The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that people do a lot of things and this includes how they prefer to shop. Online services and products have been in higher demand as a result of this change in consumer behaviour. E-commerce giants such as Amazon have seen huge increases in online purchases but the shift towards e-commerce purchases has also provided an opportunity for small startup businesses too.
Finding a marketable product that people want to buy online can be a very lucrative business venture and with website builders that make setting e-commerce websites up much easier, e-commerce websites do not need to be expensive either.
Here are some ideas for e-commerce website ideas:
Tech products
There is a big demand for tech products and you can buy a lot of items from suppliers in bulk for discounted prices before selling on at higher prices. You could start with products such as smartphone chargers, smartphone covers and similarly low-value products to get started without requiring a huge upfront outlay.
Clothing
Clothing is another product that people like to buy online and you can start up a second-hand clothing e-commerce site or try to source new clothes from manufacturers. You might even want to design your own t-shirt slogans or patterns, depending on how creative you are.
Confectionary gift boxes
During lockdown restrictions and with people being more cautious about going into shops, people have been ordering gifts such as confectionary boxes for birthdays, or just to show loved ones they are thinking about them. You could order bulk sweets or chocolate to send in nicely presented boxes or tubs as a special gift.
Dog accessories
You will probably have heard that more people have been buying or adopting dogs since the start of the pandemic. With lots of people becoming new dog owners, there is also a huge demand for dog accessories such as beds, toys, leads, personalised collars and treats. Starting up an e-commerce website for dog accessories could prove to be a very profitable business venture and smaller accessories will not require a big amount of capital to get started. A popular site in this space is lordsandlabradors.co.uk
Wristbands
All types of jewellery are worth considering as a product but personalised wristbands such as the ones sold by thewristbandcompany.co.uk are proving to be very popular right now. With events such as festivals and music gigs starting up again, the requirement for wristbands is ramping up.
They are also ideal for events such as Freshers’ week which will soon be coming up when universities start to re-open for the new academic year. There are all kinds of wristband designs that events companies and charities can use for upcoming events and campaigns.
As well as creating your own e-commerce website to sell some of these products, you can also look at options such as using existing e-commerce sites such as eBay, Etsy, Amazon and the other best-selling e-commerce sites. The most important part of your business plan is to find a product that is in high demand and these product ideas are some of the best selling online products right now.