15 Tips for launching an eCommerce website from eBay
19.05.12
1) Firstly, a health warning!
When you do take the plunge, don’t switch off eBay all in one go. You will kill your cash flow. Not many of us can survive that! I tried it once – not recommended! “Build it and they will come” is not a motto that applies to setting up your own website. Be prepared for (mostly enjoyable) hard work which requires lots of determination.
2) Pick the e-commerce platform that’s right for you
You’ll be itching to get started, but doing the groundwork will pay off. Do lots of research, ask lots of questions, speak to people who already use it, check out forums, and search for user reviews. Creating your products on your chosen platform could take a good few days, especially if you sell one-off items – not something you want to repeat. Think hard about the functionality that you need. I approached this by making a list of essential / desirable criteria. For example, on my Savvy Row site I needed a platform that allowed easy upload of multiple images -very few platforms allow that.
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