Online shopping has exploded in recent years and new types of businesses have been created in order to capitalise from it. There are many types of online shops, some are online only and some are an extension of their physical premises. Many factors determine the level of service and support that you are likely to receive from each type.
Online only Business
These exist online only and are usually run from a small industrial unit from which they ship your purchase. They employ few or no staff, your call will not be answered and they communicate by email only.
Drop Shipping Businesses
In most cases, a drop shipping company won’t have any premises. They take your order online and place it with the manufacturer who ships your purchase to you directly. They employ few or no staff and larger drop shipping companies use a customer service agency to answer queries.