Comments on: eCommerce Site Analysis: John McCain vs Barack Obama http://www.groovecommerce.com/ecommerce-blog/design-and-development/presidential-ecommerce-sites/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=presidential-ecommerce-sites We design, build, manage and promote high-converting eCommerce websites. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:48:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tim Mailer http://www.groovecommerce.com/ecommerce-blog/design-and-development/presidential-ecommerce-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-948 Tim Mailer Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:11:24 +0000 http://www.groovecommerce.com/?p=1280#comment-948 I'm surprised they even have any stock. Wouldn't it make more sense to use a "make when ordered" type of service like cafepress to deal with all the products? That way their campaign people can spend their time in a more meaningful way than ordering and shipping T-shirts and mugs. I’m surprised they even have any stock. Wouldn’t it make more sense to use a “make when ordered” type of service like cafepress to deal with all the products? That way their campaign people can spend their time in a more meaningful way than ordering and shipping T-shirts and mugs.

]]> By: Mike Pantoliano http://www.groovecommerce.com/ecommerce-blog/design-and-development/presidential-ecommerce-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-947 Mike Pantoliano Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:35:40 +0000 http://www.groovecommerce.com/?p=1280#comment-947 Matt, I did notice that too, actually. My feeling is that the product page should say something like "This item is or MAY be out of stock, click here for more info." When clicked, a pop-up would explain that delivery may take additional time. From there, the item is still orderable, but the customer is informed that there may be a delay. For items where it may be months before its back in stock, I think removing the add to cart button and a note about the status of the item is the best bet. In both of these situations, an "Email me when this item is back in stock" is a no-brainer. You may be able to still get the sale down the road, AND you're given another email for your email marketing campaigns. Matt,
I did notice that too, actually.

My feeling is that the product page should say something like “This item is or MAY be out of stock, click here for more info.” When clicked, a pop-up would explain that delivery may take additional time. From there, the item is still orderable, but the customer is informed that there may be a delay.

For items where it may be months before its back in stock, I think removing the add to cart button and a note about the status of the item is the best bet.

In both of these situations, an “Email me when this item is back in stock” is a no-brainer. You may be able to still get the sale down the road, AND you’re given another email for your email marketing campaigns.

]]> By: Matt Pramschufer http://www.groovecommerce.com/ecommerce-blog/design-and-development/presidential-ecommerce-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-946 Matt Pramschufer Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:54:40 +0000 http://www.groovecommerce.com/?p=1280#comment-946 Mike, Excellent observations. One that I noticed which is a pain is that Obama's site does not show if a product is out of stock or not. Almost every hat I clicked on to add to cart came up with an alert that said it was out of stock. What are your thoughts 1.) have it clearly listed as out of stock 2.) have it clearly marked and remove the add to cart button 3.) not even show the product at all if out of stock 4.) something better? Mike,
Excellent observations. One that I noticed which is a pain is that Obama’s site does not show if a product is out of stock or not. Almost every hat I clicked on to add to cart came up with an alert that said it was out of stock. What are your thoughts 1.) have it clearly listed as out of stock 2.) have it clearly marked and remove the add to cart button 3.) not even show the product at all if out of stock 4.) something better?

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