. You need to reassure them you can be trusted.

Getting visitors to your website is rarely enough. If they don’t explore your site, the chances are they won’t become the active customers you need.

Urban Rider is a ‘bricks and clicks’ business that avoided the economic downturn and established itself as the 'must-go' destination for bikers.

Mobile phones have become an important sales channel. But many websites aren't mobile-friendly. Find out how to prepare your website for “m-commerce”.

Online forms are central to most websites, be it for sign ups, online shopping or collecting contact details so usable online forms are essential.

Although an SSL certificate can be useful for an online shop, it’s not the only security precaution you need. We explore the other considerations.