Miss.-For persons with restrictive family or work schedules, online browsing can offer some relief when it comes to shopping. Avoiding crowds, clutter and traffic are just a few reasons online shopping appeals to many, said Sheri L. Lokken, an assistant professor of human sciences at Mississippi State University.
Search engines can help locate the exact item.
This eliminates the possibility of missing an item's listing in an index or finding that you need to go to another store. Online descriptions are not limited by page size or printing costs, as in catalogs. Companies may provide as much information about each item as they wish. Shoppers do not have to leave the comfort of their homes and can complete shopping in one sitting. Gifts can be ordered, wrapped, and sent electronically.