Stephanie Mae P.

Cabañeles
Assignment : (Week#1)

1. Give a detailed definition of e-commerce based on what you have learnt in

this unit.

Ecommerce, also known as electronic commerce or internet

commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet,
and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions. Ecommerce is
often used to refer to the sale of physical products online, but it can also describe
any kind of commercial transaction that is facilitated through the internet.

Ecommerce has evolved to make products easier to discover and purchase

through online retailers and marketplaces. Independent freelancers, small
businesses, and large corporations have all benefited from ecommerce, which
enables them to sell their goods and services at a scale that was not possible with
traditional offline retail.

2. Name and explain 4 e-commerce terminologies not mentioned in this unit.

Merchant identification number (MIDS)

Unique merchant identification number that is used in conjunctions in all transactions.

P2P (Peer to Peer)

Process whereby computers can trade information between each other directly without
the assistance of a third party network.

Shopping cart
Software that keeps track of items a visitor picks to buy from your site until they proceed
to the checkout.

Turnkey
Refers to an application that with very few adjustments is ready for use, such as
remotely hosted shopping cart service.

3. Mention and explain extensively six e-commerce technologies

you know.

1. Shopify - It is currently the best software website builder. It is well known for rapid
development of eCommerce sites with great features for customer support.

2. BigCommerce - ranks second among the eCommerce software in the current year. It is a
professional setup for building an online store. With BigCommerce, you can sell products
on Facebook, eBay, Shopzilla, Google Products.

3. CoreCommerce - Among the new technologies for eCommerce development,it is the

fastest growing ecommerce providers that offers many functions and result is high level
 of customer satisfaction. The latest version infact provides features like logo design tool,
matching price features. Basically, it offers a setup for DO IT Yourself webshop. Core
Commerce is highly scalable and customizable that provides high availability and
balanced configurations.

4. ProStores - A webshop builder by Ebay company –it offers rich and robust features for
like wizard-driven website, ecommerce capabilities to site design tools, advanced
ecommerce functionality and high end business management. They also offer Prostores
Plugins are code snippets that can be added to ProStores for additional or new
functionalities in the webshop.

5. Magento - employs the MySQL or MariaDB relational database management system,

the PHP programming language, and elements of the Zend Framework. It applies the
conventions of object-oriented programming and model–view–controller architecture.
Magento also uses the entity–attribute–value model to store data. On top of that, Magento
2 introduced the Model-View-ViewModel pattern to its front-end code using
the JavaScript library Knockout.js.

6. Woocommerce - Ecommerce is rapidly growing worldwide and WooCommerce has over

39 million downloads as a plugin and is currently active on more than three million
websites and is the most popular eCommerce platform in 2018.
Angelo T. Sesmundo
Assignment : (Week#1)

1. Give a detailed definition of e-commerce based on what you have learnt in

this unit.

Also known as electronic commerce or internet commerce, refers to the buying and
selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to
execute these transactions. It is a business model or a larger business model that allows
companies or individuals through the electronic network and is usually the type of
business segments in the internet. E-commerce is also can do business it can provide a
new way to companies of all sizes to create new relationships and extended relational
operations on the basis of the now, website and network activity.

2. Name and explain 4 e-commerce terminologies not mentioned in this unit.

B2C
Business to consumer. The exchange of goods and services with the end consumer being the
target market.

Chargeback
Where a transaction is debited against a merchant account in cases of refunds and fraud.
Chargeback usually attract a fee that is debited against the merchant.

Encryption
Process of transforming data into a type that prevents casual observers from deciphering.

Firewall
Software/hardware used to prevent unauthorized access from a computer system or network of
computer systems.

3. Mention and explain extensively six e-commerce technologies

you know.

1. Viaweb - was a web-based application that allowed users to build and host their
own online stores with little technical expertise using a web browser. In
1998, Yahoo! Inc. bought Viaweb for 455,000 shares of Yahoo! stock, valued at about
$49 million, and renamed it Yahoo! Store. Viaweb's example has been influential
in Silicon Valley's entrepreneurial culture, largely due to Graham's widely read
essays and his subsequent career as a successful venture capitalist.
2. BigCommerce - is a privately held technology company and one of the world’s leading
SaaS ecommerce platform for established and rapidly-growing businesses. Combining
enterprise functionality, an open architecture and app ecosystem, and market-leading
performance.
BigCommerce powers B2B and B2C ecommerce for more than 60,000 stores, 2,000+ mid-
market businesses, 30 Fortune 1000 companies and industry-leading brands.
3. Volusion - has some of the best eCommerce software in review. It offers nearly all of the
features we looked for in our review and is one of the software that is the easiest to use as
far as hosting and building a website on the back end and the checkout experience of your
customers on the front end.
4. OsCommerce - is an e-commerce and online store-management software program. It can
be used on any web server that has PHP and MySQL installed. It is available as free
software under the GNU General Public License. is an online shop e-commerce solution
that offers a wide range of out-of-the-box features that allows online stores to be setup
fairly quickly.
5. Demandware - is a software technology company headquartered in Burlington,
Massachusetts that provides a cloud-based unified e-commerce platform with mobile, AI
personalization, order management capabilities, and related services for B2C and B2B
retailers and brand manufacturers around the world.
6. ProStores - A webshop builder by Ebay company –it offers rich and robust features for
like wizard-driven website, ecommerce capabilities to site design tools, advanced
ecommerce functionality and high end business management. They also offer Prostores
Plugins are code snippets that can be added to ProStores for additional or new
functionalities in the webshop.
Stephanie Mae P. Cabañeles
Assignment : (Week#2)

1. Name and explain the types of B2C e-commerce we have.

Online retail sales in the Philippines have lagged the recent rapid growth seen
among the island nation's neighbors in Southeast Asia. B2C marketers know
that their customers are prone to making impulse purchases and typically
make buying decisions independently. They can be swayed by various factors,
including a trendy brand, quality customer service, convenience (free and fast
shipping), and social proof. Among the leading online merchants operating in
the Philippines are Lazada and Shopee, both with headquarters in Singapore.

2. Write short notes on the forms of C2C e-commerce

Two implementations of C2C markets are auctions and classified

advertisements. C2C marketing has soared in popularity with the arrival of the
internet and companies such as eBay, Etsy, and Craigslist. C2C represents a
market environment where one customer purchases goods from another
customer using a third-party business or platform to facilitate the transaction.
C2C companies are a new type of model that has emerged with e-
commerce technology and the sharing economy.

3. Briefly explain those things e-commerce consists of in your own words.

E-commerce refers to the purchase and sale of goods and/or services via electronic channels such as
the internet. These days, you can’t really say that online shopping is a niche market, aimed at a small
audience anymore. People watch what they spend on; so it’s only natural to expect that they want to
know everything there is to know about the product they’re going to buy, the purchase process, payment
methods, the delivery service, warranties etc, that will help them secure a decision and commit to a
transaction. i’d like to suggest to you several features which will probably help.

 Company information and contact details – you need to have a certain label or
information so that people will know more about your website.

 Privacy Policy - Explain how you deal with consumers' personal information. It is also
nice to inform consumers that you use “cookies” and how it works.

 Secure payment platform - because you will be liable if your website does not use a
secure payment platform.

 Sitemap - So that search engines can crawl your website more intelligently.
Angelo T. Sesmundo
Assignment : (Week#2)

1. Name and explain the types of B2C e-commerce we have.

Filipinos are prolific users of social media. Estimates this year show that there
are 83 million active social media users from the Philippines. Even though it
has the second largest population of the region, it had the lowest B2C E-
Commerce sales figures. Local companies JG Summit and Ayala Group are
expanding their online presence and offering to compete with the foreign
operators while ensuring that the movement to B2C E-Commerce does not
leave them behind.

2. Write short notes on the forms of C2C e-commerce

Consumer to consumer, or C2C, is the business model that facilitates

commerce between private individuals. Whether it's for goods or services, this
category of e-commerce connects people to do business with one another. A
solid example of C2C transactions would be the classifieds section of a
newspaper, or an auction. In both cases, a customer – not a business – sells
goods or services to another customer. A more high-tech version of this is the
rise of apps like letgo and OfferUp that allow consumers to sell to their
neighbors.

3. Briefly explain those things e-commerce consists of in your own words.

Web analytic tools for tracking your visitors - This is a very valuable marketing tool to
assist you to understand how your website is being used, which allows you to increase the
effectiveness of your website and marketing. A clear and remarkable logo is a business
card for both startup shops and branded stores.
Some are attracted by free shipping, some by the major mark downs — but almost
everybody is interested in one kind of promo or another. Thus, discounts and special
deals are usually the first things that website visitors look for. The shopping cart, login
box and search box features are usually placed together at every eCommerce site. It’s
almost impossible to imagine a store without a shopping-cart function included. This will
also prove popular with customers who demand a specific product that they just need to
locate from your online store to make their order.
Stephanie Mae P. Cabañeles
Assignment : (Week#3)
1. Discuss extensively with the aid of good examples, the role of
government in developing e-commerce in developing countries especially
in the Philippines.

The Philippine government is pushing for the development of the local e-commerce
industry in recognition of its increasing role in the discussions and decision-making
among process-member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
E-commerce has now been a catalyst for a number of economies and continues to
expand its market in the world, however there are other factors that need to get done for
us not to be lagged behind. Each member state sent three participants to the workshop
representing government authorities for the information and communications
technology, e-commerce, and research institutions.

The DTI said discussions on the said workshop have focused on three main agenda:
interconnection, interworking and government service; the innovative practice of e-
commerce; and cross-border e-commerce and cross border ecology.

2. Explain who the major players are in e-commerce transaction

loop.

A typical e-commerce transaction loop involves the following major

players and
corresponding requisites:
The Seller should have the following components:
● A corporate Web site with e-commerce capabilities (e.g., a secure
transaction server);
● A corporate intranet so that orders are processed in an efficient manner;
● IT-literate employees to manage the information flows and maintain the
e-commerce system.

3. Write short notes on the relevance of internet to e-commerce.

The Internet allows people from all over the world to get connected
inexpensively and reliably. As a technical infrastructure, it is a
global collection of networks, connected to share information using a
common set of protocols. Also, as a vast network of people and
information, the Internet is an enabler for e-commerce as it allows
businesses to showcase and sell their products and services online
and gives potential customers, prospects, and business partners
access to information about these businesses and their products and
services that would lead to purchase.
4. Discuss the favorable policy environment for e-commerce.

Among the public policy issues in electronic commerce that

governments should take heed of are:
● “bridging the digital divide” or promoting access to inexpensive
and easy access to information networks;
● legal recognition of e-commerce transactions;● consumer
protection from fraud;
● protection of consumers’ right to privacy;
● legal protection against cracking (or unauthorized access to
computer systems);and
● protection of intellectual property.

Measures to address these issues must be included in any country’s

policy and legalframe work for e-commerce. It is important that
government adopt policies, laws andincentives that focus on
promoting trust and confidence among e-commerce participants and
developing a national framework that is compatible with
international norms on e-commerce
5. Discuss the benefits and limitation of e-commerce as it pertains to:
a . The major stakeholders
b . In general
Angelo T. Sesmundo
Assignment : (Week#3)

1. Discuss extensively with the aid of good examples, the role of

government in developing e-commerce in developing countries especially
in the Philippines.

The Philippine government is pushing for the development of the local e-commerce
industry in recognition of its increasing role in the discussions and decision-making
among process-member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
E-commerce has now been a catalyst for a number of economies and continues to
expand its market in the world, however there are other factors that need to get done for
us not to be lagged behind. Each member state sent three participants to the workshop
representing government authorities for the information and communications
technology, e-commerce, and research institutions.

The DTI said discussions on the said workshop have focused on three main agenda:
interconnection, interworking and government service; the innovative practice of e-
commerce; and cross-border e-commerce and cross border ecology

2. Explain who the major players are in e-commerce transaction loop.

A typical e-commerce transaction loop involves the following major

players and
corresponding requisites:
The Seller should have the following components:
● A corporate Web site with e-commerce capabilities (e.g., a secure
transaction server);
● A corporate intranet so that orders are processed in an efficient manner;
● IT-literate employees to manage the information flows and maintain the
e-commerce system.

3. Write short notes on the relevance of internet to e-commerce.

Before the Internet was utilized for commercial purposes, companies

used private networks-such as the EDI or Electronic Data
Interchange-to transact business with each other. That was the early
form of e-commerce. However, installing and maintaining private
networks was very expensive. With the Internet, e-commerce spread
rapidly because of the lower costs involved and because the Internet
is based on open standards.
4. Discuss the favorable policy environment for e-commerce.

Among the public policy issues in electronic commerce that

governments should take heed of are:
● “bridging the digital divide” or promoting access to inexpensive
and easy access to information networks;
● legal recognition of e-commerce transactions;● consumer
protection from fraud;
● protection of consumers’ right to privacy;
● legal protection against cracking (or unauthorized access to
computer systems);and
● protection of intellectual property.

Measures to address these issues must be included in any country’s

policy and legalframe work for e-commerce. It is important that
government adopt policies, laws andincentives that focus on
promoting trust and confidence among e-commerce participants and
developing a national framework that is compatible with
international norms on e-commerce
5. Discuss the benefits and limitation of e-commerce as it pertains to:
a . The major stakeholders
b . In general
Stephanie Mae P. Cabañeles
Assignment : (Week#4)

1. If you are a customer looking for a particular product to buy in an e-

commerce site, briefly explain what you expect to see/get from the
site.
2. List and explain 5 basic considerations before starting an e-
commerce business.
3. There are so many e-commerce pitfalls, pick 4 and explain
extensively.
4. Mention and explain the common e-commerce pitfalls you know.

Stephanie Mae P. Cabañeles

Assignment : (Week#5)

1. Give in your own words a clear and concise definition of the following terms:
a. e-commerce (b) e-business
b.. Explain 3 differences between e- commerce and e-business

Stephanie Mae P. Cabañeles

Assignment : (Week#6)

1. Give in your own words a clear and concise definition of the following
terms:
a . e-commerce
b. e-business
2. Explain 3 differences between e- commerce and e-business