eCommerce Readiness Guide

For example, would you be selling international or local within the borders of South Africa or would you target a specific country? Your store's setup costs more if you offer more currencies, and delivery costs rise if you begin shipping products across national borders. Read more about real-time shipping rates.

When you are starting a new business, it is always good to make a list of keywords, as the internet search engines will find your business when visitors search for your keywords.

Shipping costs influence your market. Make a study of the delivery costs in your geographical area that you would like to target, i.e., investigate the delivery times and prices of the Post Office or a courier company. A flat rate calculation is the easiest to incorporate into your online store. For more advanced shipping, you could make use of live courier rates. We incorporate your products with the courier company's database. Read more here courier live store rates

How does international shipping influence an online store?
Online stores that offer international shipping can reach a larger market and tap into new customer bases. However, international shipping can also be more complicated and expensive than domestic shipping. Shipping courier rates can vary depending on the country of origin and destination, and some countries may have import duties or other taxes that need to be paid. Online stores need to be aware of these potential costs before offering international shipping. If a store uses a slow or unreliable shipping courier, this can impact how satisfied international customers are with the store. Finally, customs and import taxes can also impact an online store's business if they are not properly factored into the price of goods.

It is important that you include legal documents in your store so that you can serve your users the best while your legal documents protect your online business.

Good quality product images increase product sales. Images should be consistent in size and we require a minimum image size of 600px. Landscape images display better than portrait images.