4 Signs That Your Business is Ready To Have An E-Commerce Website

It’s no secret that people worldwide are becoming prolific social media users. According to Statista, did you know that the forecast of social media users in the Philippines alone goes around 84.75 million people this 2022? And that number is not likely to slow down for the years to come. With this said, for businesses alike, this only proves how vital social media platforms are. So if you’re still undecided about having an e-commerce website, this might just help you come to a conclusion! Let’s see if all the boxes are ticked with your business, if so, then it might be high time for you to have an e-commerce website.

The pros of having an e-commerce website.

The reach, influence, and endless possibilities of being online will always reign supreme. There is no business that is not online these days. Here are a few gains of having an e-commerce website.

  • Faster buying process. Customers can quickly browse through the products that they want and check them out with simple online purchasing methods. This is easier than using social platforms in which inboxes, inquiries, and other things might flood you with your messages! Having an e-commerce website also entails a coordinated and orderly fashion of answering your inquiries, and addressing the purchasing of your customers.
  • Your business is always open. When does the internet sleep? Never. Being online means that you are allowing people to access your business at any time of the day. Unlike physical stores that are limited with opening and closing times, being online can let your business be open 24/7! This can be a beneficial factor for your market if ever they want to check something immediately during late hours or during the wee hours of the morning.
  • Gain international reach. Having an e-commerce website means putting your business online for people to discover. Being available online means that you have a higher chance of being discovered around the world! Having an e-commerce website can also be a chance for you to gain worldwide recognition.  
  • Low financial costs. Maintaining an e-commerce website costs lesser than having physical stores or using third-party platforms. Plus, you’ll be having full control over the designs and the content itself! According to Amazon, e-commerce websites won’t require you to pay extra upfront costs like rent, repairs, store design, inventory, etc. This is one of the biggest pros of having an eCommerce website.

4 Signs you’re ready for an e-commerce platform. 

Having doubts if your business is ready for an e-commerce website? Check out these few items to help you determine whether you’re ready for a website or not!

1 Getting a lot of inquiries in different channels

Maybe it’s time to funnel all the inquiries and purchase orders to one platform. If you’re already feeling overwhelmed with the number of messages you’re getting from different business channels, then it might be high time for you to have your own website! Having a website can direct all inquiries and purchases in a much more coordinated manner than letting them jumble on multiple social media platforms. 

2 Inventory growth

Third-party platforms and social media shops can only hold so much! If your inventory and products are adding up, you might want to consider placing them on a bigger platform so that your customers can comfortably scroll through your products.  

3 Competition is getting fierce

Having an e-commerce website is a definite step up for your business. If you feel like there are numerous businesses that are making the same product as you, then maybe it’s time to step up your game and have an e-commerce website! This will ideally open up new markets for you while having the opportunity to reach a broader consumer mill.

4 Customers are already asking for it!

There’s nothing more than an obvious sign to upgrade to a website when your customers are already asking for it! It’s a sure sign that they are looking forward to seeing your business grow. When people are asking for more, then

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