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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.
 
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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].

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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].

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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].

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References
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].  
PhotoMIX Company (2016). Person Using Black And White Smartphone and Holding Blue Card. [Online Image] Pexels.com. Available at: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-using-black-and-white-smartphone-and-holding-blue-card-230544/ [Accessed 12 Jan. 2023]. ‌
 

Amazon.com (2023). What Is Ecommerce? Definition, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages. [online] sell.amazon.com. 

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