electronic commerce

Describes how internet pioneer and entreprneur Josh Harris lost 85 million dollars in one week during the aftermath of the dotcom crash of 2000.

Amazon has revolutionized online shopping, growing quickly to one of the biggest companies in the world. Learn how Amazon became the tech giant it is today and get a glimpse of what's coming next.

A guide to selling arts and crafts items online.

"In Amazon Unbound, Brad Stone presents a deeply reported, vividly drawn portrait of how a retail upstart became one of the most powerful and feared entities in the global economy. Stone also probes the evolution of Bezos himself-who started as a geeky technologist totally devoted to building Amazon, but who transformed to become a fit, disciplined billionaire with global ambitions; who ruled Amazon with an iron fist, even as he found his personal life splashed over the tabloids." -- Amazon.com.

"When the world's largest search engine/social media company, The Circle, merges with the planet's dominant e-commerce site, it creates the richest and most dangerous-and, oddly enough, most beloved-monopoly ever known: 'The Every'"--Provided by publisher.

Examines careers that combine interests in computer science and marketing, highlighting different jobs, educational requirements, and job search tips.

"The worlds of finance and technology have been rocked by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: encrypted digital currency created by complex computer algorithms. First developed in 2009 and launching several speculative frenzies, cryptocurrencies have created and destroyed fortunes over their . . . history. Across years of New York Times articles, readers will discover the unfolding story of a technology that, while rarely performing as promised, has produced . . . effects that cannot be ignored"--Provided by publisher.

"What [electronic commerce] jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders"--Provided by publisher.

Discussing how to market your digital business, including digital marketing, blogging, social media, and mobile marketing.

A discussion of online shopping and downloading that addresses proper ways to behave while online, acceptable use policies, privacy protection, and other related topics.