Why would you want to sell your products online?
In these digital times, a webshop is the equivalent of a beach house in the Caribbean: an almost necessary luxury. Okay, maybe we're exaggerating, but it's definitely beneficial to take that step towards e-commerce. More reach, open 24/7, and customers who can buy products from their pyjamas. Around 77% of Dutch people shop online, making online sales a must nowadays.
Did you know? 77% of Dutch people shop online — that's quite a lot!
How do you start selling your products online?
To start selling online, you don't need much. A good website, nice product photos, and an overview of all the products you want to sell. Add these to your online shop and voilà! You're ready to open your digital doors. Besides having everything in one place - your products, accounting, and customer management - there's another big advantage: Booqdoo, the all-in-one system we created, runs on Odoo. Simply put, a platform with over 7 million users worldwide. Reliability on top of ease of use!
What products can you sell online?
The beauty of the internet? You can literally sell anything online. Clothes, books, jewellery, your grandma's crocheted scarves, handmade soap – you name it. The only limit is your own imagination (and okay, maybe a few legal things).
What payment options do you have for your online product sales?
Online payment should be as easy as sending a text message. Make it easy for your customers by offering them various payment methods: iDEAL, bank transfer, credit card, you name it. They pay, you get a notification, and the product is shipped. Simplicity is key!
How do you showcase your products?
What strategies can you use to promote and sell your products? From high-quality photos to product descriptions that persuade customers to make that purchase, we have some tips for you.
What are the pitfalls of selling products online?
Despite the many advantages of online sales, there are also some pitfalls you'll want to avoid. And no, we're not talking about the fact that you can't judge your customer's pyjamas.