Business

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Individual companies have set up advertisements on the Web. Before long, it will be almost unprofitable for any major company�especially one that deals in new technologies�to exist without its own site to show advertisements and product information. Buyers, moreover, are rapidly finding out that it is far easier to take a look at a new product by going to a business's Web page than by physically going to the store to look for a product or searching advertisements in the newspaper. In addition to finding advertisements on the Web, consumers can do their shopping on the Web as well.

Do you want to actually purchase an item that you've been viewing? Step into a shopping mall! These malls allow users to place orders for items that can then be shipped to their homes or businesses. Holiday shopping couldn't be easier! No longer will you have to stand in lines at stores or wait on hold for the attendant at the mail-order company to take your order. Instead, you can find the item you want and enter your credit information to have it shipped right away.

Users can order almost anything from the Web: chocolate, books, games, clothing, music, or anything else they might desire. This directory contains listings for numerous stores and shopping centers.