Which functionalities?

Do you know exactly how the shop should work?

"No, I don't"

That was a clear answer. I had no idea how this online shops are working. I had to find out. My OnlineShop investigation phase started.

Looking at a lot of online shops, writing down the funcionalities which I came across, analyzing if I like them, if I need them, if they are a must or not. You can't imagine how much of them exist and I am sure I don't know all of them. Simple example - possibility of working with two currencies, or possibility to order without registering. Do you need it? For sure?

It takes time, it takes a lot of time. At this moment I started to believe that my idea will really become reality and unfortunately started to assume the vast proportions of this new "hobby" business.

Attention:

• 2 different VAT needed ? (in case you have books and other stuff) Not each OnlineShop software can handle it

To Do's:

• List of required functionalities (Excel sheet, splitted in "Must" and "Nice to have" is OK. Helps a lot in discussions with possible software suppliers)

Conclusions:

• The big difference between the thousands of online shops is the user friendliness. The most important!!
• Not all functionalities fit to every online shop