E-commerce refers to buying and selling goods/services online.
Advantages:
- 24/7 availability
- Low operational costs (no physical store)
- Wider customer reach (global)
- Personalized experiences via data
- Easy tracking and analytics
Disadvantages:
- Higher competition and price pressure
- No physical experience (for customers)
- Logistics and shipping challenges
- Data privacy and security concerns
- Tech dependency (site crashes = no sales)