‘The chores that used to mean a trip in the car can now be done from a chair, with a cup of tea by my side.’
Another beauty of the internet is its helpful capacity to make the dull things in life quicker and easier to achieve. Banking and shopping can both be done online, and there’s endless fun to be had in rootling out bargains and browsing through the enormous range of products in online shops.
Guides to internet shopping and banking
Shopping
Internet shopping: how to buy online – An introduction to the options and process behind making an online purchase.
How to order groceries online – Save yourself from the hassle of wonky trolley wheels and long queues.
How to find discount codes – A step-by-step guide to finding vouchers and codes to get money off your purchases.
How to buy wholesale online – You can save a fortune buying in bulk – and you can now do it as a individual online.
How to compare prices – Make sure that you’re getting the best possible prices when internet shopping.
How to order a vegetable box – You can order a box of locally-sourced vegetables (not to mention fruit, meat and dairy products) from the comfort of your living room.
Using eBay
What is eBay? – Benefits and features of this online auction and selling site.
How to buy on eBay – Purchasing new or second-hand items either by bidding or buying outright.
How to sell on eBay – All the details for selling items easily and safely.
How to make money on eBay – Maximising the amount you can make from a single sale.
Shopping on Amazon
What is Amazon? – Benefits and features of this popular online shopping website.
How to use Amazon – Buying something from this huge shopping website for the first time.
Online services
How to book a holiday online – Booking a package holiday with a tour operator.
How to pay council tax online – One of the easiest ways to pay. Here’s a typical payment procedure.
Saving money online
How to find online bargains – You can save money if you shop online, especially if you employ a few tricks.
How to use cashback sites – Buy something from a retailer’s website via one of these sites and you’ll receive a small percentage of the price.
Banking and making online payments
Internet banking: how to bank online – Signing up for online banking and make a payment.
What is PayPal? – Benefits and features of this online tool.
How to use PayPal – How to keep your money safe while buying and selling online.