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Sahl Monday,17 Nov 2025

Many people have excellent ideas and say, "I want to open an online store," but they don't know if their idea is viable.

And between you and me, not every idea is suitable for becoming a successful online business, but many simple ideas have become huge e-commerce ventures because they were launched smartly.

So how do you know if your idea is worth starting as an online store?

Let us help you clarify the picture with practical steps and an easy-to-understand approach.

Ask yourself: What problem does your idea solve?

Any successful project starts by solving a real problem.

If you want to sell a product or offer a service, you need to know what people actually need it for.

✔ Does it save them time?

✔ Does it save them money?

✔ Does it alleviate a specific pain they experience in their daily lives?

If your idea doesn't solve a clear problem, it might be a great idea, but it won't succeed in the market.

Are there other people looking for the same thing?

Try typing your idea into a search engine and see what people are doing about it:

Are people asking about a similar product?

Are there many stores selling the same thing?

Are there high-quality reviews or ratings for a product similar to your idea?

If you see activity, searches, and interest, that's an excellent sign that the market exists for your idea.

Compare your idea to the current market.

Your idea doesn't have to be 100% new, but it must have a competitive advantage.

Ask yourself:

What makes my store different from other stores?

Do I offer higher quality?

Do I have a lower price?

Do I deliver faster?

Do I target a different audience?

Your idea needs to stand out from the crowd to have a chance of succeeding.

Test your idea on a small scale.
Before launching a full-fledged online store, try it out simply:

Post your products on Snapchat or Instagram.
Show them to your friends or acquaintances. Run a simple campaign on WhatsApp or Twitter.
If you see engagement and orders, it's a sign that people are genuinely interested, and you can start expanding.

See if your idea suits a Saudi audience.
The Saudi market has its own unique characteristics, and people there prefer certain things:

High quality
Fast delivery
WhatsApp support
Reliable payment methods

Consider whether your product aligns with Saudi customs and tastes.

If you're selling something seasonal, ensure your timing is appropriate, for example, during Ramadan, the back-to-school season, or Black Friday.

Calculate costs from the start.
Before you begin, you need to calculate whether your idea can cover its costs and generate a profit.

How much does the product cost?

How much do you pay for shipping?

What are the payment commissions?

How much will it cost to set up the store?

At the "Sahl" platform, we help you build your store from scratch in a smart way. We calculate costs and provide you with options to reduce expenses.

Ask experts or try a survey. Get feedback from experienced people, or distribute a simple survey and ask your audience:

Do you like the product?

How much would you pay for it?

Would you buy it if it were available in an online store?

This gives you an initial impression and helps you understand how potential customers think.

If you see a sign that says "Start"... don't hesitate. If you've followed the points above, and you feel your idea is working well, and you're starting to get engagement even before you launch your store, don't overthink it.

Start small, experiment, learn, and develop your project step by step.

At "Sahl," we make it easy for you to start your project:

✔ Ready-made online store
✔ Integration with payment gateways
✔ Delivery inside and outside Saudi Arabia
✔ Technical support and Saudi customer service

An idea alone isn't enough.

But if it solves a problem, people are searching for it, it suits the market, and you're passionate about developing it, then congratulations… your idea deserves to become a successful online store.

Start with us today and be one of those people who didn't just sit around watching their ideas, but turned them into successful e-commerce projects in Saudi Arabia.