Database:  Think of this as a storage container that holds information about the items that you sell (products, prices, manufacturers, etc.) Corporate Web Site:  This is a password protected web site that enables you to modify the information in your database (update prices, add new items, delete old items, etc.) Public Web Site:  This is the web site that displays and describes your products to your customers. From this web site your merchandise can be securely purchased by anyone in the world.   Step 1:  In the diagram above, Step 1 shows the arrow flowing out of the database into your Corporate web site. In other words, all of the information about your products, prices, manufacturers, etc will be displayed in easy to read lists inside your web browser. Keep in mind you can access these lists from anywhere in the world, not just from inside your office. Step 2:  This step shows the arrow flowing from your Corporate web site into the database. As we mentioned in Step 1, your information is displayed in the form of lists inside your web browser. Each individual item, on each list is editable. That means that you can change prices, add new items, delete old items, etc from anywhere in the world.  All of your "updates" to these lists are instantly stored in your database. This functionality empowers you to administer your own web site allowing you to avoid web site maintenance fees and service time when all you want to do is make a change to your product line. Step 3:  The final step shows the information that you have stored in your database flowing into your Public web site. With all of your editing complete, you have the confidence in knowing that your customers are seeing accurate and up to the minute products and price information.   Contact us today to discuss your company's eCommerce needs for the future. A representative will be happy to work with you to design a strategy that will sell your products. You may also view the Lite and Shade web site to view a sample of our work.