Advantages and Disadvantages of e-Commerce

Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by Lafaso870, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. #1
    What are the advantages and disadvantages of e-Commerce? Please share your opinion.

    Advantages:
    1.) Worldwide market
    2.) 24 hour service
    3.) Easy access

    Disadvantages:
    1.) Long duration of delivery
    2.) No face to face interaction
    3.) Security issues

    I have listed a few and I hope you could add some more to this list.
     
    Lafaso870, Oct 7, 2010 IP
  2. gotsit

    gotsit Well-Known Member

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    Well with Andys new product i would say the advantages are Fantastic !

    Connect instantly with very targeted custermers thru the never ending advertising platforms inculding facebook and now msn and yahoo combined starting this month.

    Ecom platforms that provide extremely easy intergration with hugly popular social networks like twitter and facebook , the optiona are endless and with the market right now and the xmas rush coming if you hurry you can make a fortune !

    Think about it your marketing to the world , you dont just own a corner store you own a internet store that can tap into milllllions of people within a month of being live in fact if you have money it can be done faster.
    Your percentages are SO much better
     
    gotsit, Oct 8, 2010 IP
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    Detailer Peon

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    Mostly advantages in my opinion. Less time consuming shoping.
     
    Detailer, Oct 8, 2010 IP
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    wppluginsblog Peon

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    Good points ... thanxs for it ..
     
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  5. Rev Jain

    Rev Jain Active Member

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    as above define disadvantages are not total correct. we can get quality product online and shipping as per mention working days and security provide by payment gateway , ssl certificate so no need to fear to buy online. you can get best product and best design and world wide collection of products are selecting through your single click.
     
    Rev Jain, Nov 24, 2010 IP
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    Electro-Host Well-Known Member

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    Yes security can be issue - just because a SSL Certificate is installed doesn't mean the data is 100% safe.
     
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    Advantages -
    Portable
    Very low overhead
    no line ups
    freely change inventory/products you sell

    Disadvantages:
    very hackable - but a store can be broken into as well.
    something goes wrong with server/hardware and you're out of $ until fixed - but i guess a pipe can break in a store and cause close down too.


    honestly unless i had an AWESOME location for a storefront, there is nothing that would cause me to run a brick/mortar store instead of web based.
     
    splavik, Nov 30, 2010 IP
  8. mahesh2010

    mahesh2010 Guest

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    Advantages of e-commerce

    Faster buying/selling procedure, as well as easy to find products.
    Buying/selling 24/7.
    More reach to customers, there is no theoretical geographic limitations.
    Low operational costs and better quality of services.
    No need of physical company set-ups.
    Easy to start and manage a business.
    Customers can easily select products from different providers without moving around physically.

    As i found there is no disadvantages for e-commerce,It helps in online transaction with highly secured payment systems.
     
    mahesh2010, Nov 30, 2010 IP