Definition: The term eCommerce is a shortened adaptation of the words "electronic" and "commerce". eCommerce refers to buying and selling goods and information over the Internet or other electronic networks. There are many Web sites dedicated to eCommerce, including:
In order to conduct business securely over eCommerce sites, it's important to purchase within an HTTPS-enabled shopping cart, or use a secured payment system with multiple safety measures built in, such as PayPal.
Also Known As: e-commerce, e-business
