Continuing with the interesting discussion on Moments that Changed the Web Forever, I would now like to talk about two of the other significant 'events' that changed the Online world over the years.
eBay – September, 1995
The concept of online shopping was initially quite far-fetched. But, in due course, every business – big and small – thought of cashing in on the frenzy to make millions through the web. eBay was the pioneer in this regard, as it fostered the creation of an online junkyard where you could dump and pick anything and everything.
As per reports, the first item auctioned on the site was a broken laser pointer that fetched $14.83. That was the September of 1995, and today, more than 12 years hence, eBay has carved a niche for itself, involving more than 60 million people in its functioning.
Wikipedia – January, 2001
Encyclopedia Britannica has been considered as the 'Bible' for knowledge seekers. With the introduction of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, everybody got a chance of showing off his/her 'expertise' in the subject of their choice.
This all-inclusive website allows you to add or edit entries on any topic. It does not matter if you are not well-versed with the same; all you need is factual accuracy and some grammatical and linguistic sense.
Created by American Internet entrepreneur Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia has an archive of more than seven million articles in more than ten different global languages. It will not be an understatement to say that it is considered as the 'online answer' to almost all our queries.
More in the next blog... Moments that Changed the Web Forever - III
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