Online selling (e-commerce) is the process of selling products or services over the internet using websites, mobile apps, or online marketplaces. This method allows businesses and individuals to reach customers worldwide without having a physical store.
Key Points about Online Selling (E-commerce):
- Platform
Your own website (Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, etc.)
Marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, Etsy, etc.)
Social media (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Business, etc.)
- Advantages:
Available 24/7
Reach a wider audience (local and global)
Lower costs compared to physical stores
Easy to track sales, customer behavior, and inventory
- Requirements
A product or service to sell
An online store or marketplace account
A secure payment system (credit/debit cards, UPI, PayPal, etc.)
A logistics and delivery system for shipping products
- 4. Popular Categories
Fashion and clothing
Electronics
Home and kitchen
Health and beauty
Digital products and services
Example: Selling Banarasi silk sarees online through your own e-commerce website or marketplaces like Amazon and Flipart