Effects of online shopping

 Time has passed and today we no longer have to worry about print media such as newspapers and magazines. Through the Internet, we can obtain all kinds of information anytime, anywhere. Today, it can be said that the Internet has become a major human need. The Internet has become a part of human life, from education and social media to business.

 Online shopping is one of the activities that you can do on the Internet. Online shopping is the purchase of goods and services over the Internet. Online shopping is classified as business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce. The increasing number of online trading companies spreading in Indonesia, combined with the technological sophistication of combining products as well as online platforms and services, has brought many advantages and disadvantages to manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

 This situation is used by service providers to develop their business through e-commerce. One form of her is an online store or online shopping. Providers of goods and services have introduced various innovations to promote and enhance their products through social media. This is believed to have a significant impact on product marketing. The rise of online shops in Indonesia remains a hot topic, especially among young people who are addicted to what they have at their fingertips without expending a lot of energy to satisfy their needs. Yet, behind the convenience and speed of online shopping, there are pros and cons that users perceive.
People prefer online shopping for many reasons, including: save time and effort
Hard working people usually choose to shop on weekends or holidays. The convenience of online shopping allows people to transact anytime, anywhere without wasting time and energy. People like to shop online not only because it saves them time, but also because there are many promotions for the products they want.
Despite the many benefits of online shopping, many people still often think about high shipping costs. I found a cheap product, but the shipping cost is higher than the product. The final reason most people prefer online shopping is the ease of payment.
Easy checkout is also one of the things that attracts and persuades people to shop online.Among them you can transfer, pay at Alphamart, cash on delivery and even credit. Those who fear being deceived can opt for a cash-on-delivery system where they pay for the goods when they arrive.

 Online shopping is also trending among people today. Convenience such as making shopping easier, finding and deciding on the right price, and saving energy and time by saving the buyer from having to hunt around for the product they need. Sexuality and positive effects are felt in the transaction. Also, online stores are full of attractive offers for buyers, such as number of discount coupons, cashback, and free shipping.
In addition to the positive effects on online shopping activity, there are also negative effects felt by consumers. For example, the product does not match the photo, the delivery time is long, the seller is slow to respond when delivering the product, and in some cases the product is of poor quality. Product not worth the price. , that is, there are often even frauds that the purchased goods do not end up in the hands of the buyer. Therefore, you should be more cautious and smart when making trades for both buyers and sellers in order to reduce possible losses.