There are so many types of websites and content on the Internet that it is impossible to categorize every site, but you do not need to design your Ecommerce website to fall into a particular "type."
However, it is beneficial to understand what each type of website is and how various types are better suited for different types of Ecommerce.
There is an infinite variety of products and services that Internet entrepreneurs sell via their websites. This is a fantastic method to start a business because you own the entire brand and everything you produce, whereas without your own brand you would be competing on price with millions of others.
The greatest advice I can give a new internet entrepreneur is to find their niche. If you do not, you'll be a tiny fish in a vast ocean and, like four out of five new online businesses, you will not last a year.
Types of Websites
Website for a personal portfolio.
Your personal website will likely be the first website you ever create. Simply put, you have a personal website all to yourself.
Today, social media is the platform of choice for the majority of personal / portfolio websites. It can be extremely beneficial to have a space where you can be yourself while still maintaining a business connection. You can use it to demonstrate the person behind the business and to tell your own story alongside the company's.
Today, your personal and business pages on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram are websites that can be used to attract consumers to your Ecommerce site. The most effective form of online marketing for new enterprises may now be the creation and regular publication of consistent content.
You can establish yourself as a leader in your niche and broader industry while doing the same for your company on its website - that's two nibbles at the cherry.
Business website.
As with a personal website, it can be beneficial to have a business website on which you can post information about yourself and your company. This is especially true if diverse brands do not work well together on the same e-commerce website. A distinct business website can be useful for providing podcasts and behind-the-scenes content, as well as complementing your niche-focused Ecommerce website(s).
This separation is also effective if one of your brands is targeted by attackers, as it can be useful to rebrand your Ecommerce website(s) and move on.
Blog.
A blog is an online journal or informational website maintained by an individual, group, or organization that provides frequently updated content (blog posts) on a particular subject, typically the economy in general. It presents information in an informal or conversational tone and can be very helpful for engaging with potential consumers in your niche without being overly sales-y.
If you want to be a large fish in a small pond, blogs are very useful; however, if you are only competing on price in a massive market, a blog will not be of much assistance.
A membership website.
A membership website is, in its simplest form, a password-protected website with exclusive content for members. Typically, they are utilized by organizations, associations, and businesses that offer digital products to members-only.
When you have a specialty, it can be extremely beneficial to create a membership website to address problems in that niche. Every online entrepreneur should consider the benefits of having a membership website that they own, in order to establish themselves as a leader in their niche and even their industry as a whole.
Review Website
Creating their own "independent" review website is now essential for all medium- to large-sized Ecommerce companies. They can be a wonderful way to place your products and services alongside those of your competitors and to profit from both of your products and theirs.
In addition, they are a necessity for businesses that sell affiliate products and services, as they can review the products they are promoting, as well as comparable products that they do not carry.
It is essential to note that if you want to use your review website in the long run, it is best to review products honestly!
It is also essential to note that businesses that profit from the sale of affiliate products and services typically sell the finest products and services in the industry - this is not a coincidence.
Online storefront.
Your e-commerce website enables consumers to directly purchase products and services from you regardless of their location. Currently, it is most effective to list all of your products, services, and solutions on your website and then use social media, blogs, and articles to drive traffic to your site. The days of excellent SEO getting you to the top of Google for, say, "Fashion" are long gone, and great online businesses focus on social media much more than search engines.
If you do not have a targeted niche, then you are competing with Amazon and other large websites, and you will lose. There is no hope for you.
We live in an era of niches, where businesses can achieve success by focusing on a small number of niche customers in a manner that was previously impossible before the Internet. Before the Internet, you only had six customers in your own country.
You will soon have a business that is not one of the four out of five online businesses that have simply faded away if you adopt a global and specialized perspective.
Videos / Podcasting
The dramatic increase in reels, videos and podcasts during the pandemic shows no signs of slowing down, and there are still countless opportunities for those with a specialized skill set. The market may be saturated with reels / videos / podcasts about the news, politics, sports, etc., but there are an infinite number of excellent niches, and the rewards for producers with branded products to sell are limitless.
Two-fifths of consumers claim that video increases the likelihood that they will purchase a product through a mobile device. Last year, nine out of ten businesses acquired a new client as a result of a social media video. The revenue growth rate of businesses that utilize video is roughly 50 percent higher than that of businesses that do not.
Video marketing is effective because it does not require much effort for users to click and view videos (especially if they are brief), meaning that prospective customers can access the information they contain more quickly than with other types of content.
Podcasting is also a great medium for marketing your business. It is a cost-effective and low-cost method of reaching an audience. Additionally, podcasting is a great method to attract new customers and build relationships. In addition to increasing brand awareness, podcasting provides the opportunity to discover and learn about new topics.