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Unit08 - e-Commerce
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Technologies required for e-commerce:......................................................................................................2Introduction - In this report, I will discuss the technologies necessary for an e-commerce system, such as
hardware and software, networking, and planning. I will discuss several aspects of the influence of e-
commerce on organisations, such as benefits, downsides, promotion, security, and law. In addition, I will
examine the societal impact of e-Commerce in general (how it affects the number of workplaces, the
amount of money people spends, etc.). In addition, for 'Choc o Lat,' I will create e-Commerce tactics and
build an e-Commerce interface...................................................................................................................2
The impact of an e-commerce system on an organisation: (P2)..................................................................4
Risks of committing to an e-commerce system: (P3)...................................................................................7
Promoting an e-commerce system: (M1)....................................................................................................8
Overcoming potential risks to an e-commerce system (M2).......................................................................9
e-Commerce Regulations: (P4)..................................................................................................................10
The use of e-commerce in a ‘brick and click’ organization: (D1)................................................................12
Social Implications of e-Commerce(P5).....................................................................................................13
Economic and Social Impact of Changes due to Speed - To increase sales and brand recognition,
'Choc o Lat' must make product adjustments. It is not depending on economic or social indices. As a
result, the faster a firm develops new items, the more money it generates, and the more money
customers spend. This will be aided by e-commerce. Client comments may be submitted to 'Choc o
Lat' via their website. For example, what customers would want to see changed in certain items or
added to new ones............................................................................................................................15
e-commerce payment systems(D2)...........................................................................................................17
Planning an e commerce strategy:(P6)......................................................................................................20
Hosting:.....................................................................................................................................................21
Promotion:.................................................................................................................................................22
Planning an e commerce strategy:(P6)......................................................................................................23
Hosting:.....................................................................................................................................................24
Promotion:.................................................................................................................................................24
Security:.....................................................................................................................................................24
Costs involved to include:..........................................................................................................................25
Security measures to be put in place to prevent:......................................................................................26
Designing an e-commerce interface(M3)..................................................................................................27
,Technologies required for e-commerce:
Introduction - In this report, I will discuss the technologies necessary for an e-commerce system,
such as hardware and software, networking, and planning. I will discuss several aspects of the influence
of e-commerce on organisations, such as benefits, downsides, promotion, security, and law. In addition,
I will examine the societal impact of e-Commerce in general (how it affects the number of workplaces,
the amount of money people spends, etc.). In addition, for 'Choc o Lat,' I will create e-Commerce tactics
and build an e-Commerce interface.
Why E-commerce?
Technologies required for e-commerce. (P1)
Web servers – different organizations use a lot of servers to get information about the user
for ‘choc o lat’ this is important because if they are using the multiple serves, they can find out
what their customers like and so that the business can recommend the right things to the users
this will lead to more sales being made. These server logs keep track of previous page requests
sent to the server as well as other important data. This is all stored on the server. Web filtering
is a security tool that keeps track of online behaviour and stops users from visiting websites
with dangerous material. Interfacing is when a user requests what they need. This could be any
data the user has stored on the server or even something simple like changing the language.
The web server has every program required to host the website; the web server can also
manage the website.
Database systems - A database is a planned collection of material that has been
structured and is typically kept electronically in a computer system. A database is frequently
managed with a management system for databases. A database system is a collective term for
the data. In a business like the ‘Cho o lat’, this is important because you will have to keep the
data organized so it’s easier to access. On the e-commerce website, they will have to keep the
customers' data organized such as their email, phone number and address. If the business gets
the data mixed up, meaning that the data is not organized, this can lead to losing customer
details which will lead to losing customers and losing income. What Is a Database | Oracle?
“95% of business in the Uk use database system”.(appmaster.io), November 2022.
Web authoring tools – the most popular authoring tools are Microsoft Word,
WordPerfect, or OpenOffice Writer. By utilizing the built-in capabilities and user-friendly UI of
web creation software, you can create websites quickly and effortlessly and by using a good
web authoring program you can create a reliable website without any coding or programming,
one of the most common web authors is dream weaver. This can be good for ‘cho o lat’
because they will not have to hire people that code or program because they can just do it by
them self so this will save them a lot of money.19 Best Web Authoring Software [Free to
Download] (windowsreport.com)
,Ports and protocols – protocol is a standard way for computers to exchange information
that’s in computer networking. The definition of the protocol is that it is a set of rules most
common protocol that is used in computers is called transmission control protocol. A port is a
channel that is used for communication between two computers. Is good for ‘cho o lat’ because
they can share information quickly between computers this means that they can get work done
faster, this is important for their online business. Transmission Control Protocol, for example,
communicates with web browsers and web servers; File Transfer Protocol transfers files from a
host; and Hypertext Transfer Protocol routes networked requests and replies over the Internet.
Domain names – you will have to use a domain name to find your website, it helps the
user to find your website easily on the search engine. Examples of domain names are (.com,
co.uk, .es). The most common is (.com) it runs 46.5% of the web, and a domain name can be
transferred from one provider to another. The purpose of a domain name is that it identifies
computers and networks. It is cheap to get a domain name, you can buy it for £10 to £15 per
year. Each domain name stands for something, for example.org.uk means non-profit
organizations, .co.Uk means commercial and plc. Uk means public limited companies. You can
have more than one domain name; this means that you have more than one website for the
same company. This can be helpful for ‘cho o lat’ because this can be used to protect your
business. if one of your websites gets attacked you can just use the other one this can make
your business more secure.
The reason that we need a domain name foe “Choc o Lat” is that Unforgettable. Technically, a
user may access website by writing in its IP address even if it doesn't have a domain name.
Another reason is that reliability this means that E-commerce website uses professional domain
name are more attractive than with very simple domain name.
1. Programming requirements – you will need specific equipment to start
programming these are the minimum requirements: at least a good GPU, Intel core i5 minimum
CPU, and enough storage space for the code to run, as code can become lengthy due to, for
example, subprograms and other components within coding. There are some steps to this like,
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) - HTML is the foundation of all websites. It provides
the structure and content of a website, including headings, paragraphs, links, images,
and more.
2. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) - CSS is used to add style and formatting to the HTML
content, such as colours, fonts, layouts, and animations.
3. JavaScript - JavaScript is a client-side scripting language that allows you to add
interactivity and dynamic effects to your website, such as dropdown menus, pop-ups,
and form validation.
4. Server-side scripting languages - A server-side scripting language like PHP, Python, or
Ruby is used to generate dynamic web pages based on user input, database
information, or other variables.
, 5. Database technologies - Most websites require some form of data storage, such as a
user database, product catalog, or blog posts. This data is typically stored in a relational
database management system like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, and can be
accessed and manipulated using server-side scripting.
6. Web frameworks - Web frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Django, or Laravel provide a set
of tools and libraries that make it easier to build and maintain websites by handling
common tasks, such as URL routing, database access, and user authentication.
this should not be a problem for ‘Cho o lat’ because to get these parts nowadays, and they are not that
expensive.
download speeds - The rate at which digital data is delivered from the internet to your
device is known to as download speed. You would be able to watch Netflix or YouTube, take
part in Zoom meetings, and play most online games on multiple games at once with a good
download speed of at least 100 Mbps and a good upload speed of at least 10 Mbps. Fast
download speeds have the benefit of making online tasks quick, allowing you to devote more
time to other activities. Download speed has the drawback of being more expensive per month
than dial-up internet access. To speed up downloads, you can reset your computer or turn off
unused apps. Several things affect the system's ability to download files. Hardware problems
and poor internet connection are common reasons. for 'cho o lat' they will need to have a good
download speed as they will have to put a new product on their website and they will receive
and send a lot of emails to customers but they will have to pay a money because it can be
expensive, but if they don't have a good download speed their product will release a bit late
and their email will load a little later so if the customer doesn't get a response fast, it will look
terrible and this can have a bad effect on your business.
The impact of an e-commerce system on an organisation:
(P2)
Global marketplace - The term "all the customers or prospective consumers for a
product or service in all parts of the world regarded together" refers to the total number of
individuals who want or could desire your items throughout the world. For example, A clothing
company, instance, may purchase its raw materials from China, locate its manufacturing in
Vietnam, and do retail business in the UK. This business operates in the global economy. The
benefit of a global business is the familiarity with a brand image this means that the business
will get more sales which then means the brand can grow even bigger. One drawback can be
that international politics and market conditions can eliminate profits this can hurt the business
a lot because if you’re making a small amount of profit and the market conditions eliminate
even more profit, the business can lead to failure. ‘cho o lat’ as an upcoming online business
the global marketplace can be the reason that ‘cho o lat’ becomes a multi-million-pound
businesses because this builds the brands image, and more people get to know the brand so
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