Do you know the #1 reason why consumers purchase online?

November 19, 2007 at 4:28 pm | In E-commerce |
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Do you know

the #1 reason

why consumers

purchase online?

The local e-commerce industry in the Philippines has grown rapidly in recent years and provides huge potential with at least 10 million prospective clients that still remain untapped. A few small-to-large businesses now operate their own websites or use the Internet to promote and sell their goods and services. And they are already a hundred miles ahead of you because they had the foresight to explore the use of double exposure — one, their physical store and the other, their web presence. Once you realize the benefits of running a website, it will surely open up the whole world to you! 

The fact is, the Internet grants all types of enterprises with the capability to grow within and across borders to a seemingly unimaginable extent. No matter what size your business is, e-commerce will provide you with a level ground where you can compete with major industry players. So don’t ever think that a website is just another way for you to shell out cash. On the other hand, it is actually less expensive than maintaining a physical store and cheaper than most forms of advertising. Essentially, selling on the web makes for high profits due to low overhead. Before you make your first profits from sales in your brick-and-mortar store, you have to pay rent, utilities, salaries, and more. With an online store you just pay for the web development, hosting and that’s just about it! Think of it as an investment that allows you to reinforce your business image, to target your market, to improve customer relations and most important of all, to make it easier for potential clients to find you! Yes, consumers expect that you would have a website by now! If you don’t - they wouldn’t waste a minute searching for your store or looking for your number in the Yellow Pages. They would surf the net and look for a company who is accessible to them — one that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Simply put, you are losing a lot because…

The number one reason cited by consumers for making a purchase online is that of convenience. Now, that is something you need to think about! For indeed, shopping on the internet can save time. In traditional commerce, a consumer would go to stores to look for a particular item he is interested in buying. But with the Internet, this whole process can be done in a matter of minutes! With various websites to choose from, consumers are not anymore limited to the physical stores that are near their homes or offices. They can even shop from stores in different countries! Imagine the possibilities for merchants like you! If websites have not yet become the industry standard in your business or area, be the first to begin. When everyone else understands they need it too, you’ll remain the leader, you were the first. So if you are not yet online now, allow us to help you establish your presence over the internet and…

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