How the Online Marketplace is going to fare this 2012 Holiday Season

Small businesses are certainly taking advantage and making their mark this holiday season using online selling websites. There are some fantastic online e-commerce platforms which can be customised according to a business and industry needs. Great holiday deals, multi-buy offers and discounts that include free postage and shipping offers are attracting more and more online buyers. Hence, the festive season of 2012 looks to flourish.

The visual below highlights some of the best online marketplaces which online small businesses should take privilege of especially, if you sell products locally, nationally or even internationally. Although, the visual outlines the US online market performance, the online marketplaces can very much be tailored and customised for use in the UK and the rest of the world.

Author: Shameer Shah

Founder at EyeWitness. Co-Founder at CreativeServicesGuide.com. Creative. Blogger. Techie. Grew up in Kenya. Lived in Washington DC & now based in London.

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  • Lisa Webb

    Some amazing Christmas statistics. I for one have done 90% of my shopping online :)

    • http://www.ewpa.co.uk Shameer Shah

      Oh Lisa, you’re not the only one :) I think I’ve done all of mine online!! But, I think I got some great deals ;)