John Pereless, President Pereless Software – a global software development firm that delivers business solutions & custom apps

1. Ecommerce which signifies electronic commerce is used to
describe a business transaction that is done with the help of
internet. The past few years have observed a significant
increase in the number of ecommerce websites.
Applications of ecommerce have become an important tool
for businesses and organizations to make their online
presence realized and to endorse their services around the
globe at ease. There are innumerable benefits of developing
ecommerce websites. Let us have a look at some of the
main advantages.

2. The capital required to create an ecommerce website is not
much and such websites can be created with ease. In an
offline business, there is a need for good visibility to attract
customers and this can prove to be difficult task considering
some geographical locations. The process of development
and design of an ecommerce website does not incorporate
much capital and the turnover of the business is significantly
high. These websites also eliminate the costs involved in
personnel as the operations of delivery, checkout and
payments are automated.

3. A business whether it is new or old can build and run an
ecommerce website without any barrier. This technology
can be used by any organization. As the costs involved in
running such a business are nominal, so such websites can
be created with ease. The barriers which are encountered in
running an offline business are removed with an online
business. An organization is just required to put its efforts in
creating services that address the needs of a large number
of customers.

4. An ecommerce website allows users to purchase products
and services with ease. The process is a speedy one and
purchases through the website can be made in a short time
period. Ecommerce websites are a boon for end users as
they can make purchases from different businesses without
having to spend much time. Customers get access to
abundant information which makes their shopping
experience better and at the same time they also receive
excellent customer service. Goods can be purchased
anytime and from anywhere. This further helps the business
in receiving a good turnover.