Complete Idiot's Guide to e-Commerce (Complete Idiot's Guide) [Paperback]

Robert Smith (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

The Complete Idiot's Guide to e-Commerce shows you what makes e-businesses successful, what to consider when starting an on-line business, where the Internet is heading and how to avoid the pitfalls that are on the horizon. It also includes an e-commerce business model at the end of the book that brings all the content together in one cohesive strategy. You can surf the Internet to an on-line website for real examples of some e-commerce concepts like 'real-time' supply chain objects or secure electronic payment forms. The book also includes links to e-commerce suppliers, information and new technology.

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From the Back Cover

The Complete Idiot's Guide to e-Commerce shows you what makes e-businesses successful, what to consider when starting an on-line business, where the Internet is heading and how to avoid the pitfalls that are on the horizon. It also includes an e-commerce business model at the end of the book that brings all the content together in one cohesive strategy. You can surf the Internet to an on-line website for real examples of some e-commerce concepts like 'real-time' supply chain objects or secure electronic payment forms. The book also includes links to e-commerce suppliers, information and new technology.

About the Author

Rob Smith is the co-founder of online e-commerce companies Routecool.com and StoneGarden.com. He is also president of Exordium Technology Corp, a think tank, test lab, and consultancy. Mark Speaker is the president of 2MN8 Inc., a company focused on delivering home networking education. He is co-founder of a new Internet company, Learnlots.com. Mark Thompson has written dozens of manuals on personal computing and networking, and has delivered hundreds of lectures and seminars on networking technologies. He is also a co-founder of Learnlots.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 1st edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789721945
• ISBN-13: 978-8120316690
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,877,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginner book, clear and concise, February 15, 2000

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Bob Simpson (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to e-Commerce (Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)

We think the book is a great beginners book on e-commerce. We make all our staff read it and have made thousands from our new website by following the book. We highly recommend it as a good place to start on e-commerce.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More depth than most e-commerce books, May 15, 2000

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Sue Grafton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to e-Commerce (Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)

This book has more depth on e-commerce than most e-commerce books. That is surprising since it is a "Complete Idiot's" series. The applicability to the business side of e-commerce is especially good. The book, taken as a whole, is a great starter's bible on e-commerce and technology businesses in general. If you want to know how to program Java or build a router from scratch then you'll need a different book but if you are building a company (any company) then don't miss some of the gems of wisdom buried deep in the book.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor writing, but a few good suggestions, February 13, 2000

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Keith Winter - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to e-Commerce (Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)

This book is poorly written in my opinion, the chapters don't seem to flow into each other and the information covered is very basic. Chances are you already know almost everything contained if this book if you have a web site already or have browsed the web very much. If you are completely in the dark as to how the internet works, buy this book, otherwise save you money.