Lunes, Hulyo 8, 2013

Awesome payment methods that let you enjoy shopping more


I love Lazada Philippines reliability in terms of product availability and shopping categories. I am a person who is huge into food supplements because I believe that in this day and age, we are no longer getting the right amount of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, essential amino acids and of course the highly touted antioxidants from the food that we currently stuff ourselves with. The diet that I am talking about is of course the kind of diet that a lot of city dwellers partake in on a daily basis. I am talking about the burgers, fries, soda kind of stuff. Foods that are laden with grease, fats and empty calories that provides one with just the satisfaction of having their hunger sated. But we are not going to delved into diet and all that stuff because what I really want to get into are the payment methods that makes shopping in Lazada a lot easier and enjoyable. 

I like Lazada’s selection of food supplements that is why I buy my food supplement fix from them on a regular basis. It is easier because I do not have to worry about travelling to the pharmacy just to get them. I simply order what I want and have them delivered to my doorstep. The best thing of all is that I have the option to either pay using my credit card or if do not have enough line of credit, I could pay using cash by opting on the cash on delivery payment service. I have tried both of these payment methods and they both work for me. Both have their own set of advantages. I would not cite any disadvantage because it is up to the customer which payment method is going to work for him because people have different preferences.

For some, the cash on delivery payment method is probably better because they do not own a credit card while for the others, the credit card might be the better option because it allows them to extend the payment terms which is actually good for people on a tight budget.  I like to discuss the advantages of the cash on delivery payment system first, well from the name itself, cash on delivery payment system it means that you will only ay once the item has been handed over to you by the delivery guy. This is a particularly advantageous payment method for those people who do not own a credit card obviously and is very simple too. There is no money being paid upfront while the order is being placed making the online shopping process a worry-free experience. On the other hand, the credit card payment method has its equal share of advantages as it allows individuals who do not have cash to roll the payment over to another month thus letting them get the item that they want without the wait. These payment methods being offered by Lazada are both advantageous. I have tried both of them depending on my situation and it works for me. I never had any complaints at all.  

Huwebes, Hulyo 4, 2013

Lazada Review: Playing it safe in online shopping!

Investing business on the Ecommerce industry in South East Asia is actually very challenging for most prospect business investors in the past. The majority of the market audience who can pay through online at that time was really low. Only a few of them own a credit card. For the credit card owners, not all of them will consider online payment. It's no surprise that it's the reaction in South East Asia since online frauds and scams happen most of the time.

Offline businesses usually have an advantage in credibility over online businesses. In offline business, deals are usually done face-to-face that's why we think it's safer. But, where not actually considering legit online business that offer better deals over offline. Unlike traditional offline malls that pay rental fee on their store location, online malls can offer better deals and lower discounted price of their items. Online malls regularly offer great discounts that give them edge to customers.

Obviously, this is the only way for online stores to convert customers to try online shopping instead. Online stores like the Lazada Venture, which is also available in other countries in South East Asia. They are actually one of the first to offer big selections in comparison to an offline mall. It was the first time that Cash on Delivery or C.O.D. was offered by an online store, which they introduced here in the country. To be honest, this is one of the main factors that allowed them to reach where they are right now. They already received glorious achievements despite just celebrating their first year last April. A lot of the competitors only launched after they showed up on the online radar last year. It's a clear sign that the local business people were enlightened by their arrival in the country.

It's unimaginable on how online shopping will further evolve in the country. From the online store point of view, they successfully captured the online market's taste. Now that they can avail C.O.D. customers who can't via credit card or online can now be a customer as well. This eventually multiplied the numbers of their market since almost everyone can now become their customers. Besides this successful payment method, they offer free delivery as long as the transaction value exceeds one thousand pesos. Once a transaction goes above the one thousand mark, they will shoulder the shipment fee. Enticing customers to choose offline shopping over online shopping is much easier when you combine Cash on Delivery and Free Delivery.

This combination changed the perception of users on how online shopping can change or modify our lifestyle. Since the risk is way lower, customers won’t hesitate to try them out. Why would they in the first place if they don’t commit till they actually receive their orders. So to worry for the item not delivered, is highly unlikely. If it does happen, then no harm done since you didn’t pay for it in advance. You can move on and buy it on another store.



Miyerkules, Hulyo 3, 2013

LazadaPH: An online retail store you can depend on


The e-commerce boom has seen a huge influx of online shopping websites that wanted to get in on the action and get a piece of the proverbial e-commerce pie. There are literally thousands of online shopping websites, retail stores and small businesses online that it has become very difficult to choose a website that one can trust fully. One of those new arrivals in the local e-commerce arena is Lazada Philippines This virtual online retail business is one of the first local online shopping websites owned by an international conglomerate (Rocket-Internet) that has dominated the industry and taken it by storm in less than a year of being in the business. That feat is not surprising considering that its parent company Rocket-Internet has been known the world over when it comes to online business building, operation, and business incubation. Having this kind of background certainly helps if you are a consumer who is trying to determine if an online store is dependable. Learning about the background of the company behind the website can take away the guessing game and gives one an assurance that the website is reliable.

All of the information I came across with on the internet, the testimonials from co-workers, buddies, friends (I might have sounded a little bit redundant when I used friends and buddies but I draw a thin line between the two and for me they are a bit different) relatives and family everything is pointing toward the direction that says Lazada is a trusted online retail store. I can also speak from my personal experience that they never let me down on my orders and they always take care of things when something goes wrong like discrepancies in orders (which cannot be avoided and could happen even to the best of the best companies out there) which they are very quick and responsive in addressing and does not let their customers hanging. Like this instance when I ordered a Samsung smartphone that I have been saving up for like around 6 months that came with a missing charger. My first reaction was like how did it happen, I thought the company is fail-proof but then I realized that no company is perfect and like what I have said mistakes can be committed by even the top brands out there. What matters most is how the company tries to take care of the situation. Some companies particularly the bigger and established ones are lacking in the customer service department.

Lazada Philippines on the other hand shines in that area despite them having achieved so much success. One could definitely rely on them particularly on customer service and being responsive to customer concerns and problems. Going back to where I left off about the missing charger on my Samsung smartphone, I immediately called customer service after I found out that the item is incomplete. The person who helped me out with my concern was very patient and explained clearly how I am to go through with the return procedures and reassured me that it is no big deal and that there is a standard protocol for that situation. In the end, I was sent a new replacement set and it did not take them a long time to do it. The company definitely is an epitome of reliability.   

Martes, Hulyo 2, 2013

Exhilarating online shopping experience


I normally do not get that much thrilled about my online shopping experiences. For me it’s all the same. Years of online shopping through dozens of online shopping websites turned me into some kind of a desensitized to online shopping website gimmicks and all that stuff. I am overexposed to the Internet I guess. Things turned out to be different when I visited this new online retail store called Lazada Philippines  well they are not that new, I guess the term that I should be using is relatively new because from what I have heard about them, they have only been operating in the country for a year now. This company is local but it was put out by an Internet company based out of Berlin Germany. That parent company is Rocket-Internet which is known for its multitudes of online venture portfolios and highly profitable online and e-commerce businesses.

My first impression of the website was that it is clean, very organized and easy to use. It is not one to use elaborate and ornate designs to catch attention because the fact that is looks simple is enough to get online shoppers hooked. It goes by the minimalist approach to design and layout. They also have a mobile version that you can switch to if you are on your smartphone or android phone which takes online shopping to a whole new level. That means you can literally shop anywhere, anytime whatever your circumstances are. I was thrilled by the online version that’s because I tinker with my phone a lot especially if I need to burn some time like during my daily commute on my way to work or going home in which the roads seem to transform into a shopping mall’s parking lot because of the painstakingly sluggish flow of the metro traffic that even senior citizen drivers would scoff at you get the drift? Lol! 

The mobile version lets me burn time by keeping me entertained with the new product releases. I like to browse around a lot, checking out product specs, features and prices. It is comparable to doing window shopping at the mall but online. I like browsing around looking for the next thing that I am going to save up for because it keeps me motivated at work. It find it so easy to stay motivated if I got a goal that I am looking forward to in this case that goal is the item that I want to buy off the online store. One of the positive things that I can say about the Lazada mobile application is that it is very reliable. It is devoid of any glitches or errors. It does not crash or anything like that. Best of all, it is highly responsive and fast. I think it responds well than how social networking websites respond when I am on my smartphone. Its responsiveness makes online browsing a very enjoyable pastime. It makes me look forward to being stuck in traffic unlike before when I dread it so much. That is how it is, a very fulfilling and exhilarating online shopping always.


Lunes, Hulyo 1, 2013

Lazada’s reliable delivery service


I have been doing quite a lot of online shopping at Lazada Philippines it has been a pleasure doing it through them. I never had any major problems dealing with the company. When I said I never had any major problems what I mean was I never ever encountered concerns like undelivered items, month-long delays and crappy customer service. Things always seem to work out when I shop at Lazada. The thing that I really like about this website is the constant update of products they sell online. The items on display never really gather dust (I am speaking figuratively of course). There’s always something new to look at, fresh items, fresh drops to look at which makes shopping on their website really exciting. The fast movement of their products also says another thing; they got lots of customers buying stuff from them. Now if they got multitudes of customers, that also means the quality of service that they offer and the quality of their goods are on the highest plane of quality. What’s admirable was the fact that they do not run out of stocks despite the throngs of online shopping patrons wreaking havoc and depleting their item inventories on a massive scale and on a regular basis.

Now that is something that I would call online shopping reliability. An indicator of that is the fact that they never run out of things that I need when I need them.  I had an actual experience where Lazada Philippines came through for me and provided exactly what I need in less than 48 hours. I am a not so young working lady who is keen, or should I say crazy about maintaining my youthful fresh looks although I am not afraid of getting old, I wanted to age gracefully as much as I can and I like to hold on to my fresh youthful vigor for as long as I can. However, I can only achieve that agenda through the use and taking of antioxidant supplements particularly those products that contain nutrients that are specific for taking care of and maintaining the skins vitality plus the use of high grade skin care products. It happens that Lazada also started offering my  favorite skin care product line which is none other than the Belo skin care line and recently Belo Nutraceuticals.

Before I started buying them through the website, I was getting them from major drug stores which mean that I have to go out and drive to get them. How did Lazada help me out? Well here’s the story. I was on a week-long business trip somewhere in Davao and I ran out of my Belo supplements and on top of that forgot to bring my moisturizers. The local drugstore didn’t have them on stock so I had to resort to ordering them online through the company. I specifically asked the person on the phone to put a note on the delivery request to have it expedited and shipped the next day and lo and behold it really arrived some 18 hours later. I am glad that Lazada’s delivery is reliable and they can deliver fast. Thanks to them I did not have to miss out on my beauty and skin care regimen.