eCommerce

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You must have the following elements to conduct eCommerce:

  • A product
  • An Internet website to sell the product
  • A way to get people to come to your Web site
  • A way to accept orders
  • A way to accept money like an online merchant account handling credit cards
  • Storage for products to be shipped to customers
  • A way to accept returns
  • A way to handle warranty claims if necessary
  • A way to provide customer service (often through email, newsletters, etc.)

Did you know that more than half of all US companies have eCommerce and are selling products from their website over the Internet? eCommerce allows people to exchange goods and services immediately with no barriers of time or distance. Any time of the day or night, you can go online and buy almost anything you want so each day more and more businesses are realizing the magnitude and importance of having their own eCommerce store.

Basic steps to becoming eCommerce Enabled ...

Internet Merchant Bank Account

In order to be able to accept credit cards over the internet, you must apply to your bank for an Internet Merchant Bank Account. In the USA many banks offer Internet Merchant Accounts, and are supported by most Online Transaction Providers. See your bank for details.

SSL Digital Certificate

A digital certificate, also known as a SSL Server Certificate, enables SSL (Secure Socket Layer encryption) on the web server. SSL protects communications so you can take credit card orders securely and ensure that hackers cannot eavesdrop on you.

Web Hosting

Web hosting is a very important step in this process as this is how you gain a presence on the internet in the first place. Web Hosting services should be secure and reliable which is one of Design Hosting, Inc.'s main objective. Please review our hosting options.

Shopping Cart Software

Shopping cart software gives the customer a complete front end to purchase items, keep track of their accounts and purchases while providing a complete backend for the store owner to administer their store by responding to orders, adding products, setting up shipping, payment, and tax schedules and much more.

eCommerce can be a very rewarding venture, but it should not be undertaken lightly. We offer help with all aspects of your eCommerce store to help you succeed on the Internet.

For more information on our eCommerce services or a quote for your eCommerce project please contact us. We will be happy to help you with all of your web design, eCommerce, and hosting needs.