Newbie from Africa

[Biiyke]

Hi Everyone! Just launched a new multi admin site "Naijayard" It's an Online Shopping Catalogue and is set to be a connection between buyers/sellers from Africa and buyers/sellers from other parts of the world!
Its's quite new but I have my entrepreneurial muscles up. It cost a lot to build since its bespoke and multi-admin, but its worth it. We are on the promotion phase now, which has a whole different set of challenges,but I'll keep you posted.You can go look at the site and support the best way you can.
It doesn't cost a thing to get a "Yard" (Store), so if you know any seller that wants to reach the African Market, this is one stressless medium. Suggestions are Welcome!

[MichelleJ]

Hello Biiyke

Welcome to the forum. Which part of Africa are you from it is quite a big continent? I live in South Africa.

MichelleJ

[GT Bulmer]

Hello, Biiyke:

Welcome to the Entrepreneur Forums. Thank you for introducing us to your new shopping site. Please tell us some more about yourself, your marketing interests and challenges, and what kind of information you might be looking for here in the forums.

GT

[Evan]

Welcome to the forums Biiyke!

You asked if we know any sellers who were trying to reach the African market... I think you'd honestly have more luck going the other way - try to find sellers in Africa and sell to the rest of the world.

[GT Bulmer]

I agree with Evan. If you have a channel into African-made goods, you have a cultural niche that is appealing to the North American market. Find a way to capitalize on that.

GT

[Biiyke]

Hello Biiyke

Welcome to the forum. Which part of Africa are you from it is quite a big continent? I live in South Africa.

MichelleJ

Hello MichelleJ,Nice to hear from you.I live in Nigeria.I am also trying to reach the South African market because I know You guys have a lot of unique stuff to show the world!

[Biiyke]

Welcome to the forums Biiyke!

You asked if we know any sellers who were trying to reach the African market... I think you'd honestly have more luck going the other way - try to find sellers in Africa and sell to the rest of the world.

Hello Evan,
You are absolutely correct.Thank you for your advice.That's actually the whole idea,Africa to the world and the world to Africa. So I will throw more weight on that area.

[Biiyke]

Hello, Biiyke:

Welcome to the Entrepreneur Forums. Thank you for introducing us to your new shopping site. Please tell us some more about yourself, your marketing interests and challenges, and what kind of information you might be looking for here in the forums.

GT

Hello GT Bulmer,Thanks for your comment.
I have always had a strong entrepreneurial drive but this is the first time I am getting this far and I see myself doing lots of big things online. I know I have found my niche.
I agree with you on showcasing African products to the rest of the world,that is exactly what naijayard is set out to do.
My major challenge right now is getting the people on board in spite of the fact that the site is free. However,we are working on an offline promotional strategy which still involves a lot of finances,but I know it's a walk over.
Please,what is the best way to promote a site like this online?

[GT Bulmer]

Traditional online marketing methods include promoting your website via blogging, forums like this one, other social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter and many others), writing articles and submitting them to article directories, news releases... Those are the main ones that come to mind. There are also a variety of ways to use advertising online.

GT

[Biiyke]

Traditional online marketing methods include promoting your website via blogging, forums like this one, other social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter and many others), writing articles and submitting them to article directories, news releases... Those are the main ones that come to mind. There are also a variety of ways to use advertising online.

GT

Thank you for your response. What are the variety of ways of advertising online, i'm really interested?

[Mal Tindle]

Hi Biiyke,

Sorry I am a bit late saying hello as my PC has been away for repair and it has been a nightmare,LOL.

Thank you for telling us a little about yourself and your new site. I will be interested to see how your business develops in what may turn out to be a very good niche for you.

welcome aboard,

Mal.

[Biiyke]

Hi Biiyke,

Sorry I am a bit late saying hello as my PC has been away for repair and it has been a nightmare,LOL.

Thank you for telling us a little about yourself and your new site. I will be interested to see how your business develops in what may turn out to be a very good niche for you.

welcome aboard,

Mal.

Hello Mal,

Sorry about your PC, but am glad you are back.

Thanks for your comment.Will keep your posted on the progress.