Integrating eHopper POS With Your Business Website

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INTEGRATING EHOPPER POS WITH YOUR WEBSITE
HOW TO INTEGRATE EHOPPER POS WITH YOUR WEBSITE TO
INCREASE SALES IN YOUR STORE OR RESTAURANT.
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Legacy POS systems are no longer a viable option
in todays ever- evolving, fast-paced world. Not
only are they typically slower than the latest
systems, but they frequently lack the latest
features, payment methods, integration, and
ease-of-use that businesses (and customers) look
for. One of the significant challenges that face
businesses still operating with an out-of-date
POS system is integration with an online, e-
commerce store. In this guide we will show you
how to integrate eHopper POS with your website
to increase sales in your store or
restaurant. When sales are occurring both online
and in-person at a physical store, this type of
integration is necessary. Otherwise, it can be
challenging to keep an accurate measure of sales,
inventory or overall business progress. Whether
you are a retail store, quick service restaurant,
bar or otherwise, you can benefit from investing
in eHopper POS, particularly in its ability to
integrate with an existing business website. If
your company doesnt have a website, eHoppers
e-commerce platform can provide an online
solution that will help you get your products
and services to reach more people and grow your
business.
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Why Integrate a Website With eHopper POS?
Integrating a website with eHopper POS system
provides four key benefits that any business can
get excited about.
More convenient Saves time Better customer
experience Higher revenue potential Not to
mention, a little piece of mind knowing that
youre no longer operating with outdated
equipment. More convenient One of the most
immediate benefits that businesses notice when
integrating with eHopper is its convenience.
When you attach an e-commerce website to your
eHoppers POS system, all of the data, sales
information, inventory changes and so on are all
seamlessly integrated and consistently updated.
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The system acts almost like an umbrella over many
of your business key processes, such as
accounting, inventory, rewards program
management, customer relationship management, and
tax reporting, and allows business owners to get
a complete view of their business from a single
screen, rather than separate and disjointed
software. Saves time Whenever youre able to
achieve more convenience, youre also able to
save time. With all of these significant business
dimensions housed inside a single system,
finding the report or data you need is much
easier and less time-consuming. You dont have
to jump from one piece of software to the next or
spend precious time scouring a cluttered file
system for one particular spreadsheet. Plus,
eHoppers cloud technology means you can have all
of this information right at your fingertips
from anywhere. Theres no staying after-hours
punching in accounting details or having to spend
time racing to a stores location to
double-check an inventory manifest. Everything
is available anywhere you have Internet
access. Better customer experience Your
customers will also experience some benefits
when you integrate your website with eHopper POS.
For businesses that dont have an existing
website with e-commerce capabilities, youre now
giving customers the opportunity to shop with
your business online. They can even purchase
items online and pick them up in-store for
immediate convenience and value.
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An integrated eHopper business also makes fewer
mistakes. For example, with the faster and more
efficient inventory management capacity of
eHopper, companies can reduce the risk of
out-of-stock items or inventory discrepancies.
These types of inventory errors can
significantly damage the customer
experience. More revenue When you combine the
convenience, time-saving and customer experience
benefits of eHopper, you start to see its
potential to increase your bottom line. There are
many ways that eHopper saves businesses money
and helps them earn more of it. First, an
integrated system can help reduce payroll
expenses. Your company may also be able to
minimize costly software expenses with eHoppers
all-in-one POS system. Additionally, the online
e-commerce capabilities of eHopper make it easy
for businesses to promote their products on
Google through its SEO (search engine
optimization) functions. This means your
products will appear in search results for more
potential customers and thereby expand the reach
of your business to areas you never thought
possible. As your business online visibility
increases, so will your sales.
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How to Integrate an Existing Website With
eHopper POS
1. The very first step towards getting your
website ready to sell online with eHopper
eCommerce is to sign up for the service at
https//ehopper.com/ecommerce/. While you can
use eHopper eCommerce as a standalone service, it
is recommended that you use it alongside
eHoppers POS system to truly maximize on the
benefits discussed. The service fee includes
some benefits like cloud-based hosting,
comprehensive customer support, SSL certificate
for added security, CDN (content delivery
network) and more.
2. Once youve signed up and moved through the
initial setup steps, youll want to sync your
inventory with eHopper eCommerce. This will give
you an up-to-the-second look at the stock between
your physical store locations and your online,
ecommerce platform.
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• This protects businesses from accidentally
  overselling. Plus, it will give a business more
  timely insights into when it is appropriate to
  order more inventory and how much product is
  necessary to meet demands.
• Next, it is essential to consider the look, feel
  and function of your ecommerce website. It may
  seem intuitive to you because youve designed
  it, but in the hands of a not-so-Internet-savvy
  customer, the experience may differ. Youll want
  to heavily scrutinize how easy it is to navigate
  your site and find relevant products.
• Also, be sure to look at the site on multiple
  different types of devices because, with the
  eHopper eCommerce platform, your online store
  will work on mobile devices, desktops, tablets,
  etc.
• It may function great on desktop, but be
  difficult to operate on a smartphone screen. You
  dont want to lose online customers because your
  e-commerce store doesnt work correctly.
• Every eHopper eCommerce store is provided with a
  unique URL, Example yourname.ehopper.info. And
  as a final step, link the eHopper eCommerce URL
  to your site.

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Dont Have A Website?
For companies without an existing online store
for their business, the eHopper eCommerce
platform allows you to create a website solution
with all of the features you need from an
e-commerce store Create important website
pages contact us, about us, homepage, product
pages, etc. Allow customers to add, remove and
check items in their shopping cart Process all
types of payments and cards through
Authorize.net, Paypal or Stripe Host a business
blog to generate added value for site visitors
and customers Run successful email marketing and
social media campaigns Produce special online
coupons and discounts SEO optimization and
integration with Google My Business for more
local visibility Simply contact us at
sales_at_ehopper.com to get more details.
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Conclusions
Whether you have an existing website or have yet
to make the leap to selling online, integrating
with eHopper POS and the eHopper ecommerce
platform will bring many benefits to your
business and its website. Youll experience the
speed and convenience of streamlined business
operations, which leads to better, happier
customers and increased sales for a healthier
revenue stream. Learn more about eHoppers
eCommerce platform at https//ehopper.com/ecommer
ce/ or contact us at sales_at_ehopper.com to get
more details.
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For more information visit
ehopper.com/guides/integrate-pos-website/