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ECommerce is a big deal. Last year, online sales increased by 15%<\/a> as consumers spent over $517 billion at their favorite online retailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking to get a piece of the pie, there’s never been a better time to set up an online store. Of course, it isn’t so simple that you can just click your mouse a few times and have a store up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need the right strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to find out how to start an online shop? Then keep reading as we give you five important tips that’ll guarantee success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Find a Developer and Web Host<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First thing’s first, you’ll need a platform for your great new online store. But since there’s no shortage of options out there, the process can be more than a little confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless you have experience designing web stores, leave it to the pros<\/a>. There’s so much more to a great web store than getting it online, after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need to make sure it looks professional and has your unique flair. And don’t forget about maintenance. To keep your site secure, you’ll have to undergo routine maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole process can be a headache to deal with alone, so outsource the task instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Target a Niche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over 1.7 billion<\/a> websites are live at this very moment. To get your store the attention it deserves, you’ll have to diversify yourself enough that you stand out<\/a> from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your best bet is to target a niche and go after an audience that’s currently under-served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Niche audiences tend to be some of the most loyal shoppers you could ask for. Plus, finding a unique angle reduces the amount of competition you’ll face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Make Your Checkout Process Easy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever had an online shopping experience that was just too frustrating to put up with? Well, there’s a reason that the cart abandonment rate is 75.6%<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The faster your checkout process, the more sales you’ll make. It’s that simple.
Allow users to complete a purchase as a guest, make your sign-up process simple, and enable one-click ordering whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Spread the Word<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By this point, you’ll have a beautiful, well-designed site that caters to an audience and has a sales-ready checkout system. The only thing missing is…well, people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running a brand awareness campaign<\/a> is a must for generating buzz about your new store. You’ll want to optimize your website, as well as take advantage of social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Keep Track of Inventory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your audience is in place, get ready for sales to go through the roof! You might even have trouble keeping up with demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid a disaster, invest in an eCommerce platform that offers real-time inventory tracking. That way, you’ll always have a heads-up before you run out of your best-selling products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Start an Online Shop: Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re wondering how to start an online shop, know this: Starting a shop is easy. But building a successful store with a dedicated audience and unique branding? Well, that takes a bit more work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow these tips and you’ll have tons of sales in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don’t forget, we’re here to help. Get in touch<\/a> today and find out how we can help you with branding, web development and hosting, and more.<\/p>\n \t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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