Biz Web Sites
Client Project - Gemini Gems
This is a small newsletter business that provides a printed quarterly newsletter to owners of Gemini catamarans (a specific sail boat manufactured by Performance Cruising Inc.).
The web site was enhanced to provide:
- Online subscription processing (new and renewal) via PayPal. Payments are accepted from PayPal and major credit cards (via PayPal). Using PayPal's secure instant payment notification system, the site is notified by PayPal when a payment is received and the subscriber's online subscription records are automatically updated, and an email is sent to the member regarding their PayPal transaction and subscription.
- Online member database. This allows user's to find other members and securely access their contact information. Members can customize how much of their personal information is shared with other members, in the annual printed directory, and with the manufacturer of the boat.
- Classified. Any member may add a classified advertisement that is displayed online instantly and included in future printed newsletters. A picture may be uploaded by the user for display online (it is automatically resized to appropriate dimensions for the web page). Members with a classified ad are automatically send an email prior to publishing of the next issue asking them to verify that their item has not been sold and they still wish to advertise it. The email includes links to alllow them to update their status with the web site (saving a lot of adminstrative time).
- Merchandise. Members may purchase custom floor mats with the Gemini catamaran logo and their boat name embroidered on the mat. An online simulation shows them visually what the color of the mat, thread, and the font typeface will look like.
- Forum. An online forum takes questions from members's about their boats and allows other members or designated moderators to respond to them. An automated summary of unanswered questions and responses that require approval (to be posted) is sent by email to the designated moderators.


