Five Ecommerce Myths That Just Aren’t True

May 23, 2011 at 9:48 am

There’s no doubt that ecommerce is a simply massive revenue stream for countless businesses the world over. As a powerful entity, ecommerce has proved to be quite literally game-changing in an incredibly diversified range of industries.

So why are a lot of companies hesitant to open the digital doors online sales? We look at five of the biggest myths that tend to make business owners shy away from ecommerce options.

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5. Ecommerce isn’t Secure

Our web developers have been doing what they do for years, and they’re good at it. Their combination of skills and experience makes them perfectly equipped to create ecommerce solutions that safeguard your business’ online façade against hackers and spammers.

Add to this our experience with technologies such as PayPal’s IPN, and you can be assured that unless a client’s money is in your hands, they won’t get near your products.

4. Ecommerce is Just Extra Hassle and Fuss

When you employ Ormo Media’s services to create your new ecommerce solution, you get so much more than a new section on your website. During the development process we take care of everything for you and keep you updated on progress. We can even upload your existing products for you.

Once your online store is online, you’ll realise that an Ormo Media ecommerce system is built around making things as easy as possible for you. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re still there to help you with any questions or problems you might have for as long as you need us.

3. Ecommerce is Only for Big Businesses

With minimal set-up costs (see Myth 1) and easy running, an ecommerce solution is ideal for companies of virtually any size. Our past work has proved that ecommerce can generate a massive boost in sales, regardless of your scale of operations.

If your business is ready to open up a substantial potential revenue stream, then it is an ideal candidate for a professional ecommerce solution.

2. Ecommerce Takes Too Long to Set Up

As we already mentioned, when we create an ecommerce solution for you, everything is taken care of by Ormo Media. We make sure everything runs smoothly and keep you informed on progress, so you can relax knowing your new website is in safe hands.

Once we get started, your shop could be online and making sales in as little as four weeks, depending on your set up. When you consider the time it takes to open a physical store, ecommerce is a highly efficient way to further your sales.

1. Ecommerce is Expensive

So wrong. Ecommerce is a cost-effective solution to boosting sales both in terms of initial investment and running costs.

With our complete business packages, you can see that an ecommerce solution can become part of your website from £629. Compare this to the benefits you’ll see from having your shop open to the world, 24 hours a day and you’ll start to see just how effective these systems can be.

Then there’s running costs. A physical, "bricks-and-mortar" store requires rent, heating, lighting, staff, insurance… the list goes on. Your new ecommerce solution needs to be hosted online and occasionally administered by a single member of staff, totaling a fraction of the cost of any other system that comes close to a professional ecommerce installation.

So now you know: an ecommerce solution is an affordable, secure and hugely beneficial option for a company of any size. What are you waiting for?