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The Evolution of E-Commerce
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First Electric Transactions
This is the first event in the history of E-Commerce. THe Electronic Data Interchange allowedcompanies to carry out electronic transactions. -
Online Shopping
Michael Aldrich invents online shopping which created the concept of teleshopping which revolutionizes the way businesses happen. -
Minitel Invented
Minitel was invented by France Telecom and is considered the most successful pre-World Wide Web online service. -
ASCX12 Created
This new format gave dependable means to conduct electronic business. Geteshead SIS/ Tesco are the first B2C online shopping businesses. -
Nissan UK Sells Cars Online
For the first time ever, a car company sold cars and financed them with credit checking to customers online from dealers' lots. -
First Merchant Account
Merchant Accounts allow companies like software developers sell online. Swreg created the first one. -
Online Grocery Stores
Peapod brought the first online grocery store to the internet. -
First World Wide Web Browser
Tim Berners- Lea creates the first World Wide Web server and browser, using a NeXT computer. -
NSF lifts resrictions of the Web
The National Science Foundation lifts restrictions on the commercial use of the NET, clearing the way for eCommerce. -
Future Shop Created
J.H. Snider and Terra Ziporyn publish "Future Shop: How new technologies will change the way we shop and what we buy" -
Yahoo and Online Banking
Yahoo, online banking, online credit card sales, and SSL encrypt were all invented. -
Amazon and Ebay
Amazon.com and Ebay.com were created. -
Google and Paypal
Google and Paypal revolutionalize the internet. -
Victioria's Secret Website created
Zappos and Victorias Secret online websites were created. -
.COM Investment Bust
The .Com Investment Bust occured and The Exchange Project is created. -
Amazon launches mobile commerce site
Amazon blazes a trail launching a mobile commerce site. -
Ebay Buys Paypal
Ebay bought paypal. CSN Stores and NetShops begin selling products through several targeted domains. -
Apple's ITunes Store
Apple launches iTunes, Congress passes the Can-Spam Act. -
Credit Card Security Programs
Credit card companies create PCI data security standards. -
Youtube
Youtube, VirtueMArt, and Web 2.0 are founded -
Google Checkout
Google launches Google Checkout. -
iPhone launched
Apple launched the iPhone with web browsing and downloadable apps. -
Amazon creates Text BuyIt
Amazon creates Text BuyIt. -
Amazon and Overstock Battle
Amazon.com and Overstock.com lose New York online sales tax battle. -
Magento Mobile
eCommerce gets serious about social media and more personal converstaions taking place between businesses and consumers.
