eCommerce has never been as popular as it is now. Thanks to Covid-19, even slow adopters have ventured online and placed their first order. Looking at commerce statistics, near 70% said they would purchase online again.
— 90% will buy essentials online from now on.
— More than 50% will increase health spending.
— Ordering online is more popular than ever.
— Buying online to collect is growing in popularity.
South Africa has always been slower on the uptake than the global markets. It’s a good thing if you think about it. How so? Well, we have the fortunate position to look into the future in terms of the evolution in technology, a couple of years before it hits our shores.
ZA growth in commerce is (or should we say was) about 20 – 35% annually, with some slow adopters lagging.
Thanks to the local lock-down in ZA, many reluctant online shoppers have ventured to make their first purchase online, and guess what, they will keep shopping online…
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FGX can help you set up a shop online. We have developed a comprehensive content management system to help you to upload, update, and sell products. We also provide safe gateway payment with SSL for ease of mind.
The real value-add comes in: we can also provide you with strategic insights and advice to make your online store a success.
How your eCommerce business is built can be the difference between converting sales and merely having page visitors. You want a good conversion rate. Our in-depth understanding of what drives growth online retail shopping is what sets us apart. We craft user-friendly online shops that have visitors filling the shopping carts and subsequently checking out with payment.
We also realise that South Africa is a “mobile-first” economy with mobile web sales growing daily. Therefore, we don’t underestimate the importance of mobile optimisation. In fact, we prioritise it. So, with our skills and extensive knowledge, combined with your vision of ideals, our team will be able to build your dream online shopping website that will unlock the true potential of your online business.
One size doesn’t fit all. As a leading South African eCommerce development agency, we will help you build a fully customised online store designed around your company’s specific needs.
With various eCommerce packages available, we can help you fully unlock your business’s potential with custom eCommerce development services that will meet all your requirements and appeal to the target market.
Grow your retail business
With the vast selection of eCommerce platforms available, it can be daunting deciding on which is the best for you. In providing world-class eCommerce development services over the years, our eCommerce development expertise is not restricted to any platform. We can help build your online store across any platform, whether Shopify, Drupal, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or any other eCommerce platform.
The right platform for your business will ultimately come down to the type of business you have, the specific needs and requirements, as well as the goals you would like to achieve. We can provide you with strategic insights and advice to make your online store a success.
The payment gateway of an online shop is the key to secure eCommerce. We’re able to integrate any payment gateway of your preference securely. This includes PayPal, PayFast, Peach Payments, and SagePay, amongst many others. If you’re unsure, we’ll happily help you compare all the options and make your decision based on the most important factors.
Our team is always scouting for new and interesting projects. Why not get in contact and let’s discuss the future of your new or existing store. There is no better time than today.
