Finding the right gift for a special occasion can be a daunting task. However, a gift of flowers or plants is always appropriate. These days, florist websites offer the ease and convenience of online shopping, plus most importantly, same-day flower delivery to other areas or even distant countries.
Prior to 1998, florists, supermarkets and garden supply stores were often the only place to purchase flowers. However, the advent e-commerce has seen florist websites grow by more than 20 percent per year. For a while it looked like the internet was going to kill off the familiar bricks-and-mortar florist shop, until online delivery services became partners with local florists. This partnership has proven to be a major boon for both consumers and the cut flower industry.
When selecting online delivery, it’s smart to decide in advance what you’re seeking. Most floral websites, such as zFlowers.com, are divided into categories to make it easy to find the right arrangement. There are separate pages for romantic occasions such as Valentine’s Day or anniversaries, life events like birthdays, new babies, get well and sympathy, as well as sections for congratulations and corporate gifts. Consumers can also shop by price, colour, type of flower or gift, who the recipient is and a variety of other specifications.
One of the key advantages to shopping online for floral arrangements is that of speedy delivery. Last-minute shoppers can find same-day flower delivery at virtually all online florists, provided the shopper meets the vendor’s order deadline and the delivery location is not too far from a local florist. If same-day delivery isn’t possible, most floral gifts can be delivered by the following day. What’s more, most sites can help shoppers avoid a last-minute shopping rush by providing a free calendar service that will send the buyer email reminders in advance of an important event such as Mum’s birthday or a wedding anniversary.
Customer satisfaction also is a top priority for the bulk of online florists. Various kinds of guarantees stand behind an online florist’s performance. For example, zFlowers.com will replace any unsatisfactory arrangement with one of equal or greater value if the customer isn’t happy with the product quality.
Online florists’ FAQ’s and blogs, such as this one, provide useful information regarding which blooms to choose for specific occasions. This advice can be enormously helpful when trying to convey congratulations on a big promotion, appreciation to a host or hostess or the perfect corporate gift.
Finally, most online flower delivery services offer gifts in addition to plants and blooms. There are balloon or chocolate bouquets, stuffed animals, jewellery and food hampers. Such creative alternatives make it possible to select a truly unique and inspiring expression of affection or appreciation.
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It’s easy to purchase flowers online from zFlowers.com. Choose from a wide selection of blossoms, plants and gifts at economical prices and be assured of prompt flower delivery – even the same day you order!
