Conquer Digital Space™ with Launchpad by SME Rocket
Launchpad Cloud eCommerce Stores
We’ll do all the technical setups, design customizations and ongoing maintenance of your eCommerce store so you can launch your eCommerce business at rocket speed and concentrate on building your business without first becoming a website designer.
What is Launchpad?
Affordable, High Quality eCommerce Stores for Startups
Launchpad is a Cloud-Based eCommerce Store built on top of WordPress the world’s most popular and scalable content management system.
Unlike other eCommerce platforms, with Launchpad Cloud you don’t need to become a website designer to setup a store. We take care of all the technical setups, design customizations and ongoing maintenance and security for you.
A more affordable option to custom eCommerce store design, Launchpad Cloud Stores combine essential eCommerce functionality with well designed eCommerce templates.
Our eCommerce platform also offers greater flexibility than most other solutions so you can scale your business and upgrade your store easily.
With our integrated EasyView™ Dashboard, Launchpad Cloud is also super easy to use and you’ll be managing your online store like a pro in no time.
Benefits
Why Choose Launchpad?
Get SIMPLIFIED, MANAGED ECOMMERCE, with zero technical or design skills needed.
- Start selling physical or digital products online.
- No need to learn website design. We'll setup your online store for you.
- A wide range of quality eCommerce templates available.
- Start using your eCommerce store fast. You could be up and running in as little as 2 days*.
- Manage your store orders easily without distractions.
- Choice of payment gateway integrations.
- Store tutorials and walkthroughs.
- Start simple without losing the ability to upgrade to a custom store.
- Start affordably and scale as you need to.
- Cloud Hosting included with multiple server locations.
- Use your own domain.
- We'll take care of store maintenance and security.
* A 2 day build process is valid for entry level plans and subject to having all content needed prior to the build being scheduled and commencing.
A Growing Library of eCommerce Templates
Start Simple or Add Rocket Fuel
Launchpad Cloud eCommerce Store Features
Power Up your eCommerce store with these advanced tools. Features vary according to the Launchpad Plan chosen but all features can be added to any package as a stand alone addon. Speak to us for more information.
Beautiful Functional Stores
High Quality eCommerce Store Templates*
Function may be more important than form but this doesn’t mean you can’t also have a beautiful aesthetic eCommerce store. Launchpad offers a wide range of professionally designed online store templates for you to choose from.
Sell on Mobile
Mobile Responsive Design*
No modern eCommerce store is complete unless it is also mobile friendly. More and more people are buying online from their smartphones which is why your store must be mobile responsive. With Launchpad you are covered.
Easy Order Management
Packing Slip/Invoice Download*
Launchpad’s Packing Slip and Invoice download feature makes managing your orders a breeze. Can also be upgraded to unlock even more advanced features and automations to save you even more time.
Trust & Compliance
Privacy Suite*
Respecting the privacy needs of your visitors is important both for trust and for compliance. Launchpad’s standard Privacy Suite covers the essentials, go premium for even more advanced options.
Generate Traffic from Google
Advanced SEO Tools*
Search engine optimisation is one of the most sought after eCommerce marketing strategies. Launchpad’s SEO tools allow for powerful optimisations and will help you get your SEO right from launch day.
Keep Your Customers and Store Safe
eCommerce Store Security*
Hacking is unfortunately, a reality and part and parcel of running a digital business. Launchpad’s security tools ensure your store’s reputation and customer data is kept safe. Can be upgraded for even higher levels of protection.
Stay in Touch
Email Marketing System*
Email marketing is still the most affordable and one of the most effective marketing strategies. Email gives you greater control over your marketing and helps you grow your eCommerce business cost effectively.
More Speed More Sales
Page Speed Optimisation*
Web page load times are an important part of the user experience of your online store. According to Google even small improvements in load time can add up to big improvements in sales. Make eCommerce faster with Launchpad.
* Inclusion of advanced tools and features vary according to the Launchpad Plan chosen. Features and tools can however be added to any Launchpad Cloud Store on request subject to plan specifications.
3, 2, 1 Launch!
The Launchpad Process
We follow standardised processes and workflows for all our products and services to ensure we can deliver on time and according to specification.
Sign-Up to Get Started
Choose an eCommerce template and sign-up for a Launchpad Cloud eCommerce Store Plan. We'll install your eCommerce store on a cloud hosting package*.
Send Us Your Content
We will send you an eCommerce content kit with content templates & step-by-step instructions. Simply follow the instructions and fill in the templates and send them back to us with your product images and logo.
Online Store Setup Done-For-You
Once we have your content**, we'll confirm a store build schedule and then get to work. Once complete, we'll test your store and take it live and provide you with login details as well as store management walkthrough tutorials.
* You will need a domain name for us to setup your cloud hosting. We can help register a domain if you don’t have one.
** We require all your content before we can start customizing your eCommerce Store.
In More Detail
eCommerce Stores for Startups
How the eCommerce needs of Startups differ from established eCommerce businesses.
Entrepreneurs launching a new Startup, small businesses and home-based side hustles have very different needs compared to larger companies and already established eCommerce stores.
If you are venturing into the world of online sales for the first time or you have a new product you want to bring to market there are many things to consider.
For one, you probably lack experience in online selling. Your product may be new and untried and you don’t know if people are actually going to buy it online. While you’ve probably done your homework and seen a need for your product, when starting out you don’t want to over invest.
New eCommerce businesses can take time to get going. You will have to do a tremendous amount of marketing and public relations to build up your audience and gain a steady stream of customers.
For this reason, it makes sense to start with a good quality eCommerce store tailored to startups. This type of store focuses on function first and aims to be affordable but without sacrificing quality.
SME Rocket’s Launchpad Cloud eCommerce Stores are the perfect balance of eCommerce functionality, design and quality at an affordable investment. Not to mention we take care of all the technical setups, design customizations and ongoing maintenance and security of your online store.