Communicating
§ Gmail- Gmail is the #1
website for free email accounts. Gmail generates their income through Ad sells.
For every 1000 “clicks” an Ad gets Gmail earns more money.
§ Yahoo- Yahoo generates
income in the same way that Gmail does. Yahoo utilizes the per click model of Ad
sells.
§ Outlook- Outlook
also utilizes the Ad selling market to generate income. Outlook is utilized
most by companies and colleges due to the easy streamline process to create
multiple email accounts in a short period of time.
Shopping
§ Amazon- Amazon has
cornered the online shopping market, from their vast quantity of affordable
items, to their quick delivery options. Amazon generates revenue through the
sells of retail items, Ad sells, and subscriptions.
§ Ebay- Where Amazon has
cornered the online shopping market, Ebay is the conquer of online auctions.
Ebay generates revenue through Ad sells also, but the majority of their revenue
comes from the seller’s fees from each of their auctions.
§ Walmart- Walmart is not
only a giant in the Big Box Store battle, but that have also found themselves at
the top of online sales. Walmart generates revenue through retail sales, Ads,
and shipping fees.
Searching
§ Google- Google is the
#1 search engine. Google utilizes Ad sells to earn their revenue.
§ Bing- Just like Google, Bing
utilizes Ad sells to bring in their revenue.
§ Yahoo (powered by Bing)- Yahoo
search is powered by Bing, and yet they are still the 3rd most used
search engine. Yahoo also sells Ads to earn their money.
Education
§ University of Phoenix- University
of Phoenix generates most of its revenue through the cost of tuition.
§ American Public
University- American Public University also
generates revenue utilizing the per credit hour charge for tuition.
§ Liberty University Online- Liberty
University is a large school in Virginia, but a vast majority of their students
attend the university online. They charge per credit hour to generate their
revenue.
Entertainment
§ YouTube- Youtube is the go-to
place for online entertainment. Youtube earns money through Ad sells and merchandising.
§ Netflix.com- Netflix generates their income through payed
monthly subscriptions. They have multiple subscription options available and varying
prices.
§ Twitch.Tv- Twitch.TV is the
top streaming site for online gamers. Twitch utilizes both Ads, and subscriptions
to generate revenue.
