deepseaofblankets asked:


Are you a mid level web designer? I need a suggestion for an affordable and simple shopping cart. Easiest to use, install, maintain, etc. I’m a graphics person and know some HTML and JAVA script coding but not PHP. Used PayPal before, so need something a little more robust. Thanks for reading!

SANTOS

Jeev Trika asked:


When was the last time you went around hunting for a discount? I am sure a lot of us are familiar with the sight of someone in the family clipping out newspaper coupons and sifting through catalogues for some good deals. The search for saving money has always been around in different forms. After all, when it comes to saving a buck or two, everyone is interested.

Now, the Internet puts a new twist to the whole idea of discount shopping. As people become more and more comfortable with shopping online, they realize that they actually can search out products based on the budget they have for a certain product. It’s a rather easy process. There are numerous shopping comparison sites where you can search out what kind of offers retailers have and make a decision based on that information.

Shopping comparison sites, more popularly known as ‘shopping bots’, are appearing all over the Internet. The Internet has already taken the strain out of shopping and now shopping comparison sites are here to make the whole deal easier (though there are others who believe that shopping bots are not doing as well as one might think they are). Shopping bots take advantage of the fact that there is too much information on the Internet. If you want to buy, say for example, a mobile phone, simply searching the words “mobile phone” or “buying mobile phones” (or other variations of these search terms) will most probably give you a mind-boggling list of results. You couldn’t possibly go through all those sites without driving yourself crazy with information overload.

A better option might be to refer to a shopping bot. A shopping bot will give you prices that are available online based on your specifics. So you can actually choose the brand and model of the mobile phone you want and these sites will help you find the relevant information and usually the best prices.

It all comes down to the fact that everyone loves to save money. Previously, the obvious choice was to scurry in and out of stores, gathering information and then making your final decision. Shopping bots make it possible to do the same by sitting in front of your computer screen. Shopping bots are not necessarily used only as part of a high involvement purchase. Even if the product that a shopper is seeking to purchase costs only a few dollars, he or she might choose to refer to a shopping bot. This is mainly due to the convenience factor. Information can be found on a shopping comparison site within a matter of minutes, if not seconds.

One thing we all have got quite used to is the amount of choice we have when we buy something regardless of if it is online or offline. That is one major attraction that shopping bots have for consumers. As if the Internet didn’t already provide enough choices, shopping bots aim at bringing all these choices on to one page for you. Online shoppers also put in a fair amount of confidence into these bots and this is what these sites should aim to maintain.

The flipside of comparison shopping sites, on the other hand, is that they might not actually be giving you what they are saying they are giving you. There are sites on the Internet, which does a good job at finding the best that there is on offer, and there are other sites that don’t perform so well with the information gathering. Your task is to identify the good quality bots from the less efficient ones.

At the same time, it pays (no pun intended) to know how these shopping bots actually work. To the general population it might seem like shopping comparison sites rank products merely based on their prices. That does not always need to be the case. There are instances where retailers can pay for top ranking which means that those retailers who are willing to pay more will occupy the top slots on the site. This is a slightly sticky situation since consumers might not realize that a site appears on top, not because it has the cheapest offer, but because it has paid to be there.

Not all shoppers are all starry-eyed about shopping bots. There are plenty who are not really convinced that these comparison sites are as good as they claim to be. It could be the skepticism towards something that works so easily. After all, there are plenty of people who believe that if something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Then again, there is also that section of consumers who believe that they can do a better job at finding the best prices available and do not need to rely on a website for that.

It all comes down to your personal attitudes towards shopping comparison sites. There is no doubt that these sites make shopping online easier than it already is. It, of course, helps to know how these sites work so that you can be aware of where the information is coming from. After all, it is your hard earned money that is going to these retailers.



ROOSEVELT

Lil’girl3 asked:


I got a shopping card and I went to go use it at Gracie Grace but they kept saying I didn’t have enough money to buy anything. My question is how do you get money on your shopping card and how do you use it?

JOEL

Ad Astra Per Aspera asked:


I have $400 in cash. My boyfriend and I are going on a day trip to our college town on Thursday to go shopping. (There’s a big sale event downtown.)
How much should I set aside for shopping?

DANE

lisamarie198503 asked:


A development company finished contruction on a new shopping mall and office building. To make the place look more appealing, they did substantial landscaping including planting trees, shrubs and gardens. Can depreciation deductions be claimed on any of the items aboce, IF SO, what is the depreciable life?

COLIN

dreweli1980c@yeah.net asked:


With the advent of the Internet, everything from education, finding information, communicating, as well as shopping has become easier and more accessible. Remember those days when people used to wake up in the morning, get dressed and go out in chilly weather to buy a gift for their loved one? During the holiday season around Christmas or the time around Thanksgiving, people used to stand in long queues in the wee hours waiting for the shops to open so that they could avail those limited period offers.

Today, things are different. With the popularity of the Internet, shopping experiences have changed. In fact, you do not need to step out from your home at all, for your shopping. There are many companies worldwide that are opening virtual shops online. You can shop at any time during the day or night, wearing a three-piece suit from your office or in a pajama from the comfort of your own house. Online shopping has no constraints. There are dedicated shopping sites that allow the customers to buy a wide variety of products and services. There are many shopping blogs as well that provide useful information about shopping online. Online shopping is really a unique experience.

But before you start searching online for buying a product or a service, you need to know how to ensure a safe and secure transaction as well as get the best possible deal on the product or service. Here are some tips.

Tips For Online Shopping

<> As with shopping in malls and retail stores, you need to shop around for the best possible deal. You need to visit different websites that offer your desired product or service. Do not buy in hurry, you may find a better deal in terms of price and specifications on other shopping site.

<> It is better to do shopping from known websites. Buy from the site that is either known to you or is recommended to you by someone you trust. There are many companies that attract the customers with their flashy websites but they are not good at providing reliable services.

<> One of the biggest advantages of online shopping is that it allows you to shop for products from anywhere in the world. However, you need to be extra careful while buying things from abroad. Also find out about your rights and the procedures that need to be followed. It is better to check the full physical address with a phone call.

<> Do not just go by the price listed. You need to take into consideration the shipping charges, applicable taxes as well as packing costs. You can compare this total cost with the cost of the product at a neighborhood store.

<> In online shopping, it is very important to check that the transaction is fully secured. Generally all good shopping websites have the encryption facility. To check this you can look out for a padlock at the bottom of the screen while filling your details.

Shopping online provides enormous advantages such as convenience and saving of time and money. If you follow the above mentioned tips, you can effectively add another very important advantage to the list – safety. Follow these tips and have a happy and safe shopping time.



NED

mara asked:


I’m not sure how much one bag fits. How many do you have? We usually go shopping once a month to buy everything we need then a few times to buy produce, water, and snacks.

EDGAR

Angelique Ellerman asked:


Make shopping for everyday items less stressful. By fine tuning your approach you not only make shopping more enjoyable but you also can learn to make the most out of your time and money.

1. Compare prices before you go shopping. Whether you compare prices online or by newspaper ads you need to make sure you’re getting the best price out there. Different stores have different sales going on at different times, so to maximize your spending money you need to take advantage of sales prices when they are going on.

2. Browse the adds at your shopping destination before you go. This not only lets you know what’s on sale including any items you might need, but is also a great way to shop in advance. Instead of being forced to buy everyday items at full price, you can buy items you need when they are on sale, ensuring these items are on hand for the future and therefore saving money in the long run.

3. Set aside one day a week as errand day. Get all your running around done in one day instead of back and forth all week and you’ll be amazed at the amount of time, money, gas and sanity this can save you.

4. Go shopping in the morning. If your schedule allows, do the entire errand shopping early to avoid unnecessary crowds, thus freeing up the rest of your day.

5. Go shopping later in the evening. Again, if your schedule allows, you can avoid noisy after work crowds and make shopping less frustrating.

6. Create a list. Know what you are shopping for and buy only those items. This one step will save you a great deal of money buy avoiding the urge to “impulse buy.” Plus this makes the shopping trip much quicker buy getting what you need and then getting out just as quickly.

7. Do all your shopping in one location. Sometimes just shopping at one store will save you time and money. With all the big super centers going up today it’s now easier than ever to do one stop shopping. Of course don’t forget to compare prices and buy items on sale, but the hassles of going to multiple stores will be eliminated and most super centers can buy in large bulk, thus passing the savings onto you.

8. Make it a family outing. Instead of putting the full burden on yourself, get the family involved. Set aside that one night a week to get all the shopping done while at the same time spending time together. It beats going shopping alone and extra hands are always nice to have around.

9. Bring a friend. Friends can help you stay on task and not overspend. Plus it’s always more fun to shop with someone else.

10. Shop Online. In my opinion this is the best option. Nowadays you can do your grocery shopping and household shopping all online. It not only saves lots of time, expensive gas and money, but best of all you never have the leave the comfort of home. Or if you don’t get delivery in your area, shop online and have the items waiting for you at the store. Online shopping also creates a more hassle free experience and you won’t be so tired when done. Plus you have a better chance to resist impulses by not wandering around the store and giving into that urge to spend.

By adding these simple steps to your shopping routine you will become a more effective shopper and have a more enjoyable experience. Best of all these simple changes help you save money and allow you to have more time for other fun activities.



JEFFRY

Chuck Arnone asked:


To make sure that you have an easy time discount shopping online, all measures for security are taken. First, it is important to be safe when you are looking for discount shopping online. Another important tip for security while discount shopping online is that you should never send any of your personal info via email. If you are not just looking for discount shopping online but looking for the top quality product available, then online shopping can help you here too. You might find you can save money by trying to find one of the larger discount shopping online sites as even if they don’t have the cheapest price you can save money on shipping by buying several items at the one site.

Products

Search for thousands of products online to find the best price. The secret shoppers find the best discounts for consumer items. Products like electronics, computers, jewelry, and more are just the tip of the iceberg. When it comes to high quality products and even designer brands, you can normally find them all online and in most cases at a discounted price. If you’re trying to find unique gift ideas for a friend or loved one, you can get great bargains and products by discount shopping at an online gift store. Shop with confidence, huge selection of brand-name products from well chosen trusted and secure online stores. So,those who are discount shopping for these products can browse through all the categories at one central location when visiting an online shopping center mall.

Save

Shop, Compare and save on thousands of items everyday from electronics to shoes and more. 80% is not an uncommon savings off retail prices. Save on diamonds, gold, silver and gemstone jewelry. Shop & Save …the only way to shop. Discount shopping is fun because you save money and it almost becomes a challenge to see how much money you can save.

Travel

In fact many of our members would NEVER get involved in a network marketing opportunity, but because of the value in our products and the powerful ways you can save money on dining, travel, shopping, recreation, and lots more, it’s a no brainer. Promotional discount codes for online shopping at hundreds of retailers, travel companies, and consumer services. Your choices are unlimited when it comes to travel sites which leads to better savings. Discount shopping online is a great way to keep money in your checkbook and still be able to purchase a few luxuries. Money can be saved when online sources are used. When you shop online for gifts, you are saving valuable time because you don’t have to shop around from store to store. With thousands of online stores and discounts available from the comfort of your own home, youll wonder why you didnt start discount shopping online sooner.

Foods

The gourmet and specialty foods market is booming across the country. There are incredible gourmet foods that never make it into food shopsthe best smoked hams, amazing cookies and other productsbut how do you find them. Gourmet foods, exclusive services, pampering, luxury goods, glamorous gifts&&&the finer things in life. Artisan dairy products: artisanal butter, farmstead and artisanal cheeses and gourmet yogurt. Gourmet sweets and desserts: cake, cookies and brownies, candy, fudge and the very best chocolate, plus ice cream, pies and dessert sauces and toppings. Gourmet oil and vinegar: balsamic vinegar, other gourmet vinegars, olive oil, nut oil and other fine oils. Your tastebuds will enjoy anything you want fromseafood to hors d’oeuvres. Snacks: potato chips, pretzels and popcorn. Specialty Gourmet Areas: Diet Gourmet Food, Kosher Gourmet Food and Organic Gourmet Food, including health and wellness foods, and Kids’ Food Luxury Foods: caviar, foie gras, fine seafood including lobster, shrimp and smoked salmon. Figuring out where you’ll get the best and freshest foods at the lowest price is a matter of understanding the market, in particular, understanding how the wholesale beverage and food distributors work. Sources for gourmet business gifts, baskets and gourmet foods can be found at specialty food stores.



SHELDON

N asked:


I would like to find a shopping cart that would enable me to have my affiliates login to individual accounts to input what they sold that month and keep track of their comission. I would like the master account (my account I guess) to keep track of all sales. Any Shopping Cart suggestions?

YOUNG