e-commerce overview

IN A NUTSHELL E-COMMERCE IS SELLING GOODS OR SERVICES OVER THE INTERNET.

E-commerce is short for Electronic commerce and consists primarily of the distributing, buying, selling, marketing, and servicing of products or services over the Internet. Any website that promotes and advertises a product can be classed as an E-commerce website.

E-commerce has now become so sophisticated that you can shop for groceries on-line and have them delivered to your door the very next day. Whether you are buying a CD or DVD from Amazon or purchasing cinema tickets on-line, E-commerce has made it possible to obtain almost anything you want at the touch of a button.

It is possible for visitors to an E-commerce website to browse hundreds of products, place an order, choose how they want them delivered and then decide how to pay for their purchases (typically by credit card). However, giving visitors to your website this flexibility does not come free.

E-commerce plans range in price depending on the features you require, how many visitors your site will receive as well as the number of products you have on offer. You will also need to set up a merchant account and a payment gateway service to allow you to take payments. These will, however, entail setup fees and running costs.

For more information on E-commerce email e-commerce@digital-commitment.co.uk or to request a price guide complete or contact form.