Affordable ecommerce
for web design
in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
What is a e-commerce?
Ecommerce, also known as electronic commerce or e-commerce is the term for any kind of general business or commercial transaction performed over the Internet. At the moment it is one of the most useful aspects of the Internet. It can be used for a whole range of businesses from auction or dating sites to general retail sites.
Why e-commerce?
Ecommerce is very useful in that there are no barriers of time or distance. You can sell or buy over the Internet from anywhere. When it is implemented properly, e-commerce is far quicker than any other method of selling or buying.
You don't need to shut an online shop. It stays open 24-7 thus meaning you will reap the
rewards with more sales for your company!
What is an ecommerce shopping cart?
A shopping cart is run by software that allows consumers to buy goods. It is similar to that of a normal shop that you'd walk into and buy your goods. However, all goods can be bought and paid for without the stresses of High Street shopping, just because you are shopping online! You can keep an eye on your virtual shopping basket to make sure you are not spending too much money and when you are satisfied you've bought all you need you can checkout. This process is usually done via credit card or Paypal and is processed using an encrypted, secure transaction for your customer's and your safety so you don't need to worry about credit card details being fraudulently obtained by online hackers.
What advantages does ecommerce have?
- The shop is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- You only need employ one person to look after the shop.
- You don't need to pay the rent or bills you would associate with a normal shop.
- The above two points mean you will be reducing costs.
- You will be accessing a global marketplace.
- Time and speed. No need to wait for a catalogue to be sent in the post. An e-commerce website is an online catalogue.
If you are interested in having a shopping cart designed for you compnay, please phone Cathedral Web Design on 01522 535351 or contact us at enquiries[at]cathedralwebdesign.co.uk where [at] is replaced by the @ symbol. Our contact page
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