Alibaba is an e-commerce company that specializes in global trade, connecting “millions of buyers and suppliers from around the world”.





Facilitating trade on three different avenues, one for the English-language marketplace and the others of domestic trade in China and Japan, Alibaba boasts a community “of more than 32 million registered users from over 240 countries and regions.”

By conducting business online, Alibaba paves a way for low start-up costs, great for small and medium-size companies who are seeking “potential trading partners” but without the large corporate money to risk. As an online forum, Alibaba supplies a published list of sellers and buyers, with pictures and verification, to assure only quality and legitimate goods. Alibaba’s prestige has been recognized worldwide, awarded by numerous renowned businesses such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Alexa, and more.

With future plans to expand, Alibaba is not a train to be missed! Take business from a local to global level, trading and purchasing goods internationally! Alibaba also focuses on a community aspect, sharing trade news, hosting forums and real-life events/seminars. Alibaba allows for the economic model of supply and demand to increase sales for all parties involved. Now, you can transact business without the expenditures of overseas travel or international call-conferences.

Separated by alphabetically listed categories, products offered are neatly framed with picture, vendor and its history, and description for easy accessibility. Simple in template, maneuvering around Alibaba as a Supplier or Buyer has never been so clearly outlined as the bookmarks that state Products, Selling Leads, Suppliers, Buyers, and Trade Shows. The “Super Deals” and “Hot Products” placed on the main page are cheap exotic deals that advertise some of the bestselling-items on today’s market!

Alibaba hosts one of the largest e-commerce networks of businesses looking for international trade, proving its success since its induction into the online world in 1999.