What is SaaS and what advantages does it offer you?
Laia Ordoñez
03/03/2020
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Do you know what a SaaS is? An upward trend that affects eCommerce. We are going to tell you what software as a service is and the advantages it offers.
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SaaS represent a new way of doing things. It is a business model based on computer programs that prove to be a very useful solution because they are universal, economical and, above all, functional.It is no longer essential to buy or sell a physical product. There is certain software that provides both added value and to become a product in itself.
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What is SaaS?
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So far we are being a bit theoretical, but we are going to land the concept so you can see exactly what we mean. You may be already using this model in your day to day.As we have already said, the acronym for SaaS corresponds to Software as a Service which, literally translated, means software as a service. This means that, through a subscription model with recurring payment (monthly, quarterly, annual ...), we have access to a computer program through the web or an app that allows us access to its functionalities.One of the key characteristics of all SaaS is that it hosts itself, so we access it on demand without having to install it on our equipment. Hence, this model is also associated with the cloud.
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What kind of SaaS exist?
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Actually, there are many options that you use daily. A very simple example is that of Gmail or any other type of webmail. You can enter your account from any computer with a connection to the world, it is not necessary to install or configure an email account on a local client.Well, this is the philosophy behind so many services:
- Video-on-demand platforms such as Netflix, HBO, Disney +…
- Transportation services like Uber or Cabify
- Storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox
- Office software in the style of Google Docs and Office 365
But this does not stop there. In your professional life as an entrepreneur, there are many services that you can use based on this model. From project management tools to others to monitor SEO, generate content, design online campaigns, advertise your products and yes, also create your website. -
Advantages of SaaS model
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Its use is increasingly extended because it is proving to be very efficient and have many positive aspects for the user. Let's see some as an example.
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Cost savings
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It allows you to invest less in human resources since you do not need a development team, IT, design and others. This means that you can better balance your budget and dedicate it to operating costs that make the business more efficient.
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You can also save on software licenses and not require such powerful computer equipment. You can work even from your mobile without a problem.
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Budget control
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Not only will you pay less if you make the account of what you would invest in all those resources: you will also know exactly what the budget item that eCommerce will consume.SaaS has a fixed cost depending on what you hire. And, in cases like Oleoshop, we contemplate aspects such as data transfer. In other types of solutions, you can take surprises on the bill at the end of the month if there is a special activity.
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Agile maintenance
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The SaaS platform takes care of keeping the software always updated and optimized. Being able to ignore this represents a peace of mind that is worth investing in.We are not at risk of compromising the performance of the service or having crashes. In case of any incident, we will turn to customer service.
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Easy access
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As these services work from the cloud are always available to you. You do not have to be tied to a desk and you can access whenever you need just looking for an Internet connection and a device that doesn't have to be particularly powerful. This helps to reconcile the professional and working life of the entrepreneur.
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Strength
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Another advantage of working in the cloud is that the services are redundant. This basically means that you do not depend on a single machine to work. When you depend on a single machine, if you have a crash, the service ends, with all that can mean (especially if what stops operating is your online store).
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Scalability
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The best thing about SaaS is that if you have great growth or simply demand more resources for whatever reason, you can access them easily.Making an upgrade or a migration from a model in which everything is concentrated locally implies headaches, the possibility of serious mistakes, omissions and, in many cases, a small chaos that simply does not occur in a SaaS.
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SaaS for eCommerce
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When you open an online store you need designers, programmers, hosting to host the web, resources aimed at maintaining it, payment gateways ... come on, there are many things to control and pay. As if you did not have things to do when undertaking!Precisely what is behind Oleoshop avoids this brake. We seek to create a platform that allows you to manage and create your online store completely without the need to hire any additional services. With the least possible complications and a 100% professional result in what corresponds to design and advanced functionalities.
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We have made every possible turn to our proposal until we have managed to design a platform to create customizable online stores without touching a line of code or a design program. Everything is done intuitively through a powerful administrator but very easy to learn to use autonomously.To this, we add that you have the hosting, unlimited data transfer, the integrated blog, without commission for transactions, support and technical attention from the basic plan. You can check the plan that best suits your needs here. Join this eCommerce trend.
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Now that you know what SaaS is, are you up for a life that is a little easier and that steals less time? Ask without any obligation, here we are to help you!
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Images | Oleoshop, Unsplash.