socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

How do you capture the interest of male users, and not only capture their eyeballs--but drive some e-commerce revenues? Tapiture's site centers around a visual tableau of different products, photos, videos, and more, which can be browsed, voted up and down, and which users can interact with. READ MORE>>.

Commerce 194

Commerce Venice Sites Mobile 194

TechCrunch LA

JULY 19, 2022

It also handles the back end as well by automating the posting, sale and shipment of unsold inventory while offering immediate payment to creditworthy sellers. Today, when you start a brand, your first hire is probably someone to build out your Shopify site. Ghost is not alone in developing technology focused on inventory.

Product 191

Product Funding Technical Review Equity 191

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including FrontPage in the Microsoft Office Suite, and DreamWeaver by Adobe. Personalize a simple web site.

Commerce 99

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 99

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2011

San Diego-based ShowUhow , the developer of video product guides for e-commerce sites, said today that it has named Anthony 'Tony' Wyatt as its EVP Sales and Marketing. Wyatt joins the firm from Indyme Solutions.

Marketing 165

Marketing Commerce San Diego Guide 165

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capitalists) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Use crowd funding.

Develop 70

Develop Development Product Startup 70

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including FrontPage in the Microsoft Office Suite, and DreamWeaver by Adobe. Personalize a simple web site.

Commerce 88

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 88

socalTECH

MARCH 27, 2014

GoCoin said the new round will go towards engineering resources and to ramp up its global sales force. GoCoin has around 7,000 square feet on the 3rd Street Promenade, and is developing a platform to allow merchants to accept Bitcoin and other digital currency payments on their e-commerce sites. READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 157

Santa Monica Commerce Resource Platform 157

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

Startup 136

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 136

socalTECH

JULY 23, 2012

Los Angeles-based LuxeYard , which operates a flash sales site focused on home furnishing and decor, said today that it has scored what it says is its first round of funding, to help expand in India. REGARD is the software incubator and development firm headed by Steve Beauregard. READ MORE>>.

Funding 124

Funding Incubator Commerce Los Angeles 124

socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2011

Los Angeles-based Steelhouse , the behavioral targeting firm backed by Ron Conway and Geocities' founder David Bohnett, said Tuesday that Cooking.com has been using the firm's technology to ramp sales of its online site.

eHarmony 149

eHarmony Commerce Sales Sites 149

socalTECH

APRIL 3, 2013

San Diego-based Tealium , the developer of tag management software headed by Ali Behnam, has raised $15.6M Tealium is a developer of software used for "tag management" on company web and e-commerce sites, and counts such clients as Petco, Lenovo, A+E, Mattel, Fox Networks, NOkia, Urban Outfitters, and Sony Online Entertainment as customers.

Funding 164

Funding San Diego Commerce Entertainment 164

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Amazon previously operated a service called Amazon Webstore which was “a complete commerce platform” that enabled “companies to leverage Amazon technology and expertise in building and managing their direct-to-consumer business.” Shopify has even partnered with TikTok to facilitate in-app sales for small businesses.

News 136

News Acquisition Platform Sales 136

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It wasn’t so many years ago that starting a new e-commerce business on the Internet was a complex custom development project, usually costing a million dollars or more. Social media facilitates marketing and sales. Maybe you should start with an online e-commerce site, based on your favorite hobby expertise.

Entrepreneur 162

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Outsource Development 162

socalTECH

MAY 3, 2011

San Diego-based ShowUHow , the startup headed by Kim Folsom developing video-based product guides for e-commerce sites and manufacturers, has rolled out an Android version of its platform. The firm said the Android mo bile application gives users access to its content via the mob ile platform. READ MORE>>.

Guide 145

Guide San Diego Commerce Platform 145

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capitalists) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Use crowd funding.

Tips 104

Tips Startup Technical Review Equity 104

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

Startup 128

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 128

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2011

In the rush toward the daily deals space, it seems like there is at least one, new, daily deals site created every day. It's an incredibly crowded industry, which not only includes giants like Groupon and LivingSocial, but countless smaller sites, newspapers, and others all looking for a piece of the action. What is Deal Current?

Platform 263

Platform Training Software Review Advertising 263

socalTECH

MAY 20, 2011

Westlake Village-based PurePhoto , the developer of an online, social commerce site to help photographers sell their photos, said today that it has launched a new, Groups feature to help its users discuss topics in photography with other users. The site is headed by John Ellis. READ MORE>>.

Westlake Village 174

Westlake Village Commerce Sites Help 174

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Offering one more social media site (over 200 already exist on Wikipedia) probably won’t work. Minimize one-time sales in your business model. Use open-source e-commerce and website software, including web-chat software and PayPal, rather than building expensive customized solutions. Prioritize mergers and acquisitions early.

Outsource Development 154

Outsource Development Social Media Software Review Customer 154

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 8, 2021

In a small industrial park located nearly halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, one company is claiming to have hit a milestone in the development of a new technology for generating power from nuclear fusion. Then the company needed to develop other technologies like vacuum conditioning. “The energy is super tiny.

Technology 354

Technology Artificial Inteligence Google Orange County 354

Tech.Co

MAY 18, 2017

HATCHBEAUTY Products is a company focused on beauty innovation, specializing in working with brands and retailers on product development, creative services, and strategic planning in cosmetic, skincare, hair care, fragrance, and beauty accessories. HATCHBEAUTY Products, LLC. ServiceTitan. StackCommerce. The Camp Transformation Center.

Los Angeles 217

Los Angeles Angel Startup Outsource Development 217

socalTECH

MAY 4, 2009

Rancho Dominguez-based Onestop Internet , a developer of e-commerce web sites for brands, has raised $13.3M According to Tomich, the funding round is going toward expansion, and was used in part to purchase Billion Dollar Babes, a operator of private sales for the fashion industry. READ MORE>>.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Commerce Sales Web 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2021

Every day is different, from dealing with creative elements, to financial challenges, marketing and sales, and customers of every type. You can now start an e-commerce site for $100, or develop software applications for smart phones for a few thousand. Your office would be where you want it.

Startup 168

Startup Ideas Satisfaction Entrepreneur 168

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including this Top Ten list for 2013 , or fall back to the old standby DreamWeaver by Adobe.

Sites 78

Sites Commerce Startup Tool 78

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites, for example, cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via credit card), including this Top Ten list for 2014. Personalize a simple web site.

Startup 100

Startup Commerce Sites Blogging 100

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2010

Beverly Hills-based RealD , the developer of 3D movie technology, and eyewear maker Marchon Eyewear announced this morning that the two are in a licensing agreement. According to the companies, Marchon will use the RealD brand for sales of a new line of 3D eyewear, Marchon3D. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. and $15.00

Beverly Hills 133

Beverly Hills Commerce Pricing Content 133

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2010

Demand Media / Richard Rosenblatt / Los Angeles - Rosenblatt's last big win: MySpace, where he was Chairman, brokering its sale to News Corp. Rumored to be prepping for an IPO, just inked a deal to launch a new beauty and fashion site with Tyra Banks. Less known--a healthy domain name registration business. which he sold to AOL.

Southern California 228

Southern California Entrepreneur SoCal Mahalo 228

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capitalists) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Use crowd funding.

Startup 87

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 87

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2010

Last week, Los Angeles-based EcoMom (www.ecomom.com) launched its "green" parenting site, with backing from Dave McClure. Jody Sherman: We are a site for eco-conscious, health minded parents. How long has the site been around? In February of this year, we bought EcoMom, a community and content site.

Software Review 200

Software Review Commerce Startup Sites 200

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2014

It wasn’t so many years ago that starting a new e-commerce business on the Internet was a complex custom development project, usually costing a million dollars or more. Social media facilitates marketing and sales. Maybe you should start with an online e-commerce site, based on your favorite hobby expertise.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Commerce 104

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 18, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : SteelHouse’s Behavioral Commerce platform increases online conversions via targeted incentives based on shopper personality and behavior. Well the people who really care about us are Internet retailers (because) we help them figure out what incentive they should offer each of the shoppers on their site.

eHarmony 204

eHarmony Media Oracle Commerce 204

socalTECH

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Last week, Savings.com , the online coupon site based in Los Angeles, made a big move into the world of grocery store coupons, from its existing business providing coupon codes and deals for the online world. First, we had developed a relationship with top grocery bloggers, who we had been working with on online promotions.

Mobile 140

Mobile Sales Startup Sites 140

InfoChachkie

JULY 16, 2012

As noted in YouTubers Come Of Age – Google Scores A Solid Return On Its Video Development Fund , many YouTube personalities are sensitive to the nature of the ads associated with their content. Others shun translucent run-of-site Google ads, because they are distracting and monetize at extremely low rates.

Customer 226

Customer Custom Entrepreneur Advertising 226

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review Equity 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

The problem is that professional investors (Angels and Venture Capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Use crowd funding.

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Funding Startup Technical Review 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The problem is that professional investors (Angels and Venture Capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Use crowd funding.

Startup 123

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 123

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

Startup 53

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 53