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  In order to create an online gaming store that is easy on the eye, informative and easy to navigate, the wireframe and structure need to be efficient. Below are two forms of how I would imagine my website to look like. Although, not the final piece, this digital demonstration envisions how the homepage/landing would be. The Gaming market is ever expanding, as such in order to  catch the attention of a potential customer, displaying the most in-demand products at the top is vital. Also, is a picture of the hand sketch of the homepage. It is still a work in progress, however, it can aid in the finalizing of elements and connection of web pages.

  (Authors work, 2023) I have decided to create an original gaming-based site for the website project. The name of the business is "Awkward Society". As such, these are the products/services offered: An area for community interaction where users/gamers may chat, swap game advice, and take part in online competitions. Pre-order upcoming games for delivery on release day Sale of collectibles, highly sought out of and limited edition items Gaming accessories Clothing items from popular game characters and logo Customers can trade their items and gadgets with each other, or a newer version. The business models for the site are B2C and C2C Target market: Worldwide, Anyone and Everyone  Tagline/slogan: - Game On, creating a "game-unity" Similar websites: steam.com store.playstation.com amazon.co.uk gamestop.com sosogames.com.ng The website idea is a unique one because it is a combination of some similar websites. Uniting the gaming community as well as passive gamers and ...

Ecommerce is a business concept that enables buyers and sellers to conduct business online. There are many different ecommerce business model options available, and it's now simpler than ever for innovative founders to use them to bring their ideas to life. (Testbytes, 2020) B2C (Business-to-consumer) Direct sales to consumers are the focus of B2C companies. Every purchase you make as a customer at an online business, from clothing and home goods to entertainment, is a B2C transaction.  In particular for lower-value products, the decision-making process for a business-to-consumer (B2C) transaction is significantly quicker than a business-to-business (B2B) buy. B2C firms often spend less money on marketing to achieve a sale due to this shorter sales cycle, while also having a lower average order value and fewer recurring purchases than their B2B counterparts. (Amazon, 2023) B2B (Business-to-business) A business offers its good or service to another business in a B2B business model. ...

Products/services Clothing items featuring popular game characters and logos Gaming accessories highly sought after collectibles such as action figures and limited edition items Pre-order upcoming games for delivery on release day An area for community interaction where users may chat, swap game advice, and take part in online competitions. Business model B2C C2C Target market Worldwide Logo Name/Motto Awkaward Society - "Game on - creating a game-unity"

  Advantages of meta tags Metadata tags, often known as meta tags, are used to describe your website or page. They provide information to Google bots, who daily browse through millions or perhaps billions of webpages. These bots make decisions about how relevant your website is to internet searchers' needs . Meta tags are important factors in the ranking of webpages on various search engines, which offers various benefits. Metadata offers relevance . Search engines may see how relevant your page is to a user's query by looking at its meta tags.  Depending on the authority of the page, the search engine may provide the page on its results page since the meta title tag information suggests that the page is relevant to the user. The results will rise if the meta description tag and title utilised speaks directly to the user's search terms. They improve your website without causing chaos. Meta descriptions have no bearing on the actual, visible content of your website. As a r...

  What are meta tags? (Metatags.org, 2023) In the HTML of a document, meta tags provide details about the webpage. Although it is not visible on the page itself, this data is referred to as "metadata" and can be read by web crawlers and search engines. Metadata from meta tags helps search engines like Google understand more details about a webpage. They can use this data to display snippets in search results, determine rankings, and occasionally ignore meta tags. The <title> and <description> elements are two examples of meta tags.  (Morris, 2019) Although description and keywords are the two most frequently used meta tags, there are some other examples as well. Meta content type - This tag must appear on every page in order to specify the character set for that page. If this is omitted, the page's browser rendering may suffer.  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta http-equiv="Content-Typ...

  What is SEO? (vadecom, 2016) "Search Engine Optimization," often known as SEO, is the practise of obtaining visitors via unpaid, editorial, or natural search results in search engines. It seeks to raise the position of your website in search results pages. It is worth noting that more individuals will view a website the higher it appears on the list.  Finding relevant keywords with high search traffic potential is only one of the many distinct tasks involved in successful SEO.  Creating valuable material of the highest calibre and optimising it for both consumers and search engines, i ncluding pertinent links from reputable websites  evaluating the outcomes.  (Digital Marketing Institute, 2019) How it works? (Coleman, 2021) Knowing how to get your brand, website, or business found by searchers is a core competency for digital marketers, and keeping up with SEO changes will keep you at the top of your game. Although SEO is constantly changing in small ways, its...

A number of people and organisations are responsible for the development of e-commerce and the World Wide Web. E-commerce, also known as electronic commerce, is the buying and selling of goods and services via the internet. CompuServe, an electronic marketplace launched in 1979, was the first known example of e-commerce (Turban et al., 2014, p.4) (History of Information) The World Wide Web, also known as the Web, is a network of interconnected hypertext documents that can be accessed via the internet. Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, invented the Web in 1989. (Berners-Lee, Fischetti, & Bly, 1999, p. 1). Berners-Lee created the first Web browser and Web server, as well as the first Web page, at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Tim Berners-Lee (Spary, 2020) References Berners-Lee, T., Fischetti, M., & Bly, S. (1999). Weaving the web: The original design and ultimate destiny of the World Wide Web by its inventor. HarperSanFrancisco. CompuServe, ...

  There are many benefits to operating an online store, including: 1. Practicality. When it comes to convenience, online shopping and selling are a mainstay. You can access the internet whenever you want, unlike traditional stores, so you can shop online whenever you want. 2. A wider range. Many e-commerce websites provide a larger assortment of products than many traditional brick and mortar retailers. Many shoppers who are unable to find what they need in physical locations turn to internet retailers for assistance. 3. Quicker cost comparisons. Comparing costs of goods and services is made simpler and faster for consumers through e-commerce platforms. 4.  Possibly more affordable. Instead of spending thousands of dollars to store their products in a physical leased space, a storefront that is created for them, or a warehouse, online businesses or individuals can choose a domain name or hosting site to sell their products. Since it is often simpler to establish a website than...

Internet cookies Computer cookies are minute files sent to the browser from the websites visited by the user. The files observe the sites visited and any links that have been opened. Cookies can be used to retain useful information in order to increase the user experience (Rafter, 2022). (Prime Design Solutions, 2019) User Interface (UI) The term "user interface" (UI) describes how a user interacts with a website or piece of software. It contains the organisation, style, and controls that let the user move about the programme or website and access its features and capabilities. (Nielsen, 1993, pp.12). (Bieller, 2018) Page source The underlying code that generates the visual elements that are shown in a web browser is known as the page source. It can be viewed by using the "View Page Source" or "View Source" option in the browser's menu. It was created using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. (Murach 2017, pp. 34) (Chrome view-source, 2022) Meta tags Meta tags ...

An online marketplace known as an e-commerce website enables companies to offer goods and services to customers directly. The following crucial elements are frequently included on e-commerce websites: (Clockwise Software, 2023) Product listings and descriptions: Customers can use this feature to explore and view in-depth details about the goods or services that are offered for sale. Shopping cart and checkout: Customers can add things to their shopping basket and use this function to move to the checkout to finalise their transaction. Payment processing: With the help of this tool, clients may safely submit their payment information and finish their transactions. Order tracking and customer service: Customers are able to use this tool to follow the status of their orders and get in touch with customer service for support. Search and filtering: Customers can use this option to search for specific products or filter their search results based on a number of different factors. (Laudo...