e-commerce timeline Flashcards
(22 cards)
1960s – was developed, allowing
businesses to exchange documents electronically.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
he built the first online shopping platform using videotex.
Michael Aldrich
became the first online marketplace, selling used computers. They used minitel.
Boston Computer Exchange
____ invented the ___ paving the way for e-commerce websites.
Tim Berners-Lee and World Wide Web
1991 – The ___ became publicly available, enabling online
transactions.
Internet
1994 – ___ introduced ___, securing online payments.
Netscape and SSL encryption
1995 – ___ and ___ were launched, revolutionizing online retail and auctions.
Amazon and eBay
1998 – ___ was founded, making online payments more secure and convenient.
PayPal
1999 – ___ launched, becoming a major B2B e-commerce platform.
Alibaba
2000 – The ____ burst, but strong e-commerce players
survived.
dot-com bubble
2005 – ____ was introduced, offering fast shipping and boosting online shopping.
Amazon Prime
2008 – ___ launched, paving the way for mobile commerce (m-commerce).
Apple App Store
2009 – ___ was introduced, opening possibilities for cryptocurrency transactions.
Bitcoin
2010 – ___ and ___ launched, influencing online shopping trends.
Instagram and Pinterest
2011 – ____ launched, enhancing digital payments.
Google Wallet
2015 – Amazon launched ___, integrating AI into shopping experiences.
Alexa
2016 – ___, enabling businesses to set up online stores easily.
Shopify grew
2018 – ___ gained popularity, later influencing social commerce.
TikTok
2020 – The ___ accelerated online shopping, with grocery delivery and e-learning surging.
COVID-19 pandemic
2021 – ___ e-commerce became a major trend in China and expanded globally.
Live streaming
2022 – ___ and ___ recommendations gained traction.
Metaverse shopping and AI-powered
2023 – ___ and ___ grew significantly, changing how people shop online
TikTok Shop and social commerce
