How Much will it Cost me?
An online store is a very dynamic form of website which can vary greatly in price depending on the level of customisation and additional integration needed. Starting from R10 000 and ranging up to R25 000 for the basic infrastructure to be developed. Once the infrastructure
has been developed the adding of products can be conducted. The adding of products is charged on a per product basis at R12.50 (ex VAT) per product. All information needs to be supplied. Once the products have been added to the online store there is a certain level of
maintenance which needs to be conducted to ensure that the online store runs smoothly. Simplified documentation will be supplied to update this information, or Web Design Co will perform the maintenance on an hourly rate contract.
Too Much? Only a few Products?
If you only have a few products and a fully fledged online store is not what you are looking for, maybe an integrated shopping cart for your website is the answer. Maintain your current website and simply add the shopping cart options to it. This can cost less
but is more restricted in terms of functionality and is typically suited to a store which does not have too many products or does not need access to an elaborate back end.
How Does an Online Store Work?
An online store is an online framework developed to sell your good through the internet. It has become more and more popular in recent times as people become aware and capable of placing orders for items that they would like directly on the internet.
Online stores are hugely beneficial because they allow you to have a store which is open 24/7. Users are able to create an account and make purchases quickly and easily from the comfort of their chair and choose from a number of payment and delivery options instantly.
Online stores are not limited by space such as traditional brick and mortar shopping establishments. You are able to have as many products as you would like online with various options such as sizes and colours available too.
What do I get?
Online stores consist of 2 parts. A shop front which is what your customers will see. They are able to navigate your products, add items to their cart select a payment and shipping option all whilst checking out.
You then have an administration section which allows you to quickly and easily add and remove products from your store as well as update quantities on hand. In your administration section you will have a full record of every order as well as the ability
to issue invoices and update clients on their order progress. There are many more administration aspects which can be handled by the user which have not been listed.
