December 20th, 2012 by admin

According to a survey conducted by IPSOS, a market research company, online shopping has caught on in India.

The survey revealed that 71% prefer shopping online lends testimony to how easy it is or how busy people are while only 29% of people in India prefer the experience of shopping in person (despite lines, weather, crowds, parking problems). Twenty nine percent for those opting for online shopping prefer shopping on their mobile/smart phone, 27% on their computer, and 15% on their tablet.

According to Google India search results, Karnataka web users spent more time on the web for utilitarian services and the visual web in the country when compared to Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal as per searches conducted in India featured in Google India annual Zeitgeist.

“It is estimated, that around 27 million (in India) are active mobile Internet users. Currently 4 per cent are buying products, through mobiles and in next four years time, it can go up to 20 per cent,” Homeshop18.com CEO Sundeep Malhotra said. Malhotra added that the Industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 57 per cent and is likely to reach USD 34.2 billion by 2015 going by the present trend.

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January 17th, 2010 by admin

Michele Ammon discusses Cyber Monday, Hot Selling items and tips on shopping online to find Holiday Gifts in this YouTube video.

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January 14th, 2010 by admin

This YouTube video is a great guide on how to save money while shopping online. The video is an amazing source of learning for online shoppers, especially first-time buyers.

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January 13th, 2010 by admin

Michele Ammon discusses Cyber Monday, Hot Selling items and tips on shopping online to find Holiday Gifts in this YouTube video.

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January 11th, 2010 by admin

Gary Rosenzweig gives some basic tips for being safe while shopping online in this YouTube video. Look for secure checkout pages, use a credit card, have good passwords, and trust your instincts.

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January 5th, 2010 by admin

In this teen-friendly video created by the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Youth Ministry office, learn about 10 tips on how to keep your personal information safe while shopping online.

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November 26th, 2009 by admin

Christmas is about to come and preparations about buying gifts for family and loved ones have finally caught pace. The major issue that most of us confront is about finding a store which can give us gifts at affordable prices along with a broad range of variety to choose from. Another problem that really impedes us is finding enough time to move out and explore the shops in person before settling for the one that suits us. This becomes a tedious task, when distances are large and they start playing a barrier. Thus the best solution to this is finding a good online store which brings to us our desired products at prices most suitable.

I have been an online shopper for 2 years now and it is absolute fun to shop from an online store especially when markets are flooded with people, leaving no space for extra foot steps on the floor. So during Christmas when I have to shop extensively and buy gifts of my choice for my family and friends, the web gives me all the choices to buy what I want along with a wide variety of products to choose from. Infact I always stick to the web if I want to buy anything because Internet shopping lays an attractive advantage of skimming through many sites which are like stores we visit before we come to a purchase decision. And this takes place without exhausting ourselves physically so it definitely helps. If you are particular about brands and buy only specific ones, you needn’t worry because every top brand has its online store as well.

What’s more helpful is that a good online store brings for its customers a list of different shops by product category to ease the buying process. For example if you intend to buy Christmas gifts, then you will find a great many sites that will present list of websites offering different Christmas products. You can select the one you are interested in as per the product it is selling.

Ideally the best sites are the ones which can be navigated easily. Wanting to go on a site which takes time to open can be very annoying so the best way is to find sites advertised on popularly. Another way could be to study about the sites by reading their reviews on review sites. These sites give a detailed overview of popular sites by product category people seek to know about.

Thus if you are new in the world of online shopping, make it your first try and you’ll find it extremely enjoyable to purchase your most likable products only through a few clicks!

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November 24th, 2009 by admin

Christmas is just around the corner and the buzz among people about what to buy and from where is now catching pace. The problem creeps in when we are not able to get through a decent store which can not only give us gifts at reasonable prices but also varieties to choose from. Another constraint we face is finding the time we need to draw from our busy schedule to find such a store. This is because getting on our own feet and looking for a store is a tedious task, especially when distances play to be a barrier. Hence the best way to go by is to employ website services to bring to us the best of products just a click away from us!

It has been my experience of over 2 years that during Christmas the best way to assort the most suitable gifts for my family and friends is by ordering them through the web. This is because Internet shopping leverages an attractive advantage of letting us surf through any number of sites before we come to a purchase decision without exhausting ourselves physically. If you are loyal only to your brand, you can surf through its online store and get its products for yourself.

Also a decent virtual shopping store always lists different types of shops by category as well as product to ease the buying process for its consumer. You can find a variety of sites that will present lists of the best websites suitable for Christmas shopping or any other product category you wish to buy.

Ideally the most suitable Christmas shopping store for you would be the one which is easily navigational. Searching for a shop which is listed but takes time to open can be very annoying so the best way is to look for popular sites you see through advertisements on other sites. Another way could be to go to review sites which give you a detailed over view of the sites by category you intend to know about. Type in your Christmas Shopping product and you’ll have displayed before you a hundred site reviews.

Thus if you are a newbie in the world of shopping online, make it your first try and you’ll see how enjoyable it is to find a hundred sites for your most likable product waiting for you!

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August 12th, 2009 by admin

Online Shopping, which is also known as e-shopping or Internet Shopping, is now gaining enough momentum to come out as one of the most feasible, easy, and time-saving methods of shopping for products and services.

In a recently concluded survey on online shopping trends, it was found out that 66 percent of online Americans say that they have purchased a product online. In addition to that, approximately 76 percent offline customers say that they plan to shop online in one month’s time. This clearly shows that shopping online is become one of the latest trends and a business that does not have a web presence is bound to lose many opportunities without even realizing them.

Shopping on the web has many benefits in the offerings. An online shopper saves money on gasoline and avoids battling crowds, fighting for parking spaces, and standing in long checkout lines. Moreover, he can find every product or service of his choice on the web with relevant information to facilitate an informed decision. One of the greatest benefits of online shopping is that it can be done by sitting at the comfort and privacy of one’s own home. Furthermore, if a customer does not like quality of the product or service purchased by him from the web, there is usually a return policy that allows him to return it and get back his payment.

However, a potential online shopper is always advised to check authenticity of the seller before making the final payment. It is essential to check out that website of the seller has encryption facility so that critical information is not stolen and an identity theft does not occur. Moreover, it is always recommended to pay by a credit and not a debit card as the liability is limited to $50, in case of a fraudulent transaction.

With web security on your side, online shopping can be really easy and satisfying. However, a little bit of caution and common sense are still required to reap the optimum benefits of online shopping.

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August 11th, 2009 by admin

In today’s times, when time is highly precious and comfort is what is missing, online shopping comes as a much-awaited and desired respite that allows buyers and sellers to have a single shopping platform to satisfy their personal and business needs.

One of the reasons why shopping online has been such a rage is that it allows shoppers to browse through many products and categories without compromising comfort and privacy of their own home. Moreover, an online shopper does not need to be bothered about transporting products to home and ensuring their complete safety during the transit.

Shopping on the web also means that the prices of products are kept low as the role of middlemen is eliminated and there is a direct communication between the seller and buyer. Moreover, online shopping can be enjoyed at any time of the day or night as the web is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

However, it is always advisable while shopping online to compare the products and check for discounts. One can even read online reviews about the products and the seller to have an impression about authenticity and benefits. It is always advisable to check if the seller has a product return policy in place and the seller website offer encryption so that critical data is not lost or stolen while making the payment.

In short, online shopping is all about fun, comfort, and ease at the same time. After all, shopping online is the most economical and practical method of shopping in today’s occupied times.

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