Payment Methods
Stripe and PayPal
Both payment gateways charging 2.9% and 30 cents per transaction.
Payment methods should offer paying in installments since skis are so expensive.
Pro deals for National Ski Patrol and PSIA-AASI members.
Shipping Methods and Costs
Shipping with one pair of skis with bindings is usually around $30-$70.
With US shipping generally the options are USPS, UPS, and FedEx.
Website Setup
Ecommerce site that sells ski gear or similar products:
- https://www.fischersports.com/us_en/alpine/ski/?p=1
- https://www.nordica.com/usa/en/men/skis
- https://www.rossignol.com/us-en/sports/alpine-ski/skis
What makes a good e-commerce website?
- Easy to navigate
- Good sorting and filtering options
- Distinguishable products
- Easy to look at all options
- Good product pictures/previews
- Listed details and where to go for information easily accessible
What makes a bad website?
- Hard to navigate
- No sort or filter options
- Products feel completely repetitive
My E-commerce Website
Goals:
- Making ski gear more accessible
- Built-in information about what you’re buying
Target audience:
- US buyers
- Skiers
- Professionals
- New
- Intermediate
- Less wealthy skiers who want newer gear
Site navigation methods:
- Top navigation bar
- Collapsible menu
- Footer links
Media:
- Product pictures
- Skis
- Bindings
- Icons
- Menu
- Search
- Cart
- Logo
- Differences in ski types
Site map:
- Index (Home page)
- Shop
- Skis
- Compare
- FAQs
- About
- Contact
- Cart
- Checkout
- Shop