How to buy safely online?

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Online shopping has become one of the changing habits in consumption worldwide. It’s very rare that someone didn’t buy a book, cell phone, or tech gadget through this powerful marketing channel. One of our goals is to formulate a safe purchase from all perspectives.

It needs to be emphasized that within this consumption strategy, a set of measures should be brought in for safe and reliable channel buying. From this point of view, it is absolutely necessary from now on to make sure that the online company is completely trustworthy before making a purchase. To do this, you need to look at: The contact section  We review physical address, customer service, schedule or reference, among some of the most relevant aspects to consider.

A secure connection is one of the weapons in hand to achieve this goal. Because, in fact, it is better to do it at our house or at a relative’s house. Connecting from public places (such as airports, hotels, or elsewhere) may not be secure because you don’t know who will monitor the connection or other events.

Safe Shopping: Safe Payment Methods

The first step is to choose a secure payment system. A good example is  PayPal or another of similar characteristics. Not in vain, but our online payment strategy takes you to an encrypted platform at the time of payment. What we’ve been waiting for as an extra element of protection that is very beneficial except for this moment in the event of a failed purchase or vice versa may pay off.

On the other hand, keeping your operating system and antivirus always up to date is one of the most effective methods right now. As with any antivirus, you should always update it to the latest version available. Only then can you avoid risk to your users in the face of the latest available threats. Where you have a lot to lose if you don’t meet these kinds of requirements.

Of course, another key to carrying out this security strategy that we should consider from now on is that information is an SSL security certificate. This certificate is invincible, thus protecting your data from unwanted third-party presence. A sample you can create to protect your next online purchase.

Search References for Digital Enterprises

Another aspect that should not be missed is that it has to do with references from websites or the digital company itself. In this sense, it is very practical to check that the company is trustworthy before making a purchase. Take a look in the contact section to check your physical address, customer service, hours or reference.

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It’s like the fact that you can always consult with friends and family who already have experience making purchases from those sites or who can help you do your research on those companies. So, these are some of the basic and essential tips that users should remember before buying online. With this in mind, the possibility of cheating is negligible. So the whole process is done with complete precision and safety and there are no accidents that could affect this kind of online purchase.

Other Relevant Security Measures

Buying online today is completely safe. All you need to do is take some precautions and choose the payment method that is best for you in each case. For example, through a series of gigs that we will reveal below:

Among the most practical tips, the fact that you tune your device before buying stands out. We recommend installing an antivirus to rule out viruses that may collect personal and banking information from your device. Also, the software installed on your device must be up-to-date.

  • Use a secure connection. Do not buy public Wi-Fi networks as they do not guarantee security.
  • Find an online store whose address begins with HTTPS and is marked with a padlock in the address bar. This ensures that the information being transmitted is encrypted.
  • Review the information provided by the online store. User information, where your tax address is located, the data and purpose we collect from you, acceptable payment methods, shipping and return policies.
  • Inquire about the store in search engines, social networks and forums. Checking other users’ comments can give you a lot of information.
  • If you have any doubts about the reliability of an online store, it is better to abandon the purchase and look for an alternative.

Greater attention to online platforms

Never in an internet cafe, library or similar site, never in a Wi-Fi network that offers this service to its customers, you may put your banking or financial data at risk. To gain experience, we recommend buying from well-known and trusted sites such as eBay, Amazon, Fnac, Privalia, Groupon, etc. Of course you can also buy from other sites, but check who’s behind the page. It is the company or person you want to buy that inspires confidence in you.

Product analysis

Please read the product description carefully. Check the fine print to determine the condition of the product you are purchasing.

On the other hand, the final cost is very clear to. At this point, some companies include shipping, handling, etc. in their price, while others add it last when you’ve already decided to buy. This usually changes the price you think you will pay for the product.

  • Do not make purchases where your payment method sends or remits cash.
  • Please check the return policy, cancellation of purchase, date and shipping method.

Can I return the product and get a refund if I am not satisfied with the product when it finally arrived? Because at the end of the day it doesn’t affect commercial transactions. You can move more safely in this kind of work.

More online shopping

The proportion of people buying online has increased in recent years, a trend that is also reflected in various autonomous communities. Regarding the Valencian Community, a study conducted by El Observatorio Cetelem eCommerce 2019 found that Valencians who made online purchases in recent months spent an average of 1.532 euros on online purchases, which is 2.098% less than the national average (27 euros). ). Research by name« Smart Consumers. Spanish consumers lead to smart purchases. «, to analyze customer preferences when buying online. Among the products most requested by the people of Valencia over the Internet, the following stand out: 70% of leisure, suggestive; It was followed by travel (67%) and fashion (61%).

While Valencians’ attitudes toward online purchases are very positive, the study reveals certain aspects that consumers perceive as negative when making purchases. 54% admit they prefer to see, touch, and taste products in the field, while 40% criticize: Due to high shipping costs for some items and in some cases long waits when receiving items, users prefer to go directly to the store.

online transaction in the store

online transaction in the store

Meanwhile, it should be emphasized that e-commerce has transformed from the first online transactions in the 90s to the present. Technology has been at the forefront of a revolution in this sector. Gartner predicts that along this transition path, artificial intelligence (AI) will be the technology that will have the biggest impact on e-commerce. By 2023, most organizations using AI for digital commerce are expected to achieve at least a 25% improvement in customer satisfaction, revenue or cost savings.

Analyzing buyer personas, extracting added value from customer data, or creating personalized experiences during the customer journey are some of the trends e-commerce is adopting to improve profitability. Implementations of big data and business intelligence provide a higher level of optimization thanks to detailed analysis of the data and the ability to extract added value from it.

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