Online Business Terminology

Adware

Any software application that displays banner ads or pop-up ads while a program is running.

Business-to-business transactions

Involves the exchange of products, services, and information between businesses on the Internet

Business-to-consumer transactions

Refer to e-commerce that takes place directly between businesses and consumers

Cloud computing

Refers to the sharing of information, resources, and software over the Internet.

Consumer-to-consumer transactions

Refers to consumers selling goods and services to other consumers sometimes with the involvement of a third party