http://blog.annexstore.com The Weblog Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:37:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is indeed challenging speaking with some long-time exporters on making them understand why they should have a website, and/or why their current website does not work for them.  Those who do not have websites would always tell us "We've been in this business for years and survived without a ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2007/07/23/what-is-an-effective-website/ AnnexStore was there! We participated in the recently concluded International Food Expo and Bio-Search Trade Fair (May 18-20) at the World Trade Center. Unlike before, each exhibitors’ “selling” or “retail” area was held in the other part of the venue. Thus, giving the serious buyers more space and the exhibitors, more ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2007/05/20/we-%e2%80%9cannexed%e2%80%9d-the-international-food-expo-and-bio-search-fair/ I believe our craftsmen have come a long way over the past 30 years, in product design, quality and materials innovation. I make it a point to regularly visit Manila F.A.M.E International exhibits and have witnessed our exporters’ commitment to excellence. I’m also impressed by the variety of ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2007/04/03/what-makes-our-handicrafts-world-class/ We've heard about it, read about it, eCommerce is happening but some merchants are just not sure how it works. Do they really understand what eCommerce mean? Let's start with answering this question then. eCommerce is simply the buying and selling of goods, services and/or transfer of funds through digital communications. One ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2007/04/02/does-ecommerce-really-work/ Since there is an apparent demand for this, we've created a Philippine native crafts directory for people who would like to find websites about it. Basically we've indexed a number of websites we've found on the net. We plan to update it as new websites come along. http://blog.annexstore.com/2006/05/30/philippine-native-crafts-directory/ Although annexstore offers template-based e-commerce systems, it can create customized add on applications and designs. One of our clients, HWIC, had custom-design requirements and we were able to adapt to their specific needs. The HWIC front page sports a nice clean blue, white and green look which showcases the company's ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2006/05/17/e-commerce-design-solutions/ There are a number of "e-commerce host providers" that can be found on the Internet. Just try searching for it on Google, Yahoo or MSN, and you'll encounter over thousands of services being offered. The systems they have can automatically install/uninstall web applications for clients. Some users, however, prefer a ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2006/05/15/e-commerce-host-providers/ You might not recognize it yet but AnnexStore is actually a "website hosting e-commerce websites." The websites we've hosted thus far includes Philippine Exporters and Businesses. As you can see in our news posting on the front page, we've signed up Philippine FineCrafts Export. They currently use a ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2006/05/11/annexstore-website-hosting-e-commerce-websites/ In a deal with Amphil Tech Inc., Philippine Finecrafts Export(PFE) will soon try e-Commerce through the AnnexStore shopping Cart system. This will provide PFE with an online catalog where buyers could browse and purchase BrushArt™ products. PFE’s BrushArt™ website will become a case study for the application of E-commerce in ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2006/04/24/pfe-goes-annexstore/ Imagine this. You have an online store. Your customers view your product catalogue, chooses an item and decides to buy it online.  He clicks on a "checkout" button and finds that one of the options is  Cash On Delivery (COD). He chooses this. Two days later the item arrives. He pays ... http://blog.annexstore.com/2006/04/14/buzz-on-cod/