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The Importance of Ecommerce for Retail Businesses

The Importance of Ecommerce for Retail Businesses
Category: Tips and Tricks
March 15, 2019
Ecommerce has grown dramatically in its importance and its ability to be the deciding factor between whether a business is a success or not. This was more clearer than ever from the findings in the 2019 PwC Irish Retail & Consumer Report which provides a vast array of interesting insights about consumers and the current state of the retail sector in 2019. One of the prevailing recurring themes of the report was the need for retail businesses in this day and age to not only have a website but an Ecommerce website where customers can purchase products online. Two key insights found in the report in relation to Ecommerce was that 20% of Irish consumers shop online weekly or more often via their mobile devices and also 30% of consumers purchased online weekly or more often in 2018, compared to 24% in 2017. There are many reasons why you should consider having an Ecommerce website for your business if you haven’t already. Here are 3 great reasons why you should have an Ecommerce website: Better Customer Experience By having an Ecommerce website it is extremely convenient and easy for customers to browse your online store and purchase a product whenever they wish. By having an online store you remove the need for the customer to make the journey to your bricks and mortar location and purchase their product of choice. By giving them the convenience to do this at home they will be more at eased and relaxed. A happy customer is a buying customer. Reach a Broader Global Market By bringing your retail business into the digital market you will open yourself up to a whole new market that can potentially have a global reach. When you are a bricks and mortar business your customers will be generally just those in the immediate area as it would be inconvenient for others from further afield to travel just to shop at your store. By restricting yourself to only the local populace you have not only greatly reduced your target market but also reduced your potential earnings. By having an Ecommerce website you remove this restriction and your market is virtually endless in its reach. Passive Earnings By having an online store you are always open for business 24/7! This is a great advantage over a traditional shop which is open for a certain amount of hours and usually only on certain days also. When your store is online and always open for business people can purchase off you any day at any time. By giving them this convenient option you have endless opportunities to earn money as you are no longer restricted by traditional business hours. While there is and will always still be a place for traditional physical retail businesses it cannot be denied that those choosing to shop online are increasing and will continue to do so into the future. By not having an Ecommerce website you’re not only restricting your potential earnings but you are ignoring an ever growing and important part of the retail market. If you would like more information or would like to inquire about getting an Ecommerce website created and developed please contact 2Cubed and get your business the traffic and success it deserves. You can call us on 01-9058114 or 051-440425, email hello@2cubed.ie or else get in touch using the live chat on our website! Please feel free to follow and interact with us on the following profiles. facebook icon twitter icon linkedin icon Instagram icon Google+ icon

Shopify eCommerce Design

Category: Projects
February 16, 2017
Many businesses choose to use Shopify as their eCommerce platform when selling products online. Shopify can work wonderfully for shops who wish to take the hassle out of their online presence, and are looking for something that is easy-to-use and customer-friendly. Shopify eCommerce Design Simple Shopify websites can look very templated, and therefore often do not reflect a company’s brand identity. However, at 2Cubed, we can create a beautiful bespoke Shopify website that looks and feels like an extension of your offline businesses. 2Cubed offer integration with Shopify, custom Shopify websites, and even can redesign existing Shopify websites to give them a brand new website design for 2017. We work with companies in Dublin, Wexford, and throughout Ireland to help them create, integrate, and develop bespoke Shopify websites. Contact 2Cubed today to discuss designing and developing a new or existing Shopify website.

Magento 2 & eCommerce Website Design

Category: Projects
February 10, 2017
For many businesses, a simple eCommerce website will not cater for all their requirements. They need more than just a simple shop, and require specific shipping, order tracking, logistics, and fulfilment needs. They might need to use multiple currencies, or multiple languages; they may have different product needs for different locations e.g. some products may be restricted in certain countries. They may need to link their online shop with their EPOS or stock management systems. mag_2 When building eCommerce websites, 2Cubed often design and develop bespoke Magento 2 websites with specific database implementation to meet your business’s exact needs. We can custom-build a website to match your company’s requirements. No two companies are exactly the same. We know your business is unique, and we can build a unique eCommerce website that is exactly what you need. We have vast experience designing and developing Magento and Magento 2 websites, and know exactly how to deliver a beautiful bespoke eCommerce website that performs exactly how both you and your customers expect it to. Contact 2Cubed today to start a conversation about the future of your company.

Website Design January 2017

Category: Projects
February 2, 2017
So many people were glad to say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017, and we at 2Cubed were also pleased to see a new year roll around. Our 2016 was a fantastic one, with many wonderful websites going live, and 2017 has continued that trend with a number of exciting projects already released into the wild! Website Design January 2017

Acorn Property Preservation damp and timber specialists are Certified Surveyors in Remedial Treatment (CSRT) providing you with professional in-dept building surveys for woodworm and associated products, dry rot and wet rot, condensation and mould growth, rising damp and damp proofing. We designed and developed a new eCommerce website for Acorn to help them promote and sell their waterproofing, condensation, and timber treatment products online.

Hyland’s Nursery are producers of quality hedging and trees for over 20 years, operating from their nursery in Oulart, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Hyland’s Nursery are producers and suppliers of Laurel, Griselinia, Escallonia, Bay Laurel, Portuguese Laurel and Holly Evergreen Hedging as well as Beech, Hornbeam, Dogwood, and Willow Deciduous Hedging. They also produce a range of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees. Their new website showcases all their hedging and trees with full product info and prices. Pawfection Dog Training & Behaviour is where you will find Canine Behaviour and Training Consultant Kevin Geraghty, who offers classes on workshops to dog owners for helping with their pet’s behaviour or temperament. Kevin runs regular classes in Dublin for puppies and older dogs, as well as individual and one-to-one sessions. Check out his brand new website which includes a booking section to allow you to reserve places on his courses.

New website for Suzanne Jackson

Category: Projects
January 5, 2017
New website for Suzanne JacksonHaving already conquered the beauty market, influential blogger Suzanne Jackson decided to launch her exclusive designer fashion range SOSUbySJ.com – and came to 2Cubed to design and develop her Shopify website. SOSUbySJ.com showcases Suzanne’s keen eye for affordable glam, featuring her brand new 35 piece wardrobe staple collection which consists of pieces designed by Sue herself as well as a number of pieces she handpicked from designers in Paris and London. Launched in late 2016, SOSUbySJ.com was extremely well received by the Irish media, with Goss.ie calling the range an “AMAZING collection.” Check out the full range at SOSUbySJ.com

Wild Atlantique website goes live

website goes live
Category: Projects
November 7, 2016
From the moment we saw Karen’s branding and brochure for Wild Atlantique, we knew that her luxury homeware and fashion website would be something special. We helped Karen realise her dream of selling her individually chosen decor, women’s, men’s, and children’s items online, utilising her branding to create a beautiful Shopify webshop. Karen says that “Wild Atlantique brings you a life of affordable luxury, featuring hand picked curated pieces from around the world to enhance your Home and Wardrobe.”

New Website for Advanced Labels Dublin

Category: Projects
May 19, 2016
We recently launched the brand new website for Advanced Labels, a Dublin-based label printing company who have been producing personalised self adhesive labels and supplying their range to customers throughout Ireland and the UK. 2Cubed worked closely with Liam at Advanced Labels to launch the new redesign of the Advanced Labels website, helping better promote their services and sell and supply their extensive range of customisable labels online. The new Advanced Labels site also includes a Client Login area to allow existing wholesale customers to login and make bulk orders easily and efficiently. New Website for Advanced Labels Dublin

Reminder about Trading Online Voucher Scheme 2015

Category: News
April 9, 2015
Online-Trading-VouchersmallReminder about Trading Online Voucher Scheme helps local businesses get online… Last year this was a huge success for our clients. Not many customers seem to be aware of it so we thought to post about this again.  Especially Dublin clients with existing websites that need work, don’t seem to be aware of the fantastic support from the Local Enterprise Office to support businesses that want to trade online. Here are the details again..

Register Your Interest Now!

Vouchers will be available to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% of eligible expenditure (Net of VAT), whichever is the lesser; Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte T.D. has launched an excellent grants scheme for budding small and medium enterprises who wish to help their businesses grow online. The Online Trading Voucher scheme is designed to help these small companies to access the opportunities open to them through trading online. This will help companies right across Ireland to access new markets so that they can grow and create more jobs. The scheme was originally tested in Dublin, where it proved extremely successful, and is now being rolled out around the country. Using the scheme, the National Digital Strategy aims to get a further 2,000 businesses trading online by the end of 2015. Eligibility Criteria:
  • Vouchers will be available to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% of eligible expenditure (Net of VAT), whichever is the lesser;
  • Voucher approval must be gained prior to incurring any expense;
  • Own labour is not an eligible expense;
  • Third party costs only will be considered;
  • All third party/supplier invoices must contain proper business details (e.g. Tax and Business Registration details).
The vouchers are targeted at businesses with the following profile:
  • Limited Online Trading presence;
  • Less than 10 employees;
  • Turnover less than €2m;
  • Applicant business must be registered and trading for at least 12 months;
  • Business must be located in one of the pilot areas under this phase of the scheme.
What the vouchers can be used for
  • IT consultation;
  • Development or upgrade of an e-commerce website;
  • Implementing Online payments or booking systems;
  • Purchase of Internet related software;
  • Purchase of online advertising (this purchase cannot make up any more than 30% of approved Voucher costs and can only be drawn down in one payment phase);
  • Developing an app (or multiplatform webpages);
  • Implementing a digital marketing strategy i.e. Social media marketing;
  • Consultation with ICT experts for early stage adopters of online strategy;
  • Training/skills development specifically to establish and manage an on-line trading activity.
If you would like your company to benefit from this fantastic grant, which covers for funding up to 50% of your expenditure, please contact 2Cubed for more details. You can call us on 051-440425, email hello@2cubed.ie, or else get in touch using the live chat on our website! [ccf_form id=”1316″]