Ecommerce

💻 What Is E-Commerce?

E-commerce, short for electronic commerce, simply means buying and selling goods or services using the internet.

Instead of going to a store, you visit a website or app. You choose what you want, pay online, and get it delivered to your doorstep. 

But e-commerce isn’t just for shopping. It also includes:

• Booking tickets

• Online banking

• Paying bills

• Digital downloads (like music, books, or software)

• Subscription services (like Netflix or Spotify)

In short, any business activity done online = e-commerce.

📦 Why Is E-Commerce So Popular?

People love e-commerce because:

• ✅ It’s fast and convenient

• ✅ You can shop anytime, anywhere

• ✅ There are more options and better prices

• ✅ It saves time and effort

• ✅ Payments and deliveries are simple

For businesses, e-commerce opens the door to global customers and 24/7 sales.

📊 Types of E-Commerce

There are 4 main types of e-commerce, based on who is buying and selling

1. 🛍️ B2C – Business to Consumer

This is the most common type. A business sells products or services directly to customers.

Examples:

• Amazon

• Daraz

• eSewa top-ups

2. 🏢 B2B – Business to Business

In this type, one business sells products or services to another business.

Examples:

• A wholesaler selling bulk products to a retail shop

• A software company selling tools to other companies

3. 👩‍💻 C2C – Consumer to Consumer

Here, people sell to other people using online platforms.

Examples:

• Selling old phones on Facebook Marketplace or HamroBazar

• Etsy (where artists sell handmade items)

4. 👨‍💼 C2B – Consumer to Business

In this case, individuals offer products or services to businesses.

Examples:

• Freelancers offering design or writing services to companies

• Influencers promoting brands online