December 2, 2008
- GMO MAKESHOP
December 2, 2008
Press Release
GMO MAKESHOP Co. Ltd.
GMO MAKESHOP Launches Reservation Shop
~Allows hotels, restaurants and other service industry businesses to accept online reservations~
Tokyo, December 2, 2008 -- GMO Internet Group company GMO MAKESHOP, the company that manages the online store construction ASP/SaaS service, MakeShop today launches Reservation Shop. The new service integrates reservation capabilities into an ASP/SaaS web site construction tool ideal for a wide range of businesses including hotels, restaurants and hairdresser salons.
Reservation Shop, developed on the principles of “high functionality”, “simplicity” “security” and “cost competitiveness”, is a new ASP/SaaS service that makes it possible to consolidate the administration of CMS web site design, a reservation function and customer management tools (CRM).
The online reservation market is now believed to be worth in excess of one trillion fifty million yen. In the service industry there is particularly strong demand from customers of hotels and restaurants and online reservation capabilities are fast becoming essential to many businesses. At present these service operators often advertise on mall-type reservation portal sites to attract reservations from new customers. However, with further growth in demand for online reservation functions we can expect customers to be guided to a reservation system within the company’s web site.
GMO MAKESHOP has taken advantage of its domain service market experience and advanced technology developed by providing the online store ASP/SaaS service, MakeShop to develop Reservation Shop. The servise is a web site construction tool with reservation function for easy building and updating of service sites. Reservation Shop aims to grow the Internet reservation market and help customers expand distribution roots.
Reservation Shop Features
1. Even first time users can easily create a web site with reservation functionality
No specialist knowledge is required to use Reservation Shop so it is relatively easy even for first timers to create a web site with reservation function. Minimal technical skill and time commitment required.
2. Pay only set up fees and monthly system fees
Pay only set up fees and monthly system fees, no commissions apply.
3. Operate a web site under your own domain name
Operate a web site under your own domain name to distinguish your service from competitors and for increased flexibility in promotion.
4. HTML design editing, design templates available
Use design templates for easy service site construction. HTML editing is also possible so users with HTML knowledge can customize their design. Also includes Flash® Editor for high quality design.
5. Customer management functions and promotion functions to attract repeat customers.
Includes a feature allowing users to segment customers by gender, birthday, or age. Allows a range of promotion activities to attract repeat customers. Restaurants can offer patrons birthday discounts and targeting mail can be used to attract customers to a special event
6．Use the reservation function only
Use Reservation Shop to add reservation capability to an existing web site.
GMO MAKESHOP will continue to provide its customers with convenient services and contribute to the growth of the e-commerce market in Japan.
MakeShop
Reservation Shop Fee Plans
Service Name | Reservation Shop (yoyakushop) | |
Plan | Business Shop Plan | Premium Shop Plan |
Main Features | Construction using design templates Flash®Editor Customer management and sales promotion functions Reservation function | Original design using HTML Flash®Editor Customer management and sales promotion functions Reservation function *Further expansion planned of premium shop plan functions. |
Set Up Fee (including tax) | 10,500 yen | 10,500 yen |
Monthly Fee (including tax) | 3,150 yen | 10,500 yen |
Details | ||
*No set up or monthly fees until January 20, 2009.
GMO MAKESHOP will continue to provide its customers with convenient services and contribute to the growth of the e-commerce market in Japan.
MakeShop
MakeShop is a highly functional, low cost online store construction and management ASP service that anyone can operate and enjoy. One of the world's top online store construction ASP’s, MakeShop has been used to establish over 13,000 PC and now mobile online stores in Japan and over 100,000 online stores in Korea. MakeShop is continuously developing new e-commerce services including free training kits for first time users, ItemPOST, a product registration search portal and Live! a video editing tool.
GMO MAKESHOP
The core of GMO MAKESHOP operations is the MakeShop service, a service widely used by customers ranging from individuals to SMEs, famous specialty shops and major retailers.
Related Links (All links to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
MakeShop: http://www.makeshop.jp/
Reservation Shop: http://yoyakushop.jp
About GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Japan, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group holds top domestic market share in domain registration, web hosting, and payment processing and provides a host of other Internet services including global online security services, e-commerce solutions, and Internet advertising to both businesses and individuals. At the centre of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. a company listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 9449).
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GMO MAKESHOP Co. Ltd.
Company Name | GMO MAKESHOP Co. Ltd. http://www.makeshop.jp |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Kazuyoshi Mukaihatake |
Business Description | - E-Commerce ASP Services - E-commerce Solutions - Web Development |
Capital | 15,000,000 yen |
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/enen (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | - Internet Use Support (Infrastructure) - Internet Advertising Support (Media) |
Capital | 1,276,830,000 yen |
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