ECOMMERCE
https://www.ecommerceceo.com/learn/ecommerce-website/

DEFINITION:
Business has a product or service to sell.
Business builds web site; lists service(es).
(There are many ecommerce platforms available)
Customer finds web site.
Customer selects goods/services to buy.
In checkout, customer provides shipping and payment information.
Seller delivers product/service.

YOU NEED:
Shopping cart
SSL certificate
Payment gateway
Payment processor
Bank account
A way to get product/service to customer.

HOW YOU DO IT:
On Premise:
	Buy hardware, software, hire IT staff.
SaaS software as a service
	A software company does it for you, at a price
Other options are possible

KINDS of ECOMMERCE
You might be a:
Single brand or product website
On-line retailer
Affiliate website
	Link to other sites; get a commission
Marketplace

You need to be:
User friendly

You need to have:
Easy navigation
Product filters
Availability information
Clear cart option (button)
Checkout (safe and secure)
Multiple payment options
Customer service options
Contact options
Mobile friendly web site
Quality photos and videos

You need available:
FAQ list
Order processing time
Shipping policies
Return policies
Privacy policy
Terms of service
User ratings and reviews
Trust symbols
Third party endorsements

You should probably offer:
Coupons and offers
Upselling, cross selling
	Additional service
	Related items
Wish list

IF you wish to do stand alone shopping cart software, check out:
https://www.cs-cart.com/free-shopping-cart-software.html

https://www.cs-cart.com/shopping-cart/free/
open source