10 things an e-commerce Web site needs

Other than the obvious, decent content, your Web site should also have the following: Company information and contact details In terms of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act you need to have certain information about your company on your Web site, says...

The impact of private sale escrow in SA

Escrow, a service whereby a third party holds money in an account on behalf of transacting parties until conditions are fulfilled, is not a new concept. In fact, there are numerous escrow companies in operation in South Africa and across the globe. However, no one has...

SA Internet users embrace online shopping

South African Internet users have a growing interest in shopping online. A study by Ipsos, on behalf of PayPal and FNB, shows that 22% of South Africa’s Internet users have made purchases online and 48% expect to do so in the future. The online shopping trend is...

Top 50 e-commerce sites in SA are …

The 2015 South African E-commerce Awards continued to see solid growth this year, with more than 200 Web sites entering. The awards, now in their 10th year, are designed to recognise and reward those South African Web sites that have demonstrated excellence in their use of the Internet as a platform for commerce.

Chinese marketers lead in e-commerce

Digital marketing professionals in China are more prepared to embrace direct responsibility for e-commerce functions, as these two teams already work closely. In fact, one-third of Chinese digital marketers say that e-commerce is already part of their remit. This is...