Thinking About Ecommerce?

Your web site can become an online store involved in the distributing, buying, selling, marketing and servicing of products or services. In addition to the presentation of products/or services, an ecommerce site includes a "shopping cart" that allows clients to make online purchases. Many companies have small business solutions (examples) that will allow you to design your site with a simple step-by-step wizard. For smaller businesses we recommend an all-in-one e-commerce package.

Basic Steps in Working with a Web Store Wizard

1. design and build your own store
2. add product information and images
3. set up payment methods (merchant or paypal) Choose which payment options to display at checkout, such as Visa,
   American Express, or PayPal.
4. set up shipping Choose which shipping carriers (USPS, UPS, and FedEx) you will offer your customers. Set your shipping rates based on product weight, destination,
   order total, or other preferences.
5. 5. set up sales tax

The following is offered as general information and does not constitute a definitive presentation of that is required to set up an ecommerce web site.