<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT"%> <% set rsBanner = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset") rsBanner.ActiveConnection = MM_ELEDATA_STRING rsBanner.Source = "SELECT * FROM BANNERS " rsBanner.CursorType = 3 rsBanner.CursorLocation = 2 rsBanner.LockType = 1 rsBanner.Open() rsBanner_numRows = 0 'the following codes are added to rotate the banners: Dim rndMax rndMax = CInt(rsBanner.RecordCount) rsBanner.MoveFirst Dim rndNumber Randomize Timer rndNumber = Int(RND * rndMax) rsBanner.Move rndNumber 'end of codes. %> <% set RsHeadlines = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset") RsHeadlines.ActiveConnection = MM_ELEDATA_STRING RsHeadlines.Source = "SELECT * FROM Headlines WHERE archive =0 ORDER BY Headline_ID DESC" RsHeadlines.CursorType = 0 RsHeadlines.CursorLocation = 2 RsHeadlines.LockType = 3 RsHeadlines.Open() RsHeadlines_numRows = 0 %> <% Dim Repeat1__numRows Repeat1__numRows = 6 Dim Repeat1__index Repeat1__index = 0 RsHeadlines_numRows = RsHeadlines_numRows + Repeat1__numRows %> <% ' *** Go To Record and Move To Record: create strings for maintaining URL and Form parameters ' create the list of parameters which should not be maintained MM_removeList = "&index=" If (MM_paramName <> "") Then MM_removeList = MM_removeList & "&" & MM_paramName & "=" MM_keepURL="":MM_keepForm="":MM_keepBoth="":MM_keepNone="" ' add the URL parameters to the MM_keepURL string For Each Item In Request.QueryString NextItem = "&" & Item & "=" If (InStr(1,MM_removeList,NextItem,1) = 0) Then MM_keepURL = MM_keepURL & NextItem & Server.URLencode(Request.QueryString(Item)) End If Next ' add the Form variables to the MM_keepForm string For Each Item In Request.Form NextItem = "&" & Item & "=" If (InStr(1,MM_removeList,NextItem,1) = 0) Then MM_keepForm = MM_keepForm & NextItem & Server.URLencode(Request.Form(Item)) End If Next ' create the Form + URL string and remove the intial '&' from each of the strings MM_keepBoth = MM_keepURL & MM_keepForm if (MM_keepBoth <> "") Then MM_keepBoth = Right(MM_keepBoth, Len(MM_keepBoth) - 1) if (MM_keepURL <> "") Then MM_keepURL = Right(MM_keepURL, Len(MM_keepURL) - 1) if (MM_keepForm <> "") Then MM_keepForm = Right(MM_keepForm, Len(MM_keepForm) - 1) ' a utility function used for adding additional parameters to these strings Function MM_joinChar(firstItem) If (firstItem <> "") Then MM_joinChar = "&" Else MM_joinChar = "" End If End Function %> :::::::: 3 Elephants :::::::: E-Commerce ::::::
E-commerce
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Introduction to E-commerce

E-commerce and e-business are catchphrases for the way technology is driving commerce on the Internet. This presents many new opportunities for businesses- by integrating e-commerce technology into your current business process you could open a gateway to many benefits.

E-commerce Benefits:

  • Improved customer service.
  • Increased efficiency and reduced costs.
  • The ability to take orders 24 hours a day.
  • Not relying on other channels such as agents or a paper based system.
  • Ordering process dramatically speeded up.
  • Update prices and other product information easily.
  • No need for costly re-printing.
  • Increase your competitive edge on existing and new competitors.
  • Improve relationships with customers, through more frequent contact.
  • Move into other geographical or industry markets without large investment.
  • Bring new opportunities to your business.

Obviously security may be a big concern and you'll want to be able to safeguard any financial transactions. We can help combat this risk with the provision of a secure transaction facility for your e-commerce.

Our Experience
3elephants have the experience and expertise for the complete e-commerce solution from shopping trolley applications, enabling selection of various products and automatic price tally, through to setting up a facility for secure transactions on our SSL server or by using selected payment providers such as Pay Pal & World Pay.

Recent 3elephants projects include: One of UK’s Top 10 Coaches Samantha Collins - Aspire Coaching & Training Ltd and Award Winning Wine Merchant - AR-Emporia.

To arrange a no-cost initial consultation to discuss an e-commerce strategy for your company, contact us today.
 


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