E-Commerce
E-Commerce Defined: Electronic commerce, e-commerce or ecommerce consists primarily of the distributing, buying, selling, marketing, and servicing of products or services over electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks. The information technology industry might see it as an electronic business application aimed at commercial transactions. It can involve electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, e-marketing, online marketing, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange, automated inventory management systems, and automated data-collection systems. It typically uses electronic communications technology such as the Internet, extranets, e-mail, Ebooks, databases, and mobile phones.Solutions: There are many solutions out there ranging from free to exceptionally expensive. Both ends of the spectrum require an experienced developer to properly integrate an e-commerce solution into your web site. Below are affordable commerce solutions we are both familiar with and fully support.
- Miva Merchant MIVA Merchant is a premier e-commerce solution that enables businesses of all sizes to create, enhance and grow a thriving online store. Our web-based software comes complete with page design templates, inventory management, payment gateway support, shipping calculation, and an integrated shopping cart. Further customize your online store with a wide variety of add-on features and business services.
Miva Merchant has a retail price of $995.00 but is included in some hosting packages.
- OsCommerce osCommerce is the leading Open Source online shop e-commerce solution that is available for free under the GNU General Public License. It features a rich set of out-of-the-box online shopping cart functionality that allows store owners to setup, run, and maintain their online stores with minimum effort and with no costs, license fees, or limitations involved.
There are several affordable solutions for small shopping carts for selling small product lines. You can contact us to inquire further.
