Digital Commerce
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Digital Commerce (e-commerce) is the buying and selling of things online. The amount of e-commerce is constantly increasing. In 2011, there was $763,200,000,000 spent online worldwide. However, online shopping made up only 8% of overall retail sales. Today, an estimated $10 trillion is spent online annually. In the future, there is an expected increase in digital commerce and as such, users should be familiar with how to utilize the online marketplace while also keeping themselves, and their money, safe.
References and Resources
E-Commerce / Online Sales Statistics - Annual online sales statistics.
The Internet Economy 25 Years After .com - Online sales statistics.
Online Lineup - Interactive online game to test your ability to make smart online shopping choices.
Better Business Bureau - Find reputable merchants.
Online Shopping Safety - Tips to shopping safely online.
The Internet Economy 25 Years After .com - Online sales statistics.
Online Lineup - Interactive online game to test your ability to make smart online shopping choices.
Better Business Bureau - Find reputable merchants.
Online Shopping Safety - Tips to shopping safely online.