Internet advertising offers opportunities to reach large audiences for free or at reasonable prices. Pay-per-click advertising provides assurance that people are paying attention to messages, with various ad styles available. Social networking sites and online business directories offer unique forms of advertising. For some companies and individual professionals, the Internet is used for most or […]
Business-to-business (B2B) internet marketing uses the internet to connect with potential business customers, reducing the time required to promote and sell products or services. Companies use non-intrusive media to appeal to business customers and tailor email messages to decision makers within the organization. B2B marketing keeps communication channels open and can include product discussion forums […]
Internet consulting firms help businesses with website design, marketing, and technology, including search engine optimization. They can guide a company in creating a user-friendly website and achieving online distribution and sales goals. Consultants can also advise on improving online customer service. An Internet consulting firm can help a business with a range of issues, from […]
Internet analytics are tools used to monitor website traffic and user behavior. They can help shape a company’s online strategy by identifying popular sections of a site, how visitors find the site, and more. On-site analysis uses cookies to track user data, while SEO can improve search engine rankings. Google Analytics is the most widely […]
Internet addiction is difficult to diagnose as it can be confused with overuse or temporary obsession. True Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) can be defined by a series of behaviors similar to other addictions such as gambling, sex or drugs. Signs of internet addiction include spending more time online, withdrawal from the real world, anxiety when […]
Creating a map of the internet is difficult due to its rapid growth, private servers, and limited computing power. Some attempts have been made but only show certain aspects. The map is also difficult to read due to its complex structure. It is unlikely to exist until computing technology advances. A map of the Internet […]
22% of internet time is spent on social media, with users spending one minute every 4.5 minutes on social sites. People collectively spend 110 billion minutes on social media each month, a 25% YoY increase. Brazil leads in social interaction, with 86% of users visiting social sites. Worldwide, 22% of all time spent on the […]
Over half of the world’s population, or 3.9 billion people, will have internet access by the end of 2018, up from just 20% a decade ago. Mobile technologies have helped fuel recent increases, with Africa seeing the strongest growth from 2.1% in 2005 to 24.4% in 2018. Online growth is slowing, however, with a 5.5% […]
Ethan Zuckerman, inventor of the pop-up ad, publicly apologized in 2014 for creating the widely disliked advertising tool while working for Tripod in the late 1990s. He wrote an article for The Atlantic expressing regret for his creation. The internet has come a long way since then, with over 47 billion websites and 300 hours […]
80% of Americans use the internet, with lack of personal relevance being the most common reason for not going online. Age, education, and income correlate with non-users. 2.7 billion people worldwide are online, with Sweden having a high percentage and China having the largest number of users. A Pew Research Center study of online usage […]
In 1969, a message was sent over the ARPANET, the predecessor of the modern internet, but a system crash limited it to just “lo”. The first official email was sent in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson, connecting 15 computers. The information age got off to a somewhat inauspicious start. Just three months after man first walked […]
Internet offers various career opportunities in fields like writing, editing, programming, web design, customer service, sales, and teaching. Freelancing is a common way to work online, but traditional employers also allow telecommuting. Some jobs require a physical phone line, while others allow employees to work using only an Internet connection. Traditional companies also offer Internet […]
Microsoft’s Internet Security and Acceleration Server is a web proxy server and firewall that monitors network traffic, caches web content, and allows policy-based management. Available in Standard and Enterprise editions, it provides security, performance, and cost-effective remote access to web application servers. Internet Security and Acceleration Server was adopted after Microsoft® Proxy Server 2.0 and […]
South Korea’s online financial network was built around Internet Explorer and ActiveX plug-in in the 1990s. Presidential candidate Moon Jae-in has proposed scrapping the law that forces South Koreans to use this software. Despite being known for digital innovation, many public agency websites are still only accessible with IE. In the late 1990s, South Korea […]
Internet TV refers to TV shows and movies available for viewing on the internet through streaming or downloads. YouTube is not the best site for watching TV due to copyright laws, but major networks offer their shows on their websites. Downloadable video is popular, but torrent services have faced lawsuits. Internet TV offers program selection […]
Internet access speed is measured by how fast data can be transferred from the Internet to a computer. DSL and cable broadband are common technologies, with DSL using telephone lines and cable using coaxial cable. DSL speed is affected by distance from the DSLAM, while cable speed is affected by bandwidth allocation. DSL plans are […]
The Internet is a global network that provides access to vast amounts of information using specific data transfer modes over telephone lines. The backbone of the web consists of powerful T3 lines that connect metropolitan cities, while branch lines provide local support. Every computer on the web has a unique IP address, and data packets […]
Internet information leaks involve the premature release of data, often obtained through hacking, without the owner’s permission. This can cause difficulties for the owner and may involve personal information. Controlled leaks may also be used as a marketing strategy. Stronger laws protect intellectual property. An Internet information leak is a situation in which information not […]
Internet hosting services maintain servers and offer various services, from basic web hosting to domain name control and email access. DNS hosting deals with the domain name system, while specialized hosting is required for different industries. Utility computing and application service providers also offer hosting-like services. An Internet hosting service is a company or group […]
Many countries have low internet access rates, with Myanmar and East Timor having the lowest at 0.1%. Over 120 countries have an internet penetration rate of less than 23.8%. The US has a DPI of 77%, while Burkina Faso and Cambodia have a DPI of 0.5%. The Falkland Islands, Iceland, and Norway have the highest […]
