Selling on Allegro - is it profitable?
12 December 2019
The Internet offers enormous opportunities - also when it comes to trade. Selling a variety of products has never been so easy. As it turns out, you don't even need to own an online shop to get started in e-commerce. All you need is an account on Allegro - the largest transaction portal in Poland. The only question remains: how do you start selling there to make money?
Why sell on Allegro?
Running your own e-shop is not always going to be a good option - at least at the beginning of your online business. It is difficult to attract the right number of customers right away and to inspire their confidence in your brand. Starting up such a business will always take a long time and require the development of a long-term strategy - and it is sales and profit generation that you are most interested in. However, if you decide to start your own e-commerce business, bet on professionalism from the very beginning. Try working with InPost and we will take care of the order processing duties. InPost Fulfillment is warehousing, packaging, delivery of goods and other services you can delegate. See the full offer and ask about the details of cooperation related to fulfillment."
Uninterruptedly for many years, the Allegro portal has ranked among the most popular online shopping sites. The vast majority of Poles have shopped there at least once. Many people, when looking for a particular item, go to Allegro first. No wonder: the choice of products and offers is really impressive. You can also save a lot of money. For this reason, online shops have less clout if they are just building up their image and struggling to get through to customers. Taking advantage of Allegro's popularity will minimise the costs associated with advertising and the initial stages of the so-called sales funnel. It should also be mentioned that products listed on Poland's largest transaction portal are visible directly in the search engine. Customers looking for a particular commodity can immediately come across our offer. Many sellers with an online shop operate in parallel on Allegro, thus gaining access to a much larger number of potential buyers. 
What to sell on Allegro to make money?
It is no secret that not all goods are of equal interest. Therefore, before actively selling on the Internet, it is worth finding out which items are particularly sought after by consumers. So what should you sell on Allegro to make money? First of all, you need to keep up to date with trends. For example, you can use the TradeWatch website which provides precise statistics on Allegro and accurate reports on individual products. Making money from e-commerce is not difficult at all - you just have to match your offer to customers' expectations and offer an attractive price. Below are examples of goods with the greatest sales potential in 2020:
- car diffusers,
- swings for children,
- Japanese matcha tea,
- folding mirrors,
- false eyelashes,
- natural deodorants,
- laptop stickers,
- solar panels,
- affordable in-ear headphones,
- lawn hoovers,
- dishwasher detergents,
- natural oils for body and face care.
Does selling on Allegro pay off?
Trading goods on Allegro will definitely help us to kick-start our business and generate a satisfactory income. To be successful, however, you need to stand out. There is a lot of competition on the aforementioned portal - everyone is trying to win customers. How do you get ahead of your rivals? By focusing on effective marketing! Take the time to create unique and personalised product descriptions, be active on Facebook, start a thematic blog with descriptions of useful articles. It will also be a good idea to add a freebie to purchases. Customers love surprises and test articles. This method will quickly win their affection and encourage them to use your offer again.
How do I create an account on Allegro?
In order to register a company account on the Allegro portal, the following information is required: e-mail, registered office address, telephone number, NIP, REGON and KRS. You have to provide them in a special registration form. Creating an account will only take a few minutes and costs nothing. When registering, pay particular attention to the name you will use. It should be the same as the domain name of your online shop, if you have one - remember: do not use .pl, .com or .net, as this will result in your account being suspended. Next, complete the "seller information" tab. This subpage is very important as it helps build your brand's credibility with buyers. It is imperative that you include:
- regulamin,
- your company's contact details,
- return and complaints policy with forms,
- information about the company with a brief description of its activities,
- shipping methods and payment methods.
Selling on Allegro is undoubtedly one of the easiest and cheapest ways to start a business in the thriving e-commerce industry. The biggest advantages of this platform include: access to a huge market, no need to develop a promotional strategy, trust of users, or the free PayU payment system. You can certainly make money on Allegro - you just need to choose trendy products and make your offer stand out from the crowd.