E-commerce Dictionary

Your comprehensive guide to understanding e-commerce and product information management terminology.

Product information security

Advanced

The measures and protocols implemented to protect sensitive product information from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.

Data management10/21/2025

Product information team

Intermediate

A cross-functional group of individuals responsible for the creation, enrichment, and distribution of product information across all channels.

Process management10/21/2025

Product sheet

Basic

A product sheet is a concise document providing essential details, specifications, features, and benefits of a product. It serves as a quick reference for customers and sales teams.

Content management11/5/2025

Productivity Tools

Intermediate

Productivity tools are software applications designed to streamline tasks, automate processes, and enhance overall operational efficiency for businesses, particularly in e-commerce.

Operations11/5/2025

Promotions

Intermediate

Promotions are marketing activities designed to stimulate customer interest, increase sales, or drive specific behaviors, often involving discounts or special offers for a limited period.

E-commerce strategy11/5/2025

Real-time Product Data

Advanced

Real-time Product Data refers to product information that is updated and accessible immediately as changes occur, ensuring customers and systems always have the most current details. This is crucial for dynamic e-commerce operations.

Data management10/21/2025

Rich Product Content

Intermediate

Rich product content includes multimedia elements like videos, 3D models, and interactive guides that go beyond basic text and images to provide a comprehensive product experience.

Content management10/21/2025

Rich Snippets for E-commerce

Intermediate

Rich Snippets are structured data markups that enhance product listings in search results with extra visual information like ratings and prices.

E-commerce strategy10/21/2025

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)

Basic

A SKU is a unique alphanumeric code used by retailers to identify and track products and their variants within their inventory systems.

Product management10/21/2025

Sales Channel

Basic

A sales channel is any route a business uses to sell products to customers. This includes physical stores, e-commerce websites, marketplaces, and social commerce platforms.

Channel management10/21/2025

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Intermediate

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of improving website visibility in search engine results. PIM-managed product content is crucial for e-commerce SEO.

E-commerce strategy10/21/2025

Semantic PIM

Advanced

Semantic PIM leverages semantic web technologies to understand the meaning and relationships between product data, enabling richer search, recommendations, and automation.

Core concepts10/21/2025