Comments on: Internet Retailer Updates Hot 100 eCommerce Sites For 2008

By: Mendel Potok

Mendel Potok — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:20:00 +0000

Nice, these sites are actually really good!

By: Tara

Tara — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:01:40 +0000

I think that the list is a very good list, most of the retailers from each category have a very high google ranking as well as alexa traffic ranking. Not only that but as a consumer I recognize most of these retailers or have seen them within searches I have completed over the years. Of course all stores are not going to be on the list because the list is limited to 100, there are other stores that do well also however you can only put so much into a limited list, but overall I think it is comprehensive and a good list.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:39:37 +0000

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By: Josh

Josh — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:35:21 +0000

yea i was suprise not to see tycromedia.com on there and like somebody else said before this list is kidna misleading.

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By: eCopt

eCopt — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:47:25 +0000

@ Extrajewel – Well said. Perspective is key and we should always remember that when sifting through information, especially online. I’m glad you stated that. I sort of always viewed this type of list as a special reward for hard working, well managed sellers that spend tons in advertising. Basically, a form of recognition among the industry.

Many of the sites make the list due to their brand or time online alone and probably wouldn’t need to fill out anything to make the grade. Whether the list is full of salt grains or not, like you said, it’s still full of valuable information that anyone from shoppers and consumers to manufacturers and distributors to the sellers themselves can use.

By: Extrajewel

Extrajewel — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:54:32 +0000

While it is true that the above list is not the bible, it gives a fairly accurate view of the ratings in each category. These sites are also the largest advertisers online and offline. The point that, ‘… if you do not answer the questionnaire…’ is well taken but meaningless. How can one rate anything or anyone if complete information is not available? These lists if taken in the right perspective, help everyone. The sellers will get good recognition and the buyers will get reliable seller information. The issue of not wanting to disclose information is strange. If the survey did not have any information except a survey form (filled by the seller) to do the rating, what would happen if a seller inflated his sales figures 10 times to come on top of the list?

By: Hiren

Hiren — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:16:30 +0000

Yes Rajan, I have read this article and its really informative.

By: eCopt

eCopt — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:29:51 +0000

@ Erik – You’re right on many points Erik. It’s hard to determine the criteria for such lists and whether or not there’s any room for biased or unbiased data. I am not exactly sure what steps IR takes to combat incomplete fields or missing data, or whether they have certain criteria they judge by. It would be interesting to know what they look for, what they request and what’s taken into consideration when determining the ordering.

By: eCopt

eCopt — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:26:22 +0000

@ Rajan – Appreciate the kind words, thanks for dropping by our eCommerce blog.

By: Erik

Erik — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:50:39 +0000

Lists like these are very misleading. The only sites shown are the sites that answer a questionnaire that includes information that some companies do not want to have published so their competitors can see (like sales totals). So if you do not completely fill out the forms, your websites (which are doing better than many on the list) are ignored on the lists.

By: Rajan

Rajan — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:07:03 +0000

Its really great informative article…every one should must read.

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