eCommerce Hosting for Fast and Secure Online Shops !

So you want to start an e-commerce business, now what? First you will need to look into a web hosting provider that offers e-commerce web hosting packages for your website. What is e-commerce hosting? E-commerce web hosting is like a one stop shop for all of your e-commerce website hosting needs that are usually provided to you in one package, which differs from other basic web hosting packages. In this article you will discover some of the basic features that are needed to help you easily setup, manage and conduct your e-commerce website.

SSL certificates

• When you run an e-commerce site you will be handling sensitive information, like online orders and credit card payments, you will definitely need an SSL certificate. An SSL certificate will tell your visitors that you are trustworthy and that it is safe to enter in personal information.

Database Support

• Database support is needed because there has to be a safe place to store information, such as credit card, inventory and shopping cart information. The more information that your database can store and manage means that there is more of a chance to convert customers that come to your website. For example, database support allows for your visitors to compare prices and quality of products quickly and easily.

Shopping Cart Software

• Shopping cart software allows your visitors to put items into the shopping cart as they shop. As added functionality when your visitors are ready to checkout, the shopping cart software calculates the total for the order, adds shipping, processing fees and taxes.

Payment Processing Services

• Payment processing services allow you to accept credit cards, debit cards and ACH payments on your e-commerce website. It integrates with your shopping cart and provides a safe and secure way for your visitors to do transactions online. This also allows you to process return of funds to your customers credit cards when they return your products for whatever reason.

Website Builder

• Included with your e-commerce web hosting package is also a website builder that allows you to quickly setup your website with easy to use design tools. You are provided with templates that are free and easy to setup. Or for more enhanced and unique websites, you can purchase templates that are available for an additional cost.