How To Start An Online Head Shop

So you want to open your own online head shop

Opening your own online head shop can be a great way to get out of a retail store and sell pipes and bongs, and dab rigs online. If you're interested in starting an online head shop, you'll need to know how to set up payment processing, inventory management, shipping processes, and more. We'll walk you through the process of launching your own successful business!

Find your niche, and what type of bongs and pipe you are going to carry.

• Find a niche that people are interested in

You are going to have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Go through each of your competitors and see what they are doing, then think of ways you can do it differently. If they are selling bongs and pipes online, you might sell dab rigs instead. It’s important that you choose a niche that will make it easy for customers to find your site online.

Research your products like bongs and pipe, and what their features are.

You should thoroughly research your products and the market for them. You’ll want to know what similar competitors are out there, how they price their offerings, and what kind of quality is being offered. This way you can better position yourself in the minds of potential customers who will be searching for that product online.

Get familiar with all aspects of your business model: operations, finance, and marketing. You should also learn as much as possible about each stage of production. Learn who you’re going to buy from (suppliers), where those suppliers will sell this product (distributors), who buys from distributors (retailers), and finally where retailers sell their products (end users).

Build your brand.

Once you have the basics covered, it's time to build your brand. In this section, we'll talk about how to create a memorable name and logo that represents your brand well.

• Brand Name: Your brand name is your reputation, so choose wisely! Make sure it's not too long or confusing (and don't use punctuation unless absolutely necessary). Also keep in mind that if someone has an existing business with a similar name, it might be hard for them to find you online!

• Logo: While many people like using simple designs for their logos—like the most popular logos on this site—I recommend using an original design instead of just putting text on top of another image. This shows customers that you put thought into creating something unique for them and give them something visual they can remember easily.

• Mission Statement: What does your company stand for? Does it help people? Does it make people happy? How do these things relate to one another? Your mission statement should highlight these ideas in a few sentences so potential customers know what makes yours different from other shops out there!

Build your website.

You will want to use a platform that is easy to use, has a clean design and is mobile friendly. It should also be secure and have an intuitive way for customers to contact you if they have any questions or issues regarding their orders. You also need to make sure you have a way of processing orders, accepting payments and updating inventory.

Set up your payment processor.

You'll need to set up your payment processor. This is the part of your website that receives the money from customers, and then sends you a notification of their purchase.

There are many options for payment processors, but it's important to choose one that fits your business needs. You want a service that:

• Is secure and reliable

• Has an easy-to-use interface (and clear instructions)

• Costs less than other services

• Is compatible with your website/website builder platform

If you're in the US or Canada, the only credit card processing you could find to run an online headshop is Authorize.net. 

Look into inventory management.

Once you’ve figured out the logistics behind setting up an online head shop, it’s time to look into inventory management.

Inventory management is important because it helps you keep track of all your stock and get a better idea of what products sell best and which ones don’t. You can use this information to make adjustments to your product line or even decide whether or not there are enough customers who want certain items for them to be worth keeping in stock.

There are plenty of ways to keep track of your stock without using any software at all. If you have some extra time on your hands, though, there are many different options available that will help streamline this process.

Set up your shipping process.

Now that you have a good idea of what your online head shop will look like and how it will function, it's time to start thinking about the logistics of shipping. If you're selling physical products, there are several factors to consider:

• How do I ship my products? You'll need to figure out which carrier is best suited for your needs. For example, if you're shipping fragile glass pieces or liquids with high alcohol content (that might get damaged in transit), you may want to use a parcel service like FedEx or UPS instead of USPS.

• What packaging material should I use? Depending on what type of product(s) you sell and how big they are, there are different packaging materials that are better suited for each situation—for example, bubble wrap would be ideal for fragile items while styrofoam peanuts would be better used with heavier objects such as bongs and dab rigs.

• What shipping method should I use? There are multiple options when choosing how your items will travel from point A (you) to point B (your customer). Ground shipping may seem like the most affordable option but since ground shipments take longer than other options like air express or overnight delivery services it can end up costing more than expected depending on where the package needs to go within its specified timeframe; so always keep this in mind when deciding on which option works best for both parties involved—especially if deadlines matter!

Use social media to build a community of marijuana lovers.

Social media is a great way to get the word out about your business. It also helps you build a community of followers, customers, and supporters. And if you use social media correctly, it can help you find brand ambassadors who will promote your products for free!

Let's say that someone follows you on Instagram and sees an ad for one of your products. If they like it enough to buy it from their phone while browsing through their feed later that day, there's a good chance they'll come back again in the future when they see another ad for something else—and maybe even tell their friends about how much they loved what they bought last time too!

It is possible to open an online head shop with some good business strategy and product knowledge

It is possible to open an online head shop with some good business strategy and product knowledge. A lot of people think that it will cost a lot of money and take a long time to set up, but this isn’t true. You just need the right tools and products in stock, which can be acquired quickly.

Then you need to create an attractive website where potential customers can see your products, browse through them and buy them easily when they find what they want.

When these two things are done well then there won’t be any problem with getting new clients even if they already have another headshop near their home because now everything is available online!

Conclusion

Opening an online head shop may seem daunting, but with the right strategy, it can be a great way to bring your customers the best possible product. If you have any questions about opening your own online head shop, please feel free to contact us at wholesale@puffingbird.com