To start an eCommerce website, all the users need is only an e-commerce web hosting package providing their domain, shopping cart and SSL. A domain name is what the website is named. Examples of domain names are Wikipedia.org and google.com. This way, visitors can reach your online business website by typing this domain name into the browser's address bar.

Besides the common features which all web hosting services provide for their customers, an ecommerce web host must offer two additional important features:

Shopping cart: With Shopping Cart, you can accept PayPal® and credit cards via your site. This software allows online shopping customers to place items in the cart.

SSL Certificate: People are getting smart about online security. Today most of them are looking for the padlock icon and "https" prefix in the address bar of their browser before submitting personal information online. An SSL Certificate helps your customers do their online transactions under a secure service. If your Web site doesn't have an SSL Certificate, visitors may leave before making a purchase or creating an account.

The easiest way of creating an ecommerce website is choosing a web host who gives their clients access to SimpleScripts. SimpleScripts provides easy one-click installation and management of popular applications, including shopping carts. Another easy way is choosing a web host  who provides templates for business website.

ThreeHosts.com compares trusted eCommerce hosting providers and names Bluehost as the most recommended service. The full reasons that result in Bluehost being rated the most reliable ecommerce host by editors at Threehosts.com are reachable at http://www.threehosts.com/business/1st. The reviews and comparison of top 3 eCommerce web hosting providers are also available at http://www.threehosts.com/ecommerce.