Mobile Commerce
M-Commerce conducts transactions through mobile devices. Mobile accounts for majority of e-commerce traffic.
Types
Mobile shopping, banking, payments (NFC, QR), ticketing, location-based services.
Apps vs Mobile Web
Native apps: best performance, offline, push notifications. Mobile web: no install. PWAs bridge the gap.
Responsive Design
Fluid grids, flexible images, CSS media queries. Mobile-first design. Google mobile-first indexing.
Mobile Payments in Nepal
eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay, ConnectIPS. QR payments widely used. NRB regulates mobile financial services.
Location-Based Services
GPS, Wi-Fi, cell data. Store locators, geofenced promotions, navigation, ride-hailing, food delivery.
Challenges
Small screens, network variability, device fragmentation, security, battery life, attention span.
Summary
Mobile commerce is the dominant frontier of E-Commerce requiring mobile-optimised solutions.