Industry Focus
Ecommerce
Panorama Media owns and operates Cool Mags – a purpose-built digital publishing and e-commerce platform where print and digital magazines and books are sold directly to consumers.
Cool Mags allows publishers and brands to list, sell and promote their publications without the complexity of building and managing their own online store. For clients who prefer a standalone solution, we also have the capability to develop and manage bespoke e-commerce platforms tailored to their needs, no matter what industry you are in.
Secure payment options include VISA, PayFast, SnapScan and Zapper, ensuring a smooth and trusted checkout experience for customers.
Beyond the platform itself, we can support your publication or product with targeted marketing through Panorama Media’s established digital and social media channels – helping you reach the right audience and drive sales.
What we offer:
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E-commerce platform development
We design and build custom online retail platforms for clients who want a dedicated, branded e-commerce solution, from structure and user experience to payment integration and launch support.
Publication hosting on Cool Mags
List your print or digital magazine or book on our Cool Mags platform, benefiting from an existing audience, proven infrastructure and simplified distribution.
Product listing & content management
We handle the setup and management of product listings, including pricing, formats (print or digital), descriptions and updates, ensuring your content is presented professionally and clearly.
Payment management
We manage secure payment processing across multiple trusted payment methods, reducing technical complexity and administrative overhead for our clients.
Marketing and audience reach
We help amplify your publication through strategic marketing support, including social media promotion and audience targeting across Panorama Media’s platforms.
Ecommerce challenges
A major pain point for e-commerce businesses is attracting the right audience and turning visits into sales. E-commerce isn’t simply 'putting products online'. Many businesses struggle with technical set-up, platform integration, secure payments and seamless user experience, from product search and checkout to mobile responsiveness and payment methods. This can lead to lost sales and frustrated shoppers if not handled well.
Getting traffic and conversions:
Complex technology and user experience hurdles:
Maintaining customer trust and long-term engagement:
CoolMags
Smartmag is a user-friendly, responsive, and highly readable digital magazine.
This version emphasizes accessibility, readability, and adaptability, making it clear that the magazine is designed with the user experience in mind.
"If your checkout asks too many questions, the answer is no."
Mari Smith