Portal Planet 2007 Christmas Hours

Posted in General on December 19th, 2007

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Portal Planet will be closed on Monday December 24, 2007 and Tuesday December 25, 2007.

Please also see the Holiday Greetings from Portal Planet.


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Tracking E-commerce Statistics with Google Analytics

Posted in General on November 29th, 2007

E-commerce overview image

osCommerce merchants can easily track their statistics through google analytics. This is done through some code placed on the confirmation page of your e-commerce website. Once installed simply tell google analytics to track e-commerce and you will get a new report available through your dashboard like the image above. Once the view report link is clicked more statistics will be available such as the conversion rate, number of transactions, average order value, and more.

E-commerce stats image

Google analytics will also let a merchant view their conversion rates as a graph or rates per day. This is handy for those who like a more graphical view of their data. The google analytics e-commerce tracking code is fairly simple to install on your osCommerce store or Justin can add the code in for a small fee.

Ecommerce conversion rate

Do you use google analytics and e-commerce tracking? Post your site below. Remember I use the “I Follow” plugin on this blog :)


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2008 Black Friday Shopping List

Posted in General on November 23rd, 2007

Kids:
SleepyHeads.com
Bob the Builder
The Angelina Ballerina Store
Jay Jay the Jet Plane
The Simpsons Store
The Pokemon Store
Scooby-Doo

General:
Discount Magazine Subscriptions
Steak Branding Irons Gifts for Grillers
Camera bags, laptop bags, purses, and more at BagYou!
Scales and more
Spice up your life at Restore Romance!

SleepyHeads.com

Promotion: Give Thanks this weekend with SleepyHeads Thanksgiving Sale! Receive 10% Off and Free Shipping with any Purchase Made Now through Monday 5pm Central! Get great holiday gifts including Pajamas, Robes, Slippers, Candles, Bath & Beauty, and so much more.
Coupon Code: THANKS
Start Date/Time: Today!
Expiration Date/Time: Monday, November 26th at 5PM Central

Things From Another World
Promotion: Free Shipping on $15
Coupon Code: BlackFriday
Start Date/Time: 11/23/07 00:00 PST
Expiration Date/Time: 11/23/07 23:59:00 PST

HalloweenMart
Promotion: 15% OFF ANY ORDER
Coupon Code (if applicable): TURKEY07
Start Date/Time: 11/23
Expiration Date/Time: 11/27


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Black Friday online shopping list

Posted in General on November 18th, 2007

Watch for a list on Thursday (turkey day, gobble gobble!!) to be published here. I am compiling a list of merchants that are both affiliate merchants and merchants that Portal Planet has created sites for. If you are a Portal Planet client and want to make sure you are included on this list please use this form to contact me.


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Thanksgiving 2007 Hours

Posted in General on November 14th, 2007

Portal Planet will be closed on Thursday November 22 and Friday November 23, 2007. Support will be available during this time by using the Contact Form.


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Upcoming Server Updates

Posted in General on November 12th, 2007

Below are the next two upcoming server update schedules. These usually take place in the morning before 10:00 AM EST.

Monday, November 26, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007


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Paypal Fee Calculator

Posted in General on November 2nd, 2007

Check out this cool site that will calculate the fees that you will get when you take a PayPal payment. Pretty handy! PayPal Fee Calculator. Notice the bottom print. This site is not associated with paypal in any way.
PayPal Fee Calculator


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Networking ideas and more

Posted in General on November 1st, 2007

Well it’s already November first already! Two months let of 2007. Where did the year go!

BNI Logo

I am a member of BNI, a business networking organization. I frequently read/listen to the posts over at BNIPodcast.com. I was also reading from Dr. Misner’s blog at Entrepreneur.com and he mentioned some creative business card ideas. The best was to hand write your cell phone number on your business card. Doing this gives your card something personal and raises the chance your prospect will keep it.

Some other ideas for networking are to get out of your comfort zone, talk to people! Don’t just start handing out your card ask them what they do. Ask what they did before that. Be sincerely interested in what they do and you will stick out in their mind. We all know an insurance agent but do we know more about them such as they play in a band or are an Eagle Scout? Take your time and listen.

Any other networking ideas? Post some comments and we can all work to be super networkers!


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YouTube Project:Direct

Posted in General on October 16th, 2007

Youtube is looking for directors! You can win a $5000 debit card!

Welcome to YouTube Project Direct: a film challenge for directors with something to say.

Direct an original film using specific elements outlined by award-winning filmmaker, Jason Reitman, and you could get the exposure you need to turn your craft into a career.

More info here.


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