Each week builds on itself in order to help you to design a web store layout. This week you will begin researching and thoughtfully developing your web store. The questions/topics below will help you to begin the process.
In a Word .doc, write an essay answering/discussing each of the question/topics below. Make sure to include references.
Which Channel type would require the least overhead? Why? Which type are you selecting for your own web store?(slides 4-7)
List essential support services. After researching on the Internet for each support service, list options and costs. Then for each support service explain your preferred choice. (slide 10)
A well known saying in web design is, “Good designers borrow; great designers steal.” As preparation for designing your own site, choose a successful and less successful site in a particular product category. For each measure of trust, explain how each site handled the challenge and how that approach affected their success. (slides 12 & 13)
2-3PGS APA FORMAT
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Criteria
Channel Type
Thoroughly examined channel types and selected the type that would require the least overhead. Supported choice with a clear description. 30pts
Support Services
Listed essential support services. Researching support services, listed options and costs. Explain preference of choice with supporting evidence. Services included in: communication backbone, payment mechanism, order fulfillment, and logistics 30.0 pts
Measure of trust
Chose a successful and less successful site in a particular product category. Identified the measures of trust. Explained how each site handled the challenge and how that approach affected their success. 30.0 pts
Formatting and Supporting Evidence
Information is provided in a clear, coherent, and consistent manner with reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. References are included.
10.0 pts
