The unique codes which all computers with access to the internet have that identify each of them on the World Wide Web. Its main function is to identify where the internet connection is coming from.
Below: Image of an IP address for wirless access point
2. What is Web 2.0, how does it differ from 1.0?
Web 2.0: Is a two way interaction on the internet allowing users to create, update and give feedback on a webpage. It differs from Web 1.0 as 1.0 only enables to give information, while not allowing the end user to add any information. Therefore 2.0 is two way communications while 1.0 is only one way.
Below: Image of 2.0 programs
Below: Image that shows how web 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 differ and the year created
3. What is Web 3.0?
Consists of making databases online. It enables you to search using all sort of media and will evolution towards 3D. Through tagging, more returns in search engines would be given.
The link below explains web 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0
4. What is eBusiness, how does it differ from eCommerce?
eBusiness is the actual running of the whole business online. It consists of marketing, legal and accounting side of running a business online. Whereas eCommerce is the buying and selling of goods online.
The link below explains the diference between ecommerce and ebusiness
5. What is pure and partial eCommerce
Pure: Purchasing digital software or data online such as Itunes.
Partial: having various goods for sales which will be delivered to you such as fruit and vegetables.
6. List and describe the various eBusiness models?
1) Indirect PC Value Chain: Consists of purchasing product from supplier, then to the PC maker, followed by the Distributors who send them to Retailers who resell the products to the Final Customer. This is the old fashioned way of purchasing products from the warehouse to the end user. It is still commonly used today as people still prefer to directly deal with the retail stores to gain the best advice.
2) Direct PC Value Chain: Consists of the Supplier, then to Dell and the Final customer.
This is a more informal way of purchase and is becoming more common as customers find it cheaper to purchase from the company it is less expensive for purchase.
7. List and describe the major B2B models?
1) Sell side B2B- Has many buyers and only one seller that they all purchase their goods from.
Below: Image of Sell Side B2B website
Below: Image of Buy side B2B for IBM
Below: Image of an online electronic exchange between suppliers and customer
Below: Image of collaborative commerce in a workplace
Challenges:
1) Website not functional- There may be an issue with the website such as not capable to be opened using different types of browsers. It may also have a problem with navigating as it may have broken links
2) Checkout requesting too much information- May end up having consumers cancelling purchase due to the online forms asking for too much information which may make the user feel uncomfortable in filling out.
Opportunities:
1) Cheaper to sell online-Won't need to consider to pay for expenses such as rent therefore more profits would be generated as the consumers tend to pay for the postal.
2) Ability to create an Extranet- This allows businesses to engage in work online at anytime of the day bycreating a blog page to add and received information.
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