internet

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(noun)

The global system of interconnected computer networks that link billions of devices worldwide; a network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks of local to global scope, linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless, and optical networking technologies. 

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  • Digital Age
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(noun)

The Internet, the largest global internet.

Related Terms

  • business environment
  • streaming
  • employment
  • debt
  • digital
  • search engine
  • Promotion
  • Direct Marketing

Examples of internet in the following topics:

  • The Development of the Internet

  • Digital Marketing

    • Digital marketing is the use of internet connected devices to engage a customer with online advertising to promote products and services.
    • Internet marketing, also known as web marketing, online marketing, webvertising, or e-marketing, is referred to as the marketing (generally promotion) of products or services over the Internet.
    • Internet marketing is considered to be broad in scope because it not only refers to marketing on the Internet but also includes marketing done via e-mail and wireless media.
    • Internet marketing ties together the creative and technical aspects of the Internet, including design, development, advertising, and sales.
    • Internet-connected devices are those such as web browsers, smart phones, and game consoles.
  • Global Marketing and the Internet

    • The internet has allowed marketers to benefit from reduced geographic and time constraints, and reach consumers in various new ways.
    • The Internet's most obvious benefit is the elimination of geographic and time constraints.
    • The Internet's accessibility and low barrier to entry enable anyone with an Internet connection to book a flight, test drive a service, or purchase a product with just a few clicks of a mouse.
    • Moreover, the perpetual nature of the Internet makes business occur 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 52 weeks per year.
    • Translate the use of the Internet to marketing on a global level
  • The Internet, Blogging, and Podcasting

    • The growth of the Internet and its associated technologies has made a profound impact on contemporary political campaigns.
    • The internet is now a core element of modern political campaigns.
    • Individual political candidates are also using the internet to promote their election campaign.
    • President Obama's campaign, depicted here, relied heavily on the use of the internet.
    • He used the internet to connect with his constituents and win votes.
  • Evaluating Material from the Internet

    • Given the widespread authorship of the Internet, carefully evaluate all Internet sources for credibility, reliability, bias and accuracy.
    • The biggest advantage of using the Internet as a research tool is the ease with which you can find information.
    • The burden of filtering truth from fiction in your Internet searches lies solely with you as the researcher.
    • .net: Primarily used by internet service providers.
    • It is convenient, but by no means necessary, for the archived copy to be accessible via the Internet.
  • Finding Materials on the Internet

    • Internet search engines are powerful tools for delivering easily accessible sources of information in the research process.
    • The Internet is pervasive, easily accessible, and continually updated.
    • The Internet is also an excellent way to familiarize or orient yourself with an unfamiliar speech topic.
    • When getting started with most Internet research, the first thing you'll do is open up your Internet browser and open to a search engine.
    • Identify ways to use search engines to find information on the Internet
  • Researching Using Digital Media

    • Digital media technologies are enabling researchers to use increasingly sophisticated tools to collect data via the Internet.
    • The field of Internet research is relatively new and evolving.
    • Online research methods enable researchers to use increasingly sophisticated digital tools to collect data via the Internet.
    • Thus, the practice is also referred to as Internet research, Internet science, or iScience.
    • Digital media including images, videos and audio can prove valuable sources for Internet researchers.
  • Avoiding Plagiarism When Using the Internet

    • In the age of the Internet and social media, it can be both very easy and very tempting to plagiarize.
    • In the age of the Internet, as easy as it can be to just lift something from a relevant but obscure source via Google, it's equally as easy to get caught plagiarizing the words of others .
    • As tempting as it might be to plagiarize with the vastness of available sources on the internet - don't do it.
  • Mass marketing, direct marketing, and Internet marketing

    • Although (officially), Internet marketing is a type of direct marketing, it has evolved so quickly and demanded the attention of so many companies that a separate section here is warranted.
    • Essentially, Internet technology (which changes by the moment) has created a new way of doing business.
    • In the Internet age, the way consumers evaluate and follow through on their purchase decisions has changed significantly.
    • Consumers have control over how, when, and where they shop on the Internet.
    • The Internet has all but eliminated the urgency of satisfying the need when the opportunity is presented.
  • Security risks and internet risks

    • We discuss Internet risks in the next section.
    • Companies considering a website or Internet-based services need to be aware of the various risks and regulations that may apply to these services.
    • Each day of the week and every month, there are new Internet threats.
    • These threats range from attacks on networks to the simple passing of offensive materials sent or received via the Internet.
    • It is clear that no single risk management strategy can completely eliminate the risks associated with Internet use and access.
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