The Australian Fishing Community Prepared by Justin Fernandez
Agenda Introduction Summary of Case Visit Web Site Case Questions Types of Communities Conclusion
Case Summary The Australian Fishing Shop is a small e- tailer that was founded in Began by just providing information to the recreational fisherman. Today, the site has featured a fishing portal for a devoted community. The site attracts over 4.5 million visitors each month.
The Australian Fishing Shop Products: rods, reels, clothing, boats, fishing related books, software, and CD- ROMS Most income is derived from customers in the United States and Canada buying holiday fishing packages.
Virtual Communities The interaction that takes place by using the Internet. Virtual Communities parallel typical physical communities such as neighborhoods, clubs, or associations, but people do not meet face-to-face. Instead they meet online. Community Type: Transaction, facilitates buying and selling.
Question 1. Why is this site considered a community site? Chat Boards-general and specialized. Hints and tips for fishing. A photo gallery of visitor’s prize catches. Links to fishing-related government bodies, other fishing organizations and daily weather maps and tide reports. Contact details by phone, post, and e- mail.
Question 2. Which of the services offered are typical of online communities? Chat Rooms and Instant Messaging Links to Information sources Auctions of all types Classified ads
Question 3. List the CSF’s of the company. Global Market (United States and Canada). Value-added services
Other Types of Virtual Communities Purpose or Interest No trading, just exchange information on a topic of mutual interest. Relations or practice Members are organized around certain life experiences. Fantasy Members are sharing imaginary environments. Example: sports fantasy teams at espn.com.
Conclusion Information about The Australian Fishing Community. Different types of virtual communities. How an online community can benefit you.