Touch Screen EPoS Systems
How to save time at the till
Touch screen till systems can save you immense amounts of time - and as we all know, time is money.
Combined with the right till software, touch screen interfaces allow your staff to check the status of any item in a matter of seconds. Even part-time and Saturday staff can expertly answer customers' queries about any of your thousands of products with a few taps of our Connect system's visual stock tree. When you filter the results by name, supplier or category, the system quickly brings up detailed product descriptions showing which items are in and out of stock.
Running Competitions for SEO
How Competitions Can Boost Your Online Success
Occasionally holding a competition on your website can give it a much needed boost in quieter seasons, or capitalise on a busy buying period like Christmas or Valentine's Day. Here I show you how to approach launching a competition in the best way for SEO.
Ecommerce Multichannel
Making the most of the modern marketplace
As online retail continues to grow year on year, shop owners across all sectors are becoming increasingly aware of the opportunities offered by multichannel systems.
It's possible for any business to place itself at a distinct advantage by consistently offering customers good service, convenience and value for money across all channels - on the high street, over the phone, throughout the mail order process, and through the variety of online channels accessible from a computer or smartphone. Intelligent Retail has always lived up to its name by providing retailers with intuitive and versatile systems designed to meet all of these needs.
Using Shop Images to Increase Trust
Use your physical shop to your advantage on your website!
Do you have a physical shop? Have you made this completely clear on your website? If not, why not?
Showing potential customers pictures of your shop can help them trust you and commit to purchase from you, instead of your competitors.
Advantages of Epos
Case study: Houghton Equestrian discover the advantages of Connect Multichannel EPoS & Ecommerce
We are fortunate enough at Intelligent Retail to receive regular feedback from delighted customers. A great many retailers have told us that our Connect EPoS system has proved invaluable to the efficient running of their stores and eCommerce websites. Every feature of our system was developed with the needs of retailers in mind, so it's always gratifying to hear that it is benefiting the people it was designed for.
Houghton Equestrian is an established riding centre and equestrian store based in the North East of England. Their specialist equestrian store was opened in 2002, and currently has over 5,000 square feet of products, many of which are also available through their Trot2 eCommerce website. To maintain their excellent reputation and deliver the highest level of service to their customers across all channels, they recently invested in the award winning Connect Multichannel EPoS system. Since then, business has been booming...
The Importance of Product Images
Why it's so vital to have product images
Product Images - This isn't strictly SEO related, but is still vitally important for your website to be successful. This is especially the case with clothing retailers .
Taking high quality photos with a number of different angles and close-up shots will make a vast difference to the conversion rate on your website.
The Power of Twitter & Multichannel Retail
Intelligent Retail contributions to Gift Focus magazine
It's good news again at Intelligent Retail. Stephanie Jerome, founder of the Intelligent Retail Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) programme, has had an article on the power of Twitter published in Issue 62 of the popular giftware magazine Gift Focus. Her writing sheds a light on the tremendous potential of Twitter as a marketing tool for retailers, and can be found in the Q&A section on page 101. We extend every congratulation to her for this publishing first, and look forward to reading future articles by our very own SEO expert.
Elsewhere in this issue, longtime contributor David Mackley, MD of Intelligent Retail, offers his advice on modern multichannel retailing. This timely piece marks the start of a new series on multichannel technology, and can be found in the Technology section on page 29. Anyone interested in reading these articles can currently download the current issue of Gift Focus for free by visiting the magazine's official site or clicking here.
Wear it Pink 2010
Fashion Fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Campaign
Intelligent Retail was delighted to take part in Wear it Pink day on Friday 29th October 2010, raising a total of £90 for Breast Cancer Campaign.
Movember is Here
Exclusive interview with Pete Shorney
We are now entering the month formerly known as November. Intelligent Retail's very own Pete Shorney explains all...
Video Content in Retail SEO
The role of video in optimising ecommerce websites
Appearing at the top of Google for competitive products and product ranges can be very difficult, but you can cut out a lot of the time and effort by simply using Youtube. Video results often appear right at the top of Google results, so never underestimate the power of video in Search Engine Optimisation. Here I explain more and give you a few pointers to help you on your way to video success.
