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E-commerce Business Ideas For 2021

These ideas will give you a run for your money

By UrfaPublished 3 years ago 7 min read
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If you’re passionate about having an online business and are fully committed and dedicated to start working towards it, you’re in for a treat because diving into the world of Ecommerce is a worthwhile investment. In this Digital Era, around a whopping figure of almost 2 billion people are making purchases online. When one-third of the world is looking to buy products on the Internet, your Ecommerce store would be a lucrative investment as almost all of your target audience would be online and would therefore be able to find your products easily.

Online buying is gaining popularity and momentum because of the convenience it provides to people. When you can find what you’re looking for and make an instant purchase from the comfort of your home, it’s only going to go up from here. So it’s crucial to grab this opportunity and start an Ecommerce business which will not only make you a lot of profits but will also provide you with the fruits of your labor.

Should you take this endeavor seriously it will prove to be very fruitful for you and ultimately a source of stable income if your venture ends up being successful. So think of a business idea you are passionate about and start taking action towards it.

People often have the drive and motivation to start but what stops them from taking an action towards this goal is the fact that they can’t decide what kind of business idea they want to pursue or are unaware of what would be the best business venture for them.

Well don’t rack your brain over it because we’re here to help. Here are multiple ideas you can take inspiration from to start your Ecommerce business. Hopefully some of these will click with you and give you the push you need to start launching your online store and bringing it one step closer into reality.

So if you’re waiting to see which of these Ecommerce business ideas could benefit you for the long haul, then keep on reading.

1. Face Masks

This won’t even come as a surprise to you. With the ongoing COVID’19 pandemic, Face Masks have been in more demand than ever before. Stand out from the rest by creating Face Masks that have appealing designs, make a fashion statement and would be something people would actually want to wear. Do some research on the Designs, The Fabrics and Materials but most importantly, make sure you choose the highest quality materials because we can’t deviate from the actual purpose of the Masks; that is for our protection.

2. Digital Marketing Services

Digital Marketing is a highly demanded service that many companies and organizations are looking for. They’re all on the hunt for Digital Marketing experts to help take their websites and online businesses to the next level. From SEO (Search Engine Optimization), to Email Marketing and Content Marketing Strategies, if you happen to possess any of these skills, start selling them on your Ecommerce website and wait to see how fast the clients come pouring in. The Digital Marketing Industry is booming and will continue to remain popular for many years to come so you best get on it.

3. Writing and Selling Ebooks

The world is ever evolving and there’s no need to only go for the traditional publishing route. There are so many other alternatives that you can go for. Selling Ebooks is something that will make you a lot of money because a lot of people have started buying them these days. If you’ve got the writing skills and the knack for it then by all means start writing them yourself. If you aren’t comfortable with it then you can hire a ghostwriter to write them for you. When writing and selling your Ebooks, it is recommended that you pick any trending topic that the readers would naturally gravitate towards. Trending topics always get the most readers. You can also write on Educational topics as people are always looking for something to learn. Make sure that whatever you are writing is something that would add value to the life of the reader. Remember, whatever adds value is what sells.

4. Niche Specific Business for e.g. Clothes & Jewelry

Specific niches will always be in demand. Clothes and Jewelry are some of them. If you focus on one particular niche, say you only sell formal wear then a large part of the audience who are looking for formal wear will automatically find your store. Same is the case with Jewelry. If you’re specifically focusing on earrings, then anyone looking up earrings on the search engine will automatically find your brand. So focusing on one particular niche will always help you generate a lot of sales.

5. AR/VR Headsets

Augmented and Virtual Reality is taking the world by storm and the availability and access for it is only going to increase in the near future. A lot more companies are looking to invest into AR/VR applications in the near future as the business is continuing to grow and evolve. According to a recent study, the combined market for AR/VR and XR hardware revenues will overtake 28 billion annually by 2025. 2021 and 2022 will also see an increase in smartphone-tethered VR headsets because of the rise of 5G networks. Seeing as the future is AR/VR, take advantage of this opportunity and start selling them. Be ahead of the game before the demand is at an all time high.

6. Smart Watches

The market for Smart Watches is constantly booming, especially because of the many useful features that come with it. You can track your health, how many steps you’ve walked throughout the day and it even helps with planning out your day. Whatever it may be, the market for Smart Watches is a very profitable Industry and is projected to reach around $53.2 billion in sales all across the globe by 2020. Stay ahead of the curve and make Smart Watches the very product that takes your Ecommerce business to new heights.

7. Online Courses

You may believe that online learning and Education is oversaturated as there are millions upon millions of courses on the Internet. But you’ll be surprised to know that the demand for education is still at an all time high and will never run out. People all around the world are always looking to expand their knowledge and learn something new. Bring innovation into your online courses and make Education and learning a fun and interactive experience for the person buying the courses. It will really help you stand out from the crowd.

8. IoT (The Internet of Things)

Smart products are going to be the next big thing in the near future (and still are) however not a lot of Ecommerce stores are selling them. This is a very innovative business idea that is already gaining a lot of traction. This kind of technology is favored by a lot of people and they are looking to create smart homes where they can use an app to switch on the lights, open the garage door and vice versa. Be ahead of the game and start selling smart home products before somebody else catches up to it. Be the leading online brand that sells smart products.

9. Beauty and Health Products

The beauty and health industries are some of the biggest industries in the world on top of being very profitable. You can definitely cash in on this opportunity and create a store centered around these products. Give your all towards marketing them and making sure that the customer sees the benefits in buying these products. Once you do that, you’re in good hands.

10. Seflie Drones

Selfie Drones have truly been a game changer and everybody has been wanting to get their hands on them. From taking videos and shots of beautiful views, important events and taking pictures from any angle of your choosing without needing a selfie stick, Selfie Drones are a highly demanded product that isn’t going to go away any time soon. By 2020, the industry has been growing rapidly, with sales going up as far as $127 billion. Now is the time to grab this opportunity and get selling.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it. You now have a variety of Ecommerce Business Ideas to choose from. See which idea resonates the most with you, do your own extensive research and then get creating. You can then figure out which idea is worth investing in and worth your time.

Being able to have an online store of your own in this day and age is one of the most exciting and rewarding things. You get to do what you enjoy, and you earn a handsome amount of income on the side. Now that is definitely worth it.

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About the Creator

Urfa

24 year old who loves to write. Here to share my vision of the world.

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