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GoCycle is a leading provider of electric bicycles for time-crunched commuters looking to get to their destination without breaking a sweat. The team brought their online store to Volusion in tandem with their new website and has since received several favourable reviews from industry influencers and customers.
For over 120 years, National Geographic has been “inspiring people to care about the planet.” Known for its brilliant photography and in-depth environmental analysis from around the world, the organisation now has its own network. National Geographic recently chose Volusion to sell their books, DVDs and other items in a UK-specific online store.
Tamera Laschinsky was searching for safer bath and body products for her children. When she realized how costly it was to purchase specialty products from numerous stores, she found the need for non-toxic products at a low price. Today, Tamera owns Natural e GREEN, a successful online business that offers a wide selection of natural products. Thanks to doubled year over year growth and a major spike in her company's customer base, Tamera and Natural e GREEN are on track to enjoy continued success.
Alldogboots.com is a successful Volusion store that sells footwear for a variety of reasons and seasons. They carry dog paw wear from snow boots, rain boots, athletic shoes, sandals, slippers and even orthopedic boots to help dogs with a variety of medical ailments. A customer-oriented business, Alldogboots.com works with each of their customers to best determine their dog's needs, all in the name of providing the most appropriate product for man's best friend.
Based on friendship and a common passion, Tony Colley and Matt Reed made the decision to quit their day jobs and open Didgeridoo Breath. Vowing that "this was the best move they've ever made in their entire lives," the team now teaches people across the globe to play and enjoy the Didgeridoo. But to turn their passions into profits while reaching a global audience, Didgeridoo Breath chose Volusion to help them build their presence online.
Kimberly Cayce, Founder and CEO of start-up KALYX, appeared on ABC's hit show, "Shark Tank," to introduce her company and compete for venture capital. Immediately following the broadcast, GoKaylx.com handled 6,000 site visitors, received $4,000+ in sales, and continues to grow.
Gourmet gift basket retailer, Dreamaker Gifts, chose Volusion's software to launch a fully functional ecommerce site in less than a month. Thanks to built-in SEO tools, homepage promotions, and coupon capabilities, Dreamaker Gifts greatly exceeded revenue expectations for their first holiday season.
CuddleWorks, the successful online retailer of teddy bears and stuffed animals, utilized Volusion's ecommerce platform to roll out its exclusive holiday gift promotions. CuddleWorks expects a 300% increase in visitors this holiday season with estimates to triple their gross sales from the previous year.
Blair Rhodes, co-owner of The Pashmina Store, set a business goal of reaching more than $1 million per year in revenue. Reaching this goal would give the company more buying power and allow it to take advantage of higher-volume discounts for shipping, inventory and other business necessities. Blair has seen over 60% annual sales growth since moving to Volusion.
La Plates.com, the successful online retailer of personalized melamine plates, uses Volusion's ecommerce platform to power a growing online business. In just two years, Lara Hazelett Shelton's online business has sold over 20,000 plates. Her high-style designs can now be found on the dining tables of many A-list celebrities, including the First Family's.
Organic Pet Boutique, the most comprehensive e-tailer of organic pet food and products, chose Volusion to launch a fully-functional ecommerce site. The Organic Pet Boutique website handled more than $2,000 in online orders during the first few weeks of business and expects to gross about $200,000 in its first year.
Panna Dolce recently launched an online bakery serving French macarons with Volusion's award-winning ecommerce platform. The online bakery racked up $2,000 in sales within the first two weeks of launching. Since then, orders have doubled week after week thanks to the platform's built-in social networking tools.
