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Why Does a Merchant Need an E-Commerce Store Platform?
Shopping and business habits have changed significantly in recent years; online stores have become an urgent necessity for merchants to facilitate communication with customers and meet their needs effectively and efficiently.
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Below are notable figures from global specialized statistics highlighting the importance and benefits of an e-commerce store platform for merchants.
1- Changes in Consumer Shopping Habits:
A study conducted by "Statista" showed that 67% of consumers in the United States shopped online at least once a month in 2020, and the numbers are rapidly increasing in subsequent years, making it essential to launch a successful online store, via an e-commerce platform.
2- Continuous Growth of E-Commerce:
Remarkable growth was recorded in the volume of e-commerce challenges globally in 2020, according to the "E-Commerce in the World" report issued by the World Trade Organization; the value of e-commerce reached approximately 26.7 trillion US dollars, and is expected to reach 34.2 trillion US dollars by 2024, while the Kingdom accounts for 45% of the e-commerce volume in the Arab world and the Middle East; emphasizing the importance of joining an e-commerce platform.
3- Increase in Mobile Purchases:
Consumer behavior has shifted from traditional methods to tech-driven solutions, with smartphones and tablets becoming the most widely used shopping tools among consumers, underscoring the importance of joining an e-commerce platform, as mobile sales accounted for 53% of total e-commerce sales in the United States in 2020 according to a "Statista" report.
4- Reaching a Global Audience:
Through an e-commerce platform, a merchant can easily reach a global audience. According to an "eMarketer" report, the number of online buyers worldwide is expected to exceed 4 billion people in the coming years, so you must keep pace with this global movement by joining an e-commerce platform.
Why Is Salla the Best Choice as a Saudi E-Commerce Store Platform?
By choosing Salla as your e-commerce platform, you join more than 47 thousand successful local and global business stories, with sales exceeding 16 million Saudi Riyals, which placed Salla at the top of e-commerce platforms to become the largest Saudi e-commerce platform in the Middle East across various business sectors, including:
Retail stores
Wholesale sector
Restaurants and cafes
Content creation
Service provision
Digital products
Charities
Salla offers the following features that make it a standout platform:
As an e-commerce platform, Salla helps you own a store with your own brand identity at the lowest costs, get free hosting, continuous and renewed updates, and zero commission on sales.
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Create a free online store in the simplest steps
Easy product listing and inventory management, with support for all payment methods.
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Simple and easy marketing tools to increase your sales, helping you promote your products and launch professionally targeted marketing campaigns.
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The Salla e-commerce platform provides you with detailed reports to measure store performance, helping you obtain all the information needed to evaluate your store's performance.
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Provides you with a diverse fleet of shipping companies.
Read | Shipping solutions for online stores straight from Salla's expertise
The Salla e-commerce platform offers professional designs tailored to your taste.
Read | Storefront design aesthetics in 12 points with Salla
If you wish to learn more about the importance of an e-commerce store platform and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the e-commerce field in general, we recommend reading the following articles |
Owning a Professional Online Store at the Lowest Cost with Salla Platform
Own a professional online store at the lowest cost, customized for you and your brand, integrated with all payment methods and shipping companies—directly through the Salla platform. Choose the package that suits you best, whether it's Free, Plus, or Pro. A complete overview of the Salla e-commerce platform and the services provided to scale your e-commerce business.
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