To properly manage your webshop, you obviously need a laptop or desktop, but to always keep the shop open, a good phone is also crucial. After all, from a smartphone you can already manage a lot and respond quickly to many messages. In these expensive times, however, the cost of a smartphone can be high, especially if you go for the latest version including a generous subscription. However, this is not always necessary, even as a Web shop owner you can be online very inexpensively. Which options are good choices?
Just not the latest
When you go online to look at phones from the well-known brands, you will find that you quickly get to the latest release. This is because these are hugely hyped and are the flagship of the brand. Big campaigns are devoted to them. But these campaigns must of course be paid for, and these latest versions of the phones are therefore immediately the most expensive. After all, you're also just paying for a piece of marketing, and brands know all too well how to capitalize on your feelings. By not doing this but going for a slightly older type, you will see that the prices are much lower. For example, there is the samsung a53, a top quality device at a cheaper price than the last launch. And whether you sacrifice functionality in relation to your webshop? Certainly not!
Slightly more unfamiliar
For example, if you take a lot of pictures with your phone for your webshop, it is advisable to also look at the lesser-known brands. These are often much cheaper because you do not pay for "the name" of the brand, but on the other hand, they will amaze you in terms of funcitonality. For example, there is the Xiaomi redmi note 11 which features top quality cameras and display. A perfect option to make Instagram and Facebook posts with, but at a lower rate than you are used to. So don't be afraid of the unknown and delve into the lesser brands. These often amaze you.
In short, a phone for maintaining your webshop requires different tools than a 'regular' smartphone. That you always have to go for the most expensive one? Certainly not. With the above tips, you can remotely manage your online store and keep it open without paying the highest price!
Patrick Heijmans, owner of WebwinkelCommunity, is an experienced Online Marketing Specialist who uses knowledge and passion, with professional and personal guidance to help clients get more out of their website.