The coronavirus outbreak is crippling ecommerce, however...

Yes, it definitely has. Companies with food delivery built into their business models will most likely see a rapid increase in demand. People who fear to go to crowded supermarkets will probably start using the internet for their grocery shopping, having products delivered directly to their homes. This will probably be a rising trend among the population over the age of 65.

It hasn't affected any of our eCommerce websites. Then again, we don't have any that dropship products from China, either.

I still haven't felt a thing. The only way I even knew about it is mentions on this forum.

So, definitely NOT crippling "everything."

ALSO digital marketing . In the UK we are being told you should work from home if possible...which is perfect if you're marketing digital business models

businesses in my country also have affected badly because of the corona virus in China. Some Chinese factories are still closed and many local factories here wait for shipments from China. Big hit for some businesses.

I work in a restaurant and have seen our to-go/Doordash orders increase like crazy over the last few weeks. I didn't really think that this outbreak could be the cause of it but now I'm starting to wonder.

I cannot agree with you more !

Apart from the US Election, the daily newspapers are engulfed with almost nothing but news and update on the global situation of Covid 19.

The wave of empty supermarket shelves starts to move from Asia to Europe and Oceania. These panic and mindless purchases of food and other essentials (especially toilet rolls !) speak of nothing but insecurity. These insecurities will not only show in the irrationality of how we wipe off shelves at supermarkets, it will soon or maybe even now has crept on to our job. The fear of losing our job. It is foreseen that there will be high layoffs by companies due to the impact of Covid 19 on the economy and businesses.

Is there something that we could do about it ? Absolutely not. The current situation is beyond our control.

However, we may try to cushion the impact and even brace ourselves and start planning for those possible uncertain time to come.

How ?

Consider an online business in the form of Internet Marketing. This sector can almost be considered recession-proof. The best thing is that it can be a long-term business that generates passive income even while one is asleep. It can even be a business that we leave as a legacy for our next generation when it is nurtured and well built up.

You are talking truth! I completely agree with you about this matter.

Doesn't it feel like we have some new virus/epidemic just about every year..? Or maybe I'm just to young! Lol

Whether it is Digital advertising or online retail is grappling to handle the logistical bottlenecks and product shortages caused by the coronavirus.

Some people think this virus will just go away, however, I assume nothing. if this virus does not go away, then this will be our way of life until a proven vaccine hits the market, assuming a vaccine is possible.

Just before I heard about this virus, I was planning to buy 5 acres of land, however, I have since told the real estate agent that I am withdrawing my cash offer simply because I cant eat land, and if I end up in a crashed economy, then I would not be able to sell it either. The property is currently under contract, may be they have more money or resources than I do, however, if their income is based on local business on where they lost their job, then I guess that would be a problem for them.

I would like to think I am not the dumbest person on the planet, but as I was watching the global virus unfold before my eyes, it became evident that buying property was no longer my highest priority...

Does something like this change your buying behavior? You bet it does!

[quote I am withdrawing my cash offer simply because I cant eat land][/quote]


Nope - but you can grow a lot of food on 5 acres...year after year.

Well I will say that my sites that were in the home decor & fashion accessories niches have seen a drop in sales. I bet if you have a travel site that it was quite a shocker if you depended on affiliate commissions for hotel reservations & cruises. I do promote an online home-based business opportunity (did that before the virus situation) but don't mention Corona in any promotional messages. There definitely is a growing number of people considering a side income that hadn't thought about it before.Yep - I'm sure some supplement sales have increased as people took their health more seriously.

Here's is an interesting note on a domain name that I've owned since 2001 (had a simple site up at one time) which has had a number of offers over the years. In the last week, I had several inquiries/offers on that domain - ImmuneBooster(.com). In a popular domain name forum a poll created yesterday asking resellers "How is your inquiry volume trending this week?" Currently about 40% of those that answered said "Domain inquiries are trending slightly higher".

Anyway - I think this Coronavirus is a wake-up call online/offline businesses, marketers, consumers & 9-to-5ers.

Currency, value, exchange -- always in flux, always shiftin'.


An' it is cool stuff is that way or we all be dead at 32, with only sackcloth underwear an' wooden teeth to our name.


Deal now is ... how to ride the change, how to offer value where you can.


As a writah person, I seein' all kindsa offers which suddenly DO NOT WORK.


Big reframe scramble gowin' on -- to cover bases & losses, fix up reassurance stuffs, an' go help people if'n you primed so to do.


Zen masters point up the perpityooity of transition states as a cool way to figure the Cosmos.


What you want always is to cruise that mutable vibe for max adventures.


But we can't choose the ride so good this time.


We got a bumpy kinda quest w/o horses, beans or too many kinda frickin' WIZARD TYPES.



Neato tho how plenty people bein' real generous, makin' trooly catalytic offers.


So we gotta keep gowin' on that baby.


Wherein can my effuse commune with similah & sparky on up so evrywan smilin'?

Time to find out, I guess.

Video games, streaming, and other digital content are also seeing a boom in business. Business is also good for those who develop products and services for people who work from home.

innovation is the key, i don`t need money but otherwise i`ll go to every old peoples renting units placing papers on their front windows to promote my thing like just put a phone number with "CALL ME TO ORDER FOOD FOR TOMORROW" then i will take order on the phone in front of my computer and would order amazon groceries for them, i bet it would work like crazy...

It makes sense to conserve what you have. Buying what we don't need is why people in the US once again have significant credit card debt.

But you can get unemployment? PLUS $600/week extra for 4 months, PLUS the $1200 check coming this week?

I have NEVER seen so many charitable groups handing out food as I have seen during this pandemic. I know two small business owners who had to close but are paying their workers FULL pay and taking the money from their personal accts to do it.

I see so much doom and gloom here in these posts - yes, it's a tough time. Did someone promise life would be easy?...or fair? I can't believe anyone can look at what is happening and question WHY we are shut down.

I know so many people who are STILL working...in Atlanta my younger son's employer is a huge corporation - and they have provided him with the best face masks (the whatever-95) and cases of hand sanitizers, etc. They aren't taking these from medical facilities - they contracted with a distillery and another manufacturer to PRODUCE the items and any surplus is being donated weekly to local hospitals.

My son is working 2 days at home and 3 at his office/warehouse because he has an 'essential' job. Without announcements to the media, etc - his employer is paying anyone who does have to work at the physical facility an extra $200+ per week.

which will probably be extended - and then they will come back and start complaining about what was done in their absence. Before this, I would have called those 'essential' jobs - but we're getting along fine without them.

Instacart is doing a booming business with Kroger stores in this area. My first experience with delivery was great - my second one this weekend - not so good. Tried to call to report a problem - and 'wait time' was 59 minutes...forget it.

Will Instacart continue to grow - or will it be replaced by large grocery chains creating their OWN apps to control quality and service?

I see people asking what they sell DURING the pandemic - and I think that ship sailed when the toilet paper sold out.

If my own family is an example - I think people selling good diet plans will be in great demand as we move on and get OUT of this mess. I have not gained weight but other members of my family have gained 5-10 lbs - we are all cooking more, experimenting with food, making more desserts, etc. I've heard several people say "when this is over I'm going to need a diet" - and I don't think they are kidding.

I agree about a vaccine but I also think as more have and survive this pandemic the virus may weaken or perhaps we will develop some level of immunity. To me, the smart thing is to categorize business and industry beyond the current 'critical and non-critical' labels. The MOST critical to starting the economy up again should be the first to open.

Then opening can go 'up' along a previously identified path of 'most needed' at a steady page of openings that can be slowed or even paused if needed. The last thing we need are 'cowboys' opening too quickly and causing the numbers to rise rapidly again.


One thing that will be necessary are fast/accurate testing kits available in hospitals, clinics, doctors office - perhaps pharmacies....we need to be able to keep isolating those who test positive.

The conspiracy niche is thriving, and is expected to continue long after the crisis subsides. What was once considered "fringe" speculation is rapidly going mainstream. Opportunities in this niche are spreading exponentially.

You know you are going through an apoplectic event when:
Your store clerk says WE CANT GET YOUR FAVORITE CANDY!
Then you start chanting WTF! The End Is Near! WTF! The End Is Near!

Well to me didn't feel much in a drop in sales ..also shipping from aliexpress has not changed much in time..