eCommerce, Electronic Commerce or e-commerce?
Not surprisingly, all these terms refer to the same concept - that of buying, selling and marketing products or services over the internet. eCommerce has been around since 1994, a long time in IT relative terms.
It has taken some time to become an accepted revenue stream for South African businesses but those who have embraced it are beginning to reap the rewards. JupiterResearch predicts online retail sales in the US to top $144 billion by 2010. While South African spend is significantly lower (for obvious reasons including market size, internet access and sky high broadband access), the numbers are still very positive with strong growth predicted by World Wide Worx.
Make a start
It's a common misconception that eCommerce sites can be "overnight success stories". Whether you have one or two products you'd like to sell or would like to take on eBay, you need a complete strategy. That's why buying an off-the-shelf product often doesn't produce the results business owners are looking for.
Clyral has experience in the customisation of eCommerce packages as well as in the development of complete custom eCommerce systems. Have a look at our showcase and once you're ready to discuss your requirements, please feel free to contact us or request a quote.
