1. Introduction
How we use the Internet
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80.jpg.webp

2. The way we use the
internet has changed a
lot in the past 20 years.
In the beginning it was
mostly used for
information now the
internet can be used for
almost anything; Paying
bills, Playing games,
Buying groceries,
Meeting new friends and
many more things.
1990-
1999
Internet speeds
Dial up modems
14.4 KBs-56KBps
Main access through
home and work
Computers
Phones with WAP
Browser
People on the Internet
1995 – 16 Million
1999- 24.8 Million
2000-
2010
Internet speeds
ADSL Home Broadband
512KBps – 22KBps
Main access through
Computers Laptops
Phones with Mobile
Web
2011-
2022
Internet speeds
Fibre Optic Broadband
100MBps – 500MBps
Main access through
Smartphones, Smart
TVs,Tablets, Computers
and Laptops
People on the Internet
2010 – 1.9 Billion
2022 – 5.47 Billion
People on the Internet
2000 – 30.4 Million
2009 – 18.2 Million
Sources – (WDD Staff May 2009) - (Tarun sara June2023) – (William Craig June 2023) - (Elon
University) – (Miniwatts marketing Jan 2023) - (Beverly)
(Beverly)
Access to the
Internet

3. Search engines have become one
of the internet’s strongest
resources and an integral part of
our everyday lives in today’s
digitalized world. Search engines
like Google, Yahoo, or Bing help
billions of internet users find the
content they need at a rapid rate
by consolidating and organizing
the wealth of knowledge available
online.
85.30%
7.89%
2.88%
USERS WORDWIDE PERCENTAGE
Google Bing Yahoo
2.989
2.527
2
ACTIVE USERS BY BILLION
Facebook Youtube Instagram
Sources – (statista) – (dataportol) – (Fadzilla July 2022 ) Image -
https://www.earth.com/news/why-are-so-many-people-addicted-
to-social-media/
Digital devices used by
audiences

4. Consumers prefer to shop online because of how easy it is
to find the product they are looking for, and the ordering
process is very simple: you order the product, confirm
payment and then you can see the shipping status from the
comfort of your home. You can buy any product without
having to leave your bed! (ad-lister)
In 2023, analysts expect there to
be 218.8 million digital buyers
there. This marks a 1.9% annual
increase from the previous year.
The number of people shopping
online in the US is set to continue
growing. By 2026, this figure is
set to hit 230.6 million.
(oberlo)
Fashion
Food
Tech
Travel
Sources – (ad-lister) – (oberlo)
Image - https://www.monsterinsights.com/50-breathtaking-online-shopping-
statistics-you-never-knew/
What customers buy
online

5. Media consumption trends have drastically changed over the past few years. From Netflix binges to YouTube
tutorials and Tic Tok dances, Video consumption has seeped into almost every aspect of peoples lives. Gen Z
and Millennials essentially grew up with the Internet, As such they prefer to watch online videos over
traditional television, And when the Pandemic shut people indoors, their media consumption habits rapidly
changed (channelfactory 2022)
2.1 Billion
Subscribers
232.5 Million
Subscribers
13.12 Million
Subscribers
25 Million
Subscribers
1 Billion
Subscribers
Sources – (wyzowl) – (standard) – (shepherd 2023)
Images - https://www.pngitem.com/
Online Video consumption

6. We have reached a point where it is
difficult to imagine life without
technology. It has considerably changed
the quality of life. By seeping into every
aspect of our life, technology has changed
the way we behave and operate. From
communication and transport to healthcare
and connectivity, technology has enhanced
our lives for the better. The best part is that
it is ever-evolving by facilitating more
advanced features. For instance, we have
come far from traditional audio calls to
instant messaging and facetime. Not to
forget, technology has come to rescue
during the pandemic. When the world was
in lockdown mode, video calling and
putting out words on the internet has paved
the way for connecting with each other.
(Simple learn 2023)
Communication
Social Media Video Calling Messaging apps
App controlled
Homes
Appliances Thermostats Energy Usage
Money
Mobile Banking Paying Bills Online Purchases
Entertainment
Video Content
Streaming
Devices
E Books
Safety
Medial Alerts
App controlled
Doorbells
Home Security
systems
(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
(Image 4) (Image 5)
Sources – (aginginplace) – (Cassity 2021) – (Zaghw 2023)
Consumer

7. Technology was already starting to become a big part of our everyday
lives, But we skipped ahead a few years due to the global pandemic
being forced to only use the internet, By either keeping up to date on
social media, Video calls to communicate with friend and family. Our
smart TV’s and devices to keep us entertained. More and more people
are connecting to the Internet mainly due to smartphones being
available so easily, There are 5.19 billion internet users in the world
today. The total number of internet users around the world grew by
105 million during the past 12 months. Globally, internet user
numbers are growing at an annual rate of 2.1 percent, but year-on-
year growth is much higher in many developing economies.
(dataportal)
(Image 9)
Summary

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