Published on May 22nd, 2012
Webtron Online Auction prides itself on having cross browser friendly software:
One of the most frustrating issues IT departments have to deal with is when software that doesn’t work. Beware when looking for an Online Auction platform that they are not all the same!
Webtron Online Auction’s cross browser friendly software works seamlessly on both PC and Mac computers and laptops. We support all major browsers, and our software requires no software downloads. We offer both timed and live webcast auctions to our broad customer base, which can be streamed off iPads with your own branded app. Our auctions run off your own website meaning that your bidders remain your bidders. Webtron auction software will mean you don’t incur IT support costs trouble shooting problems with angry and frustrated customers!
Webtron has formulated SIX key questions that auctioneers MUST ask when looking for their online auction platforms.
1. “Does this Online Auction software run on Apple Mac as well as PC”?
There once was a day where PC and Microsoft controlled the world with their product offerings. Over the years, this has plateaued as another corporate giant, Apple has come into heated competition. As more of your bidders start using MAC computers, it is important that your chosen auction software platform supports both operating systems.
2. “Does this Online Auction software run Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari seamlessly – AKA is it cross browser friendly software”?
Similar to using a MAC or PC, it is unlikely to determine that your bidders will ALL be using one specific browser – unless of course, you tell them which one to use. In an everyday setting, some things are left to chance, but this should never be the case with your auction software. In order to remain relevant, your online auction’s software must use cross browser friendly software. Cross browser friendly software works seamlessly across all of these major platforms.
3. “Will bidders need to download java software to bid at our online auctions”?
Annoying JavaScript error messages can deter bidders from wanting to use your software. Unless downloading software provides convenience to a bidder (i.e. downloading an iPad app to use an iPad at an auction), bidders can become frustrated, or just give up.
4. “Does your solution offer Apple iPad bidding for live webcast auctions’?
Once again, another important development to hit the market in recent years is the Apple tablet – or iPad. As more people purchase these products, they can begin to wonder why your auctions don’t work on these devices. Because after all, businesses must keep providing their customers with the latest and greatest offerings to remain relevant. If the iPad is going to be big in the future, then your auction software should support these platforms.
5. “Does it have both turnkey timed auction and live webcast auction capabilities”?
Many online auction providers specialise in one, but not the other online auction option. Why send your bidders to different websites or platforms, for different kinds of auctions?
6. “Can I run the auction software platform on my own website”?
Keep your bidders in the one place on your Website with Webtron’s online auction software. Build your brand, and your loyal bidder base with a proven platform built to grow your business online.
Does your online auction provider support all of these points? If not, we hope that we’ve given you something to consider. Want to talk to us about how Webtron can help your Auction business? Take our multi-operating system, cross browser friendly software for a demo. Contact us here.
