History of E-Commerce

By kantenpayne1

  • Year 1957

    The USSR launched the first artificial satellite which eventually lead to the creation of the satellites present in today's world. This impacted business because it helped create the internet.

  • Year 1965

    The ARPA hosted a study on cooperative network of time sharing computers. Then, two computers were connected to a phone line. This impacted business because it helped connect computer to phone lines such as dial-up internet.

  • Year 1971

    A network was devolped that used 15 nodes. This impacted business because it allowed for easier communication.

  • Year 1975

    The MSG was devoloped. This was the first e-mail program that had reply, forward, and filing capabilites. This impacted business because it also allowed for easier communication.

  • Year 1984

    The domain name ".com" was created. This impacted the business world because this was the bigginig of the most common domain name which gave businesses a place to display their products or services on the internet.

  • Year 1990

    This was the year the internet was introduced to the public. This impacted business because it allowed for their services or products to be viewed on the computer.

  • Year 1991

    In this year, the World Wide Web was born. The European Organization for Nuclear Research created the World Wide Web in this year. This impacted businesses because it assisted businesses in becoming a more successful business.

  • Year 1994

    In this year shopping malls, banks, and radio stations start having a location on the World Wide Web. This impacted businesses because it allowed them to increase their revenue.

  • Year 1995

    In this year, companies began to provide online services through the use of dial-up internet.This impacted businesses because it allowed businesses to increase their revenue by offering convenience to potential customers.

  • Year 1999

    Companies began offering free computers with a signed contract for internet service. This impacted businesses because it allowed for customers to purchase services or items that are not usually present in the stores for businesses.