In today’s day and age, there is no better way than the internet to publish your images, music, videos, information and services while gaining profit and new customers. The internet is an incredibly dynamic and unlimited public space for your to make your mark and build your brand. In this same way, having your own website is fundamental to the success of your business.
With that said however, small organisations and even businesses starting out can often not afford the hefty agency prices for building a beautiful website. This however does not mean that you cannot build your own elaborate, functional website yourself. The eCommerce Builder is an easy-to-use, do-it-yourself platform that assists you in creating a bold, eye-catching eCommerce website to promote your products and services online in South Africa.
With that said however, small organisations and even businesses starting out can often not afford the hefty agency prices for building a beautiful website. This however does not mean that you cannot build your own elaborate, functional website yourself. The eCommerce Builder is an easy-to-use, do-it-yourself platform that assists you in creating a bold, eye-catching eCommerce website to promote your products and services online in South Africa.
The Benefits of Having a Business Website
Briefly, a website offers you the perfect digital marketing tool for your project, business or organisation. Robbie discusses this at length in an interview with Digitize My Biz. Read up about what he has to say in our article; Websites: an Important Part of Your Digital Marketing Strategy.
Building your own website is a necessary step forward for the growth of a successful business as a it is your most important communication tool. Websites offer your users and potential clients a perfect, detailed first impression of your service offerings. It allows you to engage with consumers when you aren’t even available as websites function 24/7, all-year-round. So even when you’re taking your lunch break, your trusty website is ensuring it is ready-and-waiting for any potential interest. Additionally, websites allow you to generate your own competitive edge. It allows you to separate yourself from the competition with relevant information, promotions, marketing strategies and overall goals. With better communication, regular engagements and increased credibility a website is a perfect place to put your time, effort and energy for your business. It is both a short-term and long-term investment that every business, small or big, should consider.
eCommerce Builder
The eCommerce Builder offers you a easy-to-navigate system that guides you through the simple steps of creating your own website. The builder utilises the reputable Woocommerce eCommerce software, allowing for a variety of integrations customised to suit your brand.
As seen in the image below, you are able to choose from a selection of professionally generated website templates. These templates are beautifully designed for your convenience. Once you have selected a template that best suits your brand identity, you can chop and change various aspects, adjust colours, add images and customise your website to suit your business needs.
The team at eCommerce Builder has generated several tutorial style videos to help guide you through your website development process. Simply and easy to follow, these tutorials answer all your questions about every aspect of your website design journey. Want to add a product? We can show you how! Don’t know how to link your business accounts? We’ve got you sorted.
Our eCommerce Builder offers you a wide range of features that you can utilise for your business. For example, our PayFast extension enables you to accept local credit card and online payments, while our Woocommerce reporting system allows you to track and monitor all the engagements, product stocks and sales on your website. The Mailchimp feature allows you to send customers regular newsletters and announcements. Additionally, you can keep your website up-to-date and optimised with the SEO services offered by Yoast.
The best part of eCommerce Builder is that if you are still finding it difficult to navigate the platform and create your website by yourself, we have a dynamic team of professional creatives that are more than happy to assist you with all your web development needs. We’re here to help you build your brand and grow your business.
