Is August known for slow sales? Anybody else experiencing this?

[mynameis]

Anybody else feel August is slow in general within the e-commerce world? Although my sales have not dropped dramatically, I feel this month is going slow. Perhaps everyone's on holiday? Share your views.

[JamesNorth101]

My sales have pretty much stayed were they were from May.

I always have a massive boost in Nov and Dec (like 400% increase in sales)

Rest of the year is pretty even though.

I have 80% of my products the same throughout the year, and alter 20% depending on the season and what the hot sellers are.

[stevebills]

Originally Posted by mynameis

Anybody else feel August is slow in general within the e-commerce world? Although my sales have not dropped dramatically, I feel this month is going slow. Perhaps everyone's on holiday? Share your views.

August is slowest month most people are on hols
always check your competition it can change over night

[AuctionsDenied]

July and early part of August is usually slowest for me due to product lines.

Latter part of August sales pick up due to kids getting back to school, vacation time over, etc

[aspkin]

School is starting up again.

People are away one vacations.

Summer is always slow, especially July & August.

Things will start picking up next month.