Because innovative technologies have transformed the world, and created an easy access to computers, the Internet has revolutionized traditional shopping, from a brick-and-mortar status to E-commerce. Today, a consumer can avoid errands and buy almost everything without living the comfort of his or her home. The author of this paper, ventured in the experience as an online naïve customer, provides a guideline of how-to-shop-safely-on-line for the first time. First, the paper covers the basic precautions and steps of where to search for buying a camcorder online from a specific merchant, a shopping portal, and a comparison-shopping site. Secondly, the author compares three selected Web sites and focuses on the purchase itself. Last, the author outlines some friendly concerns and recommendations to make the on-line shopping enjoyable and safe. Basic Precautions Research and preparation prepared are the keys words for the e-commerce shopper. Finding the right web site is important when shopping online. The world of shopping on the Internet can present many hurdles and be tricky for the naïve consumer. The author of this paper will take the necessary steps to avoid a deceitful site, or by unrealistic bargains. The first reflex for the on-line shopper is to verify that the computer is fully protected with an active firewall, an updated antivirus, and an antispyware to avoid undesirable software to access you computer. Checking the encryption level of the browser is an absolute step; it will be beneficial and appropriate when transmitting the credit card information to the online store. Most recent browsers use the value of 128 or 256-bit encryption protocol SSL (Secure Sockets Layers). The value of 128 bit is the minimum to ensure ... ... middle of paper ... ...ercome the anxiety of delivery failures, and payments conflicts and the unknown reputation of a Web site. Overall, with a protected computer to shield consumers from identity theft and fraud, E-Commerce gives consumers better services than a traditional store because cyberspace offers to consumers the entire globe in a gigantesque competition without boundaries, accessible at anytime. References Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=jvc+everio&tag=googhydr-20&index=electronics&hvadid=3562780811&ref=pd_sl_45g0qexih6_b Butterfly Photo http://www.butterflyphoto.com/prodinfo.phtml?id=3446&ref=nextopia Ritz Camera, http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP62874216.htm?utm_medium=productsearch&utm_source=google Shopzilla http://www.shopzilla.com/camcorders/+jvc+camcorder/11140000/products http://cgi.scotiabank.com/simplify/browser.html#encr
John Walsh, Sue Godfrey In 2001 E-commerce, or shopping electronically through the internet, is reforming the way retailers work together. E-tailers offer preferable client benefit over their blocks and mortar partners. They customize destinations, make open doors for customization and give included esteem. They regard clients as people rather than portions.
E-commerce however, is really much more than just exchanging products or services for money over the internet. It is an enabling technology that allows businesses to increase the accuracy and efficiency of business transaction processing. E-commerce is also a way for organizations to exchange information with customers and vendors to the benefit of everyone involved. Eventually, e-commerce will likely replace the movement of paper within and between organizations, as well as between organizations and consumers (Rush: 2003).
However, since shopping online has also become the latest trend of purchasing products, online shoppers nowadays tend not to be as skeptical as they were before when it comes to giving out their personal and credit card information. Well, definitely not today as online shopping is considered to be one of the safest and the most convenient ways to purchase products. Personally, I always see to it that I keep myself updated and informed with the latest products and new technology online that are on sale – with a very few clicks. With this, I have learned that the best and fastest way to owning good products and best buys is through online shopping.
E-commerce, a system by which people can buy, sell and deal without even seeing the person on the other side, has taken a front seat in improving the economy of countries around the world. Technology today has made it possible for monetary institutions to help locate the customers resources and help solve their problems at any given time through online banking.... ... middle of paper ... ...
As the Internet grows in popularity every day, so does electronic commerce. E-business can be anything from purchasing clothes from a department store online to checking your bank statement. All are examples of the many aspects of e-business. There are many forms of e-business similar to this. When comparing traditional business to e-business, one can see that there are some differences amongst the two. The most obvious difference when buying standard goods (such as a toaster, a book, or a new computer) is the store. When dealing with e-business there is no "real" store or merchandise to look at. It is all presented through the merchant's web page, or by other electronic means. You will not be able to touch, or inspect potential purchases. All you will have to go on is perhaps a picture and a brief description of the item in question. This is obviously a big change from traditional st...
The advance in the usage of internet and online shopping among the college students has created new opportunities for online retailers. The objective of the research was to analyse the factors influencing the online buying behaviour of the college students. The factors influencing for online shopping identified in this article are availability, best price, best promotions, comparison, convenience, customer service, ease of use, enjoyment, time consciousness, trust, variety and visual
Electronic commerce can be defined as the conduct of commerce in goods and services, with the assistance of telecommunications and telecommunications-based tools. Here, the term telecommunications can mean any existing telecommunication networks such as Public Switched Telephone Network, Integrated Services Digital Network, or even Wireless Networks. However the major and the most important telecommunication network of E-commerce is the Internet. The great possibility and potential of E-commerce has been realized with the development of the Internet. Therefore understanding how the Internet works is quite important to better understand E-commerce and to develop E-commerce applications.
The Internet is rapidly becoming widespread and widely used as a tool for globalization across the world. As the Internet became more easily accessible by most people in the world, the web is bringing significant implications and changes to the way we live, including the way we shop. There is a rapid growth with e-commerce and moving businesses onto the web and retail success is no longer about stores and shopping centers. In developed countries, about two thirds of the population have access to the Internet making the option of online shopping is easily accessible to most people (Valerio). With the ease of shopping in your own home there are many benefits of doing your shopping online. Consumers can easily compare prices online, there is a larger range of products on the web, you can save time by having your shopping delivered right to your doorstep and it also overcomes physical barriers. Over the last decade online shopping has challenged and replaced the traditional means of physically going into shops as the digital world has provided customers with further convenience, flexibility and comfort from shopping from your own home.
In the case of Asia, the survey reported 77.6% of Internet users had online shopping experiences in 2003 (as cited in To, Liao & Lin, 2007). Online shopping is very different from traditional shopping. Consumers cannot touch and check the product before purchasing it, which means they are at a higher risk of fraud than traditional shoppers. Consumers also have other concerns, such as credit card security and online shopping. Then questions should be raised: what are the advantages of online shopping?
For instance they can purchase anything at any point of time without going out to any physical store; they can compare the prices of the product from different websites and can purchase from the site where they are getting cheaper; it also saves time; customers can also avoid pressure when having a face to face interaction with the salesperson etc. We can summarize these factors into 4 categories:
Have you ever bought something online? Did you think about the possibility of the internet scamming you into paying more than you needed to? The next time you shop online, you will likely do a bit more research before taking the risk. The author of "How Online Shopping Makes Suckers of Us All," Jerry Useem, attempts to influences the reader through various issue, arrangement, and style elements that online shopping, and its largest representative amazon, threatens both the economy as a whole and the readers wallets.
Electronic Commerce as popularly as E-commerce has become a big deal in our growing economy due to the increase use of online systems. E-commerce now of the fastest growing business in the world. The technology has change the way of business. Business that have physical location have now made it an effort to focus their online business. It is the new sort of business platform where you can make use of different technologies like electronic data interchange or transfer document electronically. Online business is an effective of sales.
In conclusion, e-commerce makes our life much more easier, because it saves time, we can get our goods with in a short period of time, other than that it connects to businesses around the world, we can buy goods that we can’t get from the local market. The last thing we also can get goods that are not available in the shopping mall and with the cheaper price. As I know, using e-commerce to shop online is the right choice for because it is so convenient.
E- Commerce is a phenomena that is emerging rapidly between businesses all over the world, and it has affected the businesses at all sizes in many aspects.
The high take-up of the Internet leads to variety of opportunities in front of companies. People are more online than ever. They spend many hours each day on Social Networks such as Facebook and Google+. It is no wonder that buying and selling can now be done in a more convenient way. Although traditional shopping is still thriving, online shopping can be an alternative for people wanting to save time and money. If a certain customer plan to go shopping, it could be stressful and also be time consuming. E-business has made shopping or any kind of transactions online much easier and convenient. It introduces new facilities, opportunities and way of shopping for both vendors and customers.