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CompuServe is founded
This is the first major commercial online service provider -
Electronic shopping begins
Michael Aldrich invents e-shopping -
Boston Computer Exchange Launches
One of the first online ecomm platforms begins -
AOL enters market
AOL comes in at a cheaper price than CompuServe -
Book Stacks Unlimited Launches
One of the first online places for books! Prior to Amazon! -
Netscape Navigator Launches
one of the first online browsers is launched - Netscape Navigator -
Amazon Launches
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Ebay Launches
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Paypal launches as online payment system
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Google launches Ad Words
An advertising online search tool -
Amazon Prime is Launched
Flat fee shipping! -
Big Commerce Launches
Online storefront Platform -
Google Wallet Launches
online payment system -
Facebook launches Sponsored stories
early form of social media advertising -
Apple Pay Launches
Mobile Payment -
Jet.com launches
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Instagram shoppable posts are introduced
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Cyber Monday sales exceed 6.5 Billion