I found this module helpful because it covered topics you need to be aware of and keep in mind when creating a website for someone. An online retail site needs to look different, follow different parameters, and accomplish many different things than other types of websites. I was also interested in the revenue model, so I want to research further into how to create one and the steps that go into it. What sort of questions do you ask, and how do you determine what model will work best for your company and why?

In addition, I found it funny and clever that a store that uses both physical and web-based sales is called bricks and clicks. In the same section, it mentioned catalogs and mail-in orders, which made me feel nostalgic. I know that mail-in and telephone orders used to be extremely popular, but I imagine that these methods have been largely replaced by online retail. It is important to stay updated on how technology is evolving to remain successful in your market.

Lastly, the section I found the most interesting was the concerns regarding e-commerce. I was already familiar with transaction security and privacy concerns, but I never thought about the issues surrounding international e-commerce. That section really puts things into perspective for me, highlighting that you must understand the purpose and audience of the website you are creating. You need to be careful because if you offend a particular group or the general population, you could lose your reputation, and people will likely stop using your website. Additionally, I did not even consider that there could be legal issues in the context of e-commerce. It seems like you must do a lot of research when you are making a website, and I never realized how much of a factor that would be.