Hi,

I am sharing some information related to basic concepts of an e-commerce business.
I can guide at least in some areas where you can manage your shopping carts along with the Quick Books for the accounting purpose.There are many things which we can discuss but first of all i would like to share some things which are very basic and need to be understood while running an Online Business.

From registering a domain name to making sure your retail site is secure, we cover the basic fundamentals that lay the foundation for building a retail shop online.

If you were to look at ten different retails sites online you'd probably notice small to drastic differences between each of the sites. While they all offer products for sale, the features, functions and options available to customers will differ.

Regardless of how big or how small a retail Web site is, all e-commerce sites have the same basic fundamental building blocks that enable them to work. From choosing a domain name to accepting and processing credit card payments online, Web retailers have a lot of work to do before they can hang their open-for-business sign.

Choose a Domain Name, Web Host and Design a Site

If you were planning to open a physical store, one thing you would plan early on would be your business name and location. Online, you need to register a domain name, find a service provider to host your site, and you  also need to design the Web site itself.

Domain Names

A domain name if you’re not familiar with the term is what identifies you on the Web. Consumers will type your domain name into their browser to visit your site. Domain names must be registered with a domain name registrar. At one time there was only one domain name registrar—Network Solutions, Inc.—but today there are dozens of accredited registrars.

Web Site Hosting and Design

The next step is to think about where you want to host your retail site. There are a number of issues to consider when you choose a host, but the best way to choose is based on your own level of expertise.

If you are a business owner and have very little technical know-how, then you will probably want to consider an e-commerce host that provides you with everything you need in one package. This would include site building tools (via customizable templates and an easy Wizard-based interface), shopping cart, security, reporting tools and, oftentimes, the merchant account and card processing gateway.  

The other option, if you decide not to use a full-service-commerce provider, is to design your own Web site or hire a site designer. Costs will vary and designing your own site may be more expensive; however, the main benefit of doing it yourself is that your site will look unique, it will be customizable, and it will encompass all the features you want.

Rest we will be covering in next Installment....Keep reading...TC