Designing and developing an ecommerce store for your clients starts with the process of planning. Although it’s a tedious task, it is the base of your ecommerce project. A web developer needs to identify the requirements of their client’s business, who is going to be their target audience, what are they going to sell and how are they going to make money. So, the most important step is to find the business model that suits your project and then integrate this model into your planning and research. For that you need to know the different models that are there. 1. Marketplace model This type of business model is best suited for businesses that want a platform where they can bring in multiple sellers to meet multiple buyers. The profit here comes through commissions from sellers on successful sales transaction. 2. Franchise model A franchise model is best suited for brands that manage multiple store outlets, in different locations and owned by different store owners. The catalogue and ...