Monday, January 6, 2020

The 7 Tasks Every Company in the UAE Should Outsource to Freelancers

The 7 Tasks Every Company in the UAE Should Outsource to Freelancers

Talking facts; every company out there wants to make more profit. While doing so, they want to ensure that much of their time is dedicated to the most important things that only they will accomplish better. Ever heard of the famous phrase, “I have too much work to do but I do not trust anyone else to do.” If you are one such people do not worry, there are more than a million of you. Lucky for you, you no longer have to get concerned about whether or not to outsource such tasks as there are highly-qualified freelancers in the UAE that you can trust. 

Why Would You Outsource These Tasks?

Generally, there are many reasons as to why companies in the UAE should pass some tedious tasks to freelancers. Apart from saving on your finances, freelancers can also produce astonishing results. This is attributed to the fact that they have majored in delivering such services. Some of the other reasons why companies or other people delegate their tasks to other freelancers might include;

  • Your company is growing pretty fast and the workload is off the roof. If you fail to deliver certain projects on time due to unavoidable circumstances such as sickness, it could mean disaster!
  • You do not have the level of expertise required to carry out a task. You might have a design boutique but you have not specialized in some fields. This forces you to hire a freelancer who has specialized in that field.
  • A particular task might be part of your job description but you just do not like it. In other words, you hate doing it. Since you do not want to completely do away with the service, or it is directly related to something you love working on, freelancers are your best shot.

Here are comprehensive details of the tedious tasks which companies in the UAE can give to freelancers;

1. Content writing

Any business, wherever it is, needs content for their marketing pages and website. Posting new content to your platforms on a very regular basis can become daunting at first as it is quite hard to juggle between your career and writing content. Furthermore, content writing needs skill and is one of the most tedious tasks freelancers can work on. 

This is why it is advisable to outsource content writers. Managing content writers is very simple. As long as you provide them with all the guidelines that need to be followed, they will produce results that are more favorable to you. 

2. Web development

Web development needs skill and a lot of experience when coming up with a professional website. If you own a hospital or a business which will ideally take up much of your time, web development should not be one of your greatest concerns. There are professional web developers in the UAE who will deliver to you world-class websites. 

Furthermore, it is very easy to communicate with them as you guide them on every step until the project is completed. The good thing about hiring such web developers from the UAE is that apart from developing your website, they can also help in managing it, for a period you will agree upon. 

3. Photography

The world is constantly changing and everything is improving and advancing. The type of photography that is appreciated at this age was not the one which people loved 10 or so years ago. In order to sell your products or brand in the UAE, you better have those stunning photos speaking out for you. Investing in good photography and an experienced photographer should be on top of your priorities list. 

Not all companies can manage to hire a full-time photographer or have the funds to invest in good photography equipment. That is why the majority of high-ranking companies in the UAE hire the services of such photographers. Doing so eventually improves its brand visibility and saves them tons of money in the long run.

4. Videography

Videography is more or less related to photography. However, these are two different fields of work. While they both help in building a brand’s visibility, videography needs a more experienced skill set. The equipment used might be more expensive. Videos help brands to easily pass their messages. 

It is recommended that for any company which wishes to make the most out of their marketing strategies, a videographer ought to be involved. These professionals do not just plainly shoot videos but also further help in editing them to your liking. 

5. Social Media Management

The field of marketing shows no mercy to anyone who is slow and lacks the correct strategies. In this tech-oriented era, you should have learned on the tips and tricks of making your brand more visible on all major social media platforms. The main problem with social media management is that it is very time consuming and might hinder you from providing other important services to your clients. In order to save yourself all that trouble, you should get a social media manager from the UAE who will not only post, react, and interact with your followers on a daily basis, but also work on building the numbers.

6. Bookkeeping

Most, if not all,  business needs up to date bookkeeping and payroll services. However, many of these companies might have financial constraints which may hinder them from hiring permanent bookkeepers. Freelance bookkeepers are basically the best bet these companies have. They will receive all the services they would have otherwise been receiving from their own staff, if not better. 

7. Graphic designing

Literally, every company will require the services of a graphic designer at one point. Graphic designers sort out an array of issues from creating logos, business cards, graphics for your website, social media platforms, etc. Instead of hiring a permanent graphic designer for your company, why not save all that cash and hire a freelance graphic designer instead? 

Over to You

Do not let the tedious workwear you off both physically and financially. For any company based in the UAE or anywhere else in the world, Bawabba offers a wide range of freelancers who offer different services that might be of use to you. Start building your company today!

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

Step-by-step Guide: How to Develop a Dropshipping Website with zero coding experience

Step-by-step Guide: How to Develop a Dropshipping Website with zero coding experience

What is dropshipping?

 

You can sell products on your Website, Facebook or Instagram without ever touching them. You take the orders, once the buyer makes a purchase on your website, you can forward his order to the supplier. You will obviously sell the products at a higher price than the actual cost of the products. 

 

 

 

Let’s see how can you develop a dropshipping website with zero coding experience, you can automate the whole dropshipping process using either of the two dropshipping tools:

 

  1. Oberlo for Shopify
  2. Alidropship for Woocommerce

 

Both the plugins find suppliers from Aliexpress. You can source suppliers and products using the plugin. You will have to download their chrome extensions that all you to import products into your website without having to copy-paste the items. You can import images, product descriptions, even reviews, and shipping methods. The plugin will send out the tracking ID to your customers after the order has been placed. There are many more features and add-ons you can use to enhance the basic functionality of the plugins.

 

Website development with zero coding experience

 

This is where freelancers with zero coding experience can make money. You can easily develop a website on Shopify or Woocommerce. You don’t need to know any fancy languages to pull off a great website. 

 

 

Step 1: Buy a domain from Godaddy or Namecheap

 

 

Step 2: Buy a hosting plan if you wish to develop your website on Woocommerce. If you want to develop your website on Shopify then you do not need to buy a separate hosting plan. Your website will be hosted on Shopify. However, Shopify charges a fixed monthly fee + a small fee per transaction. It can be costly in the beginning as your store might have low sales volume in the first month. 

 

 

Step 3: Choose your theme

 

  1. Shopify: Users have been creating beautiful websites using the Free “Brooklyn” theme in Shopify.
  2. Woocommerce: There are themes that come with Alidropship. Otherwise, you can buy many themes from Themeforest.  If you need help with installing the theme you can hire a freelance web designer in Dubai to assist you in installing any theme you like.

 

 

Step 4: Choose your plugin

 

 

The next step is to install a plugin that connects your website to Aliexpress.

 

 

1. Install the free plugin “Oberlo” to start importing products from Aliexpress. You will also be required to install their chrome extension, to be able to import products into your Shopify store as you browse products on Aliexpress.

 

 

2. Woocommerce: If you are developing a website on Woocommerce then you will need to buy the Alidropship plugin for $89 (lifetime license). There is no transaction fee like in Shopify. There are many offers throughout the year when you can buy the plugin for much cheaper. For example, during the festive season, they give you a 30% discount or more. You can use themes by Alidopship.

 

3. There are other plugins like Dropified that work with Shopify and Woocommerce.

 

 

If you need help with installing the plugins, you can hire a freelance web designer on Bawabba. 

 

Step By Step Guide For starting your online store

 

 

  • Pick a niche
     Before you start setting up your website. You must pick your niche. If you get this part wrong, then no matter how beautiful and functional your website is, you will not enough sales.

 

1. Pick a passion product, for example, items for pets, babies, sports, camping, home decor, etc. or
 2. Pick a product that solves a real problem

 

    • Source suppliers for your chosen niche.
    • Select suitable products from the selected suppliers

       

    • Import the products from Aliexpress into your store with a click. 
    • Choose the right images for each imported product

     

    1.Without the client’s logo
     2. Without the Chinese models
     3. Without the suppliers branding
     4. Low-resolution images

     

    • Remove the unnecessary details from the product description
    • Remove FAQs from all the products imported from Aliexpress
      • Create a page on your website with standard FAQs that are applicable to all your products.

     

    • Rearrange Product Details into a standard format across all the product pages. It will make your website look more professional. If you wish to keep the product description imported from Aliexpress, then there will be different formats, policies, and different brands appearing all over the website. Therefore, we recommend making the following changes to the imported product details:

       

      • Title: Rewrite the title with your main keywords and unique selling proposition
        • Do not stuff the keywords into the title
      • Description: Rewrite the description
        • Describe the product. You can get ideas from the given specifications.
        • Describe where you can use the product
        • Describe how your customers can solve their problems with the product you are selling
      • Notes
        • You can mention the additional points in the notes.

     

    4. A disclosure that the actual size of the product may vary by 1 to 3 cm.

     

    5. The actual color may be slightly different from the picture shown because of the different screen brightness.

     

    6. Care instructions for home textiles

     

      • Package details
        • Clearly state what would be included in the package.
        • For example, if you are selling pillowcases, clearly mention that the filling will not be included in the package.

     

    Customer Reviews

     

    It deters the visitors to buy from a website with no reviews. Getting the first few reviews is very challenging for any brand new online store. After you have gathered a few reviews, it becomes super easy to get your first purchase.

     

     

    It is very easy to import reviews from Aliexpress if you have a FREE addon Reviews by Alidropship. Import Product Reviews to win the customers’ trust. Nobody wants to be the first one to buy the product. They all look for reviews. 

     

     

    Product reviews will help you convert visitors into paying customers. 

     

     

    Product Videos

     

    If your supplier has good product videos, you can use the same videos in your social media campaigns and product pages. 

     

     

     

     

    Shipping

     

    We recommend investing in Alishipping by Alidropship for Woocommerce. It will cost you $29. They have promos throughout the year when you can get a 30% discount or more. This plugin will allow you to:

     

     

    • Import all the possible AliExpress shipping methods with a single click
    • Your customers can choose from a wide range of shipping options
    • Enhance the shopping experience for your customers
    • Automatically add shipping methods for your products at the checkout page.
    • Full automation and synchronization with AliExpress
    • Rename the shipping methods e.g. you will have to rename “Aliexpress Standard Shipping” because you will not want to mention Aliexpress on your website.
    • Enable trustworthy shipping services only on your store, to make sure your products are safely delivered to your customers without getting lost. You can also remove China Post as a shipping method. Buyers have complained about lost shipments with China Post. It is better to disable this shipping method on your website. You can easily do this, by going to the settings of the Alishipping plugin.

       

    • If you are targeting the US market. Then E-packet is the best option. You can offer free shipping on all your products. E-packet also gives free returns on undelivered items. With E-packet, it takes 7 to 20 days to reach the buyers. You can negotiate with the suppliers to process your order within 1-3 days. Some suppliers may take 5 to 7 days. We want to avoid such suppliers.

    Order-tracking

    This part of the process is completely automated. As soon as the order is processed by the supplier, the buyer will receive an email with the tracking ID. They will also receive a link to the order tracking page where they can enter the tracking ID. 

    Alidropship plugin already has the order tracking feature.

    Step 1: Create an account with an order-tracking service

     

    You will need to have an account with a tracking service: If you do not choose any service then the plugin selects 17Track by default. We used Aftership to track our orders. You will need an account with Aftership.  You will have the option to either embed a button on your order tracking web page or create a landing page on Aftership. It is free to use their button, however, you will have to upgrade to their “premium” version, to be able to create a landing page on the Aftership website. Your landing page will look like https://yoursite.aftership.com. This will earn you backlinks from Aftership, as you will be able to customize the page, add your own product links. Which in turn will enhance your Google rankings and win new sales from existing customers. 

     

     

     

    If you choose to embed the track button on your own webpage, then you will need to embed a code on your tracking page. You can sign up for a free account on Aftership. Then go to the “track button” or https://admin.aftership.com/apps/track-button. Copy the embed code and add it to your order tracking page.

    Aftership also gives you the option to display recommended items to the buyers, once they are on the order tracking page. You can setup recommended IDs using Nosto. 

    Step 2: Once the account has been created you need to go to Alidropship > settings to select Aftership from the dropdown:

     

    1. Turn on the  ‘Order shipped’ notification
    2. Turn on the “Attach estimated delivery time”
    3. Turn off the “Don’t attach tracking”

     Earn Cashback on your purchases from Aliexpress

     While you are on the settings page under Alidropship, you should also add your cashback link to get cashback on your purchases. However, you will only be given cashback on purchases from the store that support the Aliexpress affiliate program. According to the AliExpress rules from 20.12.2019, cashback is not charged for “Non-affiliated goods” if the goods are delivered to the following countries: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Moldova. You can find out whether your products will get cashback or not by entering the product URL on https://backit.me/en/cashback/getlink. Create a link on backit.me. Then add the link to Alidropship > settings. 

    Conclusion

    You can start your e-commerce store with zero coding experience and without having to touch the products ever with the dropshipping model. You can simply connect your website with Aliexpress with the help of a plugin. You can choose Oberlo for Shopify and Alidropship for Woocommerce. There are plugins like Dropified that work on both platforms. You can start importing products from Aliexpress with a single click if you have the chrome extension installed. The success of your website will depend on the niche, products, reviews, product images, shipping and order tracking methods. You can automate the whole process with the help of the mentioned plugins. If you need help with installing woo-commerce, themes, or the plugins then you can hire a freelance web designer in Dubai. You will have your website up and running within a few hours.

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    Tell Your Story With Free Stock Footage For An Insane Engagement On Social Media

    Tell Your Story With Free Stock Footage For An Insane Engagement On Social Media

    As video has become the most effective form of content. Everybody is investing more and more in video production and post-production. However, it is not possible for every company to have a large budget for hiring video directors, buying sophisticated shooting equipment. Therefore, many advertisers are now using free stock footage in their ads. If you are a freelance social media marketer or a business owner, you need to create highly engaging content for your audience. 

    These videos are absolutely free to download. Then you can use any video editing software, MacBook users can use iMovie, if you have a small budget for buying a video editing tool with more features, then go for Fimora. You can become a PRO at editing videos after editing 4 to 5 videos. Both software is easy to use. 

    1. Pixabay
    2. Coverr
    3. Mazwai
    4. videvo
    5. Lifeofvids

    How to choose the right free stock footage for your video?

    You can choose video clips based on the following criteria for best results:

    • High-quality Videos (preferably 4K)
    • Video clips in slow-motion/time-lapse (if possible).
    • Video clips with the same actors/actresses (if possible)
    • Video clips with a similar color grading & quality

    How to use free stock footage in social media marketing?

    Social Media Posts

    If you are a freelance social media marketer in the UAE. you must be well-aware of the high cost of video production and editing in this region. You can make good money by creating video ads for your clients using free stock footage. These videos do not cost anything. You will just need to master the skill of joining different clips to deliver your message. 

    Turn blogs into engaging videos

    As videos are becoming the preferred form of content, you can convert all your posts into videos with the help of free stock footage.

    Tips for editing Free Stock footage 

    Transitions

    You could add transitions between the clips to make your video look more professional and make the transition from one clip to the other smooth. There are many options available in all the video editing tools. Here are the 20 most popular transition effects you can use. We highly recommend using fade to white or dissolve for a neat and modern look. 

    Text overlay

    This is where you will relate the video to your client’s products and services. You can create a story by adding a few words to each clip, maybe just a sentence. Do not add too much text to your videos. It will make your video look very unprofessional. There are animated titles and subtitles in the video editing tools that you can use to bring life to your plain text. Do not use too many different types of titles. Stick to one or a maximum of two types of font style.

    Plain Slides

    If you want to include a sentence or a message in your video, but you are unable to find a relevant clip to convey the message effectively then you can simply insert a plain background, add your message to the slide and you are done. If you want to make your video look even more professional, then hire a freelance videographer in Dubai to record clips that you could not find elsewhere. You can also hire a freelance videographer to record a bunch of high-resolution videos, then sell those clips on paid royalty-free footage websites. You can even sell the videos on the freelancing platforms like Bawabba.

    Font color

    If you want to create modern videos, avoid using the colorful font. If your clip or plain slide uses dark colors then use white font color. On the other hand, if your background color is light, then use the black font color. This is a great tip for creating neat videos. 

    Brand your videos

    After you have joined the clips and added the text overlay to convey your message, you can change the background color of the plain slides (no video clip) to your client’s corporate colors. 

    Add your client’s logo to the timeline. We recommend using a logo with a transparent background. Images with transparent background are in the .png format. You can request your client to send you the .png format with a transparent background. If he does not have a logo with a transparent background then you can hire a freelance graphic designer to do the job for you. You can also charge your client for this additional service. You do not need a paid tool to remove the background. If you are a Macbook user, you can use “Preview” for removing the background from any image. Otherwise, you can use free online tools like Lunapic.

    Add music

    There are many websites with royalty-free music that you can use in your videos. Please understand your client’s business, values, products/services, and the seriousness of the message when choosing the right track for your video. Do not make the music too loud, you can control the volume of the music. If you cannot find a track that matches the length of your video, then simply add the same track again or use another track after the first one ends.

    Step By Step Guide: How To Create Your Video Add With Free Stock Footage

    1. Come-up with a story for the video

    a. First of all, write your story

    b. A 1-minute video should not have more than 100 words

    c. Use a separate clip for each sentence

    2. Find videos that you can use for each sentence in your story

    3. Import videos into your video editing tool

    4. Arrange videos in the right order, in the timeline

    5. Insert a plain background if you do not have a suitable clip for any point that you want to include in your video.

    6. Add animated titles and subtitles for text overlay

    7. Use black or white font colors for a modern look

    8. Use minimalist font style for a more modern look.

    9. Brand your videos with corporate colors and the logo of your client.

    10. Add a decent track to your video for a greater impact on your audience.

    Conclusion

    If you are too shy to be in the camera or do not have the budget to invest in high-quality equipment, then use free stock footage from any of the websites above.  Then use free or paid video editing tools to tell your story. There are different elements you can add to the video to make it look professional.

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    Wednesday, January 1, 2020

    Building a Successful Freelancing Team in the UAE: A Complete Guide

    Building a Successful Freelancing Team in the UAE: A Complete Guide

    The major five parts of an organization include finance, operations, sales, human resource, and procurement. If you want to grow your business, you must integrate it with these five parts. 

    These five parts must be run successfully. Of course, you will require employees to run these five essential parts of your organization. Sometimes, you may not have enough money to hire full-time employees. Don’t let this situation stress you out. You can get highly skilled remote workers by posting freelance jobs in Dubai at online recruitment platforms! 

    You can hire freelancers to help you manage these five significant parts of your organization. Then, outsource most of the tasks which you need to complete. For instance, you can hire remote workers for; 

    • Accounting and book-keeping tasks 
    • Website development and design
    • Writing 
    • Advertising 
    • Data entry 
    • Online virtual assistants 
    • Telecommunication 

    Hiring freelance workers is an excellent way to grow your business. Here is how you can build a successful freelancing team;

    Finding Freelancers 

    It is quite simple to get a highly qualified and experienced freelancer if you sign up for a popular online recruitment platform. This recruitment platform has a complete directory of all available freelance jobs in Dubai and remote workers who have the right skills in a wide array of areas. 

    Hiring Freelancers 

    Depending on the online recruitment platform which you have selected, you can either post a project or message a freelancer whom you think would be the best fit for your business. When posting your project, try to be elaborate as much as possible. For instance, you should give a quick overview of what you require; and the skill set of the freelancer whom you would like to hire. 

    After your project is live, wait for a few days so that many qualified freelancers can view it and apply. The best way to find the right candidates is to ask your applicants some specific questions which are related to your project so that you can gauge their skills.

    Never consider applicants who don’t answer your questions, since this shows that they can’t follow simple instructions. Once you have eliminated those who didn’t answer your questions, review the rest of the applicants. Shortlist them to around three people.

    Then, you can personally message your shortlisted candidates and interview them. You can request for their portfolio too. 

    If you find it challenging to choose one freelancer from multiple applicants, you can request them to do a short test. However, make sure that you compensate them for their time. When you finally select your preferred remote worker, negotiate rates with them, and give them the complete details of your project.  

    Managing Freelancers 

    You can hire a project manager to supervise your remote workers. If your project is small, you may only require 1 – 2 freelancers. In such a case, you can personally manage them. 

    Clarify to your freelancers about deadlines, project milestones, and the specific tools they should use to do your work. However, never make a mistake of micromanaging your remote workers. 

    If you have selected the right freelancer, they will complete your project in due time. Also, they will always reach out in case they have any questions. If you are unsatisfied with their work, you can request them for revisions, and they will happily do it.

    Assigning Tasks

    You can assign tasks to different freelancers using free as well as paid tools. Freedcamp and google sheets are amazing tools for assigning tasks and monitoring performance. You could also create a WhatsApp or skype group, where you can assign tasks to different freelancers. You can also use group discussions to improve coordination between your team of freelancers. This way you will not have to manually transfer files from one freelancer to the other. For example, the content writers can send articles directly to the web developer who can post on your website. At the same time, the graphic designer can create images for the written articles and include them in the article, provided it was shared on any cloud service, for example, Google Drive. Dropbox, ICloud, etc. 

    Daily Reports

    You must advise your freelancers to send you daily reports, to make sure every dollar you spend on the freelancers gets you the highest returns. Daily reports can be created in Google sheets. They can also be generated in Basecamp and other similar tools.

    Training

    Always have clear instructions and Job descriptions for all of your freelancers. These instructions can be explained further with the help of Video Tutorials on how to perform each step. You can record the steps and corresponding videos in Google sheets and share them with your freelancers. Freelancers, sometimes tend to forget the previous instructions when you assign them new tasks. They may miss out on important steps. With the help of clear written instructions and videos to explain each step can remove chances of error and omission of important tasks.

    4 Tips for Building a Successful Freelance Business

    Here are the four essential tips which you should implement when posting freelance jobs in Dubai and building a remote online team for your organization; 

    • Know What You Exactly Want. You should know the specific skills which your preferred freelancer must-have. Know the things you can tolerate and those you can’t. For instance, you should discern beforehand whether you can work with a remote worker who does not speak your native language or who is not in your time zone. 
    • Measure the Need for Freelancers in Your Organization. Don’t make a mistake of signing a contract with too many online workers. Before you hire any freelancer, you must have a complete list of the number of projects to be completed remotely. You can always start with the most significant ones. 
    • Conduct a Thorough Interview. Make sure that you set up a thorough screening process. This way, you will be 100% sure of the kind of remote workers you are hiring. The interview procedure is the foundation for building a strong freelance team.
    • Labour Division. As illustrated by The Entrepreneur, you should assign your freelancers jobs per their expertise. Also, it is better to hire a remote worker who has specialized in a particular niche than hiring someone who can carry out plenty of tasks that are of low-quality. 

    Conclusion 

    Your business will grow quickly if you build a successful freelance team. Working with freelancers is a cost-effective strategy that enables you to take advantage of highly talented people. 

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    The Process of Selling Your Services Online Using WooCommerce, for FREE!

    The Process of Selling Your Services Online Using WooCommerce, for FREE!

    If you are a service provider, you may have been wondering how you can use a website to reach more customers. Unlike when you are selling goods, the service industry is practically different. Although you can offer a checkout step where your customers can purchase your service, the fact that the selling process does not involve shipping brings something new to the purchase process. While the focus over the last years has been on selling goods online, there is an increasing demand for freelance web developer jobs in Dubai, specializing in selling services online. Before you consider hiring an expert, you should understand the cost implications of hiring an expert in Dubai. Otherwise, read this guide to learn how you can sell services online using WooCommerce for free.

    Why You Should Consider Selling Services on a Website with WooCommerce

    Since a service is completed manually, most individuals and businesses do not comprehend the idea of selling their services online. Selling a service is different as you cannot fully automate the process, and you have to deliver the end value personally, either face-to-face or online. Nevertheless, selling a service online is not complicated. You only need to separate the sales part and the provision of the service. You will sell your service in the same way you sell a product, but you will have to complete the service manually once the customer orders the product.

    Steps Involved When Selling a Service Online

    Step 1: The process starts with a customer visiting your website and going through a list of your services. With the help of WooCommerce, you can easily create a list of your services or even offer variation options. You can also sell services for a fixed price or by the hour charge.

    Step 2: Once the customer makes a purchase decision, the customer will add the appropriate service or option to the cart and checkout. In this step, you can give the customer an option to pay for the service before delivery or once you complete the service.

    Step 3: The last action will depend on how you offer the service, but it usually happens outside the website. You will have to contact the customer and make an arrangement on how you will provide the service.

    Why is it Necessary to Use an E-commerce Plugin to Sell Your Service?

    If you already have a website, you will find that it is possible to sell your products even without an e-commerce plugin. Creating a list of services without e-commerce like WooCommerce is possible, but it is challenging and complicated. An e-commerce plugin keeps things simple. The plugin makes it easy to set up your online store and straightforward for your customers to complete their orders. Nevertheless, there are many e-commerce platforms that you can choose for your store depending on your needs. WooCommerce is a widely used e-commerce platform by most startups and medium-income businesses.  

    Benefits of Using WooCommerce for Service Products

    Accept online payments

    WooCommerce not only helps you to sell your service online, but it also makes it possible to accept online payments. Online payment services bring flexibility and convenience to the selling process. You will not have to worry about chasing invoices and collecting due payments offline. It is also customer friendly with several payment options. The ability to collect payments before you deliver the service helps to improve your business cash flow.

    Easily create service listings

    With WooCommerce, it is easy to provide services that display more effectively. Listings created with WooCommerce are friendly to customers thanks to filters and highly responsive buy buttons.

    Multiple selling options

    The WooCommerce plugin not only helps you create a searchable services list, but it offers additional options that you can take advantage of to sell more like cross-selling and up-selling. The plugin lets you advertise a different service on a sales page of another service. You may further decide to add optional extras that will encourage customers to buy more.

    Easy to maintain records

    The plugin records all your sales and sends receipts automatically, saving you administration time. WooCommerce can automatically send data to your favorite accounting software, letting you deal with only the critical services. The built-in analytics and reporting further enables you to view essential sales data like the best selling service and who bought the service. You can use the data to improve your service business over time.

    Step By Step Guide on How to Sell Services Using WooCommerce

    1. Set up WooCommerce

    You should go to your website plugins and choose to add a new plugin. Search for the WooCommerce main plugin and install it. You should then activate the plugin and run the setup wizard. During the setup, you should specify your store currency and tax settings, but you should not include shipping settings. On payments, you can accept Paypal and credit cards through Stripe. You can also let customers pay manually offline by selecting the Pay later option.

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    2. Create your services list

    Once you complete the setup wizard, you will be ready to add your first service. On the “Add Product” screen, you will add a title and a description of your service. You can include images as well as highlight the basic categories and tags for your service. In the product data section, you should select the virtual box and set the price for your service. The last step when creating a service list is limiting the number of services people can buy at once. This is necessary for businesses with limited capacity. You should then review your product and publish it. If you have several services, you repeat the process for all your products. If you find the process tedious, we recommend that you seek a WooCommerce professional offering freelance web developer jobs in Dubai to help you create a list of your services.

    3. Publish your services on the website

    When selling services, you should avoid using the WooCommerce built-in layouts as they will make your services store look like a product store. Instead, it would be best if you took advantage of the Woo Product Table – Free WooCommerce Table View solution to list the services in a user-friendly table layout. The WooCommerce table solution is best for services as it prioritizes information more than images. The table solution makes it easy for customers to view prices and add services to their cart from the pricing table layout. With the free WooCommerce table view solution, you can set the table to inherit styling from your theme and even add image lightbox displays to make the table more appealing. Compared to other selling plugins, the free WooCommerce table solution is most likely the simplest as you will not need to create and configure columns individually. It is also necessary to ensure that you are hosting your store with one of the best web hosting companies as this will determine the reliability and availability of your store. 

    The Wrap Up

    The basics of selling services online are not different from marketing products. You should provide your customers with as much information and options as possible. You can request a WooCommerce professional offering freelance web developer jobs in Dubai to create variations of your services that give your customers more options. The process of creating a variety is the same as that of creating a new service, but you will need to select a variable product on the product type option and create attributes to setup variations.

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