CHAPTER 6: E-COMMERCE AND BLOGGING
E-COMMERCE AND BLOGGING
D. Define the following.
1. E-wallet:
It is also called digital wallet. It allows us to store our credit card
and bank account numbers in a secure environment and eliminates the need to
enter account information while making payment.
It is a system of banking in which a customer performs transactions
electronically without visiting the bank personally.
In a Business-to-Business (B2B) e-commerce, the sale or exchange of
products and services takes place between firms or companies.
In Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-commerce the sale or exchange of
products and services takes place between business concern and the general public.
1. What do you mean by e-commerce?
Electronic commerce (e-commerce) also known as e-business, is a
financial business transaction that occurs over an electronic network.
E-retail occurs when retailers use the web to sell their products and
services.
3. What do you mean by Blogging?
Blogging is a modern and dynamic medium by which we can publish our
ideas, opinions, and stories online.
G. Answer briefly. 1. What are the
advantages of e-commerce?
For Buyers
- They have the convenience of shopping at home.
- They can compare the price of items easily.
- They can read reviews of other users before buying the products.
- It enables doorstep delivery of the desired goods and services.
For Sellers
- The web offers low overhead expenses.
- Free or low-cost marketing activities.
- Potential buyers can be millions of people.
2. What are the security concerns one must consider while using
e-commerce?
On the website we should look for “https” instead of “http” in the site
address, and also look for a security icon, such as “VeriSign Secured”. In the
web browser we should look for a lock icon in the browser window. In some
browsers, the address bar shows a green background for
a secure site.
3. What is a blog? Write down its uses.
A blog is a website that consists of a frequently updated collection of
information and entries. It has become an important means of worldwide
communication. Its uses are:
- Businesses create blogs to communicate with employees, customers, and vendors. They may post announcements or new information on a corporate blog.
- Teachers create blogs to collaborate with other teachers, management and students.
- Home users create blogs to share aspects of their personal lives with family and friends.