BTEC ICT Level 3 Unit 8 E-Commerce

Session 12 – Costings for an E- Commerce Site What is web hosting?

Costs of a E-Commerce Site Starter Activity Working with a partner: 1.How much does a website cost? What does this depend on? 2.What are start up costs? 3.What are ‘ongoing’ costs?

Unit 8 Learning Aims After completing this unit you should: 1.Know the technologies required for an e- commerce system 2.Understand the impact of e-commerce on organisations 3.Understand the effects of e-commerce on society 4.Be able to plan e-commerce strategies.

4.5 Costs of a E-Commerce Site There are a number of specific costs that need to be looked into when setting up a website: Set up – how much will the hardware, software and networking elements cost? Maintenance – how much will the updating, repair cost? Security – how many security features will it have and what will they cost? Advertising – how much will this all cost? Delivery Strategy – how/when will customers receive the goods/services they buy online?

4.5 - Costs 1.Identify and explain how E-Commerce has affected Set Up Costs? 2.Identify and explain how E-Commerce has affected Maintenance Costs? 3.Identify and explain how E-Commerce has affected Security Costs? 4.Identify and explain how E-Commerce has affected Advertising Costs?