
Online Sales Grew Up to 625% in Some Sectors In Canada Due to Coronavirus
While Online Sales boom, COVID-19 has forced retailers in almost every part of Canada to temporarily close their physical storefronts during the first two quarters of 2020.
By reaching millions of customers online with a store that is open 24/7 you are lo longer limited by geographical location, or operating hours. Furthermore, with an online store to showcase your products, customers can reserve online and pickup in store
It is much easier to stand out online as opposed to a retail location, even with the millions of potential buyers. With a successful online store, customers will naturally share your products with trier contacts leading to increased customer reach
With a well configured eStore, you can automate the majority of your work and dedicate more of your time to what you yourself. You can automatically accept payments, remove items from inventory when sold out, and keep track of your sucess
The adoption of e-commerce is rapidly growing. If you want to ensure you business stays competitive in the new digital landscape you need an online store that is accessible for all.
For the majority of our clients, we recommend Shopify for their eStore. However, we also build solutions with SquareSpace, WooCommerce, and others.
If you are already selling through eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, or Kijiji our solutions will integrate with your current sales channel.
Curate bundles and suggested similar items for customers of your products
Configured shipping to help send out your products, and keep customers informed
We consult you for design and layout of your store to portray your brand correctly
We use the latest web security standards, and SSL encryption for security
Integrated search functionality to help customers browse
Keep track of how your store is performing, including live visitors
Ability to get paid by most major Credit Cards, as well as other payment methods
Initial training and 30 days of support is included with any eStore Setup
In 2010, Canadians placed nearly 114 million orders while shopping online, totalling an approximate $15.3 billion in sales. By 2020 that figure has reached over $40 Billion. However, Almost half of Canadian online purchases are made with retailers from outside of the country. If your products are not online, you are missing out on crucial sales
The majority of items sold online can be shipped to any nation around the world. Have your brand no longer be limited by geographical limitation and those traveling to your store
Many online shoppers would prefer to pick up their online purchases at brick and mortar locations, rather than having the item shipped to their home or office. Even if they don’t choose in-store pickup, having the choice matters to many as they head to the store to inspect it before deciding to purchase
While Online Sales boom, COVID-19 has forced retailers in almost every part of Canada to temporarily close their physical storefronts during the first two quarters of 2020.
Any businesses looking to sell their product on the internet has to make the decision on what platform to use to sell. E-Commerce takes two
First in the series discussing how to set up an online business. In this edition: Why You Should Launch Your Business Online