E-Commerce

Intro
E-commerce is an online trading facility that uses the internet to sell and buy goods.

Usages:
The main use is to offer products and services to the public to buy or sell. A website that is a sales website generally has a basket and a checkout procedure.

Examples:
·     EBay

·     Amazon

·     Tesco

·     Three

Advantages:
·     Easy to use

·     Can get products without leaving the house.

·     Availability to sell products to a wider customer base.

Disadvantages:
·     Not always trusted websites

·     Leaving less trade for the high street shops and local shops.