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Ecommerce, short for electronic commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet. It involves online transactions, from browsing products to making payments and receiving delivery.

To start an ecommerce business, you need to research and choose a niche, create a business plan, set up an online store, select products, handle logistics, and establish a marketing strategy to attract customers.

Key features of a successful ecommerce website include user-friendly design, secure payment gateways, mobile optimization, high-quality product images, detailed descriptions, easy navigation, customer reviews, and efficient customer support.

Driving traffic to an ecommerce website can be achieved through search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, social media marketing, email campaigns, influencer partnerships, paid advertising, and providing valuable and engaging content for potential customers.

Popular payment methods for ecommerce transactions include credit/debit cards, digital wallets (e.g., PayPal, Apple Pay), bank transfers, mobile payments, and buy now, pay later options like Klarna and Afterpay.

To ensure the security of ecommerce transactions, use SSL certificates, employ secure payment gateways, comply with PCI DSS standards, implement two-factor authentication, regularly update software, educate employees about security, and conduct regular security audits.