THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING AN ONLINE STORE

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING AN ONLINE STORE

One of the most common enquiries we have at ADG is for an e-commerce website.

Sure, it sounds simple enough. Buy a domain name, get yourself a free template, knock together some copy and away you go.

Unfortunately there is a bit more work involved than the above. In fact, what is written above wouldn’t even get you online!

We have put together a little mini-series on this topic THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING AN ONLINE STORE for you to think about prior to taking that big leap into the digital sphere.

Here is the first lesson: 

BUY A PROPER DOMAIN NAME

No one in their right mind is going to buy something from you if they think you cannot afford a decent domain name. By that, I mean ‘buymyproducts.freewebsite.online’ is not a reputable web address.

Remember, perception is reality and people are now more conscious of getting scammed online than ever before. A professional domain will help alleviate your potential customers’ concerns.

You can secure domains from the likes of GoDaddy from as little as $15.

GET RELIABLE HOSTING

Most people that have never had a website get stuck on this one. It’s an extra expense that many don’t factor in when they are setting up an online store. Thankfully, securing web hosting isn’t an expensive exercise but it is an ongoing cost.

NEXT

The next instalment will explore the hard work and commitment that is needed to run an e-commerce business. Don’t be fooled – it ain’t easy!