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Where Can You Sell Jewelry Online?
An increasing number of jewelry designers are marketing their pieces on ther internet
because they are better able to reach a worldwide market. Plus, they do not have to pay a salesperson or lease
expensive retail space. However, many designers just starting out do not know how to sell jewelry online.
Whether you sell antique jewelry, fine jewelry or diamond jewelry, you can find buyers online. If you want
to sell jewelry from home, here are some resources that help you develop your online presence for minimal
cost.
Online Marketplaces
If you are selling jewelry on the web, there are several marketplaces across the web that can help you reach
shoppers specifically looking to buy jewelry. Online marketplaces offer the advantage of already attracting a
sizable amount of traffic that you can share. Not only do lots of visitors traffic these websites, these people
are specifically looking to buy jewelry or other artisan-made crafts.
Some of the marketplaces are free to use, while other platforms charge a store set-up fee, a monthly charge
or a transaction fee. Find a list of 18 online marketplaces where you can
sell items on the web.
Make Your Own Online Store... Using Wordpress and MarketTheme
Wordpress has become extremely popular as a website maker - it's easy and free to use. Here is what is nice
if you are a jeweler: you can turn the Wordpress platform platform
into your own online store.
The MarketTheme website maker is perfect for small retailers or artists who do not have website design
experience, but want to save money by creating their own sites. Unlike standard Wordpress templates, this
program helps you attract more clients by allowing you to customize your store into a unique, professional and
functioning online store.
How are MarketTheme sites different from other sites out there? Visually, your website will display the more
recognizable blog format (that shoppers are comfortable with), but it will act like a storefront (or you can
use the traditional "grid view" storefront display - your choice).
The program is easy to use and includes the desirable built-in shopping cart system (you can use paypal with
it). In fact, there are lots of value-adding modules you can add to your store for free and a helpful community
if you ever have any questions. Click here to see
demo
How do You Accept Payments from Customers?
With online marketplaces, you generally will not need your own merchant account. However, if you want to
accept payments through your own website, you have a few options that are inexpensive and easy to set up.
Merchant Express: With Merchant
Express, you can accept MasterCard, Visa and bank ATM cards. Plus - you can apply for American Express and
Discover; there is no fee to set up American Express, there is a $50 set-up charge if you want to accept
Discover Cards.
Some benefits:
- Less-than-perfect credit OK - they have a high approval rate
- Business license not required (although can be helpful)
- Transaction fees (discount rates) are low, compared to industry standards
- Money deposited directly into your business bank account, usually available within 2 business days
- Live 24-7 customer service and fast application process: most applications approved in 72 hours
PayPal: Paypal does not require you to purchase either software or equipment. They
provide a secure platform through which your shoppers can buy from you, and most customers recognize and
trust PayPal. The compan charges a small transaction charge which is deducted from each transaction. This
means that you don't have to pay any money up front to use their service.
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