You get to decide what you sell on your website, for how much, and then magically see those dollar bills stack up in your bank account (cha-ching!).
Sounds too good to be true, right?
Well, it’s isn’t.
What we just described is e-commerce—and as you can see—it can be a very important (and lucrative) aspect of your business.
What Is E-Commerce?
“An
E-commerce website gives your business the ability to sell products online. It allows your customers to shop and discover new products from the comfort of their homes while giving your company an extra resource for marketing and revenue.”
–
IntegrityTek
No door-to-door sales here. Just a digital device, a consumer need/want for the product, and the ability to buy it at the touch of a button.
Why E-Commerce Is Important for Your Business
If you want full control over not just your website, but your business as well, e-commerce is a path worth looking at.
Let’s take a look at why…
YOU CONTROL THE CUSTOMER JOURNEY
No more sending customers away from your website to a third-party seller.
With
e-commerce they get to stay on your site and you control the customer journey.
The minute a potential customer clicks away from your
website, you risk losing them to the world of the Internet
(and you know how many rabbit holes someone can fall into there!).
By inviting (and hopefully keeping) customers in your “digital home” you get to maneuver the experience they have.
The ability to focus on products, have enough time to make the choice they want, and seamlessly check out—all in one place—is the true beauty of e-commerce.
WIDE IMPACT
E-commerce not only gives you the ability to sell locally, it gives you the opportunity to reach potential customers from all over the world.
Imagine how far and wide your products could go with your own online store?
Sales wouldn’t just depend on local—you could branch out to state-wide, the country, and even globally.
You could say the sky’s the limit with where you want to take it!
BONUS PERK: PRIVATE LABEL!
This is definitely your time to shine with products of your own, as well as generic products you can private label.
Not only is this an opportunity to build trust with your customers, but it also gives way to receive feedback and continue to refine your products over time to better serve your audience.
As a business owner, the feeling of knowing what you can and can’t control is crucial.
Thankfully, e-commerce is an area of your business you can absolutely control and tailor the experience to your
ideal customer.
Now that’s an entrepreneur win, isn’t it? We think so!
Want to start selling products on your website and generate extra revenue for your business?
Give
IntegrityTek a call today—we can’t wait to help customize your website for e-commerce!