While the majority (64%) of online holiday shoppers had no problems making purchases, 36 percent did, according to a new survey from ecommerce development firm Guidance.Among those that ran into difficulty, 13 percent said they had to abandon a very slow Web site while trying to shop, 8 percent said a Web site froze or crashed, 7 percent could not complete a purchase on their first try and 4 percent said a purchase they thought they had completed actually did not go through.
Google Android Had Some Glitches
The Google Android SDK for developing mobile applications contained a slew of vulnerabilities, including a passwordless root account.
Glitches Surface In Google Checkout
It appears that the good people of Google may have a bit more fine-tuning to do on one of their newer products. Users have reported experiencing a few glitches as they tried to take advantage of Google Checkout. Long delays are also trying the patience of some.
Eight Copy Glitches That Dry-Gulch Results
Most direct response writers have learned the importance of presenting benefits instead of listing features, of asking for response, and of positioning the product or service they’re promoting. Many, however, commit less publicized sins of commission and omission which can be equally harmful to response.