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This discussion focuses on setting up a website for a new spring/summer season, specifically addressing the logistics of offering free shipping promotions in Canada. The user inquires about the monthly costs and the time required to launch the website. They explore the feasibility of consolidating orders to avoid multiple shipping fees and discuss the process of creating a promotional event using a "hostess" model to manage orders effectively. The conversation highlights the importance of strategic promotions to incentivize customer purchases.

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  • Understanding of e-commerce platforms and their functionalities
  • Familiarity with promotional strategies in online retail
  • Knowledge of order management systems and shipping logistics
  • Basic understanding of Canadian e-commerce regulations
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  • Research e-commerce platforms suitable for Canadian businesses, such as Shopify or WooCommerce
  • Learn about promotional strategies for online sales, including free shipping and discounts
  • Explore order management techniques to consolidate shipping for multiple purchases
  • Investigate Canadian shipping regulations and best practices for e-commerce
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Small business owners, e-commerce entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals looking to launch or optimize an online retail presence in Canada.

RossDeb2
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Where do I find the price per month (I'm Canadian)?

I plan to have it up and running for our new S/S season. How long does it take to set it up and get it running?

I would like to have a kick-off to the new season and my new website by offering them N/C shipping on their orders for one day, say March 3rd. Can I do this? Is it wise to do this? If I do this, is there a way to put all their website orders through on one order so that I'm not paying the $5 for every order? I'm not familar with the websites so I really have no idea, just trying to brainstorm on how to get them to view the new products and to place an order. I know some will really jump at the chance to save $5. I'm just unsure about the $5 s/h charge. I know that it is an incentive that will appeal to everyone. What do you think???
 
I don't know if things are different in Canada but here's how it works for me. When someone goes to my website and places an individual order- not attached to a show/hostess then it goes direct to HO and I just get paid and notified about it, I have no opportunity to change anything on the order. When I want to offer a special like what you are saying (free shipping, discount) then I tell people to go to my website and I set up the 'sale' as though it were a hostess (aka first name MARCH and last name SALE). When people order attached to a show then you get notification and the order doesn't go to HO until you enter it into PP and submit it (either as an individual order or as part of a show, such as with you as hostess).

I did this last December with host name MYSTERY HOSTESS. Everyone who placed an order of $100 or more and all my past hostess that attended my end of year celebration (and either brought or placed $100 orders) were entered into the drawing. I did the drawing and then set it up as a show in that persons name with all the orders.

Sarah
 
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Okay, thank you. That makes sense to set it up that way. I appreciate your help.
 

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