Web design in E-commerce and Management Systems.


A typical e-commerce strategy is all encompassing, it involves; Mobile commerce, Electronic funds transfer, Supply chain management, Internet marketing, Online transaction processing, Electronic data interchange (EDI), Inventory management systems and automated data collection systems. It is also includes; Online retailing, Electronic markets, Online auctions (Online shopping, Online market place, Business-to-Business, Online financial exchanges/trading purposes. As seen above, e-commerce embodies a lot of things, concepts, individual and integrating technologies. An e-commerce is different from other websites because of its special functions and demands.

An e-commerce web page is supposed to deliver efficiency and added value, and this is most times from the client/customers point of view and requirements. This a very sensitive issue because if a customer lacks confidence in the integrity and security assurance of a website, he/she may be less inclined to want to do business with such site. That’s why privacy and security is very pertinent in designing/developing an e-commerce website. The level of speed, responsiveness and personalized experience is what is most probably create a first impression on visitors, this should lead conversion, that is retaining first-time visitors into commitment clients.
 An e-commerce website is needs to have special features for multipurpose transactions and information seeking, that is, Instant messaging, Tracking, Virtual assistant, Personalized service, Recommender systems. Artificial intelligence Online banking, Data warehouse and Teleconferencing. All these are to improve service and efficiency while reducing chances for loss, threats and risks. These systems have to be very secured, authentic and functional. It should be able to withstand a certain level of disruption and attacks. This in turn promotes competitiveness, investors and customers confidence.
The Essential components/features to be considered when designing an e-commerce website are:
1.       It should be engaging; that is should first and foremost be able to influence sales.
2.       It should be structured; the products and services are show-cased is a precise, concise and discernible manner.
3.       Trust and Integrity must be maintained at all cost as this is the life-blood of the whole system, payment, purchase and delivery should be given up most attention
4.       The company’s brand must be show-cased and actively promoted
5.       The user interface should be designed/programmed to accommodate maneuverability, flexibility and ease
6.       As stated earlier, the privacy and security of the overall system is indisputably important.
7.       There also be guides and forums for interacting with customer service and help centers.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-commerce
http://www.phpfreelancedeveloper.com/ecommerce-website-developer/ 

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