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Update Dec 2021: Check out blazing fast ReactJS based Engagement ring builder here
Prerequisites
Rapnet login and Rapnet Instant Inventory subscription
More info on subscription can be found on Rapnet website
WooCommerce and Rapnet Instant Inventory API
Diamond & jewellery websites developed on Woocommerce ( A WordPress e-commerce plugin) require integrating diamond data from diamond trading exchanges like Rapnet, IDEXonline, MID or Polygon.
Unlike Magento or Shopify, which are bu...
Most of the first time ecommerce starters have their priorities skewed. At least that’s what our experience is. Invariably they will start researching open source shopping carts and going through hundreds of spin-off article on Prestashop v/s Magento v/s Opencart…. Or which shopping cart is the most SEO friendly. This is like putting cart before the horse.
starting an Ecommerce website
First things first:
Want to start a ecommerce venture. Get your data and photographs organized. The big...
Update November 2017
The original blog post was published in 2015; since then many positive developments have happened on Magento and Rapnet API front. With next-generation Magento 2; things are much better for Rapnet Instant Inventory Integration. Do visit the demo on https://magento2-demo.transpacific-software.com/
Rapnet has almost discontinued DLS service instead Rapnet instant Inventory service needs to be integrated which considerably reduces server load
“Rapnet” and Diamond tradin...
Recently Google announced its support to schema.org markup for organization logos, a way to connect your site with an iconic image. A great way to increase your brand awareness.
What it means is:On your home page you can mark-up your company logo with schema.org organization markup . The logo will be displayed in Google Knowledge Graph or in Googles search results (its at the discretion of Google as to where they will display the logo).
Marking up your logo with schema.org organization mar...
How Rapnet diamond Listing is Integrated in your e-commerce website
member can indicate if their inventory list is available to other members. they can also have selected members to view the list
Design your own jewelry and provide it a personal touch through online Design it Yourself tools.
Jewelry and engagement rings is one of the fastest in the growing design-it-your space; because it is extremely personal and highly configurable. Jewelry is the perfect fit for an online design tool that lets you mix and match colorful jewels and precious metals.
Each piece that you design is built to order and is likely a one-of-a-kind. Custom jewelry is a great way to express your individuality...
Let me give you an illustration. Recently I posted a technology related questions on quora.com under “Technology trend” topic (refer to the screenshot).
The question is “After Kodak which company to bite the dust in 2013 due to technology tidal wave?
Would it be Nokia or Research In Motion; What's your prediction?”
Remember ! Search technology is without brain
Along with the question Quora provided a slew of related topics: Tides, Hudson Bay, Physical Oceanography and wind waves”. Tota...
So how many e-mail/text messages you receive when you make a purchase from the net ???….
Have you ever counted the number of communications one gets after a purchase from net.
Recently I bought a book from a well know Indian Portal. As soon as I completed my purchase through CC; the constant stream of e-mails and text messages started.
It started with Thank you, next day it was “order is booked” after two days “order shipped” next day order delivered followed by thank you for shopping. Ad...
Factors that put customers off your e-store
Site appears insecure for on-line Transaction (no certifications, no BBB accreditation)
Technical Glitches on the site (page not found or spits out ugly code)
Insufficient images and product information (can't make out if it is an apple or a cherry)
Difficult to use shopping cart (you just added an item but it disappeared as you left your computer to attend a phone call)
Checkout form too long and time consuming (when will it end?)
Poorly-d...
Diamond rings with inscriptions are quickly gaining traction among couples who take these engravings as a sign of expressing their love.
Diamonds are forever. Being a romantic symbol for any couple, it has become an essential element of wedding and engagement rings that stuns onlookers. Apart from the monetary value that diamonds carry, their intrinsic and emotional value is beyond words. Diamond rings with inscriptions are quickly gaining traction among couples who take these engr...
