Herder.de

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Herder.de provides online access to and purchasing of books and journals from Verlag Herder, including educational and theological content, with invoice billing and related services.

Target Customer

{"Educators in early childhood education (Kita) and teachers","Theologians, pastors and pastoral workers","General readers of religious, spiritual and cultural literature","Parents and families"}

Key Differentiator

Offers books and journals on invoice (Bücher auf Rechnung) from Verlag Herder along with specialized catalogs, continuous education resources (KITALINO, QiK Online-Akademie), and a wide range of pedagogical and theological content in one online platform.

Implementation Timeline

Typically, products are listed as Lieferbar in 1-3 Werktagen (1–3 business days) for in-stock items; some items show longer delivery windows (e.g., 3–5 Werktage). Catalogs allow direct order or PDF download upon request.

Pain Points

1Need for trusted, curated pedagogical and theological literature in one place
2Desire for convenient payment options (invoice/lastschrift) and access to catalogs
3Need for training and documentation resources for Kitas and religious communities

Key Features

1Online shop for books and magazines from Herder
2Zeitschriften-Sonderhefte and curated topic collections
3KITALINO: Documentation online and QiK Online-Akademie: courses for Kitas
4Bücher auf Rechnung (invoicing) and Lastschrift payments
5Gutscheine and Rabatt-Gutscheine, secure checkout
6Abo management and account features (e.g., Merkliste requiring registration)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Kita-Erzieherin
2Kita-Leitung
3Eltern (parent readers in education/pedagogy)
4Theologe (author/academic context not buyer-specific, but related)

Client Results

1Access to a broad catalog of educational and religious titles in one place
2Efficient purchasing with invoice/credit options and account management
3Delivery of materials typically 1-3 business days for in-stock items (varies by catalog item)

Competitive Advantages

1Specialized catalogs across education, theology, religion, and culture
2Flexible payment options (invoice and direct debit)
3Integration of training resources (KITALINO, QiK Online-Akademie) and downloadable catalogs
4Long-standing publishing heritage with a broad selection

Key Benefits

1Convenient online access to a wide range of educational and religious titles

2Flexible payment options and secure shopping

3Access to catalogs and special offers, including discounts and vouchers

4Additional learning resources for Kita professionals and pastors

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Online bookstore and publisher offering books, journals, eBooks, catalogs, and training resources from Verlag Herder, with categories including Kindergarten & Pädagogik, Theologie & Pastoral, Religion & Spiritualität, Geschichte & Politik, Lesen, Hören & Schenken, and more. Services include KITALINO documentation, QiK online courses for Kitas, and invoicing as a payment option.

Target Market

Educators and institutions in education (Kita/Kindergarten), theologians and pastoral professionals, religious readers, and parents seeking educational and spiritual literature.

Unique Value Proposition

{"Bücher auf Rechnung (invoice-based purchasing)","Comprehensive catalog spanning education, theology, religion, and culture","Integrated training and documentation offerings (KITALINO, QiK Online-Akademie)","Access to both physical books and digital content (eBooks, PDFs)"}

Technical Requirements

An account is needed for wishlist/merkliste usage; customers can register or log in (e.g., 'Noch kein Herder-Konto? Jetzt registrieren').

Pricing Model

Prices are listed per item on product pages; catalog pages show individual prices (e.g., 18,00 Euro, 10,00 Euro, etc.); discounts via Rabatt-Gutschein are offered; some items shown as bundled or discounted within prospekte/catalog pages.

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