The internet has changed the game completely. A web business is easy to set up these days and you can build a business around what you love, from just about anywhere in the world, virtually on anything you want. However, the most important thing is that you need high-quality e-business tools, and you should be able to offer your customers dependable products and services. Yes, you don’t have to be perplexed about the many tools and resources available to you. Here are 5 tools that will help you start an online business.
1. Oberlo
While Oberlo is not completely an e-commerce platform, it is an extension which you can install for sites built on platforms like Shopify and many other platforms. Oberlo helps you package and ship products to your customers since this tool can be used to quickly import products to drop ship. Drop shipping is an online business model that allows business owners to sell products to their customers without investing any money on holding inventory. Owners can sell a product, then buy it from their supplier, and ship it directly to the customer.
If you are starting an online store that involves drop shipping then one platform or tool you will need is Oberlo, which automatically allows you to import the desired product to your online store.
2. Wix
With Wix, you can insert content such as images, slideshows, and text anywhere on your website. Wix is a drag and drop website builder which offers you simple solutions to create the perfect website for your business. On Wix, you can set up and sell products too. Wix is easy to use and you can integrate a shopping cart linked to payment processors such as Authorize.net and Paypal. What Wix offers over other major e-commerce builders, is that they equip you with the tools required to get your online store up and running to sell your products.
3. Squarespace
Squarespace is another tool that can help you get your digital store started. It may not be as big as the other e-commerce powerhouses but it does offer you the tools and features you need if you intend to run a simple storefront. It allows you to have full control over product variants, generating coupons, configuring shipping costs, sales taxes, inventory management, customer email lists, and other tools that you need to get started.
4. BuzzSumo
After building your digital storefront, you will need content to attract readers to your website and engage your customers. Interesting and educative content is important to attract readers. BuzzSumo helps you analyze what could attract your readers, and what will be an exciting read for them. With BuzzSumo you can find content and topics that will be a good fit for your audience. BuzzSumo offers you a list of articles with information about the number of shares they have so that you can see what is popular and choose from a range of these topics for your website. Such information can be helpful from the SEO perspective.
5. Xoom
Getting paid is an essential tool for your online business and this is where Xoom comes in. Yes, we do have other payment processors, but Xoom can be a great alternative since they don’t charge hefty transaction fees and save you money, as you do well to run your business. Even when you are making a transaction of up to $2000, Xoom will charge you a flat fee of $4.99. Another reason to pick Xoom over other payment systems is that they have a wonderful customer support team, that is always willing to help with your business needs.
Starting an online business could require some work and effort, but you should be willing to do what is necessary to make sure your business works. And perhaps this is why it is important to take advantage of the tools mentioned above. Have you tried any of these tools in the past? Do you have any other tools in mind to make your online business a success? Feel free to share your suggestions with us.
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