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Ecommerce of services? Why not!

09.02.2017 Pinja Blog Ecommerce

A man smiling at a credit card while sitting in front of a laptopInformation retrieval has has almost entirely moved to the internet. Many of us know that it is worth determining the usage value of any new purchase using the internet. The internet is used for seeking not only experiences and reviews of products, but also services and good service providers. eCommerce for services is thus making its way into the everyday lives of consumers.

Regardless of the type of service in question, information about service providers is primarily sought on the internet. In this situation, the first choice usually ends up being a company whose services are easy to purchase. What if this ease came from having the services purchased directly from the company’s own online store?

An online service store is always open

Amazon has introduced a new online Services store, where American companies are able to offer their services in the form of eCommerce. There are various services from computer maintenance to renovation. The possibilities in this form of service are limitless, as the eCommerce acts as a seller of the service even more efficiently than a person: An online store always has time to serve and can serve multiple people simultaneously.

Many companies require the customer to contact or leave a contact request. In some cases, the customer even has to visit the company’s premises to purchase the service. In eCommerce, this could be easily bypassed by immediately offering the customer different parts of the service, from which the customer can assemble a service package that suits their own needs. Routine orders and general, popular service packages do not require constant contact with the customer service. If the customer wants a more tailored service, he or she can contact the company via the eCommerce in the same way as through a traditional website.

An online service store is also a less stressful option for the customer. When a service is purchased online, the customer does not have to worry about the seller’s hurry, queues or appointments, but can focus on comparing packages and prices. With eCommerce, the service package tailored by the customer is certainly in line with the customer’s needs, and it is clear to all parties what has been ordered.

Moving service sales to eCommerce also increases the efficiency of your business. When sales do not require active customer contact, the company can focus on the most important thing: To provide quality service to the customer according to his wishes.

Does an online service store sound like something from the distant future? Well, it’s not. Pinja has implemented online service stores to, for example, Trainer4You, a company providing personal trainers, and smart device repair service iHelp.

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