I am taking the risk now or never!

@shylade (3132)
Philippines
May 17, 2012 7:53pm CST
Hey mylotters! I am happy to share that I have opened at online shop and I am taking the risk now. It is my dream to have an online shop that sells mostly baby clothes and stuffs and cloth diapers, which I so love. This is my second step to be a stay at home mom, first is my writing and blogging work. I know most of us are afraid of stepping out from their comfort zones and take the risk. But for me, if I don't take a risk how will I know what will be the outcome. So now, I am taking the risk now or never. With God's help I know I can make it. Amen!
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• United States
18 May 12
Make sure you brush up on your SEO techniques, because you can shoot yourself in the foot in the very beginning.
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@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
18 May 12
SEO techniques? Are you talking about writing? Thanks for the response.
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@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
18 May 12
Thanks for the suggestions! I really appreciate that. I always see that SEO even in writing and so I read about it and you are so right. Thanks again!
• United States
18 May 12
Search Engine Optimization techniques, you have to make sure people will be able to find you at the top of a search page so you can generate more traffic to your store. If you are selling baby clothes then the name of your store should include that phrase somewhere in it, and the descriptions of your products should also include that keyword as well. The same goes for cloth diapers. The name of your store should have that phrase in it too. The biggest mistake people make when starting online stores is trying to sell too many things through one site. You should have different store names for each product you sell so you can take advantage of being on the top of the search engines.
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19 May 12
Good on you! I hope it works out. You'll probably find that it's a struggle at first but stick with it. You'll make mistakes as you go along, but if you learn from them you're business will improve over time. Everyone has to start somewhere. Good luck in your endeavour.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
19 May 12
That you. I am overwhelmed with the good lucks and encouragements here. I know it will not be easy but I keep my positivity in me. Thanks again and happy mylotting!
@dandan07 (1906)
• China
18 May 12
I hope I can open my own online shop, but i do not know how to make it. I always buy things online. The goods online are always very attractive, but I have try to make my own thing seems to be lovely, but finally they are as they are. And I think opening a online shop is time-consuming, you have to wait online to ask people's question, and send out things in time.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
19 May 12
That is true. If you want to make transaction faster, you can post your mobile/phone number. In that way even you are away from the PC they can contact you immediately. Most of my clients now just text me and the transaction is faster. Thanks for the response.
@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
18 May 12
Congratulations shylade! Do you have that site on your profile here in mylot? Business is a risk but it should not stop us from our dreams. My boyfriend has been selling bulbs online which he has been doing for years using e-bay. Now, he wants to have his online store. He asked for my help and now I am the one doing the website for him. I am just a beginner on this. I love learning every day in making a business website. Someday, I would love to have my online business store too.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
19 May 12
I don't have in here because I am having a problem adding up my Blog site here. I don't know why. Having your own business is really great and challenging. I think you need to be patient. I hope you will have your own soon, just stick with what you love. Thanks for the response!
@genevy04 (793)
• Philippines
18 May 12
hi there shylade... That's good for you.. Happy to know you have taken the chance of having your own online shop. I also have an online shop in Facebook, and I love it even if I don't sell big time.. I think you have chosen the right range of items to sell. as of experience, baby goods are very sellable, because mom's usually like online buying for their babies needs.. Specially the ones who are very cute and kawaii... Don't worry dear, I hope for the best on your new career.. Always keep the faith and always go for good vibes..God os good all the time and I know He sees how you really want this new career, and He will help you dear.. Just keep the faith..
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
19 May 12
Hi! It is nice to know that there is also a seller like me here. I do hope for the best and I wish you the same. I am enjoying it. Thanks for the response.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
18 May 12
It is good when you know to face to the risk when you open a online shop. Don't worry too much, just do step and step..i am sure that you will be success. Best luck for your business!!!
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
19 May 12
Thank you for the goodluck! I believe that if you work hard through God's grace everything will be fine. Happy mylotting!
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
11 Oct 12
Online shops, companies and work is the future as Internet changed our life, so more and more people want to work online at home or from anywhere else. I think the time will come where most jobs will be online, the traditional wor as we know now will desapear.Congratulations for your online shop and I wish you good luck. You did a big step, but it was your best decision!
@beachdune (907)
• India
18 May 12
Hey , I think you are taking a very big risk .Online shops which sell baby products have already lined up themselves in the internet and a new one among will not make a difference I feel . This is because there are already many online stores that have not been able to taste success because of the presence of many established players in the field and that internet is a huge resource , you need to take major marketing campaigns to make your site famous and flourish . Dreams might work out for some but not for all . PLEASE DON'T FEEL THAT I AM DISCOURAGING YOU . But thats the reality and truth . Instead you can invest money in something else which is practical and gives you better returns . Thank you --- A amateur business advisor .
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
19 May 12
I know but I have to take the risk. It better this way than ever regret not taking it. This is what my heart desire and this is what I love so I follow my heart, even my brain says otherwise, haha. This will never be easy, I know that but with God by my side nothing is impossible. I just need to work hard and do my share. Thanks for the response.
• Philippines
18 May 12
Congratulations for that.. I am planning to have my own online store as well since before but I am thinking if the customers would trust me since they are going to send me first the money for the product and for the shipment fee. I think I should open something that I could earn online but not online stores. ;))
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
18 May 12
You have a point there. My one strong back up is that I am a mommy blogger so they will trust me (as far as I know, haha). Thanks for the response.
@rkennedee (333)
18 May 12
Good luck on your new career. It's also my dream to have an online shop but I have no ideas which item to sell and where to get them. Can you share some tips for me?
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
18 May 12
Well, you need to follow what your heart wants and do what makes you happy. I mean, if you want to do online selling make sure you will love what you will sell. Like me, my first product is cloth diaper which my son is using. Also you should consider what business your money can afford. Thanks for the response and for the goodluck!