1. ORF401: eCommerce Paul Mirabello Josh Probst Tyler Woulfe
CrashAtMyPlace.com
ORF401: eCommerce
Paul Mirabello
Josh Probst
Tyler Woulfe

2. Purpose
Provide online marketplace where customers can rent out their houses
Provide an exciting and adventurous way to travel
Provide a cheaper alternative to hotels
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3. Comparable Sites Craigslist
Online community where members post jobs, housing, goods and services, social activities, and almost anything else within local areas.
Began in 1995 in SF Bay area. Has since expanded to 190 sites in 50 states and 35 countries.
Website design is plain and boring.
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4. Comparable Sites The Hospitality Club:
Objective is to unite travelers with locals familiar with the area.
Generates a small amount of revenue from advertising.
Members offer rooms free of charge.
139,000 members in 188 countries.
Security:
Members provide full name, passport number and user name.
User comments
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5. Website Description Go to website:
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6. Business Model Costs Revenues Website maintenance and upgrades
Bandwidth
Personnel
Revenues
Transaction fees
Advertisements
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7. Completion Plan Good people Good Buzz Good Execution
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8. Conclusion Viable business plan Comparable sites operating effectively
Ability to generate $$$$$
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