Zen Cart Tips and Tricks

Useful Stuff

Below is a list of useful tools, books, web sites, etc for any who not only runs a Zen Cart site but any web site. I’ll keep adding to the list as I find more useful stuff. If you have anything that you think should be on this list then get in touch

SEO Tools

SEO Book - This ebook is an essential read for every site owner who is serious about improving their site and rankings in Search Engines. It’s regularly updated so you get all the latest techniques in SEO.

Unlimited Sitemap Generator - This is the tool used the Creating a sitemap for Zen Cart article. It can however be used on any web site.

Monitor your site position in Google for your sites keywords with free monitor for Google

Manage your own SEO campaign with Solo SEO. A great way to help increase your rankings.

Site Optimisation

Crazy Egg is a great site that allows you to visually see how your visitors use your site. A real eye opener and a great way to test out new page layouts.

See how effective your site is with this web site grader tool. A good way to find problems with your site.

Useful Books

The official Zen Cart hand book. Excellent for new or experience users.

All Things Google

Google Adwords - Increase your sites exposure and get extra sales. Make sure you read up on Adwords and how to use it before you throw all your money into what can be a bottomless pit!

Google Webmaster Tools - Find out more about how Google sees your site and what info it has on it. A must for any site owner.
Google Checkout - Offer payments via Google Checkout with Googles impressive payment system.
Google Reader - Keep up to date with Zen Cart Tips and other sites of interest with Googles RSS reader. Subscribe to our feed here

More soon…