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6. Analysis and comparison of 2 e-commerce websites

Analysis and comparison between;  SuperDry vs Mountain Warehouse  E-commerce Website Evaluation The above diagram points out the major similarities between two websites  https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/  and  https://www.superdry.com/ . Both of the websites sell clothing related products, however MountainWarehouse aims towards an outdoor audience and SuperDry focuses on premium/designer style.  They have multiple pages like product, order, FAQ, home, etc. Both have social media links (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram) but only Superdry has contact link. Add to bag/cart button is available on both and they sell internationally. Their pages are interlinked to the navigation bar and Superdry has 3 navigation tabs, MountainWarehouse has 11 tabs.   UX (User Experience) Evaluation Superdry and MountainWarehouse both have easy to navigate design but Superdry may be more user-friendly due to large product images. Both are written in clear English and compatible in all the major brows

5. E-Commerce Website Design Programming Languages Definitions

This blog post introduces and defines some of the essential components of a ecommerce website design programming languages. Internet website cookies  A minature text file downloaded by a web server on to a user's device. It allows the websites to store user's information and preferences which can be fetched later to continue what the users were doing before (Hormozi, 2005). Similar to an auto-save funtion in a video game or resume watching on Netflix. User Interface (UI) The layout of an application, looks and its overall style. UI is primarily the user's direct interaction with a computer, website, or product. U ser interface design makes the user's experience intuitive and effortless so that they can achieve the best possible engagement  (Wix, 2023). Page Source The text and HTML tags that is interpreted by a browser to display a webpage  (Brain, 2000) . Meta Tags The <meta> tag defines data in a  HTML document which is interpreted by the browser to display the

4. Advantages and Disadvantages of e-commerce websites

Significant amount of development can be seen in e-commerce around the world. However, there are pros and cons of the technology as listed below by  Taher (2021). Advantages For Customers Buying 24/7 Year long Convenience Time saving Comparison with prices Adequate information Many options and range Accessible For companies No geographical limitations Money Saving Increasing Efficiency Laser Targeting Market Easy to initiate and administer a company Higher Ad returns Advantages for the society (Grabowska, 2022) Disadvantages Non-Technical Unable to test items first-hand before buying Lack of personal touch Delays in Delivery Damage during transportation and delivery Limited Customer Services Technical Security Issue Need for Internet Connection Credit Card Fraud Software Development References Grabowska, K. (2022).  Person Using a Computer and Holding a Credit Card and Receipts . [Online Image]  Pexels.com . Available at: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-using-a-computer-and-holding

3. Essential Features of e-commerce website

There are many ways to present a e-commerce website to the audience and attract their attention. However, the website should have most of the essential features listed below, taking an example from asos website. Homepage Clear Logo Navigation Menu Signup, Login, Search box, Social Links, Cart Branded Products Store Finder/ Contact Live Chat Suport Trust Market Icons Accepted Payment Methods FAQ Asos (2023) Product Page Product Image with details Add to Cart and add to wishlist buton Similar Products Asos (2023) Cart page Product details with amout breakdown Promo/vouchers Asos (2023) Checkout Page Review Order Billing and shipping address Payment Method Asos (2023) Order Page Order Details Order Confirmation References Asos (2023).  Men’s Clothes | Shop for Men’s Fashion | ASOS . [online] ASOS. Available at: https://www.asos.com/men/ [Accessed 19 Jan. 2023]. W3care Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2018).  Features which will make your eCommerce website successful . [online] www.youtube.com. Av

2. Definition of E-commerce

What is ecommerce? The trading of goods and services on the internet is known as ecommerce or electronice commerce. It is a digital version of a store where customers can shop from their devices without having to physically be present in the store (Amazon.com, 2023).   Ecommerce is one of the many methods customers use to buy and bussiness to sell. In recent years, online only bussinesses have been booming due to the pandemic and may continue to grow. What is an ecommerce website?  Digital store that allows transactions between a buyer and a seller is an ecommerce website. It showcases the seller's products and services. Also, has staff to monitor transactions, orders and suport their customers.   (PhotoMIX Company, 2016)   Amazon.com (2023). What Is Ecommerce? Definition, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages . [online] sell.amazon.com. Available at: https://sell.amazon.com/learn/what-is-ecommerce [Accessed 12 Jan. 2023]. ‌ Amazon.com (2023). What Is Ecommerce? Definition, Types, A

1. Welcome Post

Welcome to my ecommerce blog. I am excited to share my insights and research on all things related to ecommerce throught my module.  In this blog, I will be posting about topics related to Computer Science. All of the posts are for educational purposes only.  I had extensive experience with a variety of software related to electronics, the web, and audio/video, including Arduino, IFTTT, Adafruit, Betaflight, Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas Pro, GIMP, Cpanel, WordPress, etc. Additionally, I used Arduino hardware and FPV drone hardware to learn how to create IoT devices and drones. The knowledge I have acquired in the past, combined with the skills I will gain while at DMU, will help me to further my expertise in my chosen field of computer science. Here you'll find a variety of content related to ecommerce. I shall be regularly updating the blog with new content until the end of module.  Thank you for visiting. (Laurent, 2020) References Laurent, H.M.S. (2020). Flat Lay of Letter Shaped