Any Successful Online Seller? - Page 2

knuckles · 23-05-2011, 03:58 PM

Hi,

I've just started my online biz, selling wireless IP cameras. So far only tried marketing in online forum, distributing brochures in new neighbourhood and tried a bazaar stall with very poor response.

Customers who bought from me are happy with the product as it allows them to monitor their maid/kids/home when they are at work, using iPhone/internet. I'm also happy to sell a product that is useful to them.

However, I have difficulty reaching out to a wider crowd. Do you think a product like mine is essential to have a retail store for people to look and feel before buying? Any suggestions on how to improve sales for such products?

alanchow76 · 02-06-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runaway

Hello FunPal, the online selling market is very competitive. Many people come and go. The way to succeed is to bite the bullet and stay through. Build and stabilise your customer base and in years to come you will be successful. I am new and won't say i am successful at this point but my observation of successful online sellers is that they have 2 traits:

1) They have been around for a few years at least and by word of mouth built a good base of customers.

2) They deliver good service. This means they not only retain their existing customers, their existing customers are confident to tell their friends about them. Word of mouth marketing is still most powerful in online selling.

Starting a business is always difficult at first because you need to get people to know you and trust you. But if you have stamina to stay long enough and deliver what you promise, you will certainly succceed. All the best! =)

i guess keep on advertising helps if word of mouth is not available initially?

my 2cents worth.

Runaway · 27-06-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanchow76

i guess keep on advertising helps if word of mouth is not available initially?

my 2cents worth.

Yes, advertising. Maybe to be more accurate, strategic advertising. Today's consumers are bombarded with overloading information from advertisers, such that they are pretty much numb and immune to advertising gimmicks. So, strategic positioning and marketing is important.

Runaway · 27-06-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knuckles

Hi,

I've just started my online biz, selling wireless IP cameras. So far only tried marketing in online forum, distributing brochures in new neighbourhood and tried a bazaar stall with very poor response.

Customers who bought from me are happy with the product as it allows them to monitor their maid/kids/home when they are at work, using iPhone/internet. I'm also happy to sell a product that is useful to them.

However, I have difficulty reaching out to a wider crowd. Do you think a product like mine is essential to have a retail store for people to look and feel before buying? Any suggestions on how to improve sales for such products?

Hi,

If you would like, you can PM me your website link and see if there's anything I can help.

alanchow76 · 29-06-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runaway

Yes, advertising. Maybe to be more accurate, strategic advertising. Today's consumers are bombarded with overloading information from advertisers, such that they are pretty much numb and immune to advertising gimmicks. So, strategic positioning and marketing is important.

runaway , what you said is true.
we are connstaly bombard with senselss ads.

the ads i put up are usually there, but the tuition and property ads
"disappear" very soon.

the more innovative ones are more permanent there.
Pinao taching SEO etc.

Btw,what link do you recommand ?

Runaway · 30-06-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanchow76

runaway , what you said is true.
we are connstaly bombard with senselss ads.

the ads i put up are usually there, but the tuition and property ads
"disappear" very soon.

the more innovative ones are more permanent there.
Pinao taching SEO etc.

Btw,what link do you recommand ?

Hi Alan,

If you can let me know what you are selling and your target audience, I can suggest links/marketing methods for you.

tinyfun · 05-01-2012, 06:58 PM

Hi,

Read that all story and comment, trying to find out the way can help my small biz.
but still confused. I'm selling toy and animation action figures online. they are rarely see in here(just my opinion,no offence), but ... already passed a few months, nothing

marketing manager told me my products are not popular in here, so no buyer.
I think sometime buyer also important not only competitor.

Mystech · 05-01-2012, 10:49 PM

the toys you sell, are they avaliable elsewhere in sg? if not, who would want them? and where would those people hang out?

tinyfun · 06-01-2012, 11:03 AM

Hi Mystech
I have seen them at some shopping mall, but not as popular as selling clothes.
So they said not too much buyer
some of my toy can hang on bag or key or handphone. some of them are collection toy, display on your desk or as a gift.

thanks for your kindly replying

tinyfun · 09-01-2012, 06:22 PM

upz
Does anyone like that?
Or does anyone like read comics?

23-05-2011, 03:58 PM	#11
knuckles Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bishan Posts: 13 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 0	Re: Any Successful Online Seller? Hi, I've just started my online biz, selling wireless IP cameras. So far only tried marketing in online forum, distributing brochures in new neighbourhood and tried a bazaar stall with very poor response. Customers who bought from me are happy with the product as it allows them to monitor their maid/kids/home when they are at work, using iPhone/internet. I'm also happy to sell a product that is useful to them. However, I have difficulty reaching out to a wider crowd. Do you think a product like mine is essential to have a retail store for people to look and feel before buying? Any suggestions on how to improve sales for such products?

05-01-2012, 06:58 PM	#17
tinyfun Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tampines Posts: 5 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 0	Re: Any Successful Online Seller? Hi, Read that all story and comment, trying to find out the way can help my small biz. but still confused. I'm selling toy and animation action figures online. they are rarely see in here(just my opinion,no offence), but ... already passed a few months, nothing marketing manager told me my products are not popular in here, so no buyer. I think sometime buyer also important not only competitor.

05-01-2012, 10:49 PM	#18
Mystech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 323 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 19	Re: Any Successful Online Seller? the toys you sell, are they avaliable elsewhere in sg? if not, who would want them? and where would those people hang out?

06-01-2012, 11:03 AM	#19
tinyfun Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tampines Posts: 5 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 0	Re: Any Successful Online Seller? Hi Mystech I have seen them at some shopping mall, but not as popular as selling clothes. So they said not too much buyer some of my toy can hang on bag or key or handphone. some of them are collection toy, display on your desk or as a gift. thanks for your kindly replying

09-01-2012, 06:22 PM	#20
tinyfun Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tampines Posts: 5 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 0	Re: Any Successful Online Seller? upz Does anyone like that? Or does anyone like read comics?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Learn the Successful Strategy Behind Google's Birth	FF Fashion	Retailing Today	0	10-09-2010 02:42 PM
What Can Online Sellers Do?	seizure_	General Online Selling	10	27-04-2009 09:47 PM
Pls Help, I Would Like to Try Online Business	ctcart	General Online Selling	8	18-11-2008 05:58 PM
Online Selling	mindypang	General Retail Discussion	4	12-04-2007 10:42 AM