“Ecommerce Website”

A Project Report

Submitted By
Harshit Diwan – 2014110616

Soumya Jain – 2014110625

Rajeev Ranjan Roy – 2014110646

In partial fulfilment of the requirement

For Project Based Learning of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
In
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
For

Sub:- CSE SKILL LAB 2

Under the guidance of

Prof. Priyanka Suryavanshi

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND

ENGINEERING
BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PUNE- 43

2022-23
BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PUNE- 43

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 Index
Sr.No. Title Page No.
1. Introduction of Topic
1.1 Justification of Topic
2. Literature study of Topic
3. Methodology Used
4. Snapshot of
Implementation Result
5. Advantages and
Disadvantages of Topic
6. Application of Topic
7. Conclusion
 ABSTRACT
A website that allows people to buy and sell physical goods, services, and digital products over
the internet rather than at a brick-and-mortar location. Through an e-commerce website, a
business can process orders, accept payments, manage shipping and logistics, and provide
customer service.

An e-commerce website is one that allows people to buy and sell physical goods, services, and
digital products over the internet rather than at a brick-and-mortar location. Through an e-
commerce website, a business can process orders, accept payments, manage shipping and
logistics, and provide customer service.

It’s tough to imagine daily life without e-commerce. We order food, clothes, and furniture; we
register for classes and other online services; we download books, music, and movies; and so
much more. E-commerce has taken root and is here to stay.

The term “e-commerce” simply means the sale of goods or services on the internet. In its most
basic form, e-commerce involves electronically transferring funds and data between 2 or more
parties. This form of business has evolved quite a bit since its beginnings in the electronic data
interchange of the 1960s and the inception of online shopping in the 1990s.

In recent years, e-commerce has enjoyed a massive boost from the rise of smartphones, which
allow consumers to shop from nearly anywhere.
  Introduction of Topic

Much like a traditional physical retail store, e-commerce websites allow consumers and
businesses to buy and sell to one another on a designated platform. The main difference between
e-commerce and physical commerce, however, is that e-commerce transactions occur entirely
over the internet rather than at a brick-and-mortar location.

Types of e-commerce sites

The scope of e-commerce is vast, but the types of sites that host electronic transactions can be
broken down according to the parties involved.

 Business-to-consumer (B2C): Probably the most familiar to the average person, a B2C

site enables an exchange of goods or services between a business and a consumer, such as
buying a T-shirt from your favorite online shop.

 Business-to-business (B2B): A B2B platform facilitates electronic transactions between

two businesses. If you own a company that sells T-shirts, for example, you might buy
those shirts from an online wholesaler.

 Business-to-administration (B2A): A B2A site facilitates electronic exchanges between

an organization and a public institution, like the website of a company that designed your
city’s web portal, for instance

 Consumer-to-consumer (C2C): A C2C site, often known as a marketplace, hosts an

exchange of goods between 2 or more consumers. Examples include websites like Etsy
and eBay

 Consumer-to-business (C2B): On a C2B site, individuals offer goods or services to

businesses. This could be a freelance SEO expert who works with companies in a certain
industry or an influencer paid to promote a company’s products.

 Consumer-to-administration (C2A): Similar to B2A, this type of site allows a consumer

to provide information, goods, or services to public administration and governmental
organizations—think paying a parking ticket on your city’s web portal.
JUSTIFICATION OF TOPIC
Accept orders
If you’re running a business that sells a product, your e-commerce site must be able to accept
orders from your customers. This process can be more complex than you might expect. For each
order, your site will need to:

 Record customer information (name, address, etc.)

 Collect customers’ acceptance of your terms of service
 Calculate any applicable taxes
 Apply coupons or discounts
 Generate order and tracking numbers
 Share delivery details
 Process billing information
 Provide access to a payment gateway

Take payments
There should be a seamless transition from your website to a payment gateway. Typically,
payment gateways allow customers to:

 Select a payment option

 Provide details such as credit card numbers and CVVs
 Use multi-step authentication for secure payments

Handle shipping and logistics

Once your site has handled the order and payment process for a customer, the next step is
delivery.

As a seller, your goal is to ensure that customers receive the right product on time and in perfect
condition. To help this process along, you can either handle shipping and logistics yourself or use
a third-party provider. No matter which method you choose, your website should be able to
initiate the process accurately and consistently.

Your site will also need to have a process in place for accepting returned items. Also known as
reverse logistics, this process is just as important as shipping outbound goods.

Provide customer service

Inevitably, your customers will need to communicate with you about their order or experience.
They may need to correct their personal information, make an exchange, or return a faulty
product. Your website is where these customers will turn to get in touch with you. The easier you
make it for customers to connect—with a contact form or chat service, for example—the easier it
will be to solve their problems quickly
 Literature study of Topic

Accept orders
If you’re running a business that sells a product, your e-commerce site must be able to accept
orders from your customers. This process can be more complex than you might expect. For each
order, your site will need to:

 Record customer information (name, address, etc.)

 Collect customers’ acceptance of your terms of service
 Calculate any applicable taxes
 Apply coupons or discounts
 Generate order and tracking numbers
 Share delivery details
 Process billing information
 Provide access to a payment gateway

Take payments
There should be a seamless transition from your website to a payment gateway. Typically,
payment gateways allow customers to:

 Select a payment option

 Provide details such as credit card numbers and CVVs
 Use multi-step authentication for secure payments

Handle shipping and logistics

Once your site has handled the order and payment process for a customer, the next step is
delivery.

As a seller, your goal is to ensure that customers receive the right product on time and in perfect
condition. To help this process along, you can either handle shipping and logistics yourself or use
a third-party provider. No matter which method you choose, your website should be able to
initiate the process accurately and consistently.

Your site will also need to have a process in place for accepting returned items. Also known as
reverse logistics, this process is just as important as shipping outbound goods.

Provide customer service

Inevitably, your customers will need to communicate with you about their order or experience.
They may need to correct their personal information, make an exchange, or return a faulty
product. Your website is where these customers will turn to get in touch with you. The easier you
make it for customers to connect—with a contact form or chat service, for example—the easier it
will be to solve their problems quickly
3. Methodology Used

Step #1: Choose your product

Once you have landed on a specific product or service, take your time and do some research.
Start by looking into other businesses in your industry. Pay attention to what they’re doing well
and what you think you could improve on. Carefully examine their business model, marketing
techniques, and the functionality of their website. These observations can help shape your own
plan.
Step #2: Find your target audience

A customer or buyer persona is a fictionalized version of your ideal customer. This persona can
help you predict customer behavior and understand your future clients more deeply. Factors you
might want to consider when developing a persona are age, location, income level, and personal
goals or values. Whether you build detailed personas or not, keeping these qualities in mind can
help you predict your real customers’ online presence and marketing preferences.

Step #3: Validate your product.

When validating your product, you should come away with a firm understanding of the costs
you’ll face as a business owner. For e-commerce sellers, you often have more flexibility in your
pricing since you won’t have the cost of a storefront or, in the case of digital products, warehouse
and manufacturing expenses.

Step #4: Shape your business

If your business is centered around a physical product, you’ll need to establish a model for
obtaining, packaging, and shipping your orders. Some of your options include:

 Making the product yourself and handling the cost of shipping

 Having your product manufactured by another company
 Reselling wholesale items at a markup
 Dropshipping  items by working with a third-party inventory handler
 Offering a digital product that eliminates the need for production or shipping

Step #5: Pick a name

If you don’t already have one in mind, your e-commerce store will need a memorable name. A
great business name is compelling, descriptive, and one of a kind. Check to make sure your
business name is available on your secretary of state’s website and the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office website. After you’ve made a decision, you’ll want to:

 Claim your domain name.

 Consult with an attorney to legally register your business as an LLC, corporation,
partnership, or proprietorship.
 Apply for your employer identification number (EIN) through the IRS.
 Apply for any necessary business permits or licenses, including sales tax permits, health
and safety permits, and more.
Step #6: Build your website
After you’ve created your new business, it’s finally time to build your e-commerce website. Your
goal should be to create a polished website that reflects your new brand’s values and aesthetics.
The basic steps of website-building include:

1. Purchasing a domain.
2. Choosing a website builder. 
3. Mapping out your site
4. Designing your aesthetic. 
5. Building out your pages. .
6. Connecting your payment processor. Make sure your website can accept payments before
you launch.
7. Optimizing your SEO.
8. Launching your e-commerce store. .

Step #7: Develop a marketing strategy

Marketing is essential to your store, both before and after you launch, so you’ll want to make
sure you develop a compelling marketing strategy to get the word out

5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Ecommerce Website

Advantages

 Low Financial Cost

 24/7 Potential Income
 Sell Internationally
 Easy to Showcase Bestsellers
 Affordable Employees
 Personalized Online Experience
 Affordable Employees
 Easier to Encourage Impulse Buy
 Easy to Retarget or Remarket to Customer
 Customers Get a Less Invasive Experience
 Gain Access to Customer Data Easily

Disadvantages

 No One Can Buy During a Site Crash

 Customers Can’t Try Before They Buy
 Ecommerce Is Highly Competitive
 Customers Can Be Impatient
 Shipping Times Can Be Lengthy
 Physical Retail Is Still More Popular Despite Decline
6.Application of Topic

Retail and Wholesale

Ecommerce has numerous applications in this sector. E-retailing is basically a B2C, and in some
cases, a B2B sale of goods and services through online stores designed using virtual shopping
carts and electronic catalogs. A subset of retail ecommerce is m-commerce, or mobile commerce,
wherein a consumer purchases goods and services using their mobile device through the mobile
optimized site of the retailer. These retailers use the E-payment method: they accept payment
through credit or debit cards, online wallets or internet banking, without printing paper invoices
or receipts.

Online Marketing
This refers to the gathering of data about consumer behaviors, preferences, needs, buying
patterns and so on. It helps marketing activities like fixing price, negotiating, enhancing product
features, and building strong customer relationships as this data can be leveraged to provide
customers a tailored and enhanced purchase experience.

Finance

Banks and other financial institutions are using e-commerce to a significant extent. Customers
can check account balances, transfer money to other accounts held by them or others, pay bills
through internet banking, pay insurance premiums, and so on. Individuals can also carry out
trading in stocks online, and get information about stocks to trade in from websites that display
news, charts, performance reports and analyst ratings of companies.

Manufacturing

Supply chain operations also use ecommerce; usually, a few companies form a group and create
an electronic exchange and facilitate purchase and sale of goods, exchange of market
information, back office information like inventory control, and so on. This enables the smooth
flow of raw materials and finished products among the member companies and also with other
businesses.

Online Booking

This is something almost every one of us has done at some time – book hotels, holidays, airline
tickets, travel insurance, etc. These bookings and reservations are made possible through an
internet booking engine or IBE. It is used the maximum by aviation, tour operations and hotel
industry.

Online Publishing This refers to the digital publication of books, magazines, catalogues, and
developing digital libraries.

Digital Advertising

Online advertising uses the internet to deliver promotional material to consumers; it involves a
publisher, and an advertiser. The advertiser provides the ads, and the publisher integrates ads into
online content. Often there are creative agencies which create the ad and even help in the
placement. Different types of ads include banner ads, social media ads, search engine marketing,
retargeting, pop-up ads, and so on.

Auctions
Online auctions bring together numerous people from various geographical locations and enable
trading of items at negotiated prices, implemented with e-commerce technologies. It enables
more people to participate in auctions. Another example of auction is bidding for seats on an
airline website – window seats, and those at the front with more leg room generally get sold at a
premium, depending on how much a flyer is willing to pay.

E-Commerce is all around us today, and as an entrepreneur, you should also get into this realm if
you want to expand your markets, get more customers and increase your profitability.

Conclusion
In general, today’s businesses must always strive to create the next best thing that consumers will
want because consumers continue to desire their products, services etc. to continuously be better,
faster, and cheaper. In this world of new technology, businesses need to accommodate to the
new types of consumer needs and trends because it will prove to be vital to their business’
success and survival. E-commerce is continuously progressing and is becoming more and more
important to businesses as technology continues to advance and is something that should be
taken advantage of and implemented.

From the inception of the Internet and e-commerce, the possibilities have become endless for
both businesses and consumers. Creating more opportunities for profit and advancements for
businesses, while creating more options for consumers. However, just like anything else, e-
commerce has its disadvantages including consumer uncertainties, but nothing that can not be
resolved or avoided by good decision-making and business practices.