This article will focus on the components involved in setting up and managing an e-commerce website, as well as some available options for finding the right service providers. The objective is to gain a better understanding of the elements of an online store, what their purpose is and how they work together—everything from finding the right suppliers, pricing contracts and MAP Pricing to customer service, hosting options, site security, customer reviews, social media marketing, keeping the site updated and the amount of staff time and expertise required to run it properly.