{"id":66514,"date":"2020-09-18T20:05:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T12:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=66514"},"modified":"2022-09-22T17:57:42","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T09:57:42","slug":"a-guide-to-the-best-online-shopping-sites-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/09\/18\/a-guide-to-the-best-online-shopping-sites-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to the Best Online Shopping Sites in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manila\u00a0as well as the rest of the Philippines\u00a0is not exactly lacking in shopping malls. In fact, the fast-paced economy and the increasing GDP have led to the continuous building of new development centers, townships, and commercial spaces in the Metro. However, for busy individuals who prefer to stay in the comfort of their own homes, the growing popularity of online shopping malls serves as a good alternative to Manila\u2019s ubiquitous malls.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Young<\/p>\n

SHOPPING MADE EASY. Online shopping offers convenience for people who are always on-the-go. (Photo from\u00a0orderfulfilment.co.uk<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some tips to remember to keep your online shopping experience a safe and convenient activity for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Choose only to shop on reliable shopping sites. If the site sounds unfamiliar, or the items are priced too low to be true or\u00a0looks\u00a0like it was hosted in an unfamiliar domain, forego shopping and transfer to a more well-known site.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Check the site for its security features. Websites that need to collate your information should carry the\u00a0https:\/\/\u00a0<\/em>on its URL. Trusted sites usually also carry a \u201cpadlock\u201d icon or the\u00a0Verisign<\/em>\u00a0trusted seal as protection against malware.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Do not shop online using public WiFi. Whenever you use public WiFi, your personal information is being laid vulnerable to hackers. Shop in the safety of your own private internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Check the site\u2019s address and contact information. You should be able to contact the seller if you have questions or concerns about the product. It helps if the site has good customer service policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Never give away your information unless it\u2019s an encrypted site and has a strong privacy and data protection policy. Do not give away your credit card details via email.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some of the country\u2019s most trusted online shopping sites. These sites are known for neat and easy\u00a0lay-out\u00a0leading to quick browsing of products, flash sales and promotional offerings, availability of products, easy payment methods and quick delivery of items.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Lazada\"<\/p>\n

Lazada boasts of a wide array of items for sale and its easy cash-on-delivery payment method<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Lazada\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Arguably, the most famous online shopping site in the country today. The advantage of Lazada is the myriad of payment methods available to its customers depending on their preference, and\u00a0its\u00a0daily flash sales where lucky customers can buy a full-package Xbox Kinect at just PHP14,000. Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.lazada.com.ph\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Zalora\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 On the look-out for stylish, branded clothes but without the hassle of boutique shopping? Zalora offers access to a wide range of clothes, bags, footwear\u00a0and\u00a0accessories ready for delivery in two to three days. Clothes are a bit on the pricey side. Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.zalora.com.ph\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

3. MetroDeal\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Unlike Lazada and Zalora which are both online shopping sites, MetroDeal functions as a group-buying site. Deals are usually offered by different sellers so buyers must exercise caution in buying high-end deals like vacation packages, aesthetic treatments or hotel stays. Do not hesitate to call the merchant partner prior to purchase to ensure the reliability of offer. Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.metrodeal.com\/online-shopping<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

4. Kimstore \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0If you are on the look-out for the latest and hottest gadget sold at a slightly lower price, Kimstore is for you. A GoNegosyo Awardee and Multiply\u2019s Best Online Store in 2011, Kimstore is recognized as the country\u2019s most trusted online shop for the latest in gadgets and tech. Website:\u00a0http:\/\/kimstore.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kimstore\"<\/p>\n

The most trusted online shop for the latest in gadget and tech<\/em><\/p>\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n

Article by Melanie Suzon<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Manila\u00a0as well as the rest of the Philippines\u00a0is not exactly lacking in shopping malls. In fact, the fast-paced economy and the increasing GDP have led to the continuous building of new development centers, townships, and commercial spaces in the Metro. However, for busy individuals who prefer to stay in the comfort of their own homes, the growing popularity of online shopping malls serves as a good alternative to Manila\u2019s ubiquitous malls. SHOPPING MADE EASY. Online shopping offers convenience for people who are always on-the-go. (Photo from\u00a0orderfulfilment.co.uk) Here are some tips to remember to keep your online shopping experience a safe and convenient activity for you. \u2022 Choose only to shop […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":66515,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15752],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/09\/Online-Shopping-e1441387624874.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66514"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66514\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66516,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66514\/revisions\/66516"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}