In the information age the internet is available to almost everyone around the world and it is a very common thing nowadays to shop online. Almost all retail stores have an online counterpart to their brick and mortar shops, following a brick and click approach to their selling. However, there are still a few small shops that are reluctant to join the digital age, but we’ve got four of the best reasons why even small shops need an online store. Read the rest of this entry »
Can a photo-sharing social media platform really help you in making money by selling online? Yes it can. And Instagram is the proof of that. Although still a somewhat new concept, buying and selling on Instagram is rapidly becoming popular.Want to market your new product in creative ways, why not use Instagram for that? Seeking to boost up your business, Instagram is there to help you with that too! Read the rest of this entry »
Ecommerce merchants try their best to make their products work through their own websites however it is not always as easy and smooth. If products are not always moving and your stocks are backed up or just to get some more reach, ecommerce merchants should always consider posting their products on deal sites for ecommerce websites. Even though there are a few drawbacks to using deal websites, the biggest benefits are that it is a cheap advertisement option, it’s a good way to fill some sales during the low sale periods and sales are usually very quick so revenue comes in fast. And the best part is there is a good chance to turn fickle deal-seekers into long term loyal customers. Read the rest of this entry »
One of the harsh realities of operating an ecommerce website is that more than 50 percent of products you have sold will either be brought in for an exchange or customers will try to indefinitely return it and get their money back. Your cat may like to crawl into these boxes as they pile up in your office, but this is no laughing matter for your business long term success. Read the rest of this entry »
Having an e-commerce solution for your business is the way of the future, but is your online search guiding your customers to make purchases or to your competitors? When customers are shopping on your online store they may or may not have an idea of what they want. It’s your job to optimize your website to guide customers to the sale and to suggest products to those who are “just looking.” Your successful execution of both of these things will increase sales and customer retention. Correctly labeling your products with descriptions and keywords will increase your search accuracy and item suggestions.
Are you failing to show up for your own success? A simple trick to winning is to apply yourself completely to the task at hand. When it comes to running a business in 2014 showing up at the right place and at the right time will make a huge difference. Most of us are still stuck in our ways and not fully embracing the task ahead of us. I’m talking about utilizing the internet to your advantage. Having a great product with an online store like Wazala is a great start, but that won’t be enough. Follow the jump to learn how to show up and why it’s so important.