{"id":3826,"date":"2018-11-05T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/?p=3826"},"modified":"2026-11-09T21:29:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T04:29:29","slug":"what-are-the-different-categories-of-ecommerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/what-are-the-different-categories-of-ecommerce\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the different categories of e-commerce?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ecommerce categories describe who is buying, who is selling, and how an online transaction works. The two main categories of ecommerce are business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C). However, online commerce also includes consumer-to-consumer (C2C), consumer-to-business (C2B), and transactions involving public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering how many types of ecommerce exist, the answer depends on the classification being used. Four core business models are commonly discussed: B2B, B2C, C2C, and C2B. A broader six-category classification adds business-to-administration (B2A) and consumer-to-administration (C2A). Business-to-government (B2G) is also frequently discussed, although it substantially overlaps with B2A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we explain the different categories of ecommerce, give practical examples, and show how each model affects the way an online business operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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