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7 e-commerce tools for startups

Modupeoluwa Olalere by Modupeoluwa Olalere
June 17, 2023
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E-commerce companies are popular among entrepreneurs today. This is because E-commerce has a lot of promise because it is easy and available.

Africa’s e-commerce is growing because more people are using the internet and cell phones. In December 2022, Nigeria had 122 million Internet users and 40 million smartphone users. 

E-commerce has since experienced a surge in potentialities in the country.

But you need more than a great product or service to break into this tough market. A business can run well if it has systems and frameworks. Businesses that do e-commerce can use apps and software instead of people and other tools.

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To succeed in e-commerce, you need the right tools and strategies. To do well, e-commerce companies need these technologies.

 Read also: E-commerce startup Sabi tops $300M valuation in new funding

E-commerce platforms

The first step in building an online store is picking the right e-commerce platform. An e-commerce platform is the software that an online store uses to take care of customers’ needs, from product pages to order processing.

Since most users will shop from their phones, it’s important that the platform chosen is strong and easy to use. Some e-commerce business owners build their own websites from scratch.

But you can also build on current e-commerce stores like Amazon, Shopify, eBay, or Nigerian-focused stores like Jumia, Jiji, Konga, etc.

Payment transfer gateway

A fast, efficient, and safe payment gateway is one of the most important parts of any e-commerce business that does well. Your customers need to feel sure that their payment information is safe during transactions.

Popular payment gateways like Paystack, Flutterwave, and Fincra provide safe payment handling, protection against fraud, and easy integration with e-commerce platforms. By giving your customers a variety of payment choices and making sure their financial information is safe, you build trust and encourage them to do business with you again.

 

System for Managing Customer Relationships (CRM)

Businesses exist to help customers, so it’s important to build long-term relationships with them. You need a good customer relationship management (CRM) tool because of this.

A CRM tool helps you keep track of leads, handle your interactions with customers, and automate your marketing campaigns. By keeping track of customer information and looking at how they buy, you can make your marketing more personal and offer deals that are more likely to appeal to them.

Popular CRM systems like HubSpot, Salesforce, and Zoho CRM give you a single place to store information about your customers. This lets you give great customer service and keep your customers coming back.

 

Tracking and analytics tools

Analytics and tracking tools measure how users act, how well they do, and how much money they make back (ROI). These kinds of tools are great for a wide range of goals, from making more sales to improving how well your website works.

With the right tool, it’s easier to make choices based on facts that could boost sales and cut costs. By looking at the data, you will be able to figure out what your customers buy and how they act. This keeps customers coming back.

Google Analytics is a tool that is often used to track this kind of information. This lets you find and try out different factors. You can use the information you get from these tests to improve the way your business works.

 

Tool for internal conversation

E-commerce tools can also help with how an online business works on the inside. Software called “internal communication tools” helps companies control how their employees talk to each other.

These tools can make it easier for managers and workers to talk to each other or for employees to talk to each other. This could mean anything from having a place where employees can talk to each other to having a platform that makes it easier to handle projects. Some cool tools for communicating are Slack, Coda, and Monday.com.

 

Content creation

Digital material is what makes the internet what it is, but making it can be hard. During your studies, it’s easy to get lost. You start with an idea, but then you change it completely.

Content creation tools help you make interesting images, written content, and multimedia pieces that keep your audience’s attention and get your brand’s message across. You will find Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Grammarly, Adobe Premiere Pro, Hootsuite, and Buffer to be useful tools for making content.

 

Software for account management

Accounting software helps you manage numbers and books. Tracking funds might be a full-time job if you sell locally, nationally, or internationally.

Accounting and tax blunders can be costly, so don’t hasten. Accounting software helps online store operators track all website transactions.

This programme helps store owners track inventory, sales, profit margins, accounts receivable, tax payments, invoicing, and overhead.

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concluding 

To improve your e-commerce firm, you need the necessary tools and industry knowledge. Your firm may grow and retain customers by targeting the correct demographic, implementing successful marketing methods, and delivering excellent customer service.

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Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupe is a tech content writer with 3+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories. She covers innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new tools or tracking trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

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