I’ve decided to focus this week’s Friday Roundup on the big bad world of Ecommerce. There have been some great conversations this week that I think all Ecommerce store owners could benefit from, and here are my top 3:

1. Why do ecommerce websites increasingly require customers to register?
BouncyBunny: I’ve noticed that I am increasingly having to register with web sites when I make purchases online.

My Take: I’ve always hated forcing users to register for anything. In fact, it is the first thing that I’ll turn off. Many ecommerce sites force registration during checkout because then, in their terms of service and privacy policy, they have your email address. That or they just didn’t bother turning the option off.

2. eBay in Patent Dispute Over ‘buy it now’ Button
Engine: A small Virginia company in a patent fight with eBay Inc. asked a federal judge Tuesday to stop the online auction powerhouse from using its “Buy It Now” feature allowing shoppers to buy items at a fixed price.

My Take: This is a rediculious charge on an issue that has been taken too far. On that note, I also don’t understand how a “small Virginia company” will have the funding to take on eBay for any real length of time in court.

3. Top 100 Ecommerce Tips
Habtom: I am curious to see what people can come up with their own top 100 do or dont’s in ecommerce. I will start with 100 myself. #100 - Never leave unanswered emails for more than 48 hours, or your customer is gone.

My Take: I posted about this forum list earlier in the week but wanted to post it one more time in hopes that no one misses it. In fact, I’m in the process of compiling the list for easy viewing.

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