What Is Ecommerce?
Ecommerce is the buying and selling of goods or services online. It spans websites, apps, and social platforms and has reshaped global shopping by offering convenience and wider market reach for businesses of all sizes.
Key Areas of Ecommerce
- Platforms: Stores built on Shopify or Wix, marketplaces like Amazon, and social media storefronts.
- Types: B2C, B2B, and C2C models.
- Mobile Commerce: Over 57 percent of purchases now happen on mobile.
- Social Commerce: Buying directly through social media and creator content.
How Ecommerce Works
1. Online Storefront: A business sets up a digital
shop.
2. Customer Interaction: Shoppers browse,
compare, and purchase.
3. Payment Processing: Secure gateways handle
transactions.
4. Fulfillment through direct shipping or 3PL partners.
Get Started
Build your store using Shopify, Wix, or Square. Source products through suppliers or dropshipping. Integrate logistics tools like ShipStation or ShipBob for smooth operations.