2012 Post-Convergence Wrap Up

Another Convergence has come and gone. This just happened to be the largest Convergence ever with over 10,000 attendees, and 40% of those attendees were existing Microsoft Dynamics GP customers. This was our 10th consecutive year sponsoring Convergence and each one provides us with something new.



Some of the big announcements Microsoft had this year included a demo of Microsoft Dynamics ERP running Metro UI on a tablet. With Windows 8, Microsoft is pushing the Metro user interface which features a cleaner and more refined layout that is optimized for tablets and mobile devices. Another big announcement was GP 12/2013 web client. This will allow Dynamics GP to run from a browser, which will have to be Internet Explorer. Microsoft is also stating that all GP windows and third party add-on products should be available to work right away.

Not everything was business, and we had time to party, sponsoring the Rock-N-Rave party, which was held at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar and Lucky Strike Lanes. We had a great time meeting up with partners and customers even if Team Azox did get beat in bowling.



The closing keynote was terrific and General Colin Powell’s speech on leadership was truly inspiring and humorous at the same time. It provided a good closing to a great show. We are looking forward to taking what we learned from Convergence 2012 and applying it to the year ahead.

Please check out our photos from the show on Flickr.

Thank You from Pure-Ecommerce.com

I just wanted to say thank you to all of my clients for your patience and support last week. Obviously what happened was not expected, we really appreciate your patience and understanding. We consider the relationship we have with our clients as a partnership. We consider our clients more than clients, but partners in success. Thanks so much for the numerous well wishes and emails of support we received last week. I can't tell you how much that touched both Jeff and I, as well as, our whole family.

I am feeling good and am so happy to be back to work!

 

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement.

Important Changes From Pure-Ecommerce.com-Please READ!

In an effort to simplify support requests, we've made a few changes. This will help ensure that you get the help you need by going through the right channels. We have added a NEW Client Support page to Pure-Ecommerce.com. Check it out here - http://pure-ecommerce.com/pages/support.htm 

At the new Client Support Page you can do the following:

• Schedule a Step Consult via ClickBook
• Consulting Steps Support via Email
• Technical & Design Support
• Tracking a Support Ticket

PLEASE Bookmark this page today!!! http://pure-ecommerce.com/pages/support.htm

eSource 3 to Launch at Convergence 2012

At Convergence 2012 in Houston Azox will be unveiling its latest e-commerce solution, eSource 3, which helps Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 users by connecting their Sales Order Processing and Inventory with their web store. This will be the tenth year Azox has been a sponsor at Convergence and the latest solution adds easier online setting and catalog engine management, mobile store capability, linked attributes for narrowing of search results (i.e. make/model/year), swatch capabilities for displaying multiple product styles, and shorter URLS which will help improve search engine optimization.

Stop by Booth 1210 to learn more about Azox latest e-commerce release and how companies can connect e-commerce and Microsoft Dynamics GP and how it can help businesses grow online.

ATTENTION All Pure-Ecommerce.com Clients - PLEASE READ

Head's Up! We do not want to cause any alarm, but we do want to make you aware of a new Hacker that is out there. That being said there are thousands of hackers, but we strive to bring you the latest information to keep your site safe!

Our technical team has seen few sites with the Black Hole Exploit Kits on them. It's a Russian malware/crimeware virus that attacks the person looking at the site and disable elements of the site.

 

1. It has been advised that you update Wordpress OFTEN ~ http://poweredbyearthgirl.com/blog/got-wordpress-check-for-updates/

2. If you're not using an antivirus program, we STRONGLY advise you do so to protect yourself and your site. We recommned this antivirus program - It's $50/yr. -- http://www.avg.com/us-en/internet-security 

 

4. Our technical team are running checks on both servers right now, so far only 2 infected sites.

 

5. BACK UP YOUR SITE TO YOUR COMPUTER TODAY - here's a tutorial on how to backup your site if you have not done this before - http://tutorials.earthgirlhosting.com/inc/content.php?q=/videos/cpanel-whm/cpanel/x/m/Backing-up-your-account.php

 

Again we do not want to alarm you just to make you aware this hacker is out there. PLEASE take precautions and backup your site today!

How To Stand Out From The Competition-Make Your Business Shine

Are you looking for the Golden Ticket? Marketing 101-How is your business going to stand out from your competition? What is the unique quality or offering that makes your business different then the others offering the same type of product. With my first company that grew into a multi million dollar a year web business I had two things that set me apart from my competition.

Read our recent blog post to learn more - Click here to read more -  http://jennifervarner.com/. Don't forget to follow Jennifer Varner's new blog - bookmark it today!

Four VERY Important Messages from Pure-Ecommerce.com

1) Jen Rosa is no longer working for Pure-Ecommerce.com. We are excited to announce that Melissa will be taking over steps 2 and 4 of the consulting process. Tina will be handling our Facebook designs! Thank you for your patience as we make this transition! 

 

2) Pure-Ecommerce.com is hiring for a project manager. This is a work from home commission based job! Email Jen directly for more information - pureecommerce@gmail.com.

3) We are holding an SEO webinar. During this webinar we will be going over some NEW important tasks that need to be done to help improve your SEO. If you HAVEN'T done the SEO step via Pure-Ecommerce.com then we don't recommend signing up. The NEW tasks we are covering in the webinar will be covered when you do your step. This webinar is being held for clients who have already completed the SEO consulting steps.  The point of this webinar to keep our clients updated with the latest and greatest SEO and social marketing techniques!

 

4) Please take a moment to vote for Pure-Ecommerce.com in the Start Up Nation Mompreneur contest. We REALLY appreciate your support! http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/11677/index.php

Stop By Our Booth and Win Prizes from Azox Customers

Stop by our booth 1210 at Convergence from March 18-21 and win prizes from our customers Electra Bike, Five Hour Energy, Klim, Taurus USA, and Okeefee's/Gorilla Glue.

Have You Backed Up Your Site Lately?

Remember to take time each week to back up your site to your hard drive. It's especially important  if you just added a bunch of products to your site or made any major changes! Back your site up weekly onto your hard drive and be sure to back up your hard drive as well in case your computer were to crash!

A little safety goes a long way!

Have you Set Up Your Pinterest Boards Yet?

Be sure to set up your Pinterest account and set up some boards. Be sure to find Pure-Ecommerce.com boards!

 

We will be adding a tutorial to the Elearning library on the benefits of setting up and using Pinterest this week. Watch for it!