Online shopping has increased in popularity the last few years and it will continue to increase in popularity as time goes on. Even with the that said, many people are still reluctant to purchase goods online for many different reasons. Some of them being high shipping costs, fear of credit card theft and lack of security. Below I will list 5 reasons why people that are not shopping online should start.

1. Lower prices. Due to the fact that e-commerce store owners have lower operating costs, they can often offer products at a lower cost than brick and mortar retailers.

2. Free shipping. Many websites offer free shipping on purchases over a certain amount to be competitive.

3. Larger selections. On the internet you can find a lot of items that you would not see at your local retail stores.

4. Convenience. Shopping online is a lot more convenient, especially around the holidays. You do not have to worry about finding a parking space or fighting through crowds and long lines.

5. The internet is safe. there are a lot of things that shoppers can do to insure that their credit card information is being sent successfully. If the padlock at the bottom of the screen is locked, that means the website is secure. Also many websites use third-party companies to verify that they are safe.