With the heavy presence of technology in modern society, there is no better time to sell online. Whether it be a last-minute jersey before Friday’s football game, a monogrammed pullover for Father’s Day, or a blanket for their mom at the early morning cross country meet - having the ability to order it from the comfort of their home is desired by both parents and students alike!

eCommerce, or online shopping platforms, is becoming an essential part of selling products. Almost every product based business has an eCommerce platform on their webpage due to a shift in the way people shop. Think of eCommerce as a requirement rather than a luxury.Now, you are a school, not a retail store, and you may not think you need to offer merchandise online. You may see the extra effort to create an online store will not attract enough interest in parents or students. Truth is, with the increase in online-centered shopping, both parents and students desire to have the option of purchasing online because it makes orders easier and customizable!

How to add eCommerce to your school’s website

The good news is if this is unknown territory for your organization, adding an eCommerce feature to the school’s website is simple. Most website platforms have the option to add eCommerce and make the whole process of adding products and tracking sales much easier. Our team at Payroc works with you to enable eCommerce to your website.

Once you have your eCommerce setup, it is time to get the word out about the new shopping experience! In the past, you may have sent out catalogs of products for parents to order any time during the year. Although these are great ways for all your products to be listed out, the products are not easily purchased. Adding an eCommerce feature will:

Take over the troubles of laying out a catalog
No longer wasting paper
Simplifying important order information and processing