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

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.

1. Which Channel type would require the least overhead? Why? Which type are you selecting for your own web store?(slides 4-7)
2. 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)
3. 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