eCommerce
eCommerce (also known as 'electronic commerce') refers to business conducted online. At one time, the term included only web businesses such as Amazon and Travelocity that transferred a real world paradigm – buying books or booking flights -- to the Internet. But heading into the second decade of the 21st Century, practically all business is conducted online in some way and eCommerce includes a wide range of subject matter, whether it’s downloading an app, clicking on an adword at a blog, licensing content from iStockphoto, or purchasing a legal form. In fact it's hard to imagine a business without some eCommerce element. In this section we look at all of the legal issues affecting eCommerce 2.0.
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Questions on eCommerce & Website Development
Questions on eCommerce & Website Development
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What if the domain name I want is taken -- but not yet being used?
I am hoping to start a website, to bring people to my stores. I tried to register my business's name as a domain name but found it was taken. When I type in the address, though, the screen says "under construction." It's been "under construction" for months. What should I do?
Do it Yourself Resources
Do it Yourself Resources
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Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants
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Getting Permission to Publish: Ten Tips for Website Managers
Don't use someone else's work on your website without first getting permission.
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How To Register Your Blog Name As a Trademark
Explanation for filing a federal trademark application for blog name.
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How Can I Use Copyright-Free Works (in the Public Domain)?
Many works of art, music and literature are no longer protected by copyright.
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