The Expanding Role of E-Commerce in Qatar- E commerce Companies
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The Expanding Role of E-Commerce in Qatar- E commerce
Companies
Qatar is one of those cities that faces an increase in its population on a day-today
basis. Also, as per the technology advancements happening these days,
there is a trend wherein people are shifting from physical purchase to
alternative ways. The use of e-commerce is much a necessity as it facilitates
easy and quick replacements of products and services without consuming
much time. Moreover, it allows the users to delete a set of services that he
does not want to opt for.
Today, there is a rampant growth in the e-commerce platforms that has
allowed the convenient and easy usage of various commercial platforms for
users globally. As of the recent study, almost 0.3 million users feel secure and
comfortable with the use of e-commerce features. It is an effectively used
platform that is getting popular day-by-day.
Now, the percentile of users has raised from what was earlier 1.02 million
users to an exorbitant 1.40 million users. Along with the increase in users,
there has been an elevation in the expenditure as well. E-commerce has thus
aided the users to go cashless and increase the value of services.
Popular methods of payment in e-commerce
The following are some of the most popular methods of payments opted for in
e-commerce to make the purchases comparatively simpler:
Cash on delivery
The most flexible and affordable mode of payment is always cash on delivery.
Since being the simplest ways of transaction, it avoids all kinds of
complications foreseen in other methods. This way, the customers are enabled
to reinsure the quality of payments and services before making payments.
These seem beneficial when there are no risks of card usage and the user pays
for the availed product or service. As a result, the users are saved from
fraudulent practices and there is more privacy given to their financial respects.
Credit card
Credit cards are best purposeful for online shoppers who are much interested
in making bulk payments and keeping credits. Another additional benefit of the
same is that it provides the users with several benefits such as attractive
offers. Then, the users are availed with special prizes during the promo period.
Normally, credit cards are accepted in restaurants, transports and for online
transactions. The users are free to redeem the same anytime that they prefer.
The best part of these cards is that it allows the users to go cashless anytime,
anywhere.
PayPal
PayPal suits every e-commerce web development company that limits the
privacy of users by saving the passwords to one-time usage. Thus, it also assists
the users in making purchases using ‘n’ number of cards safely. Moreover, it
helps in the effective revival and saving of money in the simplest and most
effective manner. Then, while redeeming the information, the user is enabled
to see the details of the last transaction or from the latest to the oldest in
order. In addition, a platform like PayPal levies zero membership and service
charges.
Most Used Transaction Devices in E-commerce
The following are some of the most frequently used transaction devices in e-
commerce that make the same in Qatar much easy and carefree:
Desktop
The best part of e-commerce when used on desktop is that it helps in taking
down bulk orders using very less time. It also helps the users to save bulk
amount of data and preserve it to be used anytime that they need. Also, it is
benefitted by being fast and easy for developmental usages. Then, it is cheaper
than the rest of the sources and can be shared with any number of sources in
case of any mishaps. All the more, it can be used anytime as the user wants.
Mobile
Mobile phones are better preferred by the users since being convenient and
speedy for making bigger payments. Also, the perks of using mobile devices are
that they can be used as per the user’s needs and time more flexibly. This
saves the ink and paper that is used to create a physical copy of the
information.
This then increases the cash flow by accepting and allowing bulk flow of
payment every three days. This is the same reason as why it is suggested best
for cross platform usage. As per the present ratio, even while 80% of users
adhere to desktops, 20% of them still prefer using mobile devices for cashless
transaction.
Popular Categories where E-commerce is Used
The following are some of the popular categories where the role of e-
commerce can be seen growing extensively and is more in use:
Travel
The best benefits incurred by travel sector are in terms of making immediate
and convenient travel arrangements. This way then, booking and scheduling of
tickets become a much hassle-free process than what is expected of it. This is
the core reason for which 22% population of Qatar favour making online travel
bookings. Moreover, it consumes very less time compared to what is spent on
standing in long queues. Many e-commerce websites design that are
implemented now a day’s aid by making the multi-step procedure into one or
two. This way, the present users are enabled to make bookings easily.
Electronics
The best benefactors of e-commerce are doubtlessly electronics. They are
provided with easy sales growth using this very platform. This is the only
reason as to why most electronic services are purposefully merged to one
single platform. Similarly, since being a fully integrated platform, e-commerce
can be used to make wholesale and retail profits of a commodity or service
flawlessly. 18% users of electronic devices prefer using it for their e-commerce
related needs. Therefore, by extending services on an integrated platform, the
owners of the website earn a lot of e-revenue from several sources.
Fashion
Better looks and fashion is always something that most users yearn for by
staying intact with the emerging trends and vogue. Being supported by the
updated designs and pattern adds to the visibility and demand of most
pattern. Also, through the existing fashion blogs and websites the young
generation is made aware of the emerging fashions and accepts them easily.
Hence, the several web designs can gain a higher reach through unique and
prompt marketing messages. As per the present research, 15% population in
Qatar prefer conveying fashion trends via e-commerce platforms. In addition,
the users are allowed visually and virtually try out the services by getting free
demos.
Digital content and books
Many organizations offer digital content and books to their clients as a part of
adding to the brand awareness. This then helps to increase brand
consciousness by adding sufficient and relevant statistics about a particular
division of e-commerce. This way, their attention span is increased when
compared to other sources. Also, these digital content and books can be easily
shared with the other readers or within the organization. All the more, the
users are made more aware of a particular brand extensively.
Entertainment
YouTube is one of the finest sources of entertainment that is opted by people
most of the time. This way, the users can view and share visual content easily.
Also, information and videos can be saved for later or can be downloaded
within a matter of seconds. Sources of digital marketing for entertainment can
be opted for in a cheap and access their favourite programs, images and videos
easily.
Hotels
Hotels are also one of the prominent users of e-commerce features as well.
Through the exceptional e-commerce features available, the users are able to
make bookings with the touch of a finger. Also, the reputation of a hotel group
can be raised through top guest reviews. 9% of hotels on a global range access
their operations, assessment, sales and marketing through e-commerce. They
also make plans for the concept of pre-planning and development using the
same ways.
Sports
The least users of e-commerce are sports fields where the users prefer physical
purchase of product and services. This way, the users are enabled to make a
direct check on the products and services regarding aspects of quality. Sadly,
only 3% of users’ successfully make successful use of these services being
availed to them. It is an activity that involves lot of risks and there could be
instances of out-of-stock and delays. The demerit involved in this field is that it
does not allow bargaining.
Auto parts
These are also similar to the above-mentioned sports field where there is less
growth due to the same purchase reasons. Even when it comes to auto parts,
the consumers prefer physically picking and choosing products and services
rather than searching over the website. This is mainly due to the fear of
duplicate parts being delivered. This creates a difference in the OEM (Original
Equipment Manufacturing) standards. However, 1/3rd of the population in
Qatar prefer their automobile parts to be delivered online itself.
With the effective usage of most updated and renewed equipment and
services, every e-commerce web development company in Qatar is assured to
make the most of the concurrent technology and thereby drive-in more users.