Internet was open for commercial use in 1991.  Thousands of business of set up shops at websites.

E-commerce basics

typically refers to business transactions that are conducted electronically over a computer network.  Encompasses all of business and marketing processes enabled by internet and web technologies.  Things sold range from physical products, digital products, and services.

some websites include www.shopsueyboutique.com. mostly shipped through postal services or parcel delivery services.

making payments by applying the product to a shopping cart that keeps product on somewhat of a reserve from the shopper. 

physical products- cars, shoes, clothes, etc.

digital products- news, music, videos, database, software, etc.  can be transformed into bits and delivered over the web.  Consumers can get them immediately upon completing their orders, no one pays shipping cost. 

www.cnn.com  or apps on cell phone like newsletter from argentina just a low rate of 2.99 for the app. 

online autions that anyone can be involved in through www.ebay.com. 

making online payments through person-to-person, one-time-use credit card, or electronic wallet.  One time use payment solution through wiring over the internet or through credit card information.  All the information is encrypted so that the other individual doesn’t see your credit card information.  One-time-use credit card also keeps credit card information private and allows you to make a one time payment with that credit card number.  An electronic wallet also called a digital wallet software that stores billing and shipping information, which can finalize an e-commerce purchase.  Especially handy when doing shopping online during the holiday season.