Category: Ecommerce

Philippine E-commerce is booming, so it’s no surprise that many merchants now want to sell their products online. If you’re looking to start your online business, one of the first things to consider is what you’re selling. Still thinking about it? Check out 10 of the top trending items to sell online for 2021, and maybe you’ll get some ideas!

Home Office Furniture

With many Filipino employees now working in their homes, having a good office set-up is essential. That’s why a lot of people are now buying home office furniture online, which includes office tables, ergonomic chairs, keyboards, and even monitors.

If you’re looking to sell these items, make sure they’re designed for utmost productivity and efficiency.

Small Kitchen Appliances

Aside from investing in their home offices, more Filipinos have also been investing in their kitchens. One reason for this may be that cooking or baking is a good way to de-stress. Others have also made a business out of it, selling their baked goods or meals online.

If you want to sell small kitchen appliances like coffee makers, toaster ovens, and mixers, make sure to highlight its different features, as well as the value customers can get from them.

Fitness Equipment

With gyms and centers halting operations amid the pandemic, Filipinos had to find other ways to get fit. That’s why items like dumbbells, yoga mats, and other fitness equipment are among the trending products this year.

In selling fitness equipment, make sure you provide customers with workout essentials. Don’t be afraid to incorporate your branding in your products either!

Athleisure Apparel and Loungewear

A trend in buying fitness products was complemented by a rising demand for athleisure and workout apparel. Interest in loungewear grew as well, with many Filipinos now opting for comfortable pieces that elevates one’s usual “pambahay” or homewear. 

What’s great about selling these types of products is that you can provide many designs and styles. Just don’t forget to add your own brand personality into the products to make them stand out.

Skincare Products

One concept that has been given emphasis in the past few years is self-love, and one way Filipinos can practice it is by taking care of their skin. This may be one of the reasons that online purchases for skincare products continue to go strong. These products include face masks, serums, facial cleansers, and moisturizers.

If you want to succeed at selling skincare, make sure to have effective products for different skin types. You should also invest in appealing and functional packaging to attract customers.

Wearables

Wearables are tech devices that you can wear, like a smartwatch or fitness tracker. Because health has been the utmost priority since the COVID-19 pandemic began, these devices have now become even more popular among Filipinos. 

In selling wearables, always prioritize the product’s specifications and functionality. That’s what can set your products apart from your competitors.

Toys for Kids

With most schools still under distance learning, it’s no surprise that toys for kids have been a trending item to buy online all year round. These toys, especially educational ones, help keep kids busy at home while giving them an opportunity to learn beyond school.

That may be one thing to keep in mind if you want to sell toys — how can learning be incorporated into playtime?

Pet Care Products

The purchases of Filipinos aren’t just solely for them — some are for their fur babies! Pets need pampering too, and luckily there are a variety of pet care products online. These include bath essentials, dog beds, and food bowls.

If you want to sell pet care products, make sure you use pet-friendly materials and consider what types of pets you want to cater to.

Ring lights

Much like 2020, 2021 has seen a lot of virtual meetings. One thing that helps Filipinos be better prepared for any video meet? A ring light! This may be one of the reasons why it’s so widely used now. Aside from being a great tool for virtual meetings, ring lights are also great for vlogging and taking photos. 

If you’re interested in selling ring lights, consider providing ones in different sizes, and with different light settings. This way, you can reach out to various types of customers.

Phone Cases

One of the easiest ways Filipinos can customize their phones is to buy a phone case. With the protection it provides, and the new styles and designs available now, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the top trending items to sell online. 

Thinking about selling phone cases? Just make sure they’re both eye-catching and durable. You can also provide a variety of designs to give customers more options.

Those are the top trending items to sell online this 2021. Looking for a partner who can help you with the logistics side of E-commerce? Then choose Payo today!

We’ll help you with Fulfillment, Last Mile Management, and even Live Customer Support. Sign up today or send us a message at info@payo.asia to learn more about our services.

Online shopping has become a big part of the everyday lives of Filipinos, especially in today’s times. This is no surprise considering that you can now find almost anything online — from appliances and gadgets to clothes and makeup. 

If you’re looking for the top E-commerce platforms in the Philippines, then look no further! We’ve listed down five of the biggest online shopping sites, as well as what you can expect to find in each one.

Lazada

Lazada was founded in 2012, and has become one of the leading E-commerce platforms in Asia. The company launched their virtual mall called LazMall in 2018, followed by their online grocery LazMart a year later.

Because Lazada has branched out to accommodate different types of online sellers, customers can expect to find a wide array of products on their site. Whether it’s baby products, home furniture, or even automotive parts, it’s probably on Lazada.

Shopping tip: If you reach a certain amount of purchases, you may be able to opt for installment payment plans for your Lazada order.

BeautyMNL

Want to go to a website that’s more focused on your beauty, wellness, and lifestyle needs? Try BeautyMNL. This homegrown platform has roughly 45,000 products ranging from makeup to skincare, and the site guarantees that all of them are authentic.

Shopping tip: If you’re looking for makeup and skincare sets, or “buy one, get one” steals, you might just find them in BeautyMNL.

Shopee

Shopee, which was launched in the country in 2015, is another popular E-commerce site in the Philippines. Its offerings are quite similar to Lazada, but Shopee puts more emphasis on the affordability of their products.

Shopping tip: Paying through ShopeePay can give you additional discounts or promos that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to redeem. 

Zalora

Zalora is a shopping platform that showcases both local and international brands. They offer different styles for clothing, shoes, bags, watches, and all things fashion. 

Fun fact: Zalora launched their online store in the Philippines the same year that Lazada did!

Shopping tip: Watch out for their big monthly sales and daily surprise flash deals to score better deals!

Kimstore

Kimstore was established to make it easier for Filipinos to enjoy the latest in mobile technology. They offer a wide selection of gadgets for all your tech needs, including mobile phones, laptops, gaming consoles, and various accessories.

Shopping tip: Kimstore has a section devoted to available bundles. Check it out if you’re thinking of buying more than one gadget.

These are just five of the many E-commerce platforms that are popular in the Philippines. We’ve given you tips on how to get great deals from each site, but what if instead of being a customer, you want to be an online seller on these platforms? That’s something Payo can help you with!

Penetrating the Philippine Marketplace

Payo knows that merchants can greatly expand their customer base if they sell products on an online marketplace. That’s why we offer Marketplace Optimization! We take care of everything for you — from store set up to content curation and marketplace management. We also handle the logistics side of things, including inventory management and order fulfillment. 

This way, you won’t have to worry about whether or not you can successfully sell in an online marketplace. So what are you waiting for? Sign up with us today or send us a message at info@payo.asia. 

If you’re a consumer who regularly purchases online, you know how it feels to track a delayed order with the courier. They don’t notify you when they’re in transit, will not give the item to someone else even when you specifically instructed them to do so and worst case scenario is, your package will be missing and you wouldn’t know where to start looking.

For merchants, the struggle is real; from capturing orders to coordination with the couriers. You have to attend to customer inquiries and relay them to the couriers and deal with the same issues the customers themselves are experiencing. They also have to bring the packages to the courier branches on their own, under the heat of the sun and the energy-draining traffic of the metro.

Part of the headaches of an online seller is the cancellation of orders. 60-70% of Filipinos don’t have bank accounts or credit cards to use and prefer COD transactions. When orders arrive to their doorsteps, there’s a big chance they will refuse the item for a number of reasons; no cash on hand, changed their mind or no longer want the item just because.

E-commerce has relatively increased its growth in the past few years and will continue to rise within the next ten years according to a study done my Google and Temasek, an investment company headquartered in Singapore. Whether you’re selling brand new or second-hand items, you’re included in the number of potentially successful businesses that will benefit from the booming e-commerce industry.

Here is the result of the research study from Google and Temasek done in 2016, showing Philippines as third in the most ripe countries for eCommerce growth.

With all these factors laid and examined, financial technology companies have already come up with a solution to address these concerns that affect all aspects of e-commerce in general. Included in the results of this Google and Temasek’s report is the percentage of unbanked Filipinos that is 60-70%, which means most of the consumers in the Philippines don’t own a bank account and credit or debit cards, leaving them no choice but to use cash-on-delivery payment method during online purchases.

This mode of payment is especially preferred by many because of its convenience and the safety issues concerning online purchases using credit or debit card. With COD, less information is given away and merchants gain more trust from their customers. Most e-commerce platforms have made COD available as a payment option, which gives customers the luxury to choose a payment method that will work for them.

In connection to this, payment gateway companies have emerged to cater to merchants who offer COD to give them full control of their cash flow and overall convenience in online selling. One of them is Payo Asia, a startup payment gateway company that created a full-suite technology to assist merchants from order capturing to courier coordination. Once an order is placed, a dedicated customer service provided by Payo will validate the address of the customer so parcels are delivered on time and orders are brought right to the customer’s doorstep.

They also offer full customer service support for order tracking inquiries, which means less hassle to the merchant and convenience to the customers as they won’t have to make follow ups directly to the couriers who, if not available to take inquiries, will only give indirect answers causing frustration and headache.

If you are a merchant and you can see Payo as a payment gateway that will work for you, please fill out the form below and our Sales Department will give you a call to learn more about your business and how Payo can help you grow your business.

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