Many e-commerce stategy websites talk about e-commerce best practices. They discuss usability, recommend specific software, or offer very specific e-commerce tactics, but few spell out what’s really needed to have a successful e-commerce website. Often some of the more in-depth advice is hidden behind online paid seminars or documents.
If you are looking for free tips on how to get started in e-commerce, DMZ's Top 10 E-commerce Best Practices list below is a great starting point.
Based on DMZ's experience with client e-commerce websites, here are the key elements that you need to take into consideration when analyzing your site or planning a new one: