Magna Case launches big brand and big sales
I use the design builder to create seasonal appeal on my home page. I have a fall version, a holiday version, and a wholesale version. ProStores makes it really simple to switch between themes.
Jason Sosa, Owner of www.magnacase.com
Camera case company extends its brand and market reach with ProStores
Jason Sosa wanted to get new customers, open another sales channel, and create a solid branding platform for his company, Magna Case. He had experienced good sales since he started selling his line of cases for high-end cameras and video equipment on eBay in 2001, but Jason was ready to take the next step. He looked into and even tried using other Web store solutions, but found them buggy, difficult, and expensive, with poor customer service "ProStores was cheaper, with a stable platform, and gave me functionality that I'd have to pay 10 times more for with other providers," Jason explains. "Customer support is fantastic, and the service is just great all around. My site stays up and running with no problems. And I love how the design and functionality of the site puts my brand center stage, with my own URL, and without other branding on the site. I've already recommended it to several friends."
Flexibility for advanced design
Jason says ProStores design features are easy to use, with the design flexibility he was searching for. "I really like the shipping, email, and design builder. I'm pretty tech savvy, so I love how it gives me access to all the HTML and provides advanced scripting options so I can customize the design–many companies don't give you access. Making revisions to the site is easy because ProStores backs everything up for me. I can easily experiment with different versions, and I use the design builder to create seasonal appeal on my home page. I have a fall version, a holiday version, and a wholesale version. ProStores makes it really simple to switch between themes."
Saving time with ProStores
Managing a growing company with multiple sales channels can take a lot of time, but ProStores helps make it easier. Jason particularly appreciates the ease of setup. "ProStores has been a huge timesaver," Jason says. "When I tried to open a store with another provider, I spent 30 to 40 hours just trying to figure things out, and I'm computer literate! With ProStores, everything is very easy, but it also gives me the flexibility to go into the features and make adjustments to meet my specific needs. Now that I'm set up, ProStores saves me time every day with automated customer service emails. I can keep in touch with my customers without spending time at it, which is a huge timesaver and good for business. I also save a lot of time with the reporting tools and the fantastic integration with PayPal."
Increased sales in just one year
Jason opened his Magna Case Web store with ProStores in the hopes of increasing sales and creating a stronger brand. He achieved those goals in just one year of operation. Jason reports, "In our first year with ProStores, Magna Case online sales are up 20% to 30%. We're now a destination on the Web. In addition to sales on the Web, our improved brand image has helped us position our brand to get into retail stores, and onto other websites. We're even saving money, because our cost of customer acquisition with ProStores is much less than our other channels. General advertising is expensive, but with ProStores you can quantify and track your advertising for a great return on investment."
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