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Types Of e-Commerce

Types/Categories/Modes of e-commerce.

There are three main types of e-commerce as follows:

1) Business To Consumer (B2C)


B2C ecommerce consists of selling goods and services to individual consumers. In this type, consumers or customers can visit the website and purchase goods online. The website will have a StoreFront. This storefront will show product details, pictures and a shopping cart. Shopping cart is used to collect items to purchase.

Advantages of B2C e-commerce

B2C e-commerce has the following advantages:

* Shopping can be faster and more convenient.
* Offerings and prices can change instantaneously.
* Broadband telecommunications will enhance the
buying experience.

2) Business To Business (B2B)




B2B e-commerce takes place between two businesses. One business provides services to other business. Examples of B2B include:
Online Advertisement, recruiting, sales, marketing, technical support and training. For eample, some companies provide online purchasing, tracking and transaction facilities to other companies.

3) Consumer To Consumer (C2C)




C2C e-commerce takes place between two consumers. For example, one consumer sells an item through online auction. The other consumer purchases this item by offering the highest bid.
There are many sites offering free classifieds, auctions, and forums where individuals can buy and sell. Thanks to online payment systems like PayPal where people can send and receive money online with ease.


eBay's auction service is a great example of C2C where person-to-person transactions take place everyday since 1995.


Basics of eCommerce

  1. Definition and History of ECommerce
  2. Role of E-Commerce in Daily Life
  3. Classification of e-Commerce Applications
  4. Difference Between Electronic Market and IOS
  5. Types Of e-Commerce


Ecommerce Payment Systems/ ePayment

  1. Types of Popular e-Payment Systems
  2. Explain Credit Card Payment System
  3. Advantages Disadvantages of Credit Cards
  4. Difference Between Debit Card and Credit Card
  5. Types of E-payment Security Schemes
  6. Types of e-Payment Security Protocols

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Ecommerce Website said…
Amazon is another example. And the normal website owner can now utilise ecommerce software from these large providers for their own websites.
March 11, 2012 at 11:56 PM
STC Technologies said…
STC Technologies selects candidates with BE/BTECH/MCA Graduation and 60% & above in 10th/ 12th & graduation as eligibility for this program.STC Technologies
May 15, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Market Research Reports said…
B2C E-commerce market in China to grow at a CAGR of 56.4 percent over the period 2011–2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the growing number of internet users. The B2C E-commerce market in China has also been witnessing the emergence of social media in the market. However, increasing price wars among e-commerce companies could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
June 5, 2012 at 9:56 AM
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