Ecommerce Web Site Design - the Basics
A Home Business Article Contributed by Fiona Mclaren
What is an Ecommerce Web Site and How Do I Design One?
First of all, before we talk about the design of an ecommerce web site, we should take a look at what an ecommerce web site actually is.
An ecommerce web site is a site that advertises your business, and your products, via an electronic means. If you run your own home business, you may want to consider setting up your own ecommerce web site.
An ecommerce web site is a place where potential customers can buy your products or services, and pay using an electronic method.
How to Design Payment Methods for Your Ecommerce Web Site
If you own your own home business, and you have decided to open an ecommerce web site, then you will first of all have to think of a way for your potential customers to purchase your goods in an electronic manner.
There are many ways in which customers can pay for goods on an ecommerce website. One of which is via Paypal. Paypal is a fantastic tool for trading payments quickly and without fuss. Payment can be made from all over the world, in many different currencies. Paypal quickly (and cheaply) converts them to suit your needs. The good thing about Paypal is that payment is instant.
Paypal has the industry's most-advanced encryption, fraud prevention, and Buyer and Seller Protection Policies, so that makes sure your Paypal account (and your money) is always in safe hands.
Other types of payment forms that customers can use when visiting your ecommerce web site can range from credit and debit cards, to electronic (digital) cheques.
Whichever method you choose (or whichever combination of methods you choose) make sure that it is easy to use for your customers and well thought out.
How to Design an Ecommerce Web Site
The next stage of designing an ecommerce web site is thinking about the actual layout itself. You need to consider what will draw the reader's eye.
It is vital that you hire a good copywriter, who has a flair for sales, to write your ecommerce web site content. In the world of ecommerce, your web site content really matters. Often, this is one of the first things that people see when they deal with your home business.
You also have to make sure that you have an eye catching and bold visual aspect to your web site. It might be an idea to hire a graphic designer for this type of work. Make sure not to make your ecommerce web site too fussy or difficult to navigate.
You want to give your potential customers a positive experience of your home business. That means having a simple but striking layout, captivating and persuasive web content, and an easy to use payment feature.
Designing an ecommerce web site can be a lot of fun. It can also be a lot of work. Make sure that you spend time getting to know what is the best kind of ecommerce web site for your home business.
