Introduction to E-Commerce
by Darcey Spears
Start the free chapterThis course provides a user with the fundamentals of analyzing, designing and building an E-Commerce website. The course is taught from the viewpoint of a web developer working with a small business client and covers such topics as proposals, contracts, site design, marketing, financial and security considerations, shopping cart technology, billing, order processing, shipping, confirmation and much more. From beginning concepts to final site setup, this course is essential for anyone wanting to build an E-Commerce website. Work Files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the <b>Introduction to E-Commerce</b> lessons.
Course content
Introduction3 lessons
E-commerce Overview4 lessons
First Steps With Our Client7 lessons
- The Design and Development Process5:101 credit or ad
- The Sales Call and First Analysis6:111 credit or ad
- Detailed Description of the Client Company5:191 credit or ad
- A Close Look at the Customers6:111 credit or ad
- Detailed Description of the Products4:441 credit or ad
- Client Goals Financial Expectations5:531 credit or ad
- Reviewing the Competition4:301 credit or ad
Details From the Client5 lessons
Choosing the Type of E-commerce5 lessons
Contracts and Specifications6 lessons
- Specifications: Before or After the Contract?4:161 credit or ad
- Estimating Timelines for E-commerce Sites5:541 credit or ad
- Proposal to Callalily5:181 credit or ad
- Sample Contract and Possible Issues5:291 credit or ad
- Specifications: Design and Content5:171 credit or ad
- Specifications: E-commerce Functionality5:031 credit or ad
Site Planning and Flow Diagrams4 lessons
Design7 lessons
- Colors, Logo, and Look and Feel5:171 credit or ad
- Home Page Elements and Layout6:181 credit or ad
- Product Search Results4:271 credit or ad
- Product Detail View5:041 credit or ad
- Administration Area Home Page4:261 credit or ad
- Using Design to Reinforce Credibility5:341 credit or ad
- Three Comps for Client Review4:121 credit or ad
CFML Mock-up5 lessons
Financial and Security Decisions7 lessons
Sales Tax and S&H Charges6 lessons
Data Elements and Integration5 lessons
Data Structure7 lessons
- Choosing the Database3:551 credit or ad
- Basic Table Schema5:341 credit or ad
- Reviewing the Products Table3:381 credit or ad
- Reviewing the Contacts Table3:001 credit or ad
- Reviewing the Orders Table3:431 credit or ad
- Reviewing Order_Lines and Order_Shipping4:031 credit or ad
- Table Relationships3:031 credit or ad