What can you do on the internet
and the web:
• Access and discuss information via mailing
lists, bulletin boards and news groups
• Chat online such as instant messengers.
• Video conferencing
• Web and online radio broadcasting life
• Set up your own website or blog or on wiki.
• Use social networking sites to communicate
with a closed circle of friends.
What can you do on the internet and
the web
• View WebPages
Use a search engines
• Search and receive emails
• Shop online (ecommerce)
• Online banking bet and gamble online (e
commerce)
• Access customer support
• Download and distribute files and software's
Social Networking(advantages and
disadvantages)
Social Networking is the act of interacting and networking with others in a social
online environment via the use of a website. Social Networking is a popular Web
2.0 term and is a popular phenomenon in the 18-35 year old demographic.
Popular social networking websites include MySpace and Facebook.
Advantages of social networking:
• Facilitates open communication, leading to enhanced
information discovery and delivery.
• Allows employees to discuss ideas, post news, ask
questions and share links.
• Provides an opportunity to widen business contacts.
• Targets a wide audience, making it a useful and effective
recruitment tool.
• Improves business reputation and client base with
minimal use of advertising.
• Expands market research, implements marketing
campaigns, delivers communications and directs
interested people to specific web sites.
Disadvantages of social networking:
• Opens up the possibility for hackers to commit
fraud and launch spam and virus attacks.
• Increases the risk of people falling prey to online
scams that seem genuine, resulting in data or
identity theft.
• May result in negative comments from
employees about the company or potential legal
consequences if employees use these sites to
view objectionable, illicit or offensive material.
• Potentially results in lost productivity, especially if
employees are busy updating profiles, etc.
Online shopping definition
• The act of purchasing products or services over the
Internet. Online shopping has grown in popularity over
the years, mainly because people find it convenient
and easy to bargain shop from the comfort of their
home or office. One of the most enticing factor about
online shopping, particularly during a holiday season, is
it alleviates the need to wait in long lines or search
from store to store for a particular item.
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Online shopping:
• Advantages:
1. you can do home/office/school/everywhere with Internet
connection.. shopping
2. the shops available is worldwide and open 24hour
3. should be cheaper if not look at delivery fees
4. free parking, free of traffic jam. no need ques up at
counter....
Disadvantages:
1. Personal privacy and security (BIGGEST!!)
2. Delivery fees... May cost more than the things you
purchase..
3. What if purchased good get is not good, return back?
delivery fees again...
4. Can't inspect goods before purchase
Online Banking
• online banking
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Definition
• A system allowing individuals to perform banking activities at home, via
the internet. Some online banks are traditional banks which also offer
online banking, while others are online only and have no physical
presence. Online banking through traditional banks enable customers to
perform all routine transactions, such as account transfers, balance
inquiries, bill payments, and stop-payment requests, and some even offer
online loan and credit card applications. Account information can be
accessed anytime, day or night, and can be done from anywhere. A few
online banks update information in real-time, while others do it daily
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Online Banking
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Advantages
It's generally secure. But make sure that the website you're using has a valid
security certificate. This let's you know that the site is protected from cyberthieves looking to steal your personal and financial information.
You have twenty-four-hour access. When your neighbourhood bank closes, you
can still access your account and make transactions online. It's a very convenient
alternative for those that can't get to the bank during normal hours because of
their work schedule, health or any other reason.
You can access your account from virtually anywhere. If you're on a business trip
or vacationing away from home, you can still keep a watchful on your money and
financial transactions - regardless of your location.
Conducting business online is generally faster than going to the bank. Long teller
lines can be time-consuming, especially on a Pay Day. But online, there are no lines
to contend with. You can access your account instantly and at your leisure.
• Disadvantages
• Yes, online banking is generally secure, but it certainly isn't
always secure. Identify theft is running rampant, and banks
are by no means immune. And once your information is
compromised, it can take months or even years to correct the
damage, not to mention possibly costing you thousands of
dollars, as well.
• Some online banks are more stable than others. Not all online
setups are an extension of a brick-and-mortar bank. Some
operate completely in cyberspace, without the benefit of an
branch that you can actually visit if need be. With no way to
physically check out the operation, you must be sure to
thoroughly do your homework about the bank's background
before giving them any of your money.
Amazon
Case study(online shopping)
Amazon.com, a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World
Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection.
Amazon.com seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where
customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and
endeavours to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and
other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in
categories such as health and personal care, jewellery and watches, gourmet
food, sports and outdoors, apparel and accessories, books, music, DVDs,
electronics and office, toys and baby, and home and garden. [Source:
Amazon.com, Inc., December 2007]
Source: The Agenda
How small-business issues are shaping politics and policy.
For years — since its inception — Amazon has been at implicit war with local
brick-and-mortar stores. Last week, the implicit seemingly became explicit
when Amazon began a promotion that encouraged customers to check out
prices at local retailers and use a specially designed “Price Check”
Smartphone app to report what they found back to Amazon. Customers who
then purchased the same item from Amazon received a 5 percent discount,
up to $5. (The deal was available only from Friday night through Saturday, and
only for certain kinds of products.)
On Thursday, Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine, the top Republican on the
Small Business Committee, joined the fray. “Incentivizing consumers to spy on
local shops is a bridge too far,” she said in a statement. “During the busiest
shopping season of the year, we should remember that our local restaurants,
bookshops and hardware stores are the economic engines in our
communities.” Ms. Snowe urged Amazon to cancel the promotion.