# Ultra-Efficient Online Florists This Florist Offers Two-Minute Ordering and 90-Minute Delivery By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-florist References: [venturebeat](http://venturebeat.com/2015/10/20/this-ex-googler-thinks-90-minute-flower-deliveries-in-southeast-asia-is-a-2-5b-opportunity/) & [abetterflorist](https://www.abetterflorist.com/) This startup online florist is aiming to corner the South-East Asian flower delivery market with extremely efficient service and some added attention to detail -- plus fresher flowers! It's not something that the average person thinks about often if it's not Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, but the demand for [flower delivery services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-collabs) is huge. Online florists are cropping up to fill that demand all over the world, competing to offer the best and most efficient service. Online florist startup A [Better Florist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co) recognizes that the key to harnessing that demand is offering the fastest and easiest process and adding some personalized touches. A Better Florist allows customers to order in just minutes and have their flowers delivered in less than an hour and a half. It sends a photo before delivery to confirm that the floral arrangement is exactly what the customer wanted. As an added bonus, its flowers are sourced from nearby, so they're only 2-4 days old when delivered -- most florists average 10-16 days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ultra-efficient Service:** An opportunity to disrupt the flower delivery industry by offering speedy and hassle-free online ordering and fast delivery. - **Personalized Touches:** Innovative floral businesses can differentiate themselves by offering personalized services, such as sending a photo before delivery to confirm the arrangement meets the customer's expectations. - **Freshness Guarantee:** There is potential for disruption by providing flowers sourced from nearby locations, ensuring that they are only a few days old, compared to the industry average of 10-16 days. ### Who This Affects Most - **Flower Delivery:** Online florists can revolutionize the flower delivery industry by leveraging technology to provide ultra-efficient and personalized services. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can capitalize on the rising demand for fast and convenient flower delivery services by offering innovative online platforms for purchasing floral arrangements. - **Agriculture and Floral Farming:** The agriculture and floral farming industries have an opportunity to meet the demand for fresher flowers by sourcing and delivering locally grown blossoms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Gifting Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-delivery-and-gift-gifting.md) - [Door-to-Door Florist Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitr.md) - [Modernized Rose Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-rush.md) - [On-Demand Flower Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-takeaway-1.md) - [Valentine's Flower Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash1.md) - [Instant Floral Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1800flowers.md) - [Enchanting Orchid Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westerlay-orchids.md) - [Romantic Delivery Service Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-new-arrangements-collection.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md)