Everyone knows about EBay and Amazon: they are
two of the largest online product distributors in the world. Known for selling
all kinds of items ranging from books, electronic gadgets, and clothing to the
leftovers in someone's junk yard collection, these two sites are synonymous
with online sales and are the best friends to any small business producer who
can't afford or don't have the ability to distribute their products on their
own. However, if you are capable of moving products on your own, then
your company should definitely consider selling without the need of a middle-man
distributor.
Being able to sell a product online is a big plus
compared to the alternatives of recent past. Instead of needing a building
solely designed as a distribution center for the public, your customers can buy
directly from your warehouse or equivalent. There is no rent to pay to
landlords, no clerks to run your business, and no maintenance of your shop.
With half of your old-world business removed from the equation, all you have to
worry about are your production or service facilities.
The biggest argument against online sales is
often focused on trust. The customer never gets to hold the product in their
hands and only has a photo of a factory-perfect model of the product to rely
on. This is indeed a problem and one both EBay and Amazon have struggled with
since their inception. For them, it’s a major issue because their products come
from any number of sources, but for you and your company, it will be a lot
easier depending on how well the reputation of your company's brand fairs. If
you’re respected by the public, you’ll find a lot of customers willing to buy
your products and services without too much thought.
Reaching that level of respectability is easier
said than done. But, with Centel Media™ article, review, image and video suppression
services, our professional staff will help improve your online reputation and
boost E-Commerce for your website. If you have other needs such as raising your
company’s presence on a search engine results page, finding ways to make your website stand out, or designing the perfect social media page, we have the right services at your disposal to
help improve your online experience.
Jonathan Wong,
Creative Writer,
Matthew Shaffer,
Editor-In-Chief,