Dear Zlionautes,
More and more complaints are being received by the client support service about the votes in the store directory. Consequently, the decision has been taken to remove the voting system from the directory.
The points already acquired will remain.
Note: your store will continue to be scored. This score is automatically updated regularly by ZLIO based on your store’s characteristics and activity.
Dogs are known as “man’s best friend”. These days, however, they feel more like an integral part of our family, spending a great deal of their time with us and with our loved ones.
Is it any wonder then, that a survey by the Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) found that more and more dog owners give their four-legged friends human names? According to the survey, the names Max, Buddy, and Rocky top the list for male dogs, while the Top Three female dog names are Molly, Maggie, and Daisy.
As a tip of the hat to these beloved companions, Zlio has partnered up with an array of Petstore-Merchants who offer every product imaginable for pets in general, and for dogs in particular. Merchants such as 1-800-Petmeds, Dog.com, and Petco are just at the tip of the iceberg.
Do you have a dog? What is his or her name? Do you love your dog enough to create a Zlio Store under his or her name? Why not take a close up picture of that beloved companion of yours, and stick it right on the frontpage of your Store? We think there’s no better way to pay homage to your best friend, especially when there are thousands of products you can fill your Store with !
You created a Zlio Shop highlighting the topic of vacations, mountains or the ocean, and now you’re not sure which keywords to use?
Why not make use of Google’s Keyword Tool?
This easy to use tool will allow you to follow the latest trends by finding the most up-to-date keywords.
You can check out their Website at: https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal
Here’s an example:
Type in the following keywords:
Validate your selection by clicking on Get keyword ideas
A table will be displayed which, by default, will show three colums:
Don’t hesitate to be curious: access the drop down menu and choose which columns you want displayed.
We suggest you select Search Volume, which shows you the changes for a specific keyword within a twelve month period.
Note that you can choose a Match Type for your keyword. This is especially helpful when using whole phrases as keywords.
An example with the phrase “summer vacation”
For some specific reasons, Zlio has decided to delete this payment platform from the administration area of your shops.
We apologize for the inconvenience to all Zlionauts using Moneybookers as form of payment.
We invite you to use PayPal as a way to collect your Zlio payments from now on.
Our decision in no way reflects the integrity of MoneyBookers, which is an excellent payment platform that is highly recommended by Zlio.
1. Image Source Location
The picture you wish to integrate into your Zlio Shop should be already stored on your computer, from where you will upload it onto your Zlio Shop.
If the image is not stored on your computer, but rather on the internet, you can right click on it and choose the “save image as” option. Choose the location on your computer where you want the image to be saved.
2. Inserting the Image in your Zlio Shop
There are several spots within your Zlio Shop, in which you can add images:
An image added here will appear on the top left side of every page of your store.
You must then insert the Direct Link from the hosting Service into the Header or Footer of your store. Note that the Direct Link needs to be imbedded in the correct “img src” Tag.
For Example: <img src=”Image URL”>
An image added in the Shop’s Header will be displayed on the Homepage of your Shop, on the top right corner above the products. An image added in the Shop’s Footer will also be displayed on the Homepage of your Shop, but at the lower right corner underneath the products.
Here are some useful HTML Codes, which you can use to edit your embedded images.
The basic HTML Tag is : <img src=”Image URL”>
If you want your image to be centered, you need to use the <center> Tag.
For Example : <center><img src=”Image URL”></center>
If you want your image to appear on the left and the text to surround the image, you need to use this Tag: <div style=”float:left”></div>
For Example: <div style=”float:left”><img src=”Image URL”></div>
If you want your image to appear on the right, and the text to surround the image, you need to use this Tag: <div style=”float:right”></div>
For Example: <div style=”float:right”><img src=”Image URL”></div>
If you want to add a description to each image, which will be visible when you hover with your mouse above the image, you will have to use the “alt” Tag.
Search Engines cannot “read” your pictures, which means that plain pictures will not be included in Search Engines’ results. By adding the “alt” Tag, you are allowing the Search Engines to “read” and therefore index your images, improving their chances to appear in Search Results.
This is how you use the “alt” Tag:
<img src=”Image URL” alt=”Image Description”>
Zlio France recently organized a Movie Clip contest in which Zlionauts were asked to put a Video Camera in their hands and to create short Advertisement Clips about Zlio.
The amazing outcome of this Viral Video Contest is now being displayed on the Video Sharing Website www.Eyeka.com. Take a look for yourself, and be inspired by the outpouring of creativity displayed by French Zlionauts.
The Clips are in French, of course, but some of their creators have put in some extra effort and translated their work into English, as well.
So … which is your favourite Video? Do you think you have what it takes to be the next Steven Spielberg? Surprise us, and we promise to publish your work of art on the Zlio homepage!
Zlio Shop “For Whom The Bells Toll” (http://anniversary.zlio.net) has been announced the official winner of this year’s Wedding Season Contest, which took place from June 3rd to June 18th, 2008 !
With 140 total votes, Zlionaut Zizzi Le Corre is the lucky winner of a
6 Megapixel HP Photosmart Digital Camera and Printer.
Zlio’s annual Wedding Season Contest called upon Zlio Shop owners to create Shops around a “Wedding Theme”. Zlionauts could have either sold Bridal- and Wedding related products in their Shops, or they could have used their Shop as a Bridal Registry.
Contestants were asked to let their imagination roam and to design beautiful, interesting and attractive Shops.
Congratulations to the winner … we are sure she will really enjoy her prize!
One of the best things you can do for your Zlioshop, or any online business for that matter, is to stay on top of what’s happening on the web.
New applications, technology, and methods of promotion and communication are developed everyday to give surfers a more complete web experience. We’ve decided to put together a list of the 10 essential websites to know and watch so that you can stay in the now:
1. Technorati: The most comprehensive blog search engine on the web. Also an internet search engine, use Technorati to find out what people are most interested in right now. Check the top 100 list to see whose blogs and websites are succeeding and why.
2. Del.icio.us: Social bookmarking that works primarily on tags. Keep track of subjects that interest you and perfom tag searches for just about anything. For example try “Cheat at CSS” if you’re looking for some new designs for your Zlioshop.
3. Digg: Another social bookmarking site that works primarily on user votes and catgories. Submit stories, news, blog articles and more then vote and leave comments.
4. Mashable: The Social Networking blog. If it’s important and it’s online chances are you’ll find it on Mashable.
5. Facebook: Long having since surpassed its predecessor Myspace, Facebook allows you to use groups and pages to promote anything you like without having to spam your friends.
6. Stumble Upon: “Discover” new websites with this interactive browser. Be sure to submit your Zlioshop so that millions of users can “stumble” across it.
7. Webware: The best of Web 2.0 applications and news.
8. InternetNews: Find out what’s happening on the net, right now, with this traditional newspaper approach to web news.
9. The Consumerist: “Shopper’s Bite Back” at The Consumerist. Find out what consumers really think, what they like, and what they’re angry about on this blog.
10. Lifehacker: “Tips And Downloads For Getting Things Done.” Interested in computers? Why not use the same principles to upgrading and organizing your machines with your life.
The stores have officially been launched in version 3.5!
We strongly recommend you migrate your stores to this new, optimized version for improved rankings and to better turn your visitors into customers!
We’d like to remind you that this is a beta version; please inform us of any possible problems you encounter.
Here’s the five-stop process to switch versions:
IMPORTANT : When you confirm the switch to version 3.5 your CSS style will be reset, which means that it will have to be re-edited if you’ve added a personal touch. Remember to save it before switching!
A demo store can be viewed here: weddingbells.zlio.net
What’s new in version 3.5?
Aries: You are dynamic and a fighter – you always take initiative, which can turn out to have very positive, or very negative results. Try to avoid being all over the place: Once the theme for your Zlioshop is chosen, keep it. Niche shops are always more attractive.
Taurus: You are always occupied with a thousand things at once – try to regroup and merge your ideas into one common theme. Think about creating a hierarchy for your categories and subcategories and put your customers’ needs first.
Gemini: You love to play with the twin personality aspect of your sign. Your openness gives you the creativity that is needed to create elaborate and beautiful customizations. Be careful not to overdo it in terms of design.
Cancer : An optimist and a realist, you don’t wait for things to come to you. It’s barely 10:00 am and you have already checked the task list to finish your Zlioshops. Continue down this road- it’s the right one.
Leo: You love to communicate and are a wonder with words. Take advantage of the blessings from the stars to refine the text in your shops, making them more dynamic!
Virgo: Shopping is fun, but smart shopping is better! Utilize the cashback feature: make purchases through your own Zlioshop and get great savings.
Libra: Today will turn out to be a truly fantastic bargain if you decide to update and replace your expired products with new ones!
Scorpio: You are patient and you know that good things come to those who wait… but a little communication and effort with your Zlioshops could be just what you need to get the ball rolling. Think about using email signatures, inviting your friends to visit your Zlioshop, and talking it up whenever the opportunity arises!
Sagittarius : Your prefer to wait for things to happen, which is understandable, but did you really tag your products? Save time when stocking your Zlioshops in the future by using tags and seeing what resulting products we suggest.
Capricorn: You love the latest web technology and being on top of things – have you thought about writing your own blog? Promote your Zlioshop by installing the ZlioZone widget and putting your products front and center.
Aquarius : You are intuitive and ahead of the game. Take advantage of your natural abilities by staying on top of trends and getting a leg up on competitor with the ultra trendy summer shop for 2009.
Pisces : Obviously your Zlioshops are creative and well put together, but you’re not sure how to up their rankings. Follow the blog: advice, tips and tricks, and ideas for new products will help you out.
