E-commerce can mean different things to different people, but here, we are referring to the ability to trade (sell products or services) and accept payment on-line.

Of course we have all bought something from the internet so we all know what this concept looks like, simply put, a product list with pricing, maybe pictures too, and an ability to select the product, view the content of your (virtual) shopping cart, and to arrange payment and delivery.

Shopping cart systems

Some implementations of shopping carts can be non user friendly, ugly and non-intuitive. The PLD programmed e-commerce system is good to look at and very simple to use and assumes no previous knowledge on the part of the purchaser. What is more, we can provide a content management controlled product list, which means that you can add or delete products, change pricing, nominate "specials of the week", and all with no further involvement from us, and in real time. Using the system you can make the change and go to the site - the change has been applied immediately.

This puts you in direct control of your own e-commerce shop window and you can organise things and be as flexible as you like. We have a demonstration available on line, where you can add products to, and delete products from a test product listing and see how the shopping cart system works. Just give us a call and we will happily provide you with access

Payment systems

There several main options open to you to collect payment on-line, ranging from the manual, to semi-automatic to fully automated. It is very easy to select an inappropriate payment system and be over sold with facilities you may not need, especially for the smaller business. At PLD we look at your current trading forecasts, and explore the options with you, settling on the simplest and most cost effective system for you, always leaving the door open for future enhancement when your on-line business really takes off. The selection of a solution will involve considering your projected sales, type of business, business plan and status with the clearing banks.