Using many different aspects of Web 2.0 technology, Caponocca.com allows users to rate designs, submit comments and talk to other users.

“What we are really building is a strong community where people can come together and decide for themselves what t-shirts and fashions are most appealing to them,” said Caponocca CEO and founder, Norvell Thomas. “Anyone can go to a department store and purchase a regular t-shirt, but these are special because they are designed by everyday people like you and me!”

The Los Angeles based startup says that Caponocca is a combination of Italian words that is meant to translate to knucklehead.

Said Thomas: “To us, knucklehead is sort of a badge of honor. We like having the freedom to help other artists and designers get their creativity out to the rest of the world.”

We’ll contact Caponocca.com to learn a little bit more about their startup and their service.

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Caponocca.com – Designers Make Money

If Network Solutions figures are accurate, it means that more and more people are turning to shopping online, instead of going to brick and mortar stores.

I can say it’s true for me personally and professionally. I did most of my holiday shopping online (and have done so for several years now). And I also so a spike in traffic and sales this month.

The bottom line here is that is you have a company that sells ANYTHING, you need to have an online presence.  And it still surprises me when I meet someone who’s in business who doesn’t have one.

Do you think it’s essential to have a website in today’s marketplace?

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