Rich Internet E-Commerce Applications

E-commerce is a primary example of where a truly rich Internet application makes sense. An improved customer experience that occurs with the use of an RIA typically results in higher checkout numbers - in terms of the amount that people buy and the number of people who successfully checkout. Here are a few examples of rich Internet application e-commerce sites that have done things right. The first is a large company. Very large. Nike has recently redone their nikestore.com website to feature a Ajax based online store, complete with product searching, shopping carts and checkout. All in one easy to use, visually appealing website. The second is one that was recently sent to posted, and is a great example of not only using Ajax to create a compelling e-commerce website, but also the fact that Ajax can connect to a variety of backends, not simply Java. The Egyptian stationary house Samir and Aly,The application was built using Ajax and php.

If you're looking for your own Ajax based store, and don't want to where to go, you may want to check with Link Egypt. They have the online ecommerce application (Link Commerce)which is a full online Ajax store that you can customize to meet your requirements. Are you aware of any other sites that use Flash or Flex in an e-commerce setting?