Canada Presscott
Berkeley college – Online
Dr. Ronald Posluns
BUS 508
May 20st, 2012
Describe and evaluate a major corporation’s Website in these four areas: (1) product information, (2) corporation’s contact information, (3) customization of products for customers, and (4) customer information at purchase.
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