What can you do on the internet and the web:

1. What can you do on the internet and the web:

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.Read more at: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/online-shopping.html#ixzz1l7GkFuqu

8. Online shopping: • Advantages:1. you can do home/office/school/everywhere with Internet connection.. shopping2. the shops available is worldwide and open 24hour3. should be cheaper if not look at delivery fees4. 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

9. Online Banking • online banking • 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 • Read more at: http://www.investorwords.com/3420/online_banking.html#ixzz1l7EgdtxX

10. Online Banking • 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 cyber-thieves 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.

11. 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.

12. Amazon

13. Case study(online shopping) Amazon.com 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]

14. 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.