Help with ecommerce categories

Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by ddeaton, Jun 16, 2014.

  1. #1
    My store is at:

    http://uberdise.com

    The definition of my store is:

    designating a person or thing that exceeds the norms or limits of its kind or class:

    I will be dropshipping from my store I need about 7 categories that has to do with the definition.

    Thanks.
     
    ddeaton, Jun 16, 2014 IP
  2. Solid Commerce

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    What exactly is the question, here? Are you looking for suggestions as to what categories you should build out for your site?

    I would actually suggest a couple of things before you start worrying about that:

    1) I would consider a pretty massive design overhaul, from the ground up. Your site, though going after a good niche, has some very dated-looking design going on. I would invest in some more high-resolution pictures, tweak the color scheme, and see if you can't lend your whole site a cleaner, more simple, less aggressive look and feel.

    2) I'd come up with a name that matches your domain. Having your domain be one thing and the store's name be another is confusing branding and could ultimately hurt your store's performance in a really big way. This is especially true because you seem to have done some work coming up with a snazzy definition for your URL -- but where would the customer see this? There's no way that your URL can work for you as a piece of branding if your URL is all it is.

    I hope this helps! More than happy to answer further questions if you've got them. :)
     
    Solid Commerce, Jun 18, 2014 IP
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    Also, there are some other issues of your site that need some serious work.

    Are you really selling an iMac for less than $150?

    Your "About Us," "Terms and Conditions," and other pages are completely blank. If you wish for anyone to buy from you, you'll have to fill these things out so that you appear legitimate.
     
    Solid Commerce, Jun 18, 2014 IP
  4. ddeaton

    ddeaton Well-Known Member

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    My site is a demo of open cart right now that is why the products are all demo products. Yes, I am looking for
    what categories I should build out for my site. Can you help?
     
    ddeaton, Jun 18, 2014 IP
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    ddeaton Well-Known Member

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    My niche is sporting goods
     
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    1) Electronics
    2) Laptops
    3) Cell Phones
    4) Home Decor
    5) Toys & Games
    6) Jewelry
    7) Watches
    8) Clothing
    9) Arts & Crafts
    10) Fashion
     
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    why dont you just take a look at amazon, ebay ... for inspiration.
     
    homer7, Jun 19, 2014 IP
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    This is a great bit of advice.

    If you REALLY want to make sure that your categories are the best around, I'd spend a good day or so doing some serious research. The more time you invest in figuring that out, the better your results will be.

    I'd also do this research in concurrence with the work that goes into figuring out exactly what your inventory will be. This will give you the ability to make the most of your vendors & suppliers.
     
    Solid Commerce, Jun 19, 2014 IP