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Creating an online store

Choose an easy-to-use and multifunctional online shop

Create your online store with a reliable partner. Vilkas offers a multifunctional and easy-to-use solution for you to start up your online store. We also offer a wide range of different payment and delivery methods for your store’s needs.

Search engine visibility is vital for online business and all our development work takes that into account. Our customers have noticed that their online stores are found by search engines shortly after the store opening.

What to think about before opening an online store

It’s easy to start an online store, but what does it take to create a successful one? Some entrepreneurs thirst for economical success, some enjoy running an online store as a hobby, and others get their sense of achievement by serving their customers extremely well. What is the best online store solution for different types of retailers?

1. Decide what you want to sell and make sure the products are available for you

First, you have to choose your product line for online business and locate the best sources for those products. In addition to that, your product line should be attractive to potential customers. Basically, you could be selling anything; e-retailers sell clothes, furniture, musical instruments, car spare parts, training etc., etc. Regardless what’s your passion, make sure that your wholesaler or dealer is trustworthy enabling you to deliver your products to your customers swiftly.

2. Get a domain name for your online store

If you already have your own web address, you can redirect it to your new online store when the store is ready to be published. If you don’t have one yet, you can order the domain service from Vilkas Group. You can also use your company’s name as your online store’s domain, or you can choose any domain name that will help your customers to find your store easily.

3. Choose an eCommerce solution that will grow with your business

Start your free 30-day trial now and find out how well our solution suits your current and future needs. The trial is non-binding and totally free-of-charge. And best of all, all the work you put into the test store will be at your disposal for further development when you decide to continue with our eCommerce solution. It’s best to avoid site builder services with online store extensions because their primitiveness will limit your growth potential right from the start. Compare different online store services to avoid buying a pig in a poke.

4. Select the right partners

In order to run a successful online business, in addition to choosing the right online store solution, you’ll also need partners for logistics, payment transactions, accounting and marketing. Start a B2B or B2C webshop with us and you get built-in integration to the most important partners. Take time to compare the partner services to find the best solutions for your business.

5. Plan beforehand and stick to your plan

It’s wise to plan the product groupings, contents, marketing channels as well as the processes for customer service, order processing, order shipment and product returns beforehand. A well-made plan will save you a lot of time when you start building up your store.

6. Create your own online store

Open the online store, feed in the products, select a theme that suits your business and set the delivery and payment methods. Ask for our professional help if you get stuck. Vilkas offers all it's customers free phone and email support, so you’ll never be alone with the questions bothering you.

7. Market your store online and offline

Multichannel marketing is a necessity nowadays: you have to show up in the media where your customers are searching for you. At least make sure that your store will be found in the search engines. In addition to that, market your store for example through Google Adwords. Track your website visitors with the help of Google Analytics or Snoob and you’ll constantly learn more about your customers.

And that’s it! You'll only have to remember a couple of things: process orders quickly and send products to the customers as soon as possible. Excellent customer service will be your key to success. Create and manage customer relations persistently. Word on good service spreads around the Web surprisingly fast. Have faith in what you’re doing and keep going!

Creating an online store

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