eCommerce Continues to Grow
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003
A Convenient Way to Shop
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Except for the nightmare of holiday shopping! If only you could somehow avoid the holiday traffic and the annoyance of finding a parking space and fighting the crowds. With the economy improving and the holiday season in full swing, many consumers are going online to do their holiday shopping. Jupiter Research, a leading international research advisory organization specializing in business and technology market research, expects 2003's online holiday sales to increase by 21 percent over 2002 with an estimated amount of $16.8 billion.
The primary motivator for consumers to shop online is, of course, convenience. You can avoid all of the previously mentioned hassles of traditional shopping and concentrate on finding that perfect gift. Price is another factor with some online stores offering "Web Only" sales or promotions. Many consumers also look for stores with extended cut-off dates for guaranteed delivery or discounted express shipping for procrastinators. Some online stores are even guaranteeing Christmas delivery as long as the order is placed by December 23.
Dogwood Productions has assisted many clients in becoming successful with eCommerce. They have all taken advantage of several of our Internet applications such as online shopping carts and order processing, support systems and other advanced Internet services.
Contact us today to discuss your eCommerce needs!
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