Injevity specializes in custom web site applications in php / mysql (lamp web development) and custom web design
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We provide three eCommerce packages to fit any need and budget. Details are listed below.

  • Injevity-Merchant™ Starter: Best for the do it yourself types who like to dig in. This package includes a "Site Start" coaching session, template based web design, integrated shopping cart, paypal integration and manual

  • Injevity-Merchant™ Plus: This is best for online merchants who want to differentiate themselves from their competitors. It includes everything in the "Starter Package" with strong additions like a blogging engine, merchant account integration, product listing enhancement, custom web design, image services - a complete turnkey program.

  • Injevity-Merchant™ Complete: This package will maximize your success. It includes everything from the "Plus Package" with the addition of Search Engine Best Practices and a month (4 sessions) of Internet Business Coaching tailored to your exact needs. With the right type of coaching anyone can go from average to great.


Services Included
Injevity-Merchant™ Packages
Starter Plus Complete
More Details Site Start 90 Minute Coaching Session
More Details Fully Automated, Feature Rich Shopping Cart Engine
More Details PayPal Integration
More Details eCommerce Site Installed & Tested on your PHP Web Host
More Details MySQL Database Table Integration
More Details Standard Web Site Design - Choose from Several Templates
More Details Search Engine Submission
More Details Shopping Cart Instruction Manual
More Details Custom Web Site Design & Coaching
More Details Blogging Application Installed
More Details FAQ Application Installed
More Details Product Images Web Optimized [up to 25 photos]
More Details Advertisement & Feature Copy [up to 25 items]
More Details Product Insertion into Shopping Cart [up to 25 items]
More Details Merchant Account Integration
More Details SSL Digital Certificate Installation
More Details 2 Hour Merchant Store Training by Phone
More Details 1 Month Technical Support [up to 4 hours]
More Details Search Engine Site Optimization Best Practices
More Details Internet Business Coaching - Sales & Marketing [4 sessions]


  eCommerce Package.Details
Site Start 90 Minute Coaching Session
Congratulations, your are about to embark on your ecommerce journey into cyberspace. In the "Site Start" Coaching Session will will go over your vision, discuss technical hurdles, what you would like to have us create and how you envision your success after the site launch at completion. The goal of "Site Start" is to form a clear goal of your expectations and how best we can deliver to your needs. The "Site Start" appointment will be made immediately upon your order, a questionnaire will also be sent out to you to assist in clarifying the goals.

Fully Automated, Feature Rich Shopping Cart Engine
With every "ez-Merchant" Package we embed a powerful shopping cart engine into your ecommerce web site. It is seamlessly integrated into your store theme. Each integration will provide your buyer's with the least amount of clicks possible to purchase your product.

The feature list is virtually limitless, currently listed on the Shopping Cart Solutions Page is OVER 120 FEATURES. Here are just a few:
  • Unlimited number of products
  • The possibility to find, create and modify static HTML pages
  • send HTML emails to your clients
  • Side-bar "mini-cart" viewable at all pages
  • Customers can search & browse personal order history
  • Password reminder for customers
  • Newsletter management for multiple lists, edit/import/export of subscribers, news archive for customers
  • Printable invoices
  • Automated display of bestsellers
  • Related products, up selling and cross selling
  • Configurable search by title, description, category, SKU, price and weight
  • Unlimited product options/variants/properties w/optional price modifiers
  • HTML-enriched product descriptions
  • Discount coupon codes and gift certificates
  • Quantity discounts
  • Promotional "free shipping" coupons to your customers
  • Search engine & incoming traffic tracker: the cart keeps referrer data for all customers
  • Pages can be indexed by all major search engines
  • Stop list module allows disabling shop usage from specific IP


PayPal Integration
Included with every "ez-Merchant" Package is PayPal Payment integration. Your shopping cart will be capable of receiving payment from sales on your web site immediately. All that is required is that you set up a PayPal account (account creation and 4 day verification of your checking account) and forward us the details. We will complete the programming tasks and enable this service for you.

eCommerce Site Installed & Tested on your PHP Web Host
Each shopping cart is installed on your custom web hosting environment. If you currently have a PHP host we will test your site and your PHP settings for compatibility. If you do not have a hosting provider we will recommend one based on your store needs. Next, your complete eCommerce web site and shopping cart will be uploaded, the web server PHP settings will be adjusted if necessary and the complete site will be fully tested for functionality. We will additionally customize your store emails with your company information such as name, address, phone numbers, etc. Your store tax rate and locale will be setup in addition to your shipping, contact and return policies.

MySQL Database Table Integration
Most information for your eCommerce ez-Merchant Store is stored in a MySQL database. This enables easy retrieval and updating of client information, order history and product inventory to name a few. We will test your MySQL database and confirm that the database software version can handle your store requirements. If it can we will install over 50 database tables to track and manage every aspect of your store. Once these tables have been installed, all management of the data will take place inside the shopping cart administration pages.

Standard Web Site Design - Choose from Several Templates
A Standard Web Site Design based on existing templates are available for all "ez-Merchant Starter" Packages. Upon ordering, just pick your color and theme and we will integrate your company name and contact information into your ecommerce site. This solution is best for new merchants that are still fine tuning their marketing message. As an e-commerce site matures with experience and sales, a custom web site design listed below is highly recommended.

Search Engine Submission
Although word or mouth can drive traffic to your web site, the web is primarily navigated by link exchanges and search engines. To get your site started we will submit your site numerous times during the development cycle as improvements and changes are made and one last time as we launch your web site for the first time.

Shopping Cart Instruction Manual
Each completed "ez-Merchant" Package will receive an in depth instruction manual. This manual is a great reference to running and operating your online store.

Custom Web Site Design & Coaching
To maximize your exposure and set you apart from your competitors, it is mandatory to deliver a clear message about your company and offer a unique shopping experience to your clients. Our custom web site design service will assist you in that goal. To begin this process your will receive a questionnaire about business preferences, color choices, and other web sites you find appealing. You will then participate in a web site design coaching session to further clarify your concepts. After we have obtained the necessary information about your web site preferences, we will create 2 separate and different design variations. These will be the basis upon the next move. You will offer your feedback and we will either create an entirely new variation or modify one of the two presented. Then one last time your feedback will be collected and the final changes will be made. Congratulations, your custom web design is complete.

Blogging Application Installed
Blogging is an extremely popular way to communicate your ideas and opinions while at the same time generating traffic and opinions. Your goal as an online merchant is to show your expertise in your respective field. This may be achieved by having the most unique products online, the best service, the lowest prices etc. Blogging gives you the opportunity to talk about what you are offering and why it is the best. We will install a fully integrated, password protected blogging engine into your eCommerce web site. You will then be able to post your writings, create categories and manage comments that you receive.

FAQ Application Installed
Providing the correct information to your potential and existing clients in a timely fashion can sometimes cost the sale. In addition to the web site and FAQ page will provide answers to questions that other clients have already had. You will receive a FAQ Manager embedded in your ecommerce web site. Here you will be able to add/edit categories, questions and answers as they are received. With the FAQ Manager you will be able to respond to the latest requirements of your client base. An ecommerce web site is a 'self service machine' that is open 24 hours a day, the quicker you can add information the more likely you are to increase sales.

Product Images Web Optimized [up to 25 photos]
"Sell the Dream". Sell your product as your client wants to see it. Photographs must me clean, sharp, well lighted capturing the best angles to promote their features. After you submit you photographs to us. We will crop, re-touch and photo enhance as necessary to bring out the best possible look. Images elicit emotion. The more positive your images are the more emotion you can create to motivate your buyer. Additionally, once the images have been 'cleaned up' they will be optimized for the web to reduce their size while maintaining their crispness. Up to 25 photographs to web site image conversion will be provided.

Advertisement& Feature Copy [up to 25 items]
Each product you are selling must list either the features, the benefits or both. Proper spelling and grammar are assets to selling. You must convey these concepts clearly to assist the buyer in making a decision to buy your products. After submitting your copy for your products. We will review your write-ups and offer any improvements or corrects if necessary. Up to 25 product listings advertisement reviews will be provided.

Product Insertion into Shopping Cart [up to 25 items]
To ensure your site is complete during site launch we will insert your products, images, thumbnails photos, advertisement copy, titles, pricing, taxing status, and discount information. You will then be trained in how to do this on your own. Up to 25 product insertions will be provided.

Merchant Account Integration
You choose to set up a Merchant Account for more convenience and better rates than the standard PayPal Account. We will integrate the shopping cart engine into the Merchant Account API. This will enable your purchases and payments to be sent directly to your bank after the funds clear. At this time we support numerous Merchant Accounts.

SSL Digital Certificate Installation
For the best security for both your customers and you, your web site should contain a Digital Certificate to encrypt all data transferred from the browser to the web server. Digital Certificates range in price from $60.00/year to hundreds of dollars a year. It will depend upon the encryption level selected. We will install your digital certificate on your web host after you have purchased it. Often this will require restarting your web server or communicating with your web hosts technical team. Provide us with your account details and the certificate and it will be installed for you.

2 Hour Merchant Store Training by Phone
To get you started and to ensure your continued success with your merchant store we will provide 2 hours of custom training designed to bring you up to speed on using and managing your store. We have a set of over 20 criteria that you will perform, with the steps clearly laid out for you. Training will cover things as product insertion, image optimization, discounts, coupons, FAQ set up, Blogging, inventory control, shipping, free products, order modification and many more.

1 Month Technical Support [up to 4 hours]
If at any time in the first 30 days from your store launch you have questions, give us a call during normal business hours and we can set up an appointment or help you on the spot. You will have up to 4 hours to receive additional training, learn how to perform a new function or improve how your operate the store.

Search Engine Site Optimization Best Practices
Search engine optimization entails adding certain keywords to make your web site content more search engine friendly, often with higher ranking. We will perform general research for your keywords and optimize your site based on the most searched keywords in your industry. We will also employ other "best practices" at the time of launch. Please note, search engine placement is a full time business and requires focus and daily web site tweaking. We will provide a starting place for your web site. We will recommend and offer you choices in Search Engine Optimization Companies (SEO's) and the various services available to you after launch.

Internet Business Coaching in Sales & Marketing [4 sessions]
In addition to the technical support and training provided above you will also be assigned a Personal Internet Business Coach for 1 month. You will receive 4 phone coaching sessions (30 minutes - 1 per week) to help assist you in Marketing and Selling your products online. A Business Coach is trained to assist you in taking action and finding ways to increase revenue for you specific situation. A Business Coach will listen, and help you make the right choices for your business. Every professional top performing athlete has a coach, why shouldn't you. Your coaching may be extended at the end of the month if you wish. Rates and options are listed above.





Friday - July 30, 2010