E-commerce in the Early Days???

View the video below and answer the questions as comments to the blog.  Make sure you put your name on your comments.

1.  Do you consider this a "real"(by today's standards)ecommerce site.  You need to explain your answer whether it is yes or no.


2. What forum did Boston Computer Company use to advertise their computers?



3. How much memory was in the first computer this gentlman purchased.



4. Opinion questions:  Was this company an industry leader?  Explain.

Social Media and How the Interntet is Changing our Lives.

View the video below and then answer the questions as comment posts.  We will discuss your posts in class.

1.  It took television 13yrs to have 50 million user but only took the Internet 4yrs.  Why do you think the Internet gained users so much faster?




2. Ipod downloads hit 1billion in a nine month span.  What do you think are the ramifications for companies that offer music, video and other down loadable apps to customers?




3. Who is the fastest growing market segment on Facebook?   As someone who is concerned with online commerce why do we care about this information?




4. Twitter is the new word of mouth advertising on the Internet.  Why do you think this is so important for companies that sell product online or in a retail store?



5. Explain how products will find you in the future or even now?



6. What do you think "People Driven Economy Means"?