Online shopping is growing at a phenomenal rate as more and more New Zealanders become 'web savvy' and buy goods and services online.
The great part about Ecommerce websites (as with any website) is that they're open for business 24 hours, 7days a week. That means whilst you're asleep, they are still busy working for you and selling and promoting your products and services.
96black is able to design and implement an online Ecommerce website with integrated payment systems that allow your customers to buy your goods and services effectively and effeciently. Additionally, the website owner is able to add and update products and services as they bring in new stock lines and products change.
Orchid Boutique
CCiNZ
-
Purpose
Ecommerce websites allow organisations to sell products or services online. An Ecommerce website gives an organisation the ability to reach customers globally without the requirement for a physical presence in other countries. Ecommerce websites also represent lower costs than traditional 'bricks and mortar' style retail operations.
-
Ideally for
Organisations that want to use the Internet as an additional means of selling their products and services.
Organisations that want to target markets in areas that would otherwise be difficult to reach.
Organisations with an intangible product or service (e.g. music) that lends itself to sellling online.
-
Benefits
- Effecient way to sell products and services.
- Extremely low overheads compared to retail stores.
- Cost effective.
- 24x7 operation.
- Statistics show New Zealanders are spending more and more buying products and services online each year.
-
Disadvantages
Not many! Ecommerce websites are a great way of increasing sales without the overheads of a retail store or shop.
The downside of Ecommerce sites is that they do require a commitment in both time and investment. They also require a marketing plan to be developed around them to ensure that its marketed effectively.