E-Commerce Platforms Resources
Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on E-Commerce Platforms
Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find articles from our experts, feature definitions, discussions from users like you, and reports from industry data.
E-Commerce Platforms Articles
Top 30 FAQ Page Examples and How to Build Yours
It’s no secret that the best companies put their customers first.
by Deirdre O'Donoghue
The Benefits and Types of Manufacturing Inventory Management
Keeping track of all the goods in your inventory is easier said than done.
by Adithya Siva
2023 Trends in the E-commerce Industry
This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.
by Subhransu Sahu
14 E-commerce Trends in 2023: The Future of Online Shopping
Entrepreneurs must stay curious about what's trending.
by Deirdre O'Donoghue
Highlights From the G2 Fall 2022 E-Commerce Reports
The e-commerce software market experienced significant changes in the past quarter caused by market corrections, changes in buyer behavior, and supply chain challenges. To understand how these changes impacted users, I analyzed the most recent G2 e-commerce reports data for fall 2022.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
A Better Future for Digital Storefronts with E-Commerce Personalization
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about changes to many industries, including one of the most sought-after ones, the retail sector. From suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers to consumers, everyone was exposed to the vulnerabilities and consequences of the pandemic. Amidst this health and economic crisis, consumer shopping behavior changed entirely. Businesses realized the power of digital transformation and added a virtual storefront to their brick-and-mortar store as consumers adapted to shopping online.
by Subhransu Sahu
What Is Social Commerce, and Why We Created a New Category for It
The fact that social media is critical for e-commerce is obvious. There are billions of users on social media platforms, and many of them buy online. It is estimated that the number of social media users worldwide will reach 5.85 billion by 2027. In addition, sellers also use social media to share and promote their products—the value of social commerce sales worldwide is estimated at 2.9 trillion dollars by 2026.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
Introducing the Returns Management Category on G2
It’s safe to say that almost everyone has returned a product that they bought, either in-store or online. The reason for the return isn’t relevant—maybe a shirt didn’t fit, a toy arrived damaged, or they just decided they didn’t want the merchandise anymore. Whatever the reason, the retailer or manufacturer needs to have the proper return infrastructure in place to process and track these returns, ensuring that inventory is replenished or updated, and the customer receives a replacement product or a refund or credit is issued.
by Nathan Calabrese
Hybrid Shopping Trends in 2022
This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
Digital Wallet and Cashless Payment Trends in 2022
This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.
by Nathan Calabrese
2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0
This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
Why You Need an E-Commerce Strategy and How to Create One
If you sell online, you surely use an e-commerce platform or shopping cart software to create and manage your online store, track inventory and payments, and maybe personalize your buyers’ shopping experience. But your competitors also use similar tools—so what is your competitive advantage?
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
COVID-19 Drives E-Commerce Growth for Brick and Mortar Retailers
The coronavirus pandemic has compelled consumers to stay home in quarantine, driving some brick and mortar stores to either move online or adopt a combination of both in-store (curbside pickup) and online sales methods for the first time.
by Nathan Calabrese
What Is E-Commerce? How to Launch Your Dream Business Today
Contrary to popular belief, not everything sold online is considered e-commerce.
by Deirdre O'Donoghue
56 Online Shopping Statistics to Unveil Latest Buying Trends
Online shopping, once a novelty, has now become a staple in our daily lives.
by Sagar Joshi
E-Commerce Platforms Glossary Terms
E-Commerce Platforms Discussions
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Question on: 2Checkout Monetization Platform
What exactly is going on when somebody buys one of your products?
Purchasing Logistics
Ordering through Avangate is a 3 steps process:
1. When a client decides to pay, by clicking on the buy button he is redirected to the Avangate secure server, where he can enter the payment details. The design of these access pages on the server are personalized, respecting the design elements of your site.
2. Once the order is placed, it passes through the Avangate antifraud and you are notified by email or HTTP post about the purchase.
3. The products are delivered by Avangate to the customer by email* .
*in case the buyer has ordered a Back-up CD, Avangate will also deliver the software on optical storage
2checkout is a payment gateway, the products are sold by each store, 2checout is only in charge of the customer charging process in a safe way for both the seller and the buyer
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Question on: 2Checkout Monetization Platform
Are there products or services that are not accepted by Avangate?
Restrictions
The online payment is not accepted for products/services forbidden by The Netherlands/USA or international laws. Avangate accepts products or services, such as program codes, of the information or data stored in digital format, together with their accompanying documentation, including activation and reloading electronic codes, e-traded through AVANGATE platform but excluding the gambling, lottery and bets.
In this link found information about:
https://knowledgecenter.2checkout.com/Documentation/01Product-catalog
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Question on: 2Checkout Monetization Platform
Why should I choose Avangate services?
Avangate
Avangate provides Professional eCommerce services for Leading Software Companies, ranging from security and multimedia to business and education, assisting them to successfully sell software online. The main benefits of using the Avangate services are:
Avangate saves time
- The Avangate platform incorporates a complete set of tools for your online sales
- Avangate is already tested and successfully works in many online shops.
- We invoice your clients so you don't have to.
- Receive assistance for implementing the online payment system on your site.
Avangate helps you make more money
- The Avangate Affiliate Network gives you access to a wide online distribution channel for your products
- With the Avangate Web Marketing services you can optimize your site for better sales
- Additional revenue streams from Backup CD and Download Insurance Service
Avangate is safe
- Advanced Antifraud mechanisms screen every order for your peace of mind.
- Avangate assures the guarantee requested by the bank for the payment dispute (chargeback).
- You can protect your software with the Avangate CodeBox.
Availability
- You may receive payments from all over the world in several payment methods.
- Avangate offers assistance to your buyers regarding payments by phone or email, 24x7.
In my experience it gives me security of protection against fraud. I also avoid having to have my own servers and assurances necessary to be able to safely store sensitive information about my clients.
E-Commerce Platforms Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for E-Commerce Platforms
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report

























