com are two of the most well known computer software sites, which offer consumers invaluable information, product analysis and reviews on the latest computer software and hardware, as well as listing prices, other products with similar features, product availability, IT related job opportunities, and free software downloads are among the many services which these e-companies provide
Epinions.com and Cnet networks were established in the mid to late 1990's; however even though still fairly young companies; these e-companies have generated margins of profit. The companies' rapid growth spurts began with the increasing popularity and demand for web based products and services. .
Like all growing companies Cnet Networks and Epinions.com rely on quality marketing schemes to promote their services. Through sponsorship deals and partnerships they are able to advertise effectively their respective companies. Each of these companies' boasts an unbiased review of different software and hardware produced by various manufacturers such as IMB, Toshiba, Microsoft, Adobe, and many more. However the ultimate aim of these two sites is to advertise goods available on the consumer market. This ultimately means to obtain the services provided by Cnet Networks and Epinions.com, software and hardware manufacturers pay these e-companies for their product promotion or advertising. Large manufacturers in turn receive a broad spectrum of World Wide Web advertising of their products through these e-companies. Quality advertising means sales and sales means company profit, thus Epinions.com and Cnet Networks deliver quality products for their clientele. .
Cnet Networks and Epinions.com offer the same service for buyers however, while Cnet.com focuses more on electronic devices, computer accessories and software; Epinions.com covers a broader spectrum from automobile products to travel packages. For buyers looking specifically for computer software' Epinions.