E COMMERCE COMPUTING

  Types of E-Commerce   Business to Customer(B2C) :This an online retail store or marketplace that sell directly to  end customers. Navolykina, M. (2021) Business to Business(B2B): This is a situation whereby a company sell a product or service directly to another company. Navolykina, M. (2021) Consumer to Business(C2B): A freelancer that offers writing services to business owner. Navolykina, M. (2021) Consumer to  Consumer: A consumer that sell new preloved products to another consumer. Navolykina, M. (2021) References Navolykina, M. (2021)  Ecommerce 101: Everything you need to know about eCommerce websites ,  X . Available at: https://www.x-cart.com/ecommerce-101.html (Accessed: January 12, 2023).

In this blog post, I will be sharing my experience of starting to use wix.com, including the progress I have made and the milestones I have achieved thus far. I am using wix.com to create a website, which is an easy and convenient way to establish an online business. Despite its simplicity, it requires significant effort to make it visually appealing and user-friendly. The first step is to create a Wix account and choose between starting from scratch or using an automatic template. While there is still a lot of room for customization, I opted for the automatic template. After choosing to create a customized template on wix.com, I was presented with different options for selecting the type of template I wanted for my homepage. The homepage is a critical element of any website as it creates the first impression for visitors. If the homepage appears unprofessional or is hard to navigate, visitors may leave and look for another website. The next step was to add items that I intended to sel...

A product page is a webpage found on a company's website that displays the inventory of products available for purchase. It serves as a platform to aid customers in making informed decisions on their desired purchases by providing details such as pricing, features, product reviews, and comparisons.   Well I will be analysing and comparing asos and secret sales SECRET SALES  Secret sales cater to an older demographic that seeks luxurious and high-end fashion items at reduced prices. Their selection of brands is limited to the likes of Michael Kors and Ted Baker. They employ a flash sale strategy, where select items are available at discounted prices for a limited period, creating a sense of urgency for customers to purchase while also limiting product availability. Their branding is centered around exclusivity and luxury, and their website design reflects this with a sleek and minimalist layout. Secret sales offers free shipping for orders above a certain amount and allows retu...

 CONTACT FORM A contact form is an interactive form that enables users of a website or application to input information that can be viewed by the operators of that website or application. It serves as a way for users to send information to the business or individual running the website, similar to sending an email, but instead of using an email program, the message is directly filled in on the website. To create a contact form, I added a contact form element to the desired page, which involved selecting the "Contact" category in the "Add" menu and choosing the form style. Once added, I customized the form by selecting the desired fields such as name, email, and message, adjusting their placement and design, and adding any additional necessary fields. Setting up notifications was crucial to ensure that inquiries were addressed promptly, and I received an email whenever someone submitted the form. Finally, I tested the form to ensure proper functionality and that I wa...

Wire framing is a technique for designing a website or service by planning its structure. It involves creating a layout of content and functionality on a page that considers the user's needs and journey. Typically used at the initial stages of development, wireframes establish the fundamental framework of a page before visual design and content are incorporated. Digital  and hand sketch of my website    https://app.moqups.com/ References What is a contact form and how do they work (no date) MajesticForm . Available at: https://www.majesticform.com/form-guides/what-is-contact-form#whatiscontactform (Accessed: March 16, 2023).

 CUSTOMER DATABASE A customer database is a computerized system that stores and manages customer data, including personal information and purchase history, in one central location. This database can be used to support customer relationship management efforts, improve customer service, and drive sales and marketing. Research by Salesforce suggests that businesses that use customer databases are more likely to have high customer satisfaction rates and achieve revenue growth compared to those that do not. Specifically, such companies are 2.2 times more likely to have high customer satisfaction rates and 2.1 times more likely to be top performers in revenue growth. This image displays an instance of a customer database that has been developed for my E-commerce website project. The database is a basic one that has been created using Excel. The primary objective of gathering information in my customer database is to get in touch with the customer. This information is crucial for establis...