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Is there a market for an online STORE???

by aceshigh888
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Oh man it's already 5am I got to get to bed...

But just a quick post. I've started to realize I need to get serious about launching a site. The girl I know was saying I should do an online Store selling something and or products for some kind of industry?

She was explaining how she built the online store. If she gets an order she just fulfills it using a drop shipper. Is there actual money in that still? Also if I was to build the site what platform, or theme or template would I use? And what dropshipper??

If you know tell me how exactly.

The other thing is I was debating what kind of products to do? Like some kind of a "need" like disposable razors, or just some kind of luxury item or want??? What industries would be worth looking into?? Or what kind of products should I sell?

It just sucks cuz I built this online tool. It's not taking off like I had hoped. The stats show it's not going viral. I'm gonna leave running but I can't waste anymore time on it. I have to get something actually online and selling as I have no income. Now I'm just ticked off cuz I may have wasted the last 11 months building that darn tool that turned out to "nice" but not a hit. So I think I'm gonna have to start over.

So online store? Is that a good idea??? :confused:
#market #online #store
  • Profile picture of the author Ghoster
    If you know tell me how exactly.
    Good luck with that. You're asking a lot of questions that you could answer for yourself if you'd do some research.

    You're thinking of stepping into an arena that is extremely competitive. What do you have to offer that Amazon doesn't?

    I'm not trying to discourage you; just provide some food for thought.

    I know that a lot of people use Terapeak to find out what's selling on Ebay. I can't really help you out with a drop shipper. I do know that the profit margins would be tiny. You need to do a lot of volume to make it profitable.
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    • Profile picture of the author salegurus
      Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

      If you know tell me how exactly.
      Would step by step personal coaching be OK?

      Originally Posted by Ghoster View Post

      Good luck with that. You're asking a lot of questions that you could answer for yourself if you'd do some research.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robin Blinds
    You are better off asking here Building eCommerce Sites - Wholesale, Drop Shipping
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  • Profile picture of the author Cobaki
    Putting up an online store gives you access to a bigger market. However, knowing how to sell or promote your product is something that you should focus on. Based on the questions that you asked, I can tell that you are inexperienced. If you want a successful online store, start by doing a research.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rbtmarshall
    An online store... :confused:

    You're kidding right? People will never shop online.
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  • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
    ya never ask rich ego driven pricks for help. I should know better
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    • Profile picture of the author technomad
      Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

      ya never ask rich ego driven pricks for help. I should know better
      You're asking in the wrong way. First, there's an entire forum dedicated to ecommerce so obviously there's money to be made. So that was a dumb question. Then maybe click on a few posts and do some research. Every question you ask has multiple threads on it, on the first page. You seem to be asking for the magic blueprint as if you expect someone to make one post explaining how the entire business model works from A - Z.
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  • Profile picture of the author pavv
    Wow I have written over a 1000 word response, which I haven't posted yet because I'm still writing it. Now I really don't feel like sharing.
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  • Profile picture of the author drem
    I think there is money to be made, but you need very unique products. Building a store around the health niche would be quite difficult, but building a store for vintage card tables would be easier. I would bet there are a slew of opportunities, but I would expect to put a lot of research into the process before really investing in it.
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  • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
    sorry I'm just frustrated and pissed off
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  • Profile picture of the author ViralMediaBoost
    There are but it may not work unless your selling unique products as you have sites like Amazon, Play etc all will beat your site unless its unique.
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    • Profile picture of the author ChaletDM
      Hi aceshigh888,

      I've talked with the guy who runs this site quite a bit about online stores in the past:

      Grabapple - The E-commerce Core Curriculum

      His name is Dave Huckabee and he's a nice guy...very helpful. He's been selling products online for quite a while now so hopefully he can help you out with your decision to create an online store. He does sell a guide all about creating an e-commerce site if you decide to go that route.

      Hope this helps.
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