ecommerce solutions
Bespoke or template-based ways to sell online
All online sellers need to able to manage and update their online stock effectively and offer a pain-free buying experience for their customers. At LF Digital Design we can design an online shop suited to your needs, from a simple template-based solution, to a larger, more robust, more tailored site.
With the increasing popularity of selling online, it is important to bear a few things in mind when planning a move into the world of ecommerce:
Do some research
Investigate how other businesses in your field present themselves. How do you intend to break into your market? What are your turnover expectations? How will you fulfill your orders? Also, be aware of your obligations under the law if you are going to sell online
Scale your project to your needs...
...rather than your wants. Most people want an all-singing, all-dancing site, designed to their exact specifications that also allows them to manage everything and do blogs and handles promotions etc, etc. Designing an online shop from scratch can take a while and the costs can be high. Choose the solution that is best suited to your budget and turnover expectations.
Consider marketing
Every online shop is down a dark alley off a backstreet in an unfashionable part of town. The only way people are going to know you are there is through promotion and marketing. This may take some effort - not to mention money - but is necessary if your investment in your site is not going to be a waste.
Whatever your needs LF Digital Design can meet them
If you need any advice about ecommerce, please do not hesitate to call +44(0)20 8546 6267 or use the contact form.
Some recent examples:
- www.1of1design.co.uk
A fashion designer that wants to sell her own unique and original textiles and jewellery, with full stock management and a simple PayPal payment option.
- www.obentoworld.com
A new high-street sushi chain needs an online ordering solution that includes instant management and notification systems to deal with their busy delivery service.