This can be difficult to judge. Go for a spin Another suggestion is to see if the vendor has a demo site available. Some vendors do, precisely so prospective customers can take a site for a spin before buying. The demo site should include most of the tasks you ll be doing regularly. Finally, ask to speak with other customers and find out from them how easy the product was to use.
Security is a major concern on several fronts.
It s never pleasant for any site to get hacked, and it is especially embarrassing if it happens to a government agency. And an e-commerce site has to consider the privacy and the financial safety of its users. You want to carefully research the security features of any e-commerce package. Contacting current users can again be valuable, to find out if they have had any problems with security. The longevity and stability of a company are important considerations.