New Logo and More Products!

I know it has been several months of promises but it is finally here! My discount shopping website is about to expand! (And just in time for Christmas too!)

I recently accepted bids from two different programers on Scriptlance.com. The first is to design a new logo for the website because the one that I have right now is VERY generic.

The second is to add "datafeeds" and products to my website. By the end of next week, you should see over 400 products on the website -- everything from flat screen hdtvs, black leather sectional sofas, and kitchen appliances to wedding rings, Wii games, and down comforters.

I'm very excited to get this up and rolling. Also, with the datafeeds, it will be MUCH EASIER for me to add more and more products as the business continues to grow and more and more visitors find the website.

Hopefully you'll tell everyone and their brother to shop at eHalfOff.com!

Nervous E-tailers Offer Steep Discounts

Online retailers are trying to offset expected consumer spending declines with promotions and other incentives, reports The Associated Press.

Stores ranging from Toys 'R' Us to Target to Overstock.com will be trying to lure shoppers with sale items or offers of free shipping today, dubbed Cyber Monday because a high number of people are expected to polish off their holiday discount shopping from their cubicles.

One thing making businesses eager to try new hooks is the slowing growth of new online shoppers, occurring as the market matures.

According to the National Retail Foundation, 72 percent of e-commerce retailers will have some sort of promotion in place. That's up from 42 percent just two years ago.

Nielsen forecasts people are planning on spending the same percentage of their holiday budget online as they did last year. That plays into expectations that the overall shopping picture will be down slightly, flat, or only modestly growing.

Many retailers also ran online sales and promotions both on Thanksgiving Day itself, concurrent with Black Friday, when most attention was paid to brick-and-mortar shops.

Marketing Vox: The Voice of Online Marketing

Nervous E-tailers Offer Steep Discounts

Online retailers are trying to offset expected consumer spending declines with promotions and other incentives, reports The Associated Press.

Stores ranging from Toys 'R' Us to Target to Overstock.com will be trying to lure shoppers with sale items or offers of free shipping today, dubbed Cyber Monday because a high number of people are expected to polish off their holiday discount shopping from their cubicles.

One thing making businesses eager to try new hooks is the slowing growth of new online shoppers, occurring as the market matures.

According to the National Retail Foundation, 72 percent of e-commerce retailers will have some sort of promotion in place. That's up from 42 percent just two years ago.

Nielsen forecasts people are planning on spending the same percentage of their holiday budget online as they did last year. That plays into expectations that the overall shopping picture will be down slightly, flat, or only modestly growing.

Many retailers also ran online sales and promotions both on Thanksgiving Day itself, concurrent with Black Friday, when most attention was paid to brick-and-mortar shops.

Marketing Vox: The Voice of Online Marketing

Valuable Tips to Help You Save Money by Discount Shopping

Let's face facts, we all aren't born rich. That doesn't mean you can't buy designer clothes or items; quite the contrary, as a matter of fact. Thanks to some crafty discount shopping, you can double or triple your dollar's buying capabilities. It is not only a fun activity but also a rewarding one that can benefit you and your friends. You just need to know where to look and where to start.

Discount shopping is a way of life for some people. They get everything they own due to great deals on lots of different items. It takes a steady routine of bargain hunting that will eventually bring you face to face with a great deal. Discount shopping is a lot of hard work, but the great bargains you can find provide reason enough for the effort. Here are a few ways you can get started today:

• Let's not kid ourselves here. Nearly everyone goes discount shopping, with most of them only settling on buying items if they cost wholesale or less. If one of your friends tells you they are running to a discount store, I can guarantee you they are discount shopping.



• If you plan on going discount shopping, then you better dress for a long day walking around and on your feet. That's why it is so important to wear comfortable clothes. Don't be afraid of getting them dirty either since serious discount shopping may mean searching through piles of merchandise to find the best deal. You may even find yourself dirtying your behind sitting on the floor if some of the racks are located at knee height.



• I cannot stress this point enough but you need to leave your kids at home. Discount shopping means searching through racks of clothing for a designer original and it requires concentration and stamina, both of which you won't have with your kids running around. Plus, most of these discount stores are not really an environment best suited for children.



• There will come a time when you will need to fight the urge to argue or confront in any way someone else over an item you both want. The last thing you want to do is have a physical altercation due to aggressive shopping, no matter how much of a bargain it is. Keep your dignity and walk away before any problems occur. Do you really want to be that person on the news because you got in a physical fight over a sale item?



• One well known secret is to use coupons and multiple discounts as much as possible. The goal of a successful discount shopping trip is frugality. Who cares if you look cheap? You're there on a mission. Be sure to read over your receipt before leaving the store and confirm you received all of the discounts you were supposed to. Never get intimidated by any sales associates or personnel are you are skimming through the sales racks.



• Don't go into this with any expectations of personal customer service. As a matter of fact, most discount stores offer little to no customer service but plenty of long waiting lines at the check out counter. Stay calm and relaxed.

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Online Shopping

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Online Shopping
By Celeste Yates

With a full time job, raising kids, rushing to meetings and going to the gym, you do not want to waste your weekend shopping. And that's if you even if you have a weekend, as generally deadlines, sports and social activities even suck those two days away. Is for this sole purpose that shops have brought out on-line shopping, for customers who just don't have time.

In the comfort of your own home you can now order everything from toilet paper to your daily milk online. This is a huge bonus, not only for people that are too tired to go the shops but also for people who work odd hours in the day.

As online shops are open 24 hours a day, you can log on at anytime, whether it is during lunch time or late at night. The company will get the request during the working hours and sort out your request. They will package and sent the items through within a time limit.

By using search engines, you can find a variety of online shops to purchase from. Without having to drive or walk from one place to another, you can compare prices and deals to find the best one. You can also find specific items without having to take chances that one shop might have it.

You can order direct from the supplier if you need in bulk. When you are done, there are no queue's to stand in. Payment is simply and straight on line. There are no hassles about having to wait behind people that take forever with their trolleys. Or waiting for people to find the right change in their wallet.

There is a lot of taboo about shopping online; with payments and ensuring that the place site you are buying from is a legitimate place. The best way to deal with this is to try and shop from places that are in your city/town.

This will also cut back on delivery charges. Also keep the paper trail. Print all transactions and bills that you can. Keep record of where you are shopping, what you are buying and all the payslips in between.

The best thing about online shopping would be the delivery to your door aspect. No hassles of transport, car boots not being big enough and having to carry loads of packets from the garage to your house. Overall online shopping has plenty of benefits, which are simplicity, efficiency and convenience.

Celeste writes for Online Shopping, where you can get the best value shopping experience.

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