The Rise of Online Shopping and the Future of eCommerce [Infographic]

The Rise of Online Shopping and the Future of eCommerce-700Online shopping has always been popular. And why wouldn’t it be? Businesses can reach their target market directly, with little to no money or overhead. Social media ads, cookies, and plenty of other platforms have come into play in the past few years. Therefore giving businesses a great idea of who they are trying to sell to. But no matter what, online marketplaces were always facing the competition of consumers that want to see things in person before they buy. But all that changed in early 2020. Let’s look at the future of eCommerce and eCommerce statistics as inflation rises and the market changes.

The Rise of Online Shopping

The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it. Many people stayed home, losing their jobs or transitioning to remote work life. Kids began to attend school virtually, and in-person shopping quickly fell to the wayside. And so, in order to get the things they need and satisfy their need to shop, many consumers turned to online shopping for everything from eyeglasses and clothing to technology.

Future of eCommerce Statistics

Online shopping has continued to rise throughout the past year, both because of the safety it provides as well as its convenience. Below, the team at WebsiteSetup has gathered over 80 eCommerce statistics you need to know to improve your business and connect to your target audience.

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Mike Gingerich, President of Digital Hill & TabSite is a business blogger Marketer and Consultant. Part geek, part marketer, part strategist, total fitness and running junkie. Mike is an author and speaker, having presented at Social Media Week Lima, Social Media Camp (Canada) and more. Mike is a marketing, social media, and business startup enthusiast with 10+ years experience building apps, consulting, and training businesses with winning integrated strategies. Mike loves deploying tactics to increase awareness, sales, and maximize ROI in both B2B and B2C markets via digital media.