Imagining selling online is both exciting and scary. On the one hand we see that there are approximately 90 million internet users in Indonesia, there is a big market here.
But on the other hand, it seems like the way to start is complicated.
Dealing with technology, those who feel they are technologically illiterate are already desperate before they start.
If only there were step-by-step instructions like folding origami in kindergarten… many offline sellers would go online.
…Here’s the guide.
After reading this article, you will know what you can do right now to start selling online.
Even for those who are accessing the internet for the first time.
One big mistake (that is still being made)
Actually, selling online is very easy phone number database, since the existence of marketplaces (online markets).
Examples include FJB Kaskus, OLX, Tokopedia.
In 5 minutes from now you can start selling and get buyers. Isn’t that great?
Or on social media…Facebook, Instagram, and BBM.
In fact, some sellers really only rely on marketplaces or social media to sell, without creating their own website.
It is possible…
But there is a big flaw behind it.
First, the places of sale are not your own. It is as if you are selling in someone else’s house.
As a result, you can be closed at any time…
In addition, you will also look no different from other sellers. This is not good in the long run, because you will not be recognized.
Second, it is difficult to develop.
I often see people who rely 100% on social media to sell. Their business is stable… they don’t run out of buyers, but it’s always been the same.
The solution?
Use both.
Growing your own website takes time, you can use marketplaces and social media to introduce them to your own website.
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Step #0 – Don’t know what to sell?
This is the biggest problem for people who want to do business.
(If you already know what you are going to sell, proceed to step #1)
Please read one of these articles:
- 30 online business opportunities
- Create your own digital products
The best option for those who are willing to go to a little more trouble is actually making your own product. Digital products are not difficult to make as long as you know what your abilities are that can be made into products .
Or you can also sell services.
Another option is to become a reseller or dropshipper.
To find a supplier, read the first article.
Obviously, you have to solve this problem yourself… because you are the one who knows best what you want to sell for your long-term business.
Step #1 – Building the foundation of a sales website
email marketing guide: 7 strategies to increase revenue and engagement in 2022 As mentioned earlier, simply staying in someone else’s “house” is not enough. It may work in the short term…but not in the long term.
You must have your own website.
It costs money…for hosting and domain.
But these costs are nothing compared to the income you will earn from sales.
If you really start with no capital, 0 Rupiah, there is no need to create a website right away. Sell your first product/service first then use the money to build a website.
Price?
Hosting costs per month are only around Rp. 20,000 – 30,000 and domain prices are around Rp. 100,000 per year (or less than Rp. 10,000 per month).
In other words, if your profit is 10 thousand gambling data from 1 product, that means if you sell 2-4 products a month, you will have “returned your capital”.
Create an online store or sell directly?
Talking about online sales, it is usually related to online stores or e-commerce.
Even though you may not need an online store.
Most people usually only sell 1-5 products online. If you are like this, don’t create an online store that has various features.