{"id":12223,"date":"2020-08-18T10:55:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T05:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=12223"},"modified":"2024-05-14T10:57:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T05:27:58","slug":"buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better","title":{"rendered":"Buying Flowers Online vs. Offline: Which suits you better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better\/#LOCAL_VS_ONLINE_FLORISTS\" >LOCAL VS. ONLINE FLORISTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better\/#Ordering_Flowers_Online\" >Ordering Flowers Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better\/#Advantages\" >Advantages:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better\/#Disadvantages\" >Disadvantages:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better\/#Buying_flowers_from_a_local_florist\" >Buying flowers from a local florist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better\/#Advantages-2\" >Advantages:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/buying-flowers-online-vs-offline-which-suits-you-better\/#Disadvantages-2\" >Disadvantages:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the days when going to traditional flower shops was the only option for buying flowers for gifting or home decoration. Today, there\u2019s more than one way to order flowers \u2013 online and offline. Both of them offer benefits on flower shopping based on customer\u2019s need, budget, and preference. On one side, buying flowers from a local <\/span><a href=\"\/\">Singapore florist<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to touch and see the flowers personally; on the other hand, online shopping provides convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to know the pros &amp; cons of buying flowers from a local flower shop vs online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LOCAL_VS_ONLINE_FLORISTS\"><\/span><strong>LOCAL VS. ONLINE FLORISTS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Choosing where to buy flowers can be a tough petal to pluck! Whether you seek the convenience of online florists or feel like following the old-school route of going to local shops, it narrows down to your priorities. Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown of local vs. online florists &#8211;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ordering_Flowers_Online\"><\/span><b>Ordering Flowers Online<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages\"><\/span><b>Advantages:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The online flower shops are accessible anytime. They offer same-day, next-day, last-minute or <a href=\"\/midnight-delivery-gifts\">midnight flower delivery<\/a> as per the requirement of the customer. You can simply browse the floral website online from the comfort of your home and place the order\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The websites offer a variety of bouquets &amp; floral arrangements for every occasion- be it a birthday, anniversary, weddings, housewarming, Christmas or Chinese New Year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices are flexible. You can choose flowers in your budget. Also, you can compare the prices, quality and offers at different websites for a similar product<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordering flowers online is convenient. It saves travel time and transportation expenses. Thus, buying flowers online lets you surprise everyone near and far from the comfort of your home. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages\"><\/span><b>Disadvantages:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bouquets or floral arrangements may not arrive as you expected<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long transportation may deteriorate the condition of flowers. So, when you are ordering flowers online Singapore, there might be a little concern about how they arrive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may know the day when the flowers are supposed to arrive, but you don\u2019t know the exact time. Sometimes the <\/span>flower delivery<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may take too long.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_flowers_from_a_local_florist\"><\/span><b>Buying flowers from a local florist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages-2\"><\/span><b>Advantages:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The local flower shop allows you to choose a bouquet or <a href=\"\/flower-arrangements\">arrangement of flowers<\/a> personally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get a chance to support local business. The local florists offer best local flowers that are richly abundant every season<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will only get fresh flowers at local florist shops that are vibrant in colour, fragrant and durable. This is because local florists always source flowers from local farmers who grow them with proper care and natural resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-2\"><\/span><b>Disadvantages:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you have to wait in long queues for your turn, which can be time-consuming. It can be frustrating if you do not get your favourite flowers even after waiting for a long time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to <a href=\"\/flower-bouquets\">online bouquet delivery Singapore<\/a>, the stock of bouquets or flower arrangements can be limited at a local shop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to visit a local flower shop, you need to step out the comfort zone of your home &amp; require to travel by car, two-wheeler or by walking. If you are running out of time, visiting a local flower shop can be very frustrating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopping for flowers online or offline has its advantages &amp; disadvantages. The given information on both will help you make a wise decision according to your requirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gone are the days when going to traditional flower shops was the only option for buying flowers for gifting or home decoration. Today, there\u2019s more than one way to order flowers \u2013 online and offline. Both of them offer benefits on flower shopping based on customer\u2019s need, budget, and preference. 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