Interview Specials #1: lustmonday saves us from Monday Blues! (part 2 of 2)

Many of us who shopped online tend to overlook certain information which could possibly be a scam alert. lustmonday had identified some qualities that a safe blogshop should possess.

Professional layout of a Blogshop works…

“The key qualities of a safe blogshop are the professionalism, reviews/comments by other shoppers, customer base and responsiveness.

Take a look around and you will see the differences, some blogshops are sloppily setup with minimal efforts that does not give you the confidence and comfort when browsing their products. Serious blogshops take pride in their work and will definitely put in the effort to establish a decent and professional looking blogshop that gives their customers the necessary confidence and trust when looking through their website.”

We always find that the layout of a blogshop affects the sale. Neat and decent designs work really well. Which is why livejournal.com is the number one choice for most serious blogshop owner.

Feedbacks and Comments…

“Another quality to assess is the quality and quantity of positive reviews or comments by existing customers. These allow you to gauge the level of service and quality of products the blogshop offers which is often a good predictor of how safe it is to buy their products.”

Research, research and research. That is what SafeBlogShopper has always been encouraging.

lustmonday shows a good example of a feedback page on their site. They have mostly positive comments on it and we believe it will continue to grow. lustmonday also has a facebook fan page with 483 fans! The larger the customer base, the more established the blogshop is. This is also a reflection of how safe it is to purchase their products.

“Most of these blogshops will want to maintain their branding and image which they have painstakingly built up over the years.

The responsiveness of the blogshop in meeting customer queries and purchase orders also builds up the level of confidence and trust to give you greater peace of mind when dealing with them.”

A Simple Guide when Shopping Online…

lustmonday came up with the 3Rs formula to look out for when shopping online.

1. Research the shop
You can often find helpful information about online blogshops from comments, forums, reviews and testimonials. This will allow you to assess the trustworthiness of the shop and whether they give you the confidence to make your first purchase from them

2. Read the Fineprint
Check for expected delivery dates, shipping and handling fees, warranties, return policies, and other important information. Look for an email address to write to (or a phone number to call) if you have a question, a problem, or if you need help.

3. Record your transaction
Make sure to print or save electronically any records related to your online transactions. This will help you keep track of shipping dates, shipping and handling fees, and other details of your transactions that can help you to resolve any potential ambiguities or communication issues that crop up in future.

lustmonday would like to say some words to the budding blogshops entrepreneurs…

“Never give up!”

“Things will definitely not be easy and business can be very bad at the initial stage but have faith in yourself and never fail to deliver great items and pictures. Have a clear concert and be smart in your marketing strategies. Keep your price reasonable, know your competitors and always believe that a good customer service will go a long way.”

**

As such, we have ended our Interview Specials #1 with lustmonday. We would really like to take this opportunity to thank lustmonday for the cooperation and the great effort in composing this interview.

Feel free to drop us any comments if you have anything to say.

The next Interview Special #2 is on the way. =)


Disclaimer:

- All images are screenshot from lustmonday.

- Most of the content in this interview are contributed by lustmonday.