Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

• Understand the questions you must ask and answer, and steps you should take, in developing an e-commerce presence.
• Explain the process that should be followed in building an e-commerce presence.
• Identify and understand the major considerations involved in choosing web server and e-commerce merchant server software.
• Understand the issues involved in choosing the most appropriate hardware for an e-commerce site.
• Identify additional tools that can improve website performance.
• Understand the important considerations involved in developing a mobile website and building mobile applications.