Cybersites to Release Free, Enhanced Community-Building Tools At Internet World.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 1999-- "Sticklets Suite" Enables Websites To Join VinesNetwork, Web's Largest Virtual Community With 40 Million Page Views Monthly CyberSites (http://www.cybersites.com), the leading developer of virtual communities announced that it will release its "Sticklets Suite," (http://www.sticklets.com) a yet-more powerful set of community-building tools, at Fall Internet World '99 (Booth 4376LP, October 4-8, 1999). The Sticklets Suite is a logical extension of CyberSites' original "Sticklet" technology, freeware Software that is distributed without charge and which may be redistributed without charge by its users. However, ownership is retained by the developer who may change future releases from freeware to a paid product (feeware). See shareware, free software and public domain software. that allows a website to offer instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , with no download or plug-in required. Sticklets Suite provides free, simple-to-use software tools for developing websites into web communities including chat, message boards, custom visitor surveys, and even free homepages. CyberSites CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Elliot Klein noted, "Most significant is that, by adding Sticklets, a site can now join CyberSites' "VinesNetwork" and take advantage of many free services (O.Eng. Law) such feudal services as were not unbecoming the character of a soldier or a freemen to perform; as, to serve under his lord in war, to pay a sum of money, etc. See also: Free - site hosting, traffic building, detailed site activity data, content moderation and customer support all designed to dramatically boost reach, increase customer loyalty and generate revenue. The introduction of Sticklets Suite truly makes CyberSites the premier architect of virtual communities, constructing a new, universal, online network." Unlike community software companies that simply offer users off-the-shelf the "VinesNetwork," it serves both content users and providers, as well as consumers and businesses. The VinesNetwork is comprised of a family of "themed" Internet sites or "Vines." For example, among the VinesNetwork's most popular sites is ThePetVine.com, a virtual community where one can find almost anything to do with any kind of pet. The "VinesNetwork" of affiliated communities cooperates with one another to enhance content and build traffic. Also, through an array of CyberSites' services, such as subscriptions and various marketing, advertising and merchandising merchandising Element of marketing concerned especially with the sale of goods and services to customers. One aspect of merchandising is advertising, which aims to capture the interest of the segment of the population most likely to buy the product. programs, VinesNetwork affiliates may reduce costs and increase revenue. CyberSites currently offers 23 vines ranging from Science Fiction and Books, to Music and Pets. CyberSites' Sticklet technologies are powered by RAGE! (Real-time Authoring for Group Environments), the company's proprietary community development system. RAGE! features an "always on top" communications panel which updates instantly, no matter where users surf the Internet. RAGE! tells users how many of their friends are online (with hotlinks to their home pages or for instant messages), and provides direct links to chat, bulletin boards and Help. About CyberSites, Inc. CyberSites, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Columbia University Columbia University, mainly in New York City; founded 1754 as King's College by grant of King George II; first college in New York City, fifth oldest in the United States; one of the eight Ivy League institutions. Graduate School professors Rory O'Neill and Eden Greig Muir, authors of "Guide to Creating 3D Worlds" (John Wiley John Wiley may refer to:
CyberSites' communications programs Software that manages the transmission of data between computers, typically via modem and the serial port. Such programs were very popular for connecting to BBSs before the Internet took off. enable web builders to dramatically boost their reach, increase customer loyalty and generate revenue through free integrated chat, instant messaging and forum technologies. The proprietary software allows seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of CyberSites' outsourced community-building features. Privately held, the company is based in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY. EDITORS NOTE: Elliot Klein is available for interviews on Wednesday, October 6, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday, October 7, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Friday, October 8, all day. |
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