E-commerce & Web Hosting

Matthew McGuire · #1 (**permalink**) 08-15-11, 11:51

Hello

I need a help with e-commerce and web hosting. Let me know what should be essential in hosting plan and why?

Mick Haller · #2 (**permalink**) 08-15-11, 11:57

If you are looking for web hosting with the intention of running an ecommerce site - in other words to sell goods or services, or make money from clicks or affiliate links - this accommodation is the best option for you.

Matthew McGuire · #3 (**permalink**) 08-15-11, 12:05

There are now many hosting services that specialize in hosting for e-commerce, but they actually offer no more than a normal host?

Mick Haller · #4 (**permalink**) 08-15-11, 12:12

Most web hosting companies that offer e-commerce features with their hosting packages will offer you solutions for Miva Merchant, osCommerce, Magento, Zen Cart, etc...But the most important part is you have to pick one that suits your needs.

Arthur · #5 (**permalink**) 08-15-11, 12:21

Also, it is essentially a database, which you can add your own products. The client can then browse your site, read what you offer and make a purchase. Some shopping cart systems are very sophisticated and may include financial affiliates can generate sales and traffic reports, and may have built-in messaging and promotion. The best shopping cart systems make it easy for you to maintain your site and product lists, and make sales.

Rozanne · #6 (**permalink**) 08-15-11, 12:29

Well this brings us to many questions to follow. Most customers use a credit card to purchase goods or services online. A host of e-commerce usually offers SSL (Secure Socket Layer) which is a Internet security system designed to protect sensitive data like credit card numbers and names, while it is transmitted through the Internet, between the client browser and the server. The shopping cart will then make payment to your merchant account. Customers now expect as secure systems before making a purchase. Web hosting and e-commerce setup you need depends on your business plan.

Kristine Habeck · #7 (**permalink**) 08-15-11, 12:30

The fact is not all e-commerce businesses will need full ecommerce hosting. If you plan to only run Adsense or Clickbank or affiliate links on your site, you are certainly not, and you just need a reliable shared hosting package. If you have an electronic product, consider selling it as a Clickbank merchant. On the other part, if you have your own products or resale of physical goods, then you need a web hosting package dedicated to e-commerce.

carl owen · #8 (**permalink**) 08-23-11, 08:55

If you are looking forward to host an E-commerce website, a Linux hosting plan would be a better option for you. Linux hosting plans are provided with Fantastico auto-installer which will allow you to install many shopping carts and E-commerce scripts easily. Also, Linux hosting plans are cheaper in comparison to Windows based hosting plans.

crismarie · #9 (**permalink**) 10-13-11, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Matthew McGuire

Hello

I need a help with e-commerce and web hosting. Let me know what should be essential in hosting plan and why?

If you're looking for an ecommerce software and web hosting, why don't you go for an ecommerce who also offers hosting services? There are lots of ecommerce out there that have this kind of service. Some people call the web hosting service the site’s technical backbone, so choose carefully the first time, as moving to a new host can turn into a big headache. One I can recommend is the Avactis Shopping Cart. Everything you need for your Ecommerce & CMS site in one SaaS Ecommerce hosting solution. Fast and secure servers, Avactis license and free Ecommerce support are included.