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<\/p>\nIn today\u2019s internet world, almost each & every task is possible by using a computer, and shopping is one of them. eCommerce has become a giant industry with a global valuation of nearly 3.5 trillion dollars in 2019. It is having a presence everywhere from selling toothpaste to technical equipment, furniture, insurance policies, etc.<\/p>\n
The global online retail sales figure is expected to reach 17.5% in 2021. B2B alone is expected to reach a valuation of $6.6 trillion by 2020. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, these stats can now vary. You wouldn\u2019t believe that the total number of ecommerce web applications across the world lies between 2-3 million. There is no wonder of such a huge number, as more and more consumers are getting used to buying online. Also, starting an ecommerce business doesn\u2019t require such a huge investment, unlike the traditional brick-and-mortar stores.<\/p>\n
There is a wide range of platforms available to create an online ecommerce store, one such platform is OpenCart<\/a>. OpenCart is one of the most opted ecommerce platforms to create a fully-featured ecommerce store without spending a lot of time. You can use this platform to develop an ecommerce store similar to Amazon or Flipkart. It is a very simple solution in which you have to just download, install, and choose your shopping template, and add a few products, your site is ready to accept the orders online.<\/p>\n There are numerous extensions available such as order management, integrating multiple payment gateways, etc. which can enhance the feature & functionality of your store. It is also search engine friendly so your site will not only be developed quickly but it would be easily discoverable to attract traffic and generate sales.<\/p>\n