Future-Proof Your E-store with Digital Payments Post-Raya

As we wind down from the Hari Raya festivities, many people would still be browsing their favourite online stores to treat themselves with all the duit raya they've gotten from the holiday season. Whether it's getting delicious traditional snacks or a new rattan table to refresh their homes, online sales would still be at their high point as customers rush to make use of limited-time promotions before they're over.

To take full advantage of this opportunity, it’s crucial that your online store is well prepared to process the large volume of sales during this time. Though there are many payment methods—cards, e-wallets, buy-now-pay-later, and more—you would need a secure payment platform to accept such payments in the first place.

We’ll explore the different options available to you regardless of the scale of your sales operations. By the end, you’ll be able to pick one or a combination of these methods to ensure consistent digital transactions and maximise your Raya profits.

E-commerce options for your web store.

For those of you who have a digital storefront, you likely already have some familiarity with accepting payments online. However, there are still plenty of tools at your disposal that you can make use of to streamline the customer experience.

E-commerce plugins

If you’re looking for a simple, budget-friendly solution while retaining full control of your online store, you may want to explore e-commerce plugins. There are a multitude of different plugins and extensions available, such as WooCommerce, OpenCart, Joomla and more. With senangPay, you can even enjoy a seamless integration from your dashboard itself!

These plugins allow for a quick and simple enablement of online payments. For small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), these are more than sufficient for your sales operations. The basic features of these plugins mean that if you require more sophisticated customisation, this is likely not the option for you.

E-commerce platforms

For a more holistic solution, consider hosting your digital store on an e-commerce platform such as EasyStore, Shopify or KedaiOnlinez. These platforms don’t require you to have an existing website, so creating a store from scratch would be much more convenient.

On top of that, these platforms usually have a rich variety of tools and systems to maintain the technical running of your store. These advanced features are catered towards businesses who are ready to invest more heavily into e-commerce, marketing and analytics.

A simpler solution for social sellers.

If your main customer base dwells on social media, you likely don’t have an online or physical store. Thus, many social sellers simply send their bank information to request for an online transfer. This is serviceable to some, but if you want to make it more convenient for your customers to make payments with payment forms, senangPay’s dashboard may be just what you need.

Through the dashboard, you can also gain deeper insights into your monthly sales, track your settlements, generate holistic reports and more. If you have a team of people working on selling your products, senangPay’s multi-user access also allows you to collaborate with your whole team securely and effortlessly. Coupled with a universal payment form that tracks all your sales payments, your Raya rezeki is bound to increase by leaps and bounds.

Which option is best for you?

Now that we’ve laid out your options, how do you decide which is the best choice for your business, not just for the Raya sales rush, but even long after?

Depending on your business’ size, scale, budget, and goals, you may choose from one or multiple of the options we’ve shared. To make your decision easier, we’ve put together a comparison of all the pros and cons of the methods listed above.

A payment gateway platform can make integration with one or more of these options not only viable but also accessible. Regardless of where your business is in its journey—whether you're a small startup selling handcrafted batik or a large modest wear company—there is sure to be a solution that suits your needs.

We've presented you with a variety of options for you to start your digital payment journey; it's your decision as to how you want to start now. For long-term scalability, we recommend reviewing your digital payment solution frequently to ensure your goals are aligned with your strategies.

Should you feel the need to upgrade or change your payment gateway, choose one that facilitates fast and easy payments, provides comprehensive integration capabilities, and has affordable yet feature-packed solutions.

Why not try senangPay? You can request for a free sandbox demo or speak to one of our specialists for a custom-tailored plan to get your digital store payment ready to capitalise on the Raya crowd and beyond!