Most feature news and information organized by category, and all offer Internet search capabilities. These companies sell stuff online, to consumers, business, or both. E-tailers include sellers of products like toys, books or computers, as well as services such as downloadable music, plane tickets, hotel rooms, etc. Consumer auction sites also are considered e-tailers. These companies offer services such as Web hosting, e-mail management, application hosting and delivery and employment listings.
Business models vary.
These companies offer a variety of services including business development, web design, software development, marketing, e-commerce services, etc. They are differentiated from E-Commerce Enablers by the breadth of their services. These are companies that, one way or another, are trying to improve the performance of the Internet. Cable access providers, caching server vendors, router and switch makers, etc. Some charge a monthly fee, others offer free access in exchange for bombarding you with ads.