The Internet has revolutionized our lives to such an extent that the global network has become more then just a tool for most, but rather a necessary aid in daily life. More and more people go online to wireless networks has created the Internet closer and closer: it is on our cellphones, in our cars and television sets, hospital surgery rooms and fishing boats who fight against waves of the Atlantic.
And this revolution has brought a new way to shop. Both large and small, ecommerce websites have literally flooded the Internet of hundreds of thousands. All you can buy from brick and mortar store, you can also buy online: from food and clothing for weapons and ammunition, no matter what you are looking for, you're bound to find the right online store with just a few mouse clicks.
This revolution has sent cold shivers down the spines of brick and mortar businesses. And what was their reaction? They have opened online stores go hand in hand with the conventional businesses. Each "Mom and Pop 's" cheesecake shop has now also a Web site. In a recent survey, 68% of small businesses owners have stated that they are afraid of being put into receivership by the raging stream that e-commerce has become. It is no wonder that many of them have decided to join the revolution and establish a sort of an online presence even if most of them have stated that they have an aversion to the Internet.
But the large operators have reason to be afraid? Will we start seeing ghostly, deserted Walmarts across the country? Probably not in the near future, but the day will come when most people will only stop shopping offline longer. A trip to Walmart wastes time, burn gas and sometimes add some extra dots on counter stress.
The latest developments in mobile technology and the introduction of mobile phones with improved web has also made some people for their business when they receive from work and have them delivered at their doorsteps when they come home. So "time is money", these practices are lifesaving for people working two jobs.
Technology will continue to make progress and e-commerce will closely follow in its footsteps. Everything is easier and less time-consuming, leaving us more time to enjoy the things that really matter in life: who we love, our friends and hobbies (about shopping in a bricks and mortar store is of course on your hobby list).