The IRWD (Internet Retailer Web Design) Conference held in Orlando, Florida attracted many knowledgeable expert speakers and opened the gates for outstanding networking opportunities this year.

Asheville NC-based FastPivot.com landed in Orlando last Saturday to prepare for the conference which launched this past Monday and extended into late Wednesday afternoon. Throughout the week, FastPivot.com held ecommerce store web design/development booth audits and had the honor of presenting on the main stage. Those attending on behalf of FastPivot.com were Matthew Ledford, President; Grant Henry, Director of Strategy; Ken Lubeck, Project Manager; Jen Boos, Director of Marketing; Jonathan Poston, Social Media/PR and Nikki Whited, Creative Lead.

Overall, the attendee traffic, knowledge exchange opportunities, and presentations made the trip well worthwhile. Conference highlights are included in the photo/video journal summary below:

IRWD guests coming to the FastPivot.com booth for ecommerce consults

Kurt Peters, Editor in Chief, Internet Retailer, IRWD opening remarks

John Thompson, General Manager, Bestbuy.com, IRWD Keynote

YouTube video splice: John Thompson, Bestbuy.com GM at IRWDspeaking on relevant url inclusion

Patrick Colbert, HardRock.com, speaking on new merchandising

Jimmy Healey, onlineshoes.com, on getting manufacturer help with ecommerce video production

Lauren Freedman, President, The e-tailing group speaks on product personalization etc.

Bridget Fahrland, Director, Creative Strategy, Fry Inc. speaking on Creating Social Marketing Success

FastPivot.com President, Matthew Ledford on the main stage at IRWD with Tom Funk, Vice President, Marketing, Timberline Interactive, speaking on "helping customers find the treasure at your site"

YouTube video splices below of FastPivot.com President, Matthew Ledford, (with Tom Funk) conducting site navigation reviews at #IRWD 2010:

1) Introduction

2) Vixity.com ecommerce store design critique

3) Watchery.com ecommerce store design critique

4) Altestore.com ecommerce store design critique

5) Joann.com ecommerce store design critique

6) Discmakers.com ecommerce store design critique

IRWD conference networking: FastPivot.com President, Matthew Ledford, talking with New Balance ecommerce store designer Rita Moore

Jay Scannell, SkyMall.com, on "how to make your site mobile"

FastPivot.com President FastPivot.com President, Matthew Ledford (far right) & Director of Marketing, Jen Boos (far left) with Tami Cole (center) from DollarTree.com

IRWD networking and dining at the Orlando Hyatt

More great FastPivot.com booth Yahoo store build & design consults

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