Design considerations for the localization of arabic e-commerce websites

Localizing e-commerce websites is the gate for successful online business to target customers with a variety of languages. This study presents a systematic analysis of the main cultural aspects on designing e-commerce websites targeted to Arabic speaking countries especially in Saudi Arabia. The impact of these aspects is measured by evaluating existing Saudi Arabia e-commerce websites. The study basically focuses on the interface of e-commerce websites more than their structure. The paper then concludes with a set of proposed guidelines for localizing e-commerce websites targeted for the Arab region.