When Did Ecommerce Start To Boom?

When Did Ecommerce Start to Boom? 

The emergence of the internet was a game changer and e-commerce began to flourish. It was around the year 2000 that development accelerated dramatically. Within a few years, basic style sheets could be displayed and websites such as Amazon and eBay started popping up. The two sites quickly became massive e-commerce platforms and revolutionized the way people bought and sold items. In addition, e-commerce websites allowed consumers to buy and sell items worldwide. Subscription services also began to appear on the internet. People also began to switch from VHS tapes to DVDs. 

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Millennials disrupt e-commerce 

The millennial generation is changing the way that retailers and brands conduct holiday shopping. Surveys show that a majority of millennials are doing their holiday shopping on their mobile devices. In the UK, 60% of Millennials plan to do their holiday shopping on mobile devices. 

Dot-com boom 

The dot-com boom in the mid-1990s changed the face of the business landscape. Public companies focused on electronic commerce enjoyed sky-high valuations. But their success was short-lived, and the dot-com bust followed, wiping five trillion dollars off the market value of tech companies. One of the earliest companies to establish an Internet presence was Southwest Airlines, which grew to become one of the largest airlines in the world by 2000. In 1995, Southwest Airlines’ Website had already established a large user base, and by the early 2000s, most passengers booked flights online. 

Shopify 

During the 1990s, the internet and e-commerce grew together. Many businesses started selling goods on the internet. This new technology was still new, but sellers began to recognize the benefits of this new method of selling. Companies like eBay and Amazon began offering products through the internet. Today, nearly all major retail companies have an online presence. 

Etsy 

Etsy, which started as a humble platform for handmade and vintage goods in 2005, is now the second most popular ecommerce site in the world, after Amazon. Founded by a group of friends from high school, Etsy is a popular alternative to Ebay. The platform allows sellers to manage their inventory and orders, while Etsy acts as the middleman between customers and sellers.