Research and Development

eCommerce Guide

A review of online shopping carts and payments systems for building an e-commerce website.

Table of Contents	Page
What Is E-Commerce	2
Who Handles Electronic Payments?	2
How E-Commerce Works	2
The Benefits of E-Commerce	3
Required Documentation	3
Basic Setup Requirements	3
Registering a Domain Name	4
Selecting a Host Provider for the Website	4
Acquiring an Internet Merchant Account	4
Purchasing an SSL certificate	5
Basics of Shopping Cart Software	5
Shopping Cart Options	6
Payment Gateways & Payment Processors	7
Vendor Services & Fee Comparison Chart	9
Checklist	10
Consumer Protection Resources	11
Glossary & References	12