I am planning to start a online shop, any suggest?

Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by yoory, Nov 16, 2011.

  1. webexpert2u

    webexpert2u Greenhorn

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    #21
    To have an online shop, you can start with small investment like
    1) Book domain & web hosting space
    2) Design & Development of the website
    3) Tie up with some renowned affiliate network like affiliatefuture to show products/services
    4) Website promotion/SEO

    And you will start getting smart revenues on your investment.
     
    webexpert2u, Nov 29, 2011 IP
  2. Ella_Z.

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    #22
    I think the most important thing to do after you started your online shop, is to promote it. So, use actively social media for that... When you, your friends, then people who don't know you at all will start speaking about your shop, what they've bought there at their FB accs or Twitter, that would be the best promotion for your online shop
     
    Ella_Z., Nov 30, 2011 IP
  3. angelinawillium

    angelinawillium Peon

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    #23
    You can make landing page if you don't want any text stuff, or don't need to change your website look. You can do seo for landing page and linking to home page also.
     
    angelinawillium, Nov 30, 2011 IP
  4. Adam Neal

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    #24
    Consider using a hosted solution. You won't have to worry about hosting or keeping your installation updated among several other complications that may distract you from your goal.
     
    Adam Neal, Dec 1, 2011 IP
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    JerrickYeoh Active Member

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    #25
    so i think everything is find for you to build up your online shop just that you do not know how to promote your site.

    I believe the basic thing you need to learn is SEO.
    SEO is the way that allow you to gain traffic and improve your serp in search engine.
    Then you may learn up of affiliate, ppc , google adwords, social media.
    I understand that got lot thing to learn but i believe is not a huge problem to be self learning while lot of people would happy to share some ideas with you.
     
    JerrickYeoh, Dec 2, 2011 IP
  6. rocketstar

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    #26
    today people using the social media marketing to create online store, I guess this way is simplest and popular
     
    rocketstar, Dec 2, 2011 IP
  7. Spudster

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    #27
    Seems like an good idea, make good load time.
     
    Spudster, Dec 2, 2011 IP
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    #28
    Proper advertisment is key.
     
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  9. Spudster

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    #29
    Thats also another great key :D
     
    Spudster, Dec 3, 2011 IP
  10. nikita.globals

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    #30
    To add traffic, just do both SEO off page and on-page.
    Don't forget to advertise via classified ads and social media.
    Good luck with your online shop :)
     
    nikita.globals, Dec 4, 2011 IP
  11. udaypal

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    #31
    Firstly you do some online marketing for your business as well as SEO. After getting popular you start your business which will be better for you. If possible start some PPC and affiliate programs for your site.
     
    udaypal, Dec 7, 2011 IP
  12. sofiaisabella01

    sofiaisabella01 Greenhorn

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    #32
    Online shop is good idea now a day we all going to web to sell or purchase any thing we need. Its really boost your business, and do not worry about traffic and details on your site do seo for your business or hire a company or free lancer.
     
    sofiaisabella01, Dec 7, 2011 IP
  13. swasa

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    #33
    Its good to start your online shop, so have decided which shopping cart software are you going to use. If you are seeking for the open source, then try zeuscart which is the best free open source shopping cart software to create your store.
     
    swasa, Dec 7, 2011 IP
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    #34
    keep the prices of your products competitive as compared to other sites ...BEST OF LUCK...
     
    TEJ-E, Dec 7, 2011 IP
  15. RogerB

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    #35
    Yes, but that is mostly to secure their name so that no-one else steals it. Otherwise, Facebook is of no advertising value to business whatsoever unless your business is "social escapades".
     
    RogerB, Dec 7, 2011 IP
  16. RogerB

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    #36
    At first I was wondering what criteria is used to judge "the best shopping cart" but then realized that it will depend on whether the cart is actually suited to your product, or if it can be easily tailored to suit your product. Then I realized that it was about "free open source" and decided to leave this topic alone.

    But then I remembered all of the problems that I had long ago using "free shopping carts". Then I started using the "best commercial shopping carts" only to find that hackers catered for these too. The main flaw being familiarity and the fact that shopping cart programmers put too many open-ended features into their apps in the hope that they will appeal to more people.

    So in the end I started writing my own shopping cart software and haven't had a problem since.
     
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  17. googlek

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    #37
    What products are you planning to sell?
     
    googlek, Dec 7, 2011 IP
  18. s&od

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    #38
    I would definitely start with Social Media Marketing, since it's mostly free. Then move on to PPC, which is a fairly quick way to get traffic, but can get expensive depending on your keywords. Also, depending on what you're selling, get on Google Shopping right away! Good luck to you!
     
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  19. luckypretty

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    #39
    if you want to start an online store, you can check Wallydeal.com as a reference~ Believe it will help!
     
    luckypretty, Dec 10, 2011 IP
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    #40
    As far as an Ecommerce Store is concerned, I believe Big Commerce is beneficial.
    Try to opt for Big Commerce for your site which will allow various website design option and it is 100% SEO friendly.
     
    krishi, Dec 10, 2011 IP