The internetThe internet

Unit 18

The internetThe internet

The internet is a network of networks.

Through the world wide web we are able to browse internet pages, email, download music and media, make calls … the list is endless!

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List five services on the internet that you have used.

Parts of the internetParts of the internet

ISP Internet browserSearch engineURL

List as many services you can think of that are available on the Internet.What do you know about each of these?What do you know about each of these?What do you know about each of these?List as many services you can think of that are available on the Internet.What do you know about each of these?

Business communication via the Business communication via the internetinternetBusinesses communicate with their stakeholders via the internet in many different ways. These include: e-commerce information posted on a website social networks blogs micro-blogging.

The advantages of the internetThe advantages of the internet

The internet has advantages for customers and business. These include: Customers can find information at the click of a button Better deals are available to customers Small businesses are no longer limited to local suppliers Businesses can cut costs Businesses are accessible 24/7.

The disadvantages of the internetThe disadvantages of the internet

Although the internet brings many advantages to both businesses and customers, there are some disadvantages for businesses. These include: the cost of the construction and maintenance of the website difficulty being found in search engines staff costs.