The document discusses e-commerce versus traditional marketing. E-commerce refers to buying and selling goods online without paper documents. Consumers can browse products online, add them to a shopping cart, and purchase them. Payment methods for e-commerce include credit cards, net banking, wire transfers, cash on delivery, and checks. Benefits of e-commerce include more product choices, cheaper prices through comparisons, direct contact with customers, ability to shop anywhere and anytime. Risks include not everyone having internet access and potential for credit card theft. Traditional marketing involves directly meeting customers through advertising, sales, distribution and other activities. Benefits are ability to see tangible products and try them before purchasing. Drawbacks include time spent finding parking