CONCLUSION

This chapter educates the reader on the technology needed to turn a website into an “e-commerce business.” But it is up to you and your e-commerce team to choose the method by which you implement that technology.

Use your blueprint as your guide when selecting any e-commerce solution. Don’t rush your decision-making process —take the time to determine how you want to implement the actual “e-commerce” features into your website.

Finally, never lose sight of the fact that your chosen e-commerce solution(s) must work seamlessly with not only your hardware and other software, but also with your means of collecting payment. For instance, if you are to process credit card payments online, the chosen e-commerce solution must offer total payment processing integration — payment, gateway, and the agencies involved (i.e. the banks making and accepting fund transfers, and the relevant credit card processing companies).