Food & Wine

Food & Wine Retailers - for just $10 per month ($120 per yearly subscription), you can be online and running your very own e-commerce website using the latest technology.

The SOC Exchange Food and Wine Marketplace is open for business and has been especially designed to suit all retailers of all sizes.

Full functionality including email alerts of your Specials and Hot Buy items, plus the technology to offer online shopping, places your business at the cutting-edge of the online retail world.

You now have the platform to connect with each and every customer via the practicality of their computer and email inbox.

Providing your customers with the online ability to see what you are offering at any moment, will give your business the greatest opportunity for growth and prosperity. Simple functionality will enable you to showcase your products with absolute ease.

The SOC Exchange Food & Wine Marketplace gives consumers one central online location to find their favourite retailers. Your unique URL means you can also be found directly from the internet.

Retailers, this is your opportunity to show all consumers what you have to offer and connect with them one-to-one. The size of your business will no longer affect your ability to connect with customers online.

Harnessing the power of the internet via the SOC Exchange platform is just pure common sense!

Some of your website features and functionality:

Emails

  • Receive buyer emails via your website. (No need to use any existing emails or private phone numbers)
  • Buyers can subscribe to receive your "Specials Alerts" or "Hot Buy" alerts from you instantly.
  • All enquiries and emails are automatically copied to your external email address.
  • Connect with your customers like never before one-to-one.
  • You can access your email from anywhere on the internet.
  • Unlimited email storage.

Customer Tracking

  • You will know exactly how many buyers subscribe to your email alerts.
  • You will know the nicknames of those buyers who subscribe to your email alerts.
  • A tracking system constantly informs you of the number of visitors to your website.
  • A separate tracking system constantly informs you of the number of visitors to each individual listing.

Technical Information

  • Unlimited Disk Space – build as many web pages as you like.
  • Unlimited Data Transfer – you can support an unlimited amount of visitors to your website.
  • GeoTrust SSL Encryption and Anti-Virus Protection.
  • Reliable and Secure Hosting.
  • All text can be imported using the "cut & paste" method.
  • Bulk Product Import -- Big inventories can be instantly uploaded to your SOC Exchange website from an excel spreadsheet.

Website

  • You can access your website from anywhere on the internet.
  • SOC View - video uploads can be viewed on your homepage and customised for each individual listing.
  • You can enter your own URL string. eg: www.socexchange.com.au/businessname
  • Your URL string will be unique to you, within the SOC Exchange website.
  • Your location, address & phone contacts are visible.
  • Opening hours can be changed at any time to cater for festive seasons.
  • A location map is available providing easy to follow directions. 
  • A star rating system is operational.
  • Your customers can leave reviews.
  • Buyers can bookmark your website for instant access.
  • Post unlimited recipes to your homepage - keep your customers engaged.
  • Operate your own BLOG. Post individual comments, images & opinions. Create your own website community and forums!
  • You can load up to 4 images for every BLOG topic.
  • Your website will appear professional, clean and structured.
  • The SOC Exchange platform has been designed to suit all retailers - no matter how big or small..
  • You can choose from a variety of templates depending on what you want to feature - Specials or stock items?
  • You can load up to 6 items on the front page of your website, plus an unlimited number of products can be listed within your website.
  • Each of your sale items will have its own URL, making them search engine friendly.
  • You list what in-store payment methods you will accept: Credit Card, Eftpos,Cash, etc.

 

  • Load up to 7 images per each individual item.
  • RSS feeds for your blog and sale items are automatic.
  • The goods listed on your website will be automatically displayed in their customised category order.
  • Multiple items for sale, will give Buyers multiple ways to find your website.
  • Sellers can display their entire range of items to Buyers simultaneously.
  • Online Shopping - Buyers can pay directly into your 'PAYPAL' account.
  • Special Announcements can be featured on your website homepage.
  • You run your entire website independently. YOU ARE THE BOSS!
  • Customize your website to create an individual impact.
  • You can make unlimited changes to your website at anytime.
  • Your website name will be unique to you, for the term of your paid subscription.
  • Consumers can find Retailers by: webstore / business name, product, category or distance from their location.
  • Promote your webstore on your "State Hompage." It's FREE and available to the "First 15" subscribers in every state, every day!
  • Your website will take just minutes to set-up.
  • Your cost is fixed. Now build your profit!
Food&Wine - sample site