eCommerce is the conducting of commerce with goods and services over the Internet. It includes: consumers using the Internet to purchase goods and services online; as well as businesses selling and communicating with other businesses through the Internet.
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An eCommerce server is built with the specific intention of facilitating online merchandising, with shopping cart and payment functionalities. Additional features could include customer wish lists, promotionals and price alerts.