Electronic Store Development Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, e-commerce platforms, channels, and operational concepts from Module 4: Electronic Store Development.

Electronic Store Development

The process of establishing a business's presence in the digital marketplace through websites, social media, marketplaces, mobile apps, or a combination of all four.

Dedicated E-Commerce Website

A business's own independently owned digital storefront, built on a domain the business controls.

WordPress/WooCommerce

An open-source, highly flexible platform with a large plugin ecosystem that requires more technical setup; best for businesses wanting full customization.

Shopify

An all-in-one hosted, subscription-based solution featuring easy setup and a strong app marketplace; best for beginners and fast-growing businesses.

Wix

A drag-and-drop website builder that is very beginner-friendly with limited scalability; best for small businesses and simple stores.

Magento (Adobe Commerce)

A highly powerful and customizable e-commerce platform that requires developers; best for large enterprises with complex catalogs.

Domain Name

The store's web address (e.g., www.mystore.com) which should be short, memorable, and brand-relevant.

Web Hosting

The server space where a website's files live, with options including shared hosting, cloud hosting, and platform-provided hosting.

SSL Certificate

A security requirement (HTTPS) essential for customer trust and for handling payment data.

Social Commerce

E-commerce that uses social media platforms as the point of sale, meeting customers where they already spend time.

Live Selling

Live-streamed product demonstrations with real-time purchasing capabilities.

Marketplace Platform-Based E-Commerce

Large, established platforms where multiple sellers list products under one roof, similar to a digital mall.

Lazada

One of Southeast Asia's largest marketplaces featuring wide product categories.

Shopee

A marketplace known for gamified shopping, flash sales, and a strong mobile app presence.

Mobile Application-Based E-Commerce

A dedicated application that allows customers to browse and purchase directly from their smartphones.

Custom App Development

Building a native (iOS/Android) or hybrid app by hiring developers, offering full customization at a high initial cost and time investment.

No-Code / Low-Code Platforms

Tools like Shopify's mobile app builder, Adalo, or Glide that allow businesses to create functional apps without programming knowledge.

Omnichannel E-Commerce

A unified, seamless customer experience across all sales and communication channels where customer data, inventory, and branding are synchronized.

Multichannel E-Commerce

Selling on multiple channels independently without integrated customer data or synchronized experiences.

Click-and-Collect

An omnichannel strategy where customers order items online and pick them up in a physical store.