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Delivering ecommerce web development services require high level skills and greater experience level as compared to those required when working on a general purpose website development project. Mainly because an ecommerce website remains functional throughout its lifetime, hundreds of products are added, edited, deleted, customers need dedicated sessions and secure transactions.
Security is the single most aspect of an ecommerce site which makes delivering ecommerce web development services difficult and a thoughtful process. If it is your first ecommerce web application development project then there are all possible chances that you will get muddled on how to include various things and functionalities related to the site.
Here is a guideline into a few basic things you should consider while delivering web development services:
Website: Yes, of course ecommerce site is a website and sure to have all the things it should to look and function like a website. However the concept stands different for website part of ecommerce web development services. It is a known fact that ecommerce sites are viewed more by window shoppers than real shoppers and its main purpose is to compel even a window shopper to buy something. Hence website for ecommerce has to feel, look and function extraordinarily well.
Ensure cross browser compatibility: Though internet explorer is the most popular browser out there in the market people have also started using other browsers. There is no way to find who is using which browser in which part of the world. But there is one way to make sure that all are able to use the ecommerce website and that is by ensuring cross browser compatibility while delivering web development services.
Shopping cart selection or development: Company providing web application development and web development services also needs to decide whether it should develop a shopping cart or use a readymade one. This decision is usually taken after taking into consideration clients needs and budget, as a customized shopping cart will of course increase cost of web development.
Selection and use of images: When we go shopping we buy only those things which look attractive. Online buyers also follow the same concept. Appropriate selection, presentation and use of images on the site are thus very important.
Site Navigation: This is something like defining the most appropriate road to the shop of your choice while on shopping, with the only difference that the path on the online site should lead the user to the product which they want to see. Ecommerce web development services provider should define site navigation even before starting development to clearly define the path to the products on the site.
Pages to be Included: Apart from the home, product, service and contact pages there are many other pages which if included can boost the site performance. About us page tells customers who you are, what you have achieved, what is your mission and vision. Testimonial page, testimonials from existing customers will help clients to get a better idea of why they can trust you. Privacy policy is a must have to assure customers complete security of their personal information. FAQ page is where customers can look forward to find answers to queries. It should contain answers to all general questions related to shipping, refund, payment options and contact details.
