Pixel Fish Digital Marketing Blog

With most venue stores closed or delivery-only and those open allowing only distanced shopping, the population has had to take their shopping online. Brands both focused on e-commerce and those recently moved to the online selling have a huge demand to meet.

Every year, more customers shop e-commerce for their products, gifts, homewares and clothing. More and more customers discover great deals online, the convenience of drop-shipping, and the ability to get shopping done without a big trip to overpacked stores. Due to COVID, overpacked stores aren't an ideal option for many. Last-minute runs to the shopping mall or outlet market aren't happening this year because of social distancing and closed stores.

Brands all over the world are refocusing operations online in response to the changing global business environment.  Recent events have all populations coming in and out of lockdowns and often with limited contact protocols. So what is the best online store solution you should look into for your E-Commerce business? Well WordPress of course!

Right now, Amazon.com has roughly 2.5 million actively selling vendors working through the platform. eBay in its distributed populist way has even more. Etsy is a hotspot for handmade goods and there are more than a few tertiary marketplaces for niche or general goods. These shared e-commerce platforms are a good way to build early brand awareness, get those first product reviews, and make use of an existing selling infrastructure.

Every year sees new companies entering the e-commerce sphere, and it's not just startups. Brick-and-mortar companies with local customers and inventory are opening up shop online, expanding horizons and providing local delivery services. Putting together an e-commerce store today is easier than ever with digital platforms like WooCommerce and Website Design Agencies ready to make handle the technical side for you.