The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website provides business and legal information for both consumers and companies. It covers reports from the early 20th century to recent publications. The FTC was established in 1914 and aims to protect consumers from unfair business practices and ensure companies follow rules fairly. The website allows users to search with basic or advanced options and features consumer and business information categories. It stands out for its tag cloud, microsites, and ability to accept user complaints. The site provides reputable, organized, and frequently updated information in an visually pleasing manner, but could be improved with a controlled vocabulary thesaurus and print/save icons on results pages. In summary, the FTC website is an in-depth, easy to
2. Table of Contents Menu Buttons Scope of FTC resource History and Background How to search the FTC web site Using the Advanced Search option Exploring the Consumer Information category Exploring the Business Information category Using the Quick Finder box Strengths and weaknesses Using the tabs at the top of the screen Using the basic search box Conclusion Unique features
