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Sunday, August 3, 2014

E-commerce Features

 The main features of e-commerce can be pointed out as follows:

1. Individual Communication

Communication is individualized and interaction is with carefully selected individual customer. E-name is used for this purpose.

2. Data Depository 

Internet is a central depository of huge amounts of data. It can be accessed all over the world through search engines. Websites contain information and they can be downloaded as needed.

3. E-mail and Electronic Platforms

E-mail and computer faxing is used for speedy transfer of messages to conduct business. Electronic platforms can be :

- EDI : Electronic data interchange for placing orders to suppliers. It is business to business exchange of data.

- ATM : Automatic teller machine to facilitate receiving digital cash. Smart cards are used to make payments.

- Computers : They receive orders from customers.

4. On-line Selling

E-commerce uses on-line selling. It has revolutionized selling through E-tailing, specially for:
- Airlines tickets and hotel bookings.
- Shares and financial services
- Cars and other vehicles 
- Computer hardware and software
- Books and music
- Consumer electronics
- Fashion goods

5. Relationship Marketing

E-commerce builds long-term mutually satisfying relations. This leads to life time loyal customers. The relations are based on superior customer value and satisfaction. Long term profits are made by lifetime customer loyalty.