The internet has a huge impact on my everyday life. I
take my courses through Ashford University online and the great majority of my
job relies on internet-based software. In my personal life, the internet is the
backbone of my smartphone and smart TV. I am on social media minimally, but
that is still internet based. I also use my Gmail account for photo and music
backup from my phone, which is also cloud-based internet storage.
The internet affects my buying habits moderately. I still
purchase products from physical stores more than online. I use Amazon for
things that are hard to find in my rural area or something that I want to find
cheaper. Since I live about an hour and a half away from any store more
substantial than a small-ish Wal-Mart, sometimes Amazon has just the
availability and price I’m looking for. Otherwise, I still want to go to the
store and touch or try on items. Especially when I am shopping for clothing,
there is just no substitute to trying on a pair of jeans and getting the
perfect fit. There is a little bit of distrust in using my cards online as
well. I try to only order from very trusted sites like Amazon or Wal-Mart that
have better track records. Most of my internet use in regard to purchases is
researching products & alternatives, and checking store availability. My
Facebook account helps me to have a better awareness of sales and promotions at
the stores I frequent, like Cabelas.
