Introduction to E-Commerce Websites

What Will You Learn?

• Understanding E-Commerce Fundamentals
• Learners will understand the basics of online business, including:
• What e-commerce is
• Types of e-commerce websites (B2B, B2C, C2C)
• How online shopping systems work
• Key features of e-commerce platforms
• 2. Planning an E-Commerce Website
• Learners will be able to:
• Identify target markets and customers
• Choose products or niches
• Structure a complete online store
• Design user flow from product browsing to checkout
• 3. Setting Up Website Infrastructure
• Students will learn how to:
• Choose and register a domain name
• Select reliable web hosting
• Connect domain and hosting
• Install a content management system like WordPress Foundation
• 4. Designing Professional Online Stores
• Learners will gain skills in:
• Selecting and customizing e-commerce themes
• Creating attractive product layouts
• Designing user-friendly interfaces
• Building mobile-responsive websites
• 5. Managing Products and Categories
• Students will learn how to:
• Add and organize products
• Create categories and tags
• Upload product images and descriptions
• Manage inventory and pricing
• 6. Setting Up Shopping Cart and Checkout Systems
• Learners will be able to:
• Configure shopping carts
• Design smooth checkout processes
• Reduce cart abandonment
• Improve user purchasing experience
• 7. Payment Gateway Integration
• Students will understand how to:
• Set up online payment systems
• Integrate mobile money, cards, and bank payments
• Secure transactions
• Handle refunds and failed payments