How to make a website | E-Commerce
 What is E-commerce?
E-commerce (or electronic commerce) is basically any business transaction that is done elecronically over an online system, that have linked computer systems of the vendor, host and buyer. Examples of e-commerce systems include transactions over the internet, electronic mail systems etc.
Electronic transactions involve the transfer of ownership or rights to use a good or service.
Most people use . When you buy a product at Amazon.com etc.
E-commerce include the following:
- Business-to-business buying and selling (B2B)
- Business-to-consumer electronic business (B2C)
- E-tailing or virtual malls
- Order taking, billing, payment processing
E-commerce and fraud
Where there is money involved, people will always try to do fraud. It is a good idea to have secure systems in place to combat internet fraud. Use secure servers.
Selling products on your website
If you want to sell products on your website then you will need a merchant account and be able to accept credit card payments. There are lots of payment systems available at your disposal.
To sell stuff online you will need to have a sound plan in place and products that people want to buy. You can apply for a ,erchant account with a bank or use a 3rd party checkout provider. These 3rd party gateway providers have their own merchant accounts that you can use to accept credit card transactions on your website.
Very popular checkout process providers
Google Checkout
Pay Pal
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