Given the fast pace of life and the increasing lack of free time, going to the store is often postponed. There are many reasons for the delay, starting with the time it takes to navigate city traffic to reach our boutique or another store, and then the time spent choosing the desired item. On the other hand, online shopping doesn't require a trip to the store, thus simplifying your daily activities. You simply choose products from the comfort of your home and place an order that arrives at your doorstep. The time you would have spent going to the store can be used for drinking coffee, watching your favorite series, or socializing with friends.
What are the advantages of online shopping compared to traditional shopping?
If we were to highlight one of the biggest advantages of online shopping, it would definitely be time-saving. So, no more trips to the store, and you won't get stuck in city traffic. Place your order, and the courier will deliver it the same day, or within 48 hours.
Besides saving time, online shopping often allows you to save money as many products can be found at lower prices. The reason for this is simple: online stores don't pay for physical space and sales staff required by traditional stores. You can shop online anytime; you don't have to wait for a store to open or adjust to its operating hours. This is especially beneficial for people who stay up late and spend time online.
How can we make payments when shopping online?
For online shopping, we use online shops. These are websites specialized in listing products with images and descriptions, where you can make payments and place orders for delivery to your home address. Regarding payment methods, several options are available. If you own a web shop, you can offer cash on delivery, credit card payments, PayPal, and now Lova payment is also available in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is Lova payment and how do you pay with Lova on a web shop?
Lova payment is made via the Lova mobile app. The app is available on both the Google Play Store and the App Store. Lova payments are made by simply and securely scanning a QR code. In cooperation with the BCX platform, you can also pay for your online purchases with a crypto wallet, in addition to standard payments in the domestic currency, KM. All you need to do is select Lova payment on the web shop, scan the QR code, or enter the corresponding ID. You can find more about the payment method in this video.
How to add Lova payment to a web shop?
If you own an online store and wish to enable Lova payment, you can contact us via email at info@lova.ba so we can guide you through the registration process. From a technical standpoint, your web shop needs to be built using WordPress CMS and WooCommerce to install and configure the Lova Payment Gateway plugin. You can find more about the integration process in this video.
To summarize
Online shopping, due to its convenience, is definitely gaining popularity every day, both globally and locally. We can shop anytime from our living room, bed, bus, cafe, or any place with an internet connection, and saving time is guaranteed. Payment is certainly one of the crucial aspects of online shopping. Although the traditional payment method (cash on delivery for online stores) is still common in our region, it doesn't mean we shouldn't develop other online payment options. Besides bank card payments, online payments via mobile applications are increasingly popular due to their practicality and security. With the Lova app, a digital wallet, you can make payments on webshops in just a few clicks, using only your mobile phone.
