FINGER CLICKS TO FIND FLOWERS
November 26th, 2010 - By allanmadamsThe power to light up someone’s life is at your fingertips. Seriously.
Internet shopping for a fresh flower delivery is dead easy and super-quick, making it the gift of choice for millions of people all around the world. A few clicks of the mouse is all that it takes.
All over the world, flowers are seen as the perfect gift. Whether for a happy, sad, joyous or solemn event – where words fail, flowers say it all. Only a statue would remain unmoved by the sight of a stunning, fragrant fresh flower arrangement.
In the old days, a visit to the florist was the only way to send flowers. Not always possible – and not always easy. Even if there was a will, there wasn’t always a way. Good intentions were stymied by other more urgent things to do. Then came telephone ordering, which was a bit of a hit and miss affair – with many a bouquet and a card ‘lost in translation’. Some poor people got aloes instead of alstomeria or bullrushes instead of bluebells!!
You’ll never have to make an excuse for missing an event again. Even if you’re snowed in or snowed under, with online ordering, your fresh bouquet will get there.
The growth of the online florist industry is great for consumers. Consumers get the benefits of the florists who buy directly from the flower growers or from the wholesale flower markets. Florists also have loads of special offers and seasonal promotions to entice customers.
Whether you’re a first-timer or an old hand at buying flowers online, here are some reasons why buying flowers on the web are both time and money savers.
• Online retailers don’t have the overheads that come with bricks and mortar space and hence can pass on savings direct to consumers.
• See it and believe it. * Unlike telephone ordering where you have to rely on your imagination and your communication skills, you can see exactly what you’re getting when you order online .A professional online florist will have a photo gallery on their website, detailing all their products, pricing etc.
* Gift shopping at the same time. It’s one stop shopping with a fabulous range of enticing add-ons available from the online florist to add that extra special dimension to your floral gift eg champagne, balloons, chocolates, toys, baby clothes etc.
* No opening and closing hours. With online ordering available 24 hours, the aisles are open
* No more missed birthdays etc. Most professional online florists offer a free reminder service direct to your email, so you’ll always be ahead of the game.
* Many florists also have their own incentive programme. Free newsletters, special deals, rewards programmes etc can give you that added extra.
* Their websites can also contain a host of wonderful floral information such as wedding bouquets and flowers, suggestions for gift ideas, how to care for flowers etc
But a word of caution – know what you’re dealing with. Many florists offer an online service as well as having a physical shop, so you can visit them personally before going the virtual route. Make sure the website carries clear photographs of their actual work and look for testimonials from customers.
Shopping online is not only quick, easy and very convenient, but it’s also totally secure. However, better to be safe than sorry, so always check that the payment method is through a safe, secured payment gateway. And read the small print, making sure of delivery details, policy agreements and refund terms and conditions.
Technology has brought the floral kingdom to our fingertips, says Urban Flowers, a Perth online florist. A few clicks and a message of joy, love, sympathy, congratulations or celebration can be on the other side of the world in moments.

