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Ecommerce
just means selling on the Internet. You can join a popular site such as
eBay, Amazon and Overstock.com. You can even develop your own web site
and include a shopping cart. However, this is quit extensive and there
are ecommerce options you can use for a price. Even the major search
engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing can feature your merchandise if you
know how.
Pros:
- Your market can be larger than the local area and go
International.
- Depending on the ecommerce site, you might have some
tools to help you with the process.
- Better chance of success in selling.
- Some ecommerce sites feed the merchant centers on
major search engines.
Cons:
- You do all the work and research. Therefore, your
time.
- Could be in competition with other sellers.
- Require knowing policies and limitations of an
ecommerce sites.
- You might have to purchase additional equipment and
supplies such as digital camera, postage scale and shipping materials.
- You are responsible for shipping.
- Pay service fees and credit card fees.
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