The time required to place an online flower delivery order could be lesser than five minutes. At first, potential buyers need to indulge in comparison-shopping. This helps understand existing price points, terms and company reputation. Online flower companies offer explicit visual galleries. This helps view different arrangements and customers can click on images and thumbnails to get a better look. Once an arrangement is selected, customers need to try and verify company reputation. When these initial hurdles are crossed, customers may need to fill an online form. This would revolve around personal information such as name of customer, mailing address, email address and phone number. Other details required are delivery address, date of delivery, a confirmation stating that the customers have understood, the company's terms and conditions, and agree to them.
Potential customers then need to provide credit card details. This is because it helps, close a deal and assures the company about the genuineness of the order. They are required to enter the flower arrangement details and their preferences if any. Most flower galleries have a unique number for each arrangement, and customers need to make a note of it in their application forms. Apart from regular purchases, customers may buy flowers online, by using flower codes coupons and deals. These are redeemable vouchers and have certain numbers attached to them. At the time of purchase, people need to provide these codes, as they directly reduce purchase costs. These codes can be used in two ways. Certain online flower companies require users, to enter codes just before placing the final order. This authenticates the code and users get discounts immediately. Other online shops have hidden pages that instruct customers on the spot. In any case, users can check discount amounts before a sale order is authorized. It is important to do so, to ensure that the code has been applied.