If you have a product to sell, there are eCommerce web hosting tools, that can make it very easy to set up you own eCommerce website. Often called Store Front packages, they include features that make it easy to accept credit cards, provide online shopping cart features, and create invoices. Some packages also include features that let you export information to your accounting software so that it's easy to keep track of your revenues.

Here are some questions to consider when choosing Store Front or eCommerce software.

• Do you need to install special software, or can you manage everything on the Internet.

• How long does it take to get an account set up, and incorporate the features into your website.

• Are the tools easy to use, or will the require help from a web design expert.

• What features are offered? Popular features include wish lists, email to a friend, and gift wrap.

• Does the software let your customers create profiles that remember their information the next time they visit your site?

• Do the provided templates look professional and give you the flexibility you need in order to demonstrate your brand?

• You must be able to accept credit cards on-line.

• If you can't, you will lose over 60% of your business..

• Order and fulfillment process must be completely automatic, because You want to concentrate all of your time marketing your product, but not doing paperwork, processing and shipping orders, especially when you have a successful product.

• Can you export data to your accounting software?

• Are the fees one-time, or ongoing?

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