Benefits of E-commerce

daleclara · 10-29-2009, 11:39 AM

Simply put, e-commerce is carrying out business transactions over the internet. It has a lot of benefits, some of which are:

· Expanded Geographical Reach – It is World Wide Web. Your business can enjoy customers from anywhere across the world.

· Cost effective promotions through Search Engine Marketing – In comparison to offline commerce, e-commerce gives you an advantage of easier promotions on more reasonable prices.

· Provide Customers valuable information about your business – You do not need to be everywhere, your e-commerce business is all it takes.

· Round the clock business through e-commerce website. There is no looking back!

· Collection of Customer Data – Each transaction automatically stores data, which eliminated the need of manual collection.

Although e-commerce has many benefits, one needs to decide whether his/her business will appropriately benefit from e-commerce or not.

Arindra · 10-30-2009, 12:12 PM

I agree with your opinion. With the introduction of E-commerce there is a complete metamorphosis in the overall pattern of business. If you are dedicated enough and ready to put some hard work, your fortune is waiting on your e-commerce website.

makmur · 11-07-2009, 05:39 AM

so let build one, shall we?

kbardot · 12-09-2009, 09:21 PM

I also agree; however, E-commerce is not for everyone. E-commerce websites are expensive to build and maintain. On average an E-commerce website does not make a profit for five years. Not every product can be sold online and it takes a while for most E-commerce websites to create demand and visibilty. I tell all my clients to really think hard before going this route.

constanthosting · 12-10-2009, 12:51 PM

A lot of businesses run in the negative the first few years. Anyone going this route should definitely be ready for a lot of downs before the up's come, be very patient and be willing to put in a lot of their own time without returns for awhile.

brain · 01-05-2010, 07:54 AM

If your product can be sold online, then e commerce is indeed the best way of promotion. the basic benefit that I find in e commerce is cut down of promotional cost.

Other big thing is you can have a partnership and earn millions online. Different people with different expertise can join hands and launch their business online which is much more feasible with proper planning and implementation as compared to taking traditional business route.

hunterjordan · 01-07-2010, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the valuable information!

chatab · 01-22-2010, 01:24 PM

i also agree and there are many templates available in internet on very cheap rates.

hunterjordan · 01-25-2010, 09:54 AM

Hi,

Here is a quick question. Which platform do you guys use to build up an ecommerce web site. Magento, Joomla, OsCommerce or any other???

cafeeman · 01-30-2010, 04:54 AM

you know, running my own e-commerce site is my dream, i want to make me some internet bucks

10-29-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
daleclara New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Benefits of E-commerce Simply put, e-commerce is carrying out business transactions over the internet. It has a lot of benefits, some of which are: · Expanded Geographical Reach – It is World Wide Web. Your business can enjoy customers from anywhere across the world. · Cost effective promotions through Search Engine Marketing – In comparison to offline commerce, e-commerce gives you an advantage of easier promotions on more reasonable prices. · Provide Customers valuable information about your business – You do not need to be everywhere, your e-commerce business is all it takes. · Round the clock business through e-commerce website. There is no looking back! · Collection of Customer Data – Each transaction automatically stores data, which eliminated the need of manual collection. Although e-commerce has many benefits, one needs to decide whether his/her business will appropriately benefit from e-commerce or not. Last edited by daleclara; 10-30-2009 at 06:50 AM.

10-30-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
Arindra New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 16	E- commerce I agree with your opinion. With the introduction of E-commerce there is a complete metamorphosis in the overall pattern of business. If you are dedicated enough and ready to put some hard work, your fortune is waiting on your e-commerce website.

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makmur New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	so let build one, shall we? __________________ HOSTGOZA CORPORATION - Helping Average People and Web Designer To Build Professional Looking Website in Minutes to Build Large of Client Base

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kbardot New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 7	I also agree; however, E-commerce is not for everyone. E-commerce websites are expensive to build and maintain. On average an E-commerce website does not make a profit for five years. Not every product can be sold online and it takes a while for most E-commerce websites to create demand and visibilty. I tell all my clients to really think hard before going this route. __________________ KB Engine Media Group Home \| Portfolio \| Blog

12-10-2009, 12:51 PM	#5
constanthosting Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 140	A lot of businesses run in the negative the first few years. Anyone going this route should definitely be ready for a lot of downs before the up's come, be very patient and be willing to put in a lot of their own time without returns for awhile. __________________ http://constant-hosting.com Webhosting Improved. You'll love our shared hosting.

01-05-2010, 07:54 AM	#6
brain New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5	If your product can be sold online, then e commerce is indeed the best way of promotion. the basic benefit that I find in e commerce is cut down of promotional cost. Other big thing is you can have a partnership and earn millions online. Different people with different expertise can join hands and launch their business online which is much more feasible with proper planning and implementation as compared to taking traditional business route.

01-07-2010, 10:07 AM	#7
hunterjordan New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 20	Thanks for the valuable information! __________________ Interactive Ecommerce Website Design - to make your effective online presence

01-22-2010, 01:24 PM	#8
chatab New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 10	i also agree and there are many templates available in internet on very cheap rates. __________________ web messenger for gtalk \| web yahoo messenger

01-25-2010, 09:54 AM	#9
hunterjordan New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 20	Hi, Here is a quick question. Which platform do you guys use to build up an ecommerce web site. Magento, Joomla, OsCommerce or any other??? __________________ Interactive Ecommerce Website Design - to make your effective online presence

01-30-2010, 04:54 AM	#10
cafeeman New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7	you know, running my own e-commerce site is my dream, i want to make me some internet bucks

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