The 'long tail' of revenue in the context of the internet refers to a business model where the majority of revenue comes from a large number of products that sell in small quantities, as opposed to the traditional model where the majority of revenue comes from a small number of best-selling products. This model is made possible by the internet, which allows businesses to reach a global market and sell a wider variety of products than would be feasible in a physical store.
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