Tag Archives: E-commerce Development

Experience is Key: 3 Reasons for Hiring a High-Quality Web Developer

April 9, 2013 | Posted in B2B, Software & Services, Technology and tagged E-commerce Development, jQuery Development, PHP Programming, Web Development, WordPress Development

With so many web service providers charging bottom dollar, why shouldn’t you hire someone from a classifieds site like Craigslist? It may feel insane to choose an expensive provider when the cheap labor force seems bottomless. But, in the web development market, you get what you pay for. And we can explain why. Providers tend … Continue reading →

WooCommerce + WordPress (Why We Like It)

March 12, 2013 | Posted in B2B, Media, Retail, Technology and tagged E-commerce Development, Multimedia Integration, PHP Programming, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Web Development, WordPress Development

It’s official. We’ve been wooed by WooCommerce, the e-commerce suite we love to use. It’s made specifically for WordPress. It’s customizable. It’s versatile. It’s seamless. It’s changed the way Somethumb helps clients do business. Customization. Hosted solutions typically limit business owners to template designs and layouts, which impacts not only the look and feel of … Continue reading →

3 Reasons To Step Up Your Online Game, And To Do It Right Now

February 12, 2013 | Posted in Software & Services, Technology and tagged E-commerce Development, E-mail Campaigns, Marketing, Strategy, Web Design, Web Development

We get it. Your web site needs some work, but you’re holding off until you can spare the money. We know it doesn’t grow on trees, and that you can think of fifty other ways to invest in your business. But we can think of a few reasons why you should take updating your web … Continue reading →

Cyber Monday has come and gone. What have we learned?

December 11, 2012 | Posted in Retail and tagged E-commerce Development, E-mail Campaigns, Marketing, Strategy

Many businesses wish to benefit from Cyber Monday promotions, but waiting until October to queue up November sales events makes for planning that is way too late. Well-executed post-Thanksgiving sales events—whether Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, or Giving Tuesday—require forethought that begins much earlier in the year. Tip #1: Start early and know … Continue reading →

Koi Fitness // E-Commerce Solution Case Study

May 8, 2012 | Posted in Fitness, Healthcare, Sports and tagged ASP Programming, Case Study, Database Design, E-commerce Development, Web Design, Web Development

Koi Fitness is the Bay Area’s premier Boot Camp style training outfit; in late 2011, Somethumb was hired to conduct a web design, development, and multimedia integration that included the creation of an automated scheduling system The Problem Nearly 900 patrons of Koi Fitness, in order to schedule and pay for classes, followed a process … Continue reading →