Category Archives: eCommerce

The Rapid Growth of E-commerce in South Africa

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In the last 3 years, card payments have almost doubled in the retail e-commerce sector in South Africa. The shift has been evident in the travel and accommodation space, with this sector contracting over the same period. Retail has moved it’s focus away from travel holidays to spending their cash on retail suppliers such as […]

The cost of building an e-commerce website

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How much does it cost to build an e-commerce business? With e-commerce sales predicted to grow to $6.54 trillion worldwide in 2022 (Statista report), there’s little reason as to why business owners are not selling their products and services online. However, it can be a daunting task to undertake. If not planned properly, building an […]

Online Security

Online Security

Browsing the web and using online services exposes us to the many threats that exist on the Internet. Banking and shopping online are the most targeted since these involve money. Hackers are becoming more prevalent and your sensitive information is always potentially at risk. You will need to develop safe and responsible online security habits. […]

Going to Market?

Going to Market?

Online Marketplace vs Independent Shop With eCommerce changing the face of the retail marketplace at an ever-increasing pace, nobody can afford to ignore the trends. Brick and mortar stores are the worst affected, but still fill an important function. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are not advanced enough yet to replace the tactility of actually […]