Erika has decided that she wanted a refreshed logo and site look.  So, we had a new logo developed by some designers, and I began work on the new website. There will be some custom web 2.0 elements added to this version of the  site.

After much work in incorporating all of the zen-cart data, the bebekisses.com version 2.0 has launched. Here is the breakdown of the features/functions added

> The site now features a custom engineered “Swatch Preview” which allows customers to view product color options in one location. This feature will allow you to see actual shots of these products in use. This type of feature is not new in e-commerce, however, we are using some web 2.0 effects such as “slide” to make shopping fun! This feature was based off of an example provided from the EXTJS Framework documentation .

> I optimized over half of the photos to allow the page to load faster for customers. I’ve reduced the number of web page-related pictures and have gone to a CSS based model. I am committed to optimizing our entire photograph inventory.

> Newsletter subscriptions no longer require full registration.

> Product Searches now fully functional

> URLs are now SEO friendly

> AOL instant messenger incorporated on the site to allow easy communication with the bebekisses.com staff.

> Many other features/functions.