Types of E-Commerce: B2B, B2C, C2C.

Types of E-Commerce: B2B, B2C, C2C.

Within our organization we find different e-Commerce solutions aimed at various market sectors, we think and develop them always taking into account their needs and how we can give them an advantage over competitors. In this video, we explain a bit about three different types of E-Commerce: Business-to-Business, Customer-to-Business, and Customer-to-Customer.

 

The secret of the success of the e-commerce industry lies within the variety and flexibility of all its nuances, it can be used for wholesale products, marketing of subscription services, homemade products, and much more. Whatever your business model and your choice of solution, we are sure that your organization will benefit from this solution.

 

Types of Electronic Commerce
 

There are four main types of eCommerce business models based on certain factors, such as who the end user is. These are:

 

B2B | business to business
 

In this model, a company sells products or services to another company. Generally, these transactions have a higher volume, a longer sales cycle and are recurring.

 

B2C | business to consumer
 

This model describes a business that sells products or services directly to consumers and is one of the most common business types.

 

C2C | consumer to consumer
 

This model presents a situation where a consumer sells directly to another consumer in an online marketplace, giving them more control over their sale. Some recognized examples are eBay and Mercado Libre.

 

C2B | consumer to business
 

Although this model is not very common, it refers to people who sell their products or services directly to companies, which gives them more power. A great example of this is a platform like Upwork, where freelancers sell their professional services to companies that need them.

What challenges do companies face in e-commerce?

Challenges include intense competition, transaction security, logistics and returns handling.

What is a payment gateway in the context of e-commerce?

A payment gateway is a service that facilitates the processing of online payment transactions between buyers and sellers.

What advantages does e-commerce offer consumers?

It offers convenience, a wide variety of products, price comparisons, and availability 24 hours a day.