From 11 to noon, we’ll be talking with Kevin Richards, CEO of Ventura Web Design about Cyber Monday and what’s going on today in the online retail world. We’ll also be live blogging and posting any links mentioned right here!
Ventura Web Design
FreeShippingDay.com
Yahoo Small Business
Amazon Web Store
Google Local
Google Adwords
Price Comparison Sites:
Sortprice.com
PriceGrabber.com
Bizrate.com
Nextag.com
Online Shopping Tips For This Holiday:
1. Shop at known websites or websites that seem legitimate. Can you contact them via phone?
2. Look for the McAfee Secure symbol to ensure you’re doing business with a secure site.
3. Don’t shop from public computers or public wi-fi. Password protect your wi-fi network.
4. Don’t buy gift cards online from auction sites such as eBay. Buy them directly from the retailers themselves.
5. Avoid post-sale surveys that collect personal information.
6. Noone EVER needs your social security number when shopping online.
7. Free Shipping Day is December 16th. See what retailers are participating at FreeShippingDay.com.
8. Good retailers have a return policy right out front.
9. When you put your credit card in, make sure the “lock” symbol is in the address bar. Make sure the URL begins with “https” which indicates that it is a secure website.