Why would you abandon an order when shopping online?
WebCredible reports that hidden charges (36%) are the biggest reason while shoppers abandon their shopping cart online. The second most annoying shopping cart trade is forcing people to register (31%) before being able to complete the order.

IN real estate, a picture can be worth more than a thousand words. Much, much more. When selling properties online, agents and Web designers say that the pictures buyers see of houses and apartments for sale are often the first — and sometimes the only — chance for a seller to make a good impression. Less-than-flattering pictures can turn buyers off and lead to lonely open houses.

Read full article: NY Times: Making Every Pixel Count