davevdm Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 So I've been toying with the idea os starting my own online parts shop for a while.I don't have much cycling experience, come from another sport.I do how ever have passion for cyclingI also have 30 years of IT experience and had my first online shop in the 90'sI have infrastructure to host siteI have technical staff to build and maintain site.I have startup capital I needEither a partner/s or staff with cycling contactsIdeas of what everyone out there would like in a local online storeIdeas on look and feel What would YOU like Dave
Lurch the stalker Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Cool idea. Good luck with it. - A site that has correct stock levels. (I've had more than one sale reversed from a specific store because I order something and then they decide they can't actually get what I wanted- I now don't care how good that particular site's prices are, I won't shop from them)- A site that has current pricing.- I'd want something that is easy to navigate and has simple check out options.- I also like it when it is clearly stated on a site that they're meeting industry standards on security/encryption/etc.- Encrypted database (if you can do that. I know that can be done on internal databases, not so sure about internet facing ones if I am honest)
Tumbleweed Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 I reckon some hubbers would want you to honour advertised prices even if there was a patent error...
Lurch the stalker Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 I reckon some hubbers would want you to honour advertised prices even if there was a patent error...Well we all want a good deal on some SRAM Red...
Rick Sanchez Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 A very important thing for me is cheap shipping options and fast delivery.
davevdm Posted February 13, 2016 Author Posted February 13, 2016 Cool idea. Good luck with it. - A site that has correct stock levels. (I've had more than one sale reversed from a specific store because I order something and then they decide they can't actually get what I wanted- I now don't care how good that particular site's prices are, I won't shop from them)- A site that has current pricing.- I'd want something that is easy to navigate and has simple check out options.- I also like it when it is clearly stated on a site that they're meeting industry standards on security/encryption/etc.- Encrypted database (if you can do that. I know that can be done on internal databases, not so sure about internet facing ones if I am honest)I have some experience with encryption compliancy, although I don't think I'll be able to start with FIPS 140-2 level 4 I definitely will encrypt all communication and the database to at least AESThe touch and feel I will need some help on, how about examples of what you like, they don't need to be cycling sites.d
Tumbleweed Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 I don't do too much online shopping, but one thing that might add cred to a site would be to have original shots of the stuff being offered as big specials rather than pics snaffled off the manufacturer's website. I have seen some instances of bait marketing with items that "Wow, they sold out seconds after we posted them on the site...great deal, hey! Sorry you missed out, but how about this..."
ahp005 Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Not to burst your bubble but any components sale in south africa you need an physical shop with workshop otherwise the distributor wont sell you any stock.
cfcjim Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Not to burst your bubble but any components sale in south africa you need an physical shop with workshop otherwise the distributor wont sell you any stock.What would be the justification? Par example Does Buycycle or Easybike have a workshop? Or any other SA based online retailers that I can't think of at this moment. I can't believe that's the case.
NukeproofPeanut Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Busy going through the same process now! Don't listen to aph005, there are other distributors with quality products willing to sell to online only stores
BrandonF_ Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Cost comparison to other online stores,...Hyperlink, list best price sellers, booom!..#click#addtocart#pay
Ryanpmb Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Not to burst your bubble but any components sale in south africa you need an physical shop with workshop otherwise the distributor wont sell you any stock.Definately not the case.
davevdm Posted February 13, 2016 Author Posted February 13, 2016 Not to burst your bubble but any components sale in south africa you need an physical shop with workshop otherwise the distributor wont sell you any stock.1 more challenge I'll need to address.
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