Essential Features of E-commerce

There are certain elements of e-commerce. Some features are:

 

1.User Friendly 

2.Mobile-Friendly

3.High resolution photos and videos

4.Special offers

5.Wish lists

6.Find-in-store.

7.Related items 

8.FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

9.Social Proof

10.Security Features 

11.Advanced Payment options 

12.Return policy 

13.Detailed information 

 

Advantages 

 

These are the advantages of e-commerce.

1. A large marketing 

2. Customer insights through tracking and analytics

3. Fast response to consumer 

4. Lower cost 

5. More opportunities 

6. Personalised messaging 

7. Increased sales with instant gratification 

 

Disadvantages 

 

These are the disadvantages of e-commerce.

1. Lack of personal touch 

2. Lack of tactile experience 

3. Price and product comparison 

4. Need for internet access

6. Its security issues 

7. All the egg in one basket 

5. Credit card fraud


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