Stay abreast of Ecommerce trends and news by reading publications about Ecommerce whether you run part or all of your business from the Internet. To take full advantage of the expanded customer pool you can now capture, you must maximize your efforts online, and the best way you'll make that happen is if you read all the Ecommerce publications you can get your hands on.

Publications about the Ecommerce industry provide great resources for learning about new industry developments, technologies, best practices and how-to information that can directly benefit your business. As you search out information about Ecommerce publications that appeal to you the most, consider the following resources:

1. Stay current on the industry by reading Ecommerce magazines.

2. Get in-depth information on all aspects of Ecommerce through Ecommerce journals.

3. Take advantage of other types of Ecommerce publications.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Subscribe to or bookmark the most relevant magazines for Ecommerce

Take advantage of subscribing to publications about the ecommerce industry in print or online. Either way, you'll find articles about how to build an ecommerce site, ecommerce articles and useful ideas about advancing your own ecommerce business.

I recommend: Subscribe to eBiz Insider, an Ecommerce magazine you can access in print and online formats. The Ecommerce publication covers marketing, Ecommerce design, Ecommerce operations and editorials. Make a point of bookmarking Practical eCommerce, an online magazine that began in 2005. In every issue, the publication seeks to help smaller businesses succeed online by offering down-to-earth articles and advice. Subscribe to the online magazine Inc. Technology. Segmented into Internet & E-business, hardware, managing technology, networking, software and security topics, you'll find an abundance of articles about Ecommerce and other related issues.

Use Ecommerce journals to study issues in more depth

Read the articles about Ecommerce found in journals to build on the foundation of industry knowledge you already own. Look to an ecommerce journal for specific information that will give you a competitive edge over your competition.

I recommend: Go to the Ecommerce Journal when you need any type of Ecommerce information. Categories of articles include payment systems, banking, payment methods and many other topics of interest. Subscribe to the International Journal of Electronic Commerce, a publication offered in print and online. The quarterly journal targets researchers, practitioners and executives working in the Ecommerce industry.

Explore other Ecommerce publications for quick answers

Read an individual Ecommerce article, report or newsletter to get information on a specific topic

I recommend: For a list of Ecommerce publications, visit Best Business Web Resources to pick out the publications that interest you most. For publications about the Ecommerce industry, try E-Commerce Times, an online publication that includes business, communications, Ecommerce, enterprise IT and security news and information. For articles about how to build an Ecommerce site, check out E-Commerce Site Design: The Product Page, by ECommerce-Guide.com contributor James Maguire. Because you can't maximize your profits using an outdated or ineffective website, the article takes readers step by step through the process of setting up the product page, one of the most critical parts of your website. Sign up to receive the newsletter from eCommerce Intelligence, a company that focuses on infrastructure development and marketing online. Their newsletter contains the latest information on search engine optimization events, the latest industry news and best practices.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Besides researching topics and staying abreast of new developments, use magazines for Ecommerce to develop new networking opportunities and forums that offer you the opportunity to trade information and advice.