MAR SHOPPING STORE
(+92)3211248454
marshoppingstore1@gmail.com
support@shoppingstore.com
Walton Road Lahore Cantt Pakistan
Frequently Asked Question!
eCommerce (electronic commerce) is the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. It involves various transactions, including product purchases, digital goods, and service payments.
An eCommerce platform is a software solution that allows businesses to create an online store, manage inventory, process payments, and handle other aspects of selling goods online. Popular platforms include Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento.
A payment gateway is a service that authorizes and processes payments in an online store. Examples include PayPal, Stripe, and Square. These gateways ensure secure transactions by encrypting sensitive data.
The main types of eCommerce are:
B2C (Business to Consumer): Businesses sell to individual consumers (e.g., Amazon).
B2B (Business to Business): Transactions between businesses (e.g., Alibaba).
C2C (Consumer to Consumer): Individuals sell to each other (e.g., eBay).
C2B (Consumer to Business): Individuals sell products or services to businesses (e.g., photographers licensing photos to companies).
To start an eCommerce business:
Choose a niche or product to sell.
Select an eCommerce platform to build your online store.
Set up product listings and payment systems.
Market your business through SEO, social media, and ads.
Handle customer service and fulfillment.
Dropshipping: You sell products without holding inventory; when a customer makes a purchase, the supplier ships directly to them.
Traditional eCommerce: You buy products in bulk and store them, then ship orders yourself when they are received.