Yes, the yellow/white pages are databases as the information is stored are all organised under its specific category. Making searching for places and numbers easier for everyone. Being organised, the search becomes more specific.
For example, if you were looking for the closest cinema in your area, all you need to do is type in what you are looking for in the "What" tab and the place in the "Where" tab and specific results will come up, just look for the closest cinema by reading the address. It also comes with the phone number.
What can you see as some of the advantages of using this electronic database compared to the conventional paper based version of the yellow pages?
- its based on all over Australia. Whereas the paper based version of the yellow pages are just by state.
- its much more faster.
- simpler.
- you aren't holding a 1Okg book in front of you.
- it is up to date. -recent
- it also provides a map to where the destination is.
- easier to look for information.
Do you see any dangers or disadvantages in this online version of the yellow pages?
yes. it may be the main reason why people tend to use the online version of the yellow pages, though the fact that information is so easy to find in less than a minute is also one of the most dangerous. Being able to find absolutely anything like names, addresses and contact numbers is one of the biggest disadvantages of the online version of the yellow pages. People may take it for granted and abuse this website.
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