What does e-commerce mean?

E-commerce means: refers to commercial activities centered on commodity exchange with the help of information network technology; It can also be understood as trading activities and related services in the form of electronic transactions on the Internet, intranet and value-added networks, which is the electronization, networking and informatization of all aspects of traditional commercial activities. Business activities based on the Internet all belong to the category of e-commerce.

The function of e-commerce

1, advertising function

E-commerce can publish all kinds of business information on the internet with the help of enterprise's Web server and customer's browser. Customers can quickly find the information they need with the help of online retrieval tools, while enterprises can use online homepages and e-mails to advertise around the world.

2. Consultation and negotiation functions

E-commerce can learn about market and commodity information and negotiate transaction affairs through websites, e-mails, newsgroups and discussion groups on the Internet. If there is further demand, it can also use online whiteboard meeting to exchange real-time graphic information.

3. Online ordering function

E-commerce can realize online ordering in various ways. Online ordering usually provides very friendly ordering tips and interactive format boxes on the product introduction page.

4. Electronic payment function

Electronic payment is an important part of e-commerce. Customers and businesses directly use electronic payment means on the Internet, which can save a lot of people's expenses in transactions. Online payment needs more reliable information transmission security control to prevent cheating, eavesdropping, fraudulent use and other illegal acts.