Brick and mortar stores were the best way to make sales. But that’s in the past. The narrative has changed. We have technological advancement and innovations to thank. Currently, there are numerous online stores, applications, and platforms that can help you make sales online. Although a physical store is still relevant but online stores have proven to be more important as it gives your brand a global exposure.
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Change is ever constant, and technology brought the change that has disrupted our world. Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly, there’s a new technological innovation making the news that if one does not get on the wagon on time, you will be left behind.
In this article, I would be sharing apps and platforms that would help you make sales online, feel free to share your thoughts, and add any relevant apps and platforms on the comment section.
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Apps And Platforms That Will Help You Sell Online
Shopify
Shopify is an online store that not only helps you gain control of your business but also makes you an authority in your industry. With Shopify, it is easier to start, run, and grow your business.
Shopify started with only five people in a coffee shop, and today, the online store employs over 4000 people across the globe. Thus far, Shopify has registered over 800,000 businesses.
The online store has all the e-commerce and point of sale features your business needs to thrive. With Shopify, you sell, market, manage orders, shipping, and payments with a single dashboard.
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Etsy
Etsy is an online marketplace that connects millions of people around the world who buy and sell handmade goods, vintage items and craft supplies.
This online store has simple yet powerful tools that will help you grow your business. Etsy operates a simple, secure, and transparent payment system using PayPal.
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Facebook Marketplace
Perhaps you have been using Facebook to just connect with family and friends without exploring the other benefits of the platform. Facebook is not just an entertainment platform, but an e-commerce platform as well.
You can use Facebook Marketplace directly from your page. However, everything listed on Facebook Marketplace has to comply with Facebook commerce policy otherwise, your content will be taken down by Facebook.
It is advisable to read and understand the policy before listing your service or product on Facebook Marketplace.
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Amazon Marketplace
You can sell anything whatsoever on Amazon, no matter where you are in the world. Amazon has been helping small businesses, and entrepreneurs grow and increase their customer base since it opened its marketplace.
Amazon started from a garage just outside Seattle in 1995 and has grown to be the best place for anyone to work in because of the value they are creating. Listing your product on Amazon is a wise business decision, that would give your business exposure, growth, and credibility.
Instagram is a popular social media tool for sharing videos and pictures. Asides that, the platform can also be a very effective online store if used properly.
You can monetize your time on Instagram, by creating a business page, and posting pictures of your products on your business page. You have the opportunity to boost or promote your posts so it can reach a wider audience.
Also, you can also link your instagram business page to your Facebook page so when you make a post on Instagram, it will appears on your Facebook Page.
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Jumia Nigeria
Jumia is one of the leading online stores in Nigeria, where you can purchase electronics, books, home appliances, kiddie’s items, fashion items, gadgets, computers, groceries, automobile parts, etc. As a business owner, you can register with Jumia to list your products for sale on the site.
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Konga
Konga launched in July 2012, with a mission to become the engine of commerce and trade in Africa. This online store sells products of different categories including phones, computers, clothes, shoes, home appliances, books, healthcare, baby products, personal care products, etc.
To become a trusted seller on Konga, and reach millions of buyers in every Nigerian state, all you need to do is to register as a vendor on the platform.
As a Konga seller, you pay Konga 3% of the price of the product sold on the platform. The online store also has an app: SellerHQ that assist sellers.
Vconnect
This particular platform is unique and different because it’s strictly a service listing platform. Vconnect was created to connect service professionals with clients that need their services.
Services listed on the platform include but not limited to office repairs, revamping interiors, financial services.
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Kara
Kara.com.ng is an online store that is visited by thousands of people daily. It’s an online store where you can buy mobile phones, electrical supplies, electronics, home appliances, kiddie’s items, computers, office equipment, and automobile products.
Kara.com.ng allows external merchants to sell their products and services on its website through its Merchant Program.
Printivo Online Store
Printivo is an online printing store that gives graphic designers across Nigeria the opportunity to list their designs on the Printivo website so customers can have a range of options.
You can register as a Printivo reseller, and make money every time you place an order or visit the Printivo marketplace, create your own store, and customize it with your banners and logos.
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Livestock247.com
Livestock247.com is an online livestock market and listing platform tailored to providing healthy livestock fit for slaughter. It brings buyers, sellers, ranchers, veterinary doctors, haulage and logistics companies, and financial service providers together under one umbrella.
Customers can trace their order from any part of Nigeria. Livestock farmers can take advantage of this platform to sell their livestock by listing on the website.
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FetchApp
Do you have digital downloadable products for sale, this platform is for you. FetchApp was created in 2007 for people who have digital products to sell. Digital products that you can sell on FetchApp include videos, e-books, PDF’s, software and any downloadable file. All you need to do is sign up with FetchApp, and pay a monthly fee based on the amount of storage you need.
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Sellfy
This is another online store where you can list your digital products. This online store allows creators of e-books, comics, music, video or any type of digital file to sell their products by opening a beautiful storefront on the website.
Sellfy handles everything from the product hosting to product delivery. Over 100,000 writers, designers, filmmakers and other creators trust this platform.
Sellfy was created in 2011, and it currently has over 270,000+ creators with over 1,200,000+ products listed on it.
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