How To Build an Ecommerce Web Site
As usual there are a number of ways to build an ecommerce web
site, the method you choice will depend on your skills and
budget. Let's assume you do not want to pay for a
professional web site designer, what are your options?
Option 1 - Online Ecommerce Web
Site Builder
The quickest way to build an ecommerce website (and also the
easiest) is to use an online ecommerce website builder.
You will pay an monthly fee and for this you will get an
online ecommerce solution. You do not need any HTML or
programming skills, simply logon, choice your web site design,
upload your product details and start to sell.
You can take a free 30 day trail of my number 1 online
ecommerce website builder at
Instant eStore.
For reviews of online store builders click on the link below
Do It Yourself Ecommerce Website Design
Option 2 - Ecommerce Software
A similar but cheaper option is to use an ecommerce software
package. This works in much the same way as the online
builders but the software will run on your host server and you
will need to install and set up the software yourself.
If you already have a web hosting service or you are happy to
install software you can save on monthly charges and just pay
a one time fee for an ecommerce software package.
For ecommerce software I recommend
Lite Commerce
Option 3 - Ecommerce Templates
This option works the same way as the ecommerce software
option but you have much more control over the design of your
web site. You will need to know a bit about HTML and be
able to use Dreamweaver or a simpler program. Templates are
based on the programming language and the editor you use and
you will also need to have a specific type of hosting service.
For example, you can buy an ecommerce template for Dreamweaver
that requires php hosting.
Take a look at
Ecommerce Templates
Option 4 - Free Ecommerce
Software
The most popular free, or Open Source ecommerce software
package is Os Commerce. Simply search on Google and you
will find somewhere to download if from. It may already
be included in your hosting package. If you do not
already have a hosting company take a look and
Sytec,
their hosting starts at $5.75 per month and there are plenty
of
open source software packages that are included and can be
easily installed.
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