Showing posts with label online. Show all posts
Showing posts with label online. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

A Little Remarkable Device Helps Small Business get Online in No Time


Brick and Mortar retail business has undergone remarkable transformation in the last few years. The rise of eCommerce and the success of Amazon and other online retailers has put all the brick and mortar retailers in precarious situation. Even the giant retailers like Walmart are not immune from this significant change happening right now. Reading the headlines about the struggle of JC Penney and Macy’s makes anyone think that the brick and mortar retail business is going to die soon. While it may be somewhat exaggeration the reality is that if the big box retailers do not have online strategy to combat with the likes of Amazon they may face extinction in a long haul.

If the likes of Walmart and Macy’s are having such a difficult time dealing with the onslaught of eCommerce think about those small businesses who do not have the wherewithal or resources. Their survival largely depends on finding creative ways to get the customers in the door while at the time going to customers where they shop – online.

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Your Guide to Setting up an Online Business


So you want to set up an online business. Many do it these days, where the entire business is conducted online with no physical customer facing areas. It works! Just look at Amazon, who has completely dominated online retail. There are certain things you need to remember to keep your online business safe and excelling. You are at a disadvantage to other businesses with a physical front because that is a whole different side to the business, meaning they don’t have to pay as much time to their online area compared to you. But, don’t let it get you down because you can still make it. Here are some tips you need to think of to ensure your online business is nothing but a huge success.

Website Design


You need to focus on your website design. Give it all the time in the world. It needs to be amazing, because essentially it is all you have. The only medium from which to sell your products or services. Get a plan, and take it to a web developer. You can’t afford to make it on your own, even if you have some skill doing it. It needs to be good and run well and only by asking professionals to do it will you really make a significant impact. There can’t be any glitches or errors which can hurt your publicity and you also need a website that is easy to navigate otherwise people are just going to get frustrated and leave your site for another one they feel is easier to use. The colouring needs to be in line with your branding. Make it bespoke and unique. Design a business logo and put it on your site. Everything like this gives your website a professional slant which can give people trust in your business.