BikeSmart, Top Bicycle Online Retailer, Selects GorillaSoft to Expand and Manage its eBusiness Capabilities
DENVER - Aug 15, 2005 - GorillaSoft, Inc., a leading eBusiness software and services company, announced today that BikeSmart, the online arm of the retail chain Mike`s Bikes, has selected GorillaSoft to further expand and manage the capabilities of BikeSmart.com.
"Our position in the industry enables us to out-perform every other retailer or mail order website in the country," said Ken Martin of Mike`s Bikes. "Further, our customers expect superior service. Our online capabilities must help us meet both of these objectives. GorillaSoft has the technology and the staff to ensure we stay out front."
GorillaSoft was charged with conducting a complete technical analysis of BikeSmart`s transactional web site to ensure the code was clean and the site was cross-browser compatible. The initial phase included the optimization of BikeSmart`s checkout interface and work flow process to better track and more intuitively complete sales. GorillaSoft is also responsible for fully integrating the site with online retail giant amazon.com for both orders and inventory. GorillaSoft engineers are now in the process of adding international shipping features to allow the retailer to further expand its business overseas.
"BikeSmart has been a leader in online cycle sales and service since 1999. We`ve watched the site evolve over the years. We couldn`t be more pleased about helping the people at Mike`s Bikes take BikeSmart.com to the next level of performance and interactivity," said Mike Whitman, GorillaSoft Chief Technical Officer. "It`s a great fit for our technical capabilities."
In addition to custom development and integration, BikeSmart.com is supported by GorillaSoft`s GorillaRequest, an online support module deployed for all GorillaSoft customers.
About BikeSmart
Founded in 1999, BikeSmart.com is the online venture of Mike`s Bicycle Centers of Northern California. Mike`s Bikes was founded in 1964 as Marin County`s first Schwinn shop. Over the years, cycling has changed dramatically, but Mike`s Bikes has always remained dedicated to the cycling community. The company is locally owned and operates four wildly successful stores in San Rafael, Berkeley, Sausalito, San Fransisco and Palo Alto. Its staff of over 80 incredible people ensures an exceptional experience for every customer. For more information, visit www.Bikesmart.com or www.MikesBikes.com.
About GorillaSoft
GorillaSoft is a leading provider of Internet software and services for companies seeking to increase productivity and boost profits through web-based initiatives. GorillaSoft`s tightly integrated suite of modules makes eBusiness easy to design, implement and manage. GorillaSoft`s suite delivers robust capabilities to automate and web-enable many business processes, including web site updates, page-based content management, secure extranets, digital document storage, event promotion and reservations, project management, shopping carts with inventory control, and eNewsletter creation, distribution, and management. Powered by GorillaCore™ for administration and reporting, these rapidly deployable, highly scalable modules are available individually or bundled and are easily customized. GorillaSoft`s suite reduces cost and eliminates the pain involved with implementing eBusiness projects, resulting in more successful and more profitable online programs. For more information, visit www.gorillasoft.com.
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