Some time ago, one could only send flowers to loved ones or a friend if they lived in the same town as you. Now the World Wide Web has changed that. You can send flowers to a person who lives across the world.
By logging on to special sites that execute orders for flowers, you can send flowers to a loved one to await him in his hotel room while on a trip, send a bouquet with a special message to a celebration like a wedding, and send flowers for Valentine’s Day and so on. You can specify the kind of flowers, the arrangement, and the day as well as time you want the flowers delivered. Online sites provide great convenience, and payment can be made online from secure gateways.
Select a reputable online florist from the many available by checking their credentials. They should offer a guarantee for delivery on the date specified, and use an encryption system for processing credit card payments online. They must have a phone number, preferably toll-free, that you can call in an emergency. A good online florist will offer state-of-the-art customer service and will respond to customers immediately.
Most established florists are not one-man shows but a huge network of florists in different places. Select an online florist that has considerable experience, established and proven credentials, good service and a huge selection of flowers at competitive prices. Just as we apply certain security measures when we shop online, so also one must use online florist services with caution.
A. Online Flower Shops
Since the World Wide Web has changed how we live, even florists have become “virtual” shops. Now, from the security of your home or office, you can log on to an online florist or florist directory and order fresh flowers, a dried arrangement, a potted plant, or a customized arrangement to be sent to any corner of the world. Leading florists in the US have online sites and computerized sending systems which ensure that your order is delivered when and how you want it. Many of these online florists have a professional network of 30,000 or more affiliate florists located in urban cities, towns, and villages within the US and different countries of the world. When you place the order you can specify which flowers you want, what kind of arrangement, the colors, as well as packaging. There are innovative florists who send not just flowers or potted plants but fruit, wine, teddy bears, chocolates, or balloons for delivery. They will even make a mixture of a basket that contains flowers, fruit, wine, gay ribbons, and balloons.
A specialty of some online florists is sending flowers direct from growers. Online directories like Google and Yahoo give you many options to choose from, as they list different online florists from different parts of the world.
Then there are groups of flower growers, brokers, shippers, and online shopping sites who have reached a business understanding to ship boxes of fresh flowers by overnight air. These are generally a few days fresher and less expensive than flowers one orders from professional florists. A less popular category of online florists are sites run by agents, middlemen, resellers, and catalogue companies. In many instances, these are people with little or no experience with the world of flowers.
As a consumer it is up to you to do your homework and log on to a reliable online florist.
B. Order Flowers Online
As a customer you first need to do your homework and find out which site is safe and uses up-to-date security measures to protect your privacy and credit card.
Next, you must ensure that the online florist stocks what you like, has priced it reasonably, and offers guarantees on the product. Some sites are so confident about the flowers that they offer a 21-day guarantee.
Check whether the site delivers to the place you want to send flowers to. Read through the site’s terms and conditions. Weigh the pros and cons and go through their credentials and customer feedback. Check around and find out if there are any complaints registered against them.
On your side, keep handy the name, address, and contact number of the recipient. If you have any questions, ask customer service before placing the order. Be sure to specify any alternatives – for example, if red roses are bad or unavailable, the florist can use yellow roses instead. Give the online florist an e-mail address or contact number where you can be reached in case any problems arise, or if they need clarifications on your order. Check inventory as well as shipping arrangements.
Fill out the order form accurately. Click ‘send’ and be sure the flowers, arrangement, potted plant, or basket will reach its destination.
C. Online Flower Deliveries
Online florists are innovative and have flowers that can be delivered the same day, or flowers that are sent by the Fed Ex or UPS. If you choose to send flowers by Fed Ex then the flowers will be received by the recipient on the next working day, while flowers delivered by UPS will reach within 5-7 working days.
The other option used by online florists is to create a network of florists who are reliable. The florists are experts and only use flowers of the highest quality. Flowers are shipped carefully packed in bud form, and meant to last for a week. Many sites like http://www.flora2000.com/flowers.asp deliver throughout the US and to 150 countries worldwide.
Most online florists display pictures of the products being offered and give options for the size of the bouquet or arrangement, containers, colors of flowers, type of wrapping, customized arrangements, delivery, and a special card or message sent by you.
If you have any doubts, check with customer service either over the telephone or online. Many online florists have become market-savvy and have created a ‘brand image’ for themselves. Like perfumes with a signature line, online florists are fast becoming unique, recognized brands.
By logging on to special sites that execute orders for flowers, you can send flowers to a loved one to await him in his hotel room while on a trip, send a bouquet with a special message to a celebration like a wedding, and send flowers for Valentine’s Day and so on. You can specify the kind of flowers, the arrangement, and the day as well as time you want the flowers delivered. Online sites provide great convenience, and payment can be made online from secure gateways.
Select a reputable online florist from the many available by checking their credentials. They should offer a guarantee for delivery on the date specified, and use an encryption system for processing credit card payments online. They must have a phone number, preferably toll-free, that you can call in an emergency. A good online florist will offer state-of-the-art customer service and will respond to customers immediately.
Most established florists are not one-man shows but a huge network of florists in different places. Select an online florist that has considerable experience, established and proven credentials, good service and a huge selection of flowers at competitive prices. Just as we apply certain security measures when we shop online, so also one must use online florist services with caution.
A. Online Flower Shops
Since the World Wide Web has changed how we live, even florists have become “virtual” shops. Now, from the security of your home or office, you can log on to an online florist or florist directory and order fresh flowers, a dried arrangement, a potted plant, or a customized arrangement to be sent to any corner of the world. Leading florists in the US have online sites and computerized sending systems which ensure that your order is delivered when and how you want it. Many of these online florists have a professional network of 30,000 or more affiliate florists located in urban cities, towns, and villages within the US and different countries of the world. When you place the order you can specify which flowers you want, what kind of arrangement, the colors, as well as packaging. There are innovative florists who send not just flowers or potted plants but fruit, wine, teddy bears, chocolates, or balloons for delivery. They will even make a mixture of a basket that contains flowers, fruit, wine, gay ribbons, and balloons.
A specialty of some online florists is sending flowers direct from growers. Online directories like Google and Yahoo give you many options to choose from, as they list different online florists from different parts of the world.
Then there are groups of flower growers, brokers, shippers, and online shopping sites who have reached a business understanding to ship boxes of fresh flowers by overnight air. These are generally a few days fresher and less expensive than flowers one orders from professional florists. A less popular category of online florists are sites run by agents, middlemen, resellers, and catalogue companies. In many instances, these are people with little or no experience with the world of flowers.
As a consumer it is up to you to do your homework and log on to a reliable online florist.
B. Order Flowers Online
As a customer you first need to do your homework and find out which site is safe and uses up-to-date security measures to protect your privacy and credit card.
Next, you must ensure that the online florist stocks what you like, has priced it reasonably, and offers guarantees on the product. Some sites are so confident about the flowers that they offer a 21-day guarantee.
Check whether the site delivers to the place you want to send flowers to. Read through the site’s terms and conditions. Weigh the pros and cons and go through their credentials and customer feedback. Check around and find out if there are any complaints registered against them.
On your side, keep handy the name, address, and contact number of the recipient. If you have any questions, ask customer service before placing the order. Be sure to specify any alternatives – for example, if red roses are bad or unavailable, the florist can use yellow roses instead. Give the online florist an e-mail address or contact number where you can be reached in case any problems arise, or if they need clarifications on your order. Check inventory as well as shipping arrangements.
Fill out the order form accurately. Click ‘send’ and be sure the flowers, arrangement, potted plant, or basket will reach its destination.
C. Online Flower Deliveries
Online florists are innovative and have flowers that can be delivered the same day, or flowers that are sent by the Fed Ex or UPS. If you choose to send flowers by Fed Ex then the flowers will be received by the recipient on the next working day, while flowers delivered by UPS will reach within 5-7 working days.
The other option used by online florists is to create a network of florists who are reliable. The florists are experts and only use flowers of the highest quality. Flowers are shipped carefully packed in bud form, and meant to last for a week. Many sites like http://www.flora2000.com/flowers.asp deliver throughout the US and to 150 countries worldwide.
Most online florists display pictures of the products being offered and give options for the size of the bouquet or arrangement, containers, colors of flowers, type of wrapping, customized arrangements, delivery, and a special card or message sent by you.
If you have any doubts, check with customer service either over the telephone or online. Many online florists have become market-savvy and have created a ‘brand image’ for themselves. Like perfumes with a signature line, online florists are fast becoming unique, recognized brands.
May 29, 2021 at 5:15 AM
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