| The
Internet gives you access to information on almost any subject imaginable.
Search tools such as Google,
Webcrawler,
AltaVista,
Excite
etc. have been created to allow people to quickly find their topic
of interest. Colors have added an interesting dimension retricted
only to the imagination. Three dimensional graphic images, sound
and even movies. |
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| Electronic
mail |
E-mail
is the most popular feature of the Internet. E-mail is a fast, easy and
inexpensive way of communicating with others. |
| Education |
Some
people in the education field are now using the internet to publish their
lessons for student access and lesson assignments. |
| Discussion
Groups |
The Internet
allows you to meet with groups of people world wide that may share a common
interest. You can ask questions and discuss problems and topics of interest. |
| Résumé's |
Some
people will use the Internet to display their resume. By creating a web
page with your resume you can include as much information about yourself
that you would not normally include on a paper resume, such as a picture
of yourself. |
| Job
listings |
Companies
can use the Internet to post a job with in their company that will attract
a wider range of potential employees. |
| Information
of interest |
Use the
Internet to display information on a variety of topics. Many web pages
are devoted to movies, music, sports, favorite pictures, topics of personal
interest, hobbies and information that may help others. |
| Organization
and Club Promotion |
Web pages
can be used to inform the public about an organization or club. The page
can include detailed information about the organization, pictures, upcoming
events, services, news letters etc. |
| The Internet
has opened up a whole new world for marketing a product. |
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| Shopping |
Companies
can use web pages to display pictures and information on their products.
The Internet can also be used to sell the product on line by allowing
consumers to place their orders on line and E-mail for information. |
| Announcements |
Web pages
can be used to inform the public of new products and information. Companies
will use their web page to display press releases, news articles and other
points of interest. |
| Support |
The Internet
is becoming very popular as a method of technical support for companies
and their products. A web page can be designed with common questions and
answers on the products a company offers. Consumers with problems or questions
on the products can E-mail the company. Companies can then review the
questions and E-mail a response. |
| Information
gathering & Customer feedback |
Companies
can use the Internet for online surveys and questionnaires regarding their
products. This is an excellent way of receiving consumer feedback. Incentives
such as "free stuff" are commonly used. |
