The History of The Internet

By coopersmith1

  • Birth of the Internet

    basically initiated the history of eCommerce, when what is called electronic data interchange permits companies to carry out electronic interactions.

  • Micheal Aldrich

    invented online shopping giving the "concept of teleshopping" which revolutionizes the way businesses happen.

  • Thomas Holidays

    submits the first ever B2B electronic transaction using online technology.

  • Nissan

    Began to sell cars and finance with credit checking to consumers online from dealers to lots.

  • France Telecom Invents Minitel

    Considered the worlds most successful pre-World Wide Web online services. Users could make online purchases, train reservations, and more through the videotex online services, accessible through telephone lines.

  • The First Shopper

    Jane Snowball becomes the very first internet home shopper at age 74.

  • The First Internet Browsers

    Tim Berners-Lee create the first internet browser, using the NeXT computer.

  • NSF

    The National Science Foundation lifts restrictions on the commercial use of the NET, clearing the way for eCommerce.

  • GOOGLE

    google become the leading internet search engine, they also debuts on eCommerce.

  • iPhone

    Apple launches the release of the iPhone with a full internet browser with downloadable apps, advancing eCommerce.

  • Amazon.com

    i believe the amazon will grow and expand world wide. increasing profit, and the introduction of drone delivering.

  • The Future of eCommerce

    the future is bright for eCommerce as it gets serious about social media and more person conversations taking place between businesses and consumers.