6 Easy steps to set up an awesome online business

May 2, 2016 by Jessee R

E-commerce has never been more popular. More and more businesses are increasingly shunning their brick and mortar outlets and moving on the online business platform. This trend is justified because of the great success it has achieved in terms of revenues and acquiring customers.

According to statista.com, the total e-commerce revenues in 2013 were a whopping $ 1233 Billion and are expected to reach $ 2000 Billion by 2016 and approximately $ 2500 billion by 2018! Incredible is a very small word to justify what is going on here. These numbers are greater than any of the financial statistics in the world and almost all of them combined.

The above paragraph is a clear indicator that there is no other place and no platform other than e-commerce which can even speak about offering such stupendous opportunities. The question is that what are you waiting for? There has been no time which is more right for you to jump in and take your business to the next level and enjoy the umpteen benefits which it has to offer. You know what you want to sell, so let us provide some help.

Here is how to set up an awesome online business in 6 easy steps

Get a web development team

This is obviously the first step but you have to keep some things is mind.

Make sure they have the required expertise
Do your research about the team and be informed about any glitches
Negotiate on terms which are beneficial for both you and the team
Make sure you make your terms clear.
Make sure that they are being honest about their capabilities by looking at their past work, projects, endorsements and feedbacks.

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A good team will make your work a lot more easier and will save your time and energy so that you can focus more on your business.

Discuss with them your exact need

Unless you are very clear on what you want, you cannot get it anyway.

Same is the case here. Once you hire the team make sure to keep the communication crystal clear so that both parties that is you and the developers understand each other very clearly.

Explain what you want, how you want it and when you want it. Be clear on key points like formats, backgrounds, design and looks and other terms like deadlines, payments, advances and others.

Keep track of the development

It is very important for you to keep a track of the progress your hired team has been making. Keeping regular track doe the following things for you:

You will better understand the creation process
The team will be motivated as they know you can drop of anytime and check where they stand.
You can plan other actions like promotion and release plans accordingly.

Start beta-testing once ready

A beta test is the second phase of testing your website. Once it is ready and you and others in your crew have tested it, it is time to let it be used by a sample audience. This is the concept of a beta test.

This provides you with valuable information before the final launch. If there are any glitches left, you will come to know them. It is like the final tuning of a sports car before the final race. Be sure you carry it out, if you want to win.

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Launch the website and promote it

Your website is ready now. It is time to launch it. The launch event should be such that a major part of promotion is handled.

People should find your website attractive from the first day. This will increase networking and bring in more traffic towards your site.

Make your promotion strategies in accordance with how and where to promote your website.

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Start Selling

That’s it. You’re set. The website is ready. It has been well promoted. There is nothing to stop you now. Sales will start and money will start flowing.

The E-commerce revolution may have become too huge to handle but it has still not peaked. That is why we see a new entrant each day and a new market leader too. Such is the scope if you have the right tools at your disposal.

So stop waiting, build your plan, launch your website, start acting today.