Different Types of eCommerce. Did You Know There's More Than One? Part 1

Different Types of eCommerce. Did You Know There's More Than One? Part 1

The term eCommerce has been on the rise for several years following the rise of technology in recent years, but the term eCommerce has skyrocketed during the COVID 19 pandemic, why? Simply put, people are not allowed to go outside, therefore, buying things can be bothersome. So, where can people buy things without leaving their homes? Yup, using eCommerce. But has it occurred to you if there’s more than one type of eCommerce out there? Surely, you know the popular eCommerce sites such as Amazon or Shopee, but what type of eCommerce are they? In this article, we will dive deeper into the types of eCommerce out there.

eCommerce that sell products
This is the most popular type of eCommerce business and was the first type of eCommerce business ever started, it started around in 1994, so this type of eCommerce has been in the business for a good chunk of time. 

These online stores sell products like clothing, cosmetics, electronics, groceries, books, and many more. Almost all the products that you can think of that you can buy from a physical store can be found in an online store, making it easier for everyone to shop.

There are a few online stores in Singapore like Amazon, Lazada, and Shopee that sells a variety of products and there are stores that sell unique products like Zalora is a leading brand that sells clothes, accessories, etc. As you can see, eCommerce in Singapore has to constantly innovate in order for its platform to stay afloat in the market.