Source: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbe I met Cherie Edilson nearly two years ago when she was launching ShopWhereILive.com and while some caught on to the idea of having "Main Street Meet the Internet" it was not until local merchants and chambers started to seek ways in which they might connect with consumers given the current health concerns sweeping the globe. Here … [Read more...] about Shop Local and From Home with Cherie Edilson
Indianola Chamber Offers Place to Online Shop
By: Andrew Swadner March 28, 2020 @ 4:52 am KNIA-KRLS Today’s Local News The Indianola Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with other chambers across south central Iowa, is joining a free online shopping portal for members. Chamber President and CEO Brenda Easter tells KNIA News the partnership allows local businesses to put products and services, as well as gift cards, available for … [Read more...] about Indianola Chamber Offers Place to Online Shop
WHO TV News- Chamber of Commerce Partners with Shop Where I Live for Website
Posted: Mar 23, 2020 / 12:30 AM CDT / Updated: Mar 23, 2020 / 12:30 AM CDT on Who TV Insiders The COVID-19 virus blindsided small businesses that often don't have the resources to withstand a sustained financial hit. The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce partnered with Shop Where I Live to launch this website: https://centraliowa.shopwhereilive.com. You can find products and services from a … [Read more...] about WHO TV News- Chamber of Commerce Partners with Shop Where I Live for Website
Urbandale businesses can now sell products, services virtually in wake of COVID-19 crisis
Author: Sarah Beckman, weareiowa.com Published: 8:51 AM CDT March 17, 2020 Updated: 8:51 AM CDT March 17, 2020 URBANDALE, Iowa — In the wake of community spread of COVID-19 in Dallas County and Polk County, business leaders have partnered with Shop Where I Live to launch www.centraliowa.shopwhereilive.com, an online platform for small businesses to come together to sell products and services … [Read more...] about Urbandale businesses can now sell products, services virtually in wake of COVID-19 crisis
How to Promote Your Online Store – 8 Recommendations You Can Do Today
Whether you're new to Shop Where I Live or you've been selling for some time, there are always ways to drive even more traffic to your online shop and get more eyes on your products/services, and ideally more sales. Here are 8 ways you can drive more traffic to your online shop. Share link on social media posts Add a link to your shop in your social media "About" information Add a link … [Read more...] about How to Promote Your Online Store – 8 Recommendations You Can Do Today
The Future of Retail is Online and Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore It Any Longer
Online shopping has completely disrupted local retail. The correlation between 2019 marking the biggest year yet for retail store closures and the rise of online shopping is undeniable. Four years ago, just 7.4% of all retail sales were online, but in 2019 that number doubled to 14.1%. It is estimated that in four more years, 22% of retail sales will come from online channels (Statista). And by … [Read more...] about The Future of Retail is Online and Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore It Any Longer
