An Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Shopping Online


We bloggers may be used to ordering things online, but there are numerous people in the world who still prefer offline shopping as they feel skeptical about shopping online. After all, how do you know that you’re safe when shopping online? Can you ever really be certain? As it turns out, you absolutely can, and there are a few reasons. There is an apparently inherent belief that shopping online is a sure way for you to have your credit card information stolen, and while that might be a legitimate concern in some cases, most of the larger, more robust online shopping establishments protect your information in the same way that most brick and mortar establishments would. Commonly, an online store will use encryption to ensure that your credit card information is safe, but they may also use a token network which ensures even greater security. Now, on to the more important part, which is actually shopping online. How do you do it? What process do you use? It’s not nearly as difficult as you might think.


Getting Started with Online Shopping
The first thing you need to do is find a reputable commerce site, and there are many out there. You can always tell the best sites from those that you should avoid simply because of their reputation. You can read customer testimonials, among other things, and even look at the forms of payment that they are able to accept. This is a great start, and before you know it, you’ll be shopping online like a pro. And of course, you can check out blogs where people have written about their shopping experience with a certain site, like I often do.

Look for Better Prices
One of the greatest parts of shopping online is the fact that you can easily compare prices from different stores. If you shop at Rediff online shopping festival, you can buy from various sellers under one trusted roof, or shall I say platform!You are no longer limited by your ability to travel – you can go anywhere you want online and you can easily get the information you need. If you find a product that you like, always make sure you compare it to other locations, and ensure that you really are getting the best price. 

Buy Anywhere
Thanks to the progress of modern technology you can buy anywhere you want, whether it is from your home computer, your tablet, or your phone. If inspiration strikes, you should be able to simply pull out your device and buy what you need rather than dropping all of your plans and heading to the store. Fortunately, you have that ability today. 

Fast Delivery
You don’t have to wait for weeks for your purchase to be delivered. Fast delivery is a given these days, especially with shipping options at checkout. You can easily choose the speed at which you want the item delivered by paying a bit more. You can even have next day delivery if you wish to pay the shipping cost!

As you can see, buying online is a great idea and you can get your hands on the products just as easily as you would if you were shopping in a brick and mortar establishment. Start looking for online stores today and change the way you shop forever. 

30 Comments

  1. I am always a little hesitant to shop online for clothes because I don't know how they will fit....but there are so many great online stores! This post definitely inspired me!
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  2. Oh, I have to admit I shop mostly online as here in the Bavarian country shops are very rare and further mostly closed when I have time for shopping :) Have a happy weekend!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  3. Great advice, June. I love online shopping, it's so convenient. Happy Friday.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  4. Thanks for the advice! I enjoy online shopping but prefer to go to stores to try on clothes. ! Have a nice weekend!

    Danielle
    www.spring2spring.com

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  5. Amazing tips, dear! There are so many sites nowadays that I can understand why a newbie would feel overwhelmed. Your guide is definitely helpful and I'm sure it will clarify lots of questions to the ones who are not familiar with online shopping.
    xx

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  6. Thanks for sharing these tips June, I am preferring online shopping over the offline one for last 6 years. :D
    Have a great day, Kisses!
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  7. Oh thank you for all your advices sweetie
    very useful post
    xx

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  8. Thanks for these pointers, June.
    Hope you're doing well.

    Belinda.

    http://zoharous.blogspot.com

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  9. Lovely post, have a beautiful weekend! kisses

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  10. Being a mom, shopping online is the only way to get some new stuff sometimes!

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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  11. I love shopping online! But it's much harder to restrain myself now from shopping because of it

    MONDAY PROJECTS

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  12. It's so true, I like online shopping, it's so practical, but it's so true, it can be dangerous. I have had some little problems in the past, but now I do like you told - looking for good stores that have a good reputation is a must! Hope you have a great weekend!
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  13. Great post! I love shopping online and I do it very often :))

    Lu | www.balgarka.co.uk

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  14. Fantastic post dear! Hope you have a lovely day.

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  15. What a great post!! I really like your tips. Surprisingly, as a blogger, I am one of those people scared to shop online but you nailed every point. Thanks for sharing.


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  16. What a great post!! I really like your tips. Surprisingly, as a blogger, I am one of those people scared to shop online but you nailed every point. Thanks for sharing.


    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  17. These are good tips! I like shopping online and always make sure to shop at sites I know I can trust :)

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  18. Since I work full time and beyond, I am all about online shopping :)
    Great post and very helpful!!!

    Xx Mahshid مهشید

    www.thankstofashion.com

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  19. Great tips!! We get better price shopping online but I often get the size wrong...
    xxx
    www.travelera.es
    Instagram @travelera.es

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  20. I have no issues with online shopping hahaha! Though I hate that the AU$ is so bad right now. Makes finding bargains overseas slightly harder. But one of my weaknesses is that I never do my research. I see something I like then buy it. Few days later find it cheaper elsewhere. Always. I never learn.

    Sxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  21. wow great post

    http://carrieslifestyle.com
    Posts online about Amsterdam, Rio, Amalfi...

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  22. so true x
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  23. This is great information about online shopping. I too am guilty of avoiding online shopping secondary to desire to minimize my credit card information getting out there but you made a great point about large retailers putting security measures in place that mirror those used with in store transactions.

    Erica
    www.pumpsandpushups.com

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  24. Too much info and very useful!! Thanks for sharing! I love tips about shopping!
    kiss kiss ♥ have a great week sweetie!
    New post is up on my blog, take a look in http://trendytips-trendygirls.blogspot.com

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  25. Beautiful!

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