There are several types of e-commerce business models, including:
Business-to-Consumer (B2C): Businesses sell products or services directly to individual consumers. Examples include online retailers like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart.com.
Business-to-Business (B2B): Businesses sell products or services to other businesses. Examples include wholesale marketplaces, software as a service (SaaS) providers, and online procurement platforms.
Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C): Individuals sell products or services directly to other individuals. Examples include online marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace.
Consumer-to-Business (C2B): Individuals offer products or services to businesses. Examples include freelance marketplaces, influencer marketing platforms, and crowdsourcing platforms.
Subscription-based: Businesses offer products or services on a subscription basis, where customers pay a recurring fee at regular intervals. Examples include subscription boxes, streaming services, and software subscriptions.