Ecommerce · Website glossary

Ecommerce

Quick answer · What is Ecommerce?

The buying and selling of products or services through electronic systems, including online storefronts.

IN PRACTICE

Ecommerce: an example

A maker presents products on a website and accepts orders through a checkout.

KEEP IN MIND

A product gallery alone is not a complete selling workflow; orders, payment, delivery, and support need coordination.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Ecommerce?

A maker presents products on a website and accepts orders through a checkout.

Is a product gallery a complete ecommerce workflow?

A product gallery alone is not a complete selling workflow; orders, payment, delivery, and support need coordination.

Which concepts should I read alongside Ecommerce?

Checkout: The workflow in which a shopper supplies required details, reviews the order, and submits a purchase.
Product catalog: The organized set of product information a store uses to present and manage its offering.