1. Advertising
    y u no do it?

    Advertising (learn more)

    Advertise virtually anything here, with CPM banner ads, CPM email ads and CPC contextual links. You can target relevant areas of the site and show ads based on geographical location of the user if you wish.

    Starts at just $1 per CPM or $0.10 per CPC.

My First eCommerce Sale EVER!

Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by NCorp, Apr 21, 2017.

0
  1. #1
    I am pumped!

    Just experienced my first eCommerce sale ever! I am so thrilled to finally enter the world of niche marketing.

    The order was placed for $41.91, and it cost me $17.92 to drop ship the items.

    $23.99 profit!

    I have always half-ass attempted to try out niche marketing, and now I am finally making the effort necessary to make it work. I am not giving up this time!

    Adam
     
    NCorp, Apr 21, 2017 IP
  2. Milliardo

    Milliardo Active Member

    Messages:
    244
    Likes Received:
    26
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    63
    #2
    Well, congratulations for it. Nice that you made a profit. It's a start.
     
    Milliardo, Apr 24, 2017 IP
  3. Inspiredgfx

    Inspiredgfx Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    3
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    120
    Articles:
    11
    #3
    All it takes is to make that first sale. Once you see that your efforts work, then you will ramp it up. For me my first sale was $1.23 after several months. BUT once I knew I could convert others, I ramped the crap out of it. Because if there is 1, there will be more.

    Good job and keep up the great work.
     
    Inspiredgfx, Apr 25, 2017 IP
    mike30 likes this.
  4. KylieSweet

    KylieSweet Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,240
    Likes Received:
    83
    Best Answers:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    150
    #4
    Make consistent offers that really benefits your target buyers and this will establish your brand in other potential customers.
     
    KylieSweet, Apr 26, 2017 IP
  5. NCorp

    NCorp Greenhorn

    Messages:
    27
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    23
    #5
    Had a sale yesterday and another one today! Total revenue is at $74.14. This is within about 3-4 weeks of opening. So far so good!
     
    NCorp, May 1, 2017 IP
  6. mike30

    mike30 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    885
    Likes Received:
    34
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    140
    #6
    Congratulations! Keep moving forward, persistence is a must in this world!
     
    mike30, May 1, 2017 IP
  7. NCorp

    NCorp Greenhorn

    Messages:
    27
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    23
    #7
    Thanks Mike! Had another sale this morning from Reddit! I am less than a month in (from when the domain was purchased and any development started) and I am at 5 sales so far!
     
    NCorp, May 5, 2017 IP
  8. sabujdc

    sabujdc Active Member

    Messages:
    89
    Likes Received:
    2
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    93
    #8
    Congratulation for your sale . Do you Dropshipping business ? Best of luck for future sales.
     
    sabujdc, May 7, 2017 IP
  9. NCorp

    NCorp Greenhorn

    Messages:
    27
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    23
    #9
    Thanks sabujdc, yes I drop ship small, inexpensive items.
     
    NCorp, May 7, 2017 IP
  10. Tom Hunt

    Tom Hunt Greenhorn

    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    21
    #10
    Nice man! What was the acquisition cost?
     
    Tom Hunt, May 8, 2017 IP
  11. NCorp

    NCorp Greenhorn

    Messages:
    27
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    23
    #11
    The reddit sale cost $1.42. My cost per click for my optimized ad is currently at $0.06. I have found the cost of advertising on reddit to be much cheaper than Google Ads.
     
    NCorp, May 8, 2017 IP
  12. rezzo78678

    rezzo78678 Peon

    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    #12
    thank you
     
    rezzo78678, May 8, 2017 IP
  13. Althea Jack

    Althea Jack Member

    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    31
    #13
    Yea... The first recognition is something really valuable and memorable!
     
    Althea Jack, May 8, 2017 IP
  14. Reina Blocker

    Reina Blocker Peon

    Messages:
    16
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    3
    #14
    Congratulations! I've just purchased my domain name, getting nervous to take the step, but I'm going to do it. Your experience is very inspiring.
     
    Reina Blocker, May 10, 2017 IP
  15. BrookeHarper

    BrookeHarper Greenhorn

    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    6
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    23
    #15
    @NCorp, good job on your first month! Keep on keeping on.
     
    BrookeHarper, May 20, 2017 IP
  16. NCorp

    NCorp Greenhorn

    Messages:
    27
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    23
    #16
    Just wrapped up my first month. My conversion rate for the month was 1.85%. I ended up breaking $200 in sales! No issues with shipping or product satisfaction yet. I'm about the implement a nice loyalty program, so let's see how that goes!

    The overall sales number might seem a little low compared to some marketers who clear 6 figures a month, but I have been limiting advertising to only the money brought in from sales.
     
    NCorp, May 20, 2017 IP