Ecommerce Florist
Even before the advent of the web browser, flowers were embracing a form of electronic commerce. The traditional relay networks such as Interflora and FTD were allowing their members to take and receive orders electronically.
Initially this was through facsimile machines (fax machines) then later as close electronic networks were established that had a “hub to spoke” architecture with dedicated installable applications on computers.
This has given way to the explosion of easy to use and deploy ecommerce applications that run fully within a web browser regardless of whether the florist is on a desktop computer or a mobile device.
With the explosion in the Internet, ecommerce was not just for the big players but is in the grasp of every type of florist!
But what does ecommerce florist actually mean?
For a start it means that a customer can go to the florist website, search and view floral arrangements for sale and then purchase the flowers online.
The customer should be able to complete the transaction and pay for the order online.
What are the primary characteristics of an ecommerce florist?
- Ability to order flowers online
- Able to pay for the flower order with a credit card, PayPal account or similar
- Ability to choose a date for delivery (and be sure the date is available)
- Order securely and know that the private contact information and payment information are safe
How can Flower Store In a Box help a florist be an ecommerce florist?
Flower Store In a Box is a unique ecommerce website solution that has been built for ecommerce florists. It’s easy to use and feature packed with all the exciting features any florist requires to sell flowers online.
Just some of the unique features include:
- Delivery Dates for floral Orders
- Block Dates for floral orders if you are closed or it’s a public holiday
- Same Day Cut off times for same day ordering and delivery of floral orders
- Up-selling of Add-ons during the checkout process to increase the value of each order
And so very much more, read about the features here.
Over 300 satisfied ecommerce florists Customers Worldwide
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Beat the Order Gatherers
If you want to beat the Order Gatherers and reclaim your customers the first thing you need to do is have an excellent website that works the way it should and the way your customers expect it to.
Flower Store In a Box builds ecommerce websites for florists that work
What does it mean to be an ecommerce florist?
Being an ecommerce florist means your customers can browse your products, choose a delivery date, enter recipient details, and pay online — all without calling the shop. It extends your trading hours to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and lets customers order from wherever they are.
Can customers pay for flower orders online?
Yes. Flower Store In a Box integrates with a wide range of payment gateways including Stripe, eWAY, PayPal, Apple Pay, and major Australian bank gateways. Customers can pay securely by credit card, and Afterpay is also supported.
What do customers need to be able to do on a florist website?
Customers expect to search and view products with clear pricing, choose an available delivery date, specify the delivery suburb, enter recipient details and a card message, and pay securely online. Flower Store In a Box handles all of these steps in a single integrated checkout.
How do I take flower orders online?
With Flower Store In a Box, your website handles the online ordering process automatically. Customers place and pay for orders directly. You receive an email notification for each order and can manage it through your dashboard — print runsheets, update order status, and communicate with customers.
Is online flower ordering secure for customers?
Yes. All Flower Store In a Box websites use SSL encryption, and payment processing is handled by your chosen payment gateway (such as Stripe or eWAY) rather than stored on your website. Customer payment information is protected to the same standard used by banks.
