Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Amandari Co On-Line Store is Now Open!

After doing lots of research and carefully considering our e-commerce options, we have finally launched our on-line shop. It took a couple weeks because I was trying to decide whether I could create a store on my own that was fully integrated with our website. It turns out that to program the site to be able to perform sales functions, I could download free "shopping cart" software, but would need to either purchase a pre-programmed e-commerce template (a couple hundred bucks) or be able to code the software myself through HTML. I love web design as much as the next person, but even my HTML book for dummies (yes, there actually is a book by this name and yes, I actually do have a copy) wouldn't help me with this one.

Plus, given the issues with identity theft, concerns around the security of sales transactions over the Internet, etc. we figured it was best to leave the back end programming to the pros- thus our decision to open an on-line store via eBay!


Shop 'til you drop (or your stomach is full!) at the Amandari Co eBay on-line store.

You can get to our eBay store directly using the following link: http://stores.ebay.com/Amandari-Co

You can also access our eBay store if you're on our website:
www.amandarico.com.

I have to commend eBay on how easy it was to set-up the on-line store. There are certain requirements that have to be met before you can set-up the store, and various ways you can go about pricing your products (i.e. auction style or fixed price), but once you have a better idea of how you'd like to set-up the store, the process is fairly easy.

Right now you can order all three flavors of our cookies (Chocolate Cashew, Espresso Walnut and Chai Pistachio) on-line in batches of 20. We also have a Gift Sampler Package that comes in a snazzy little box and delicate fabric ribbon- perfect for gift giving.

Happy Shopping and Bon Apetit!


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