Count me in
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Electronic commerce is a good idea on the Web because it is much more convenient than going to a mall. Some electronic commerce critics charge that customers will not want to give up human contact when shopping, but, again, because Web commerce is convenient, it is still likely to thrive. Individuals just have to look at the evolution of the television and how popular it is to see what is likely in store for electronic commerce. Technology supporters have already had to convince people that a PC is a necessity and that Web access also is a requirement, and encouraging electronic commerce is not nearly as daunting a task as the previous two challenges. Some critics charge that electronic commerce will make the Web a wasteland of information, but the business side of the Web is not likely to drive out quirky Web content because there is enough Internet bandwidth for every type of user.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1996
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Red ink
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Many publishers have rushed to start publishing on the Web, but Forrester Research analysis indicates that many are still trying to adjust to evolutionary changes as they attempt to find audiences and make a profit. Nearly all publishers are discovering that using advertisers on a site is not enough. Forrester research reveals that while sites have excellent content, no one is demonstrating they are making money from any business model. Some publishers are getting rid of their business plans and are currently introducing a variety of new products and services that they hope can attract both advertisers and users. Some are implementing a 'cable method' that provides free access to a site but then charges admission for unique services or archive searching. At the same time, advertisers want more accountability from sites.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1996
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Web magazines' new battle cry: charge!
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Some Internet publishers are beginning to charge customers for browsing their Web sites. A changing market is demonstrating that Web business plans probably cannot meet their objectives based solely on advertising revenue. Microsoft said it will begin to charge an annual $19.95 fee for its digital publication, Slate, starting in Mar 1998. The Economist and Consumer Reports have imposed charges since introducing Web sites recently, while Business Week is close to levying a charge. Money magazine has considered 'premium services,' a concept that ESPN SportsZone and a few other sites already embrace. The publishers may face consequences from their decisions, because most information on the Web has been free. Web sites also experience a significant customer dropoff after they begin charging.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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