Starting an online store

Discussion in 'General Business' started by nadgob, Apr 16, 2009.

  1. #1
    I want to open an online store.

    I will take care about everything: domain name registration, design, coding, seo, promoting, finding customers, running the business etc. I'm already doing this for someone else so I would know what to do.

    However I still have a big problem I don't know what to sell. I'm looking for an accessible niche, a cool product, something to start a small online store.

    Any ideas are accepted no matter how dumb ;)
     
    nadgob, Apr 16, 2009 IP
  2. netwasi

    netwasi Active Member

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    If you want to start immediately then you should join Amazon as an affiliate and use their "astore" feature. Find more details on their website after joining. Later you can add your own products.
     
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  3. nadgob

    nadgob Guest

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    I can build an affiliate program for my products and let other sell for me. I want my own store, a niche store who sells something good.. I just don't know what
     
    nadgob, Apr 16, 2009 IP
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    angilina Notable Member

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    What you sell in your site, can depend on your interests.Like: If I was you, then I would open a PC store and would start from some PC components; Used and New. You can get used stuff from ebay for good price and then you can sell it in your own site.
     
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  5. slogold

    slogold Peon

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    nobody will give you idea what to sell, you have to figure this on your own
     
    slogold, Apr 16, 2009 IP
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    Sell light bulbs everyone needs them you can't live without them. They come in all sizes and colors and shapes.
     
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    Pick something that you are interested in. You will need to know a lot about your product.
     
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    StrangeLife Well-Known Member

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    I agree on this, knowing alot about the product will have its advantage, creating unique descriptions and reviews. Perhaps looking into a niche that doesn't have much competition :)
     
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  9. easyhost

    easyhost Peon

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    the thing to do is search Google for dropshipping and their will be some that dropship and sell various items
     
    easyhost, Apr 16, 2009 IP
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    what is the best shopping cart script?
     
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    kashifpervez455 Active Member

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    Sell Products With Resell Rights !!!

    It Will Work 100%
     
    kashifpervez455, Apr 17, 2009 IP
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    hellomang Well-Known Member

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    lol the BEST option is to create your own dropshipping list. Don't subscribe to online lists, just pick a niche market near you and contact the suppliers. They can be found in trade magazines

    A friend who has many fashion industry contacts approached me about building a site for him. He was going to purcahse the products from suppliers I discussed how dropshipping works and in this climate they are more than happy to come to the party.
     
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    offshore web development Peon

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    Find out the niche in which you have more interest, Without interest and knowledge you won't get success in business...
     
  14. nadgob

    nadgob Guest

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    @angilina - Selling pc components would be my last option, i'm looking for something simple. Having an pc hardware store is not as simple as you might think

    @pgeorge777 - I'm not sure, but I can make a custom one for a small store.

    @karen morgan - I could sell watches even I don't know so much about it, I just don't have the contact.

    I was thinking at some kind of gadget that would be easy to sell, something as "electronic cigarette".

    Waiting for other bright ideas :)
     
    nadgob, Apr 17, 2009 IP
  15. webgal

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    WHAT you are going to sell and to WHOM is probably the biggest part of the equation--figuring out what to sell, what will sell, who to sell it to. In fact, over 85% of all ecommerce go bust. People tend to not want to do the up front work and just pour money in the development.

    So start with areas you know something about. Write them down. Then be on the lookout for niches or ways you can take these ideas.

    You also need to think about whether you are going to do drop shipping or store the items. Many things cannot be drop shipped. Friends of mine who are successful typically use a shipper with whom they have a relationship. For instance, a buddy of mine sells printers. He's an IT guy so there is a reason to buy from him. He works on these things all day and knows which ones are reliable. He also has a reliable supplier he's used for years that will drop ship the printers. So he knows they won't make him look bad.
     
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    You can sell a lot of thing actually such as ebook/hosting/wordpress theme etc
     
    mentos, Apr 17, 2009 IP
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    dimitrov0074 Peon

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    Well the first step would ofcourse be to find your niche.

    There are thousands of them out there.

    Maybe you need Niche Blueprint.
     
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    fine

    you can sell web hosting and domain registration online.. as well as bulk sms, voip calling cards and more..

    advance wishes..
     
    webhost18, Apr 17, 2009 IP
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    See things lying around you and start on eBay

    Approach small traders and try to get their inventory online. Once you feel confident about etailing then go for your own store.

    Give it some time, learn and experiment!
     
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    Sell the Sham wow.
     
    alphamonk, Apr 18, 2009 IP