WeTalk Network Introduces Community Catalyst, the First Complete Community Solution for Companies in B2B and B2C Markets

Business Wire, May 8, 2000

Business Editors

SAN BRUNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2000

WeTalk Network, Inc., leading providers of complete technology and methodology solutions to create rich, vibrant online communities, announced today at the VirComm 2000 conference in San Francisco the release of its flagship product, Community Catalyst. Available now, WeTalk Network's Community Catalyst solution combines the technology, tools and techniques to create thriving, high-quality online communities at Internet speed.

WeTalk Network Community Catalyst supports what WeTalk Network has identified as the Three Pillars of Community: personalization, moderation, and incentivization. These three pillars come together to catalyze community growth and development to help companies achieve their community goals.

"Community Catalyst brings into focus the lessons I've learned in nearly 20 years of participating in and leading online communities," said Dan Shafer, chairman, CEO and founder of WeTalk Network. "Our tools are sharply defined to help our customers build rich, vibrant online communities that center on the Three Pillars of Community. At the same time, we provide an extensible and eminently scalable solution for all types of online community interaction."

Community Catalyst includes set-up and installation, community management consulting and support, security and authentication, and a comprehensive, full-featured set of user communication tools. Community Catalyst incorporates discussion boards, live chat, free Web-based email, email list mirroring, a newsgroup reader, surveys, and an extremely user-friendly community management interface. The product is set apart by its proprietary technology, which allows companies to automate large portions of community management through the use of intelligent tools. Community Catalyst makes it easy for companies to allow community members to personalize their experiences. The solution also provides a way to reward desired behaviors by community members through the use of the TalkingPoints(TM) user rewards system.

About WeTalk Network, Inc.

Headquartered in San Bruno, California, WeTalk Network, Inc. provides complete, superior community-building solutions for companies who wish to build markets and loyalty through engaging, high-quality online communities. The WeTalk Network solution is designed to provide people with a common interest an engaging and rewarding online community experience, adding value for both the user and site owner. The WeTalk Network's Community Catalyst allows WeTalk Network customers to achieve their community goals at Internet speed. For more information please visit www.wetalknetwork.com, email us at solutions@wetalknetwork.com or call 877-632-TALK.

WeTalk and The WeTalk Network are trademarks of The WeTalk Network, Inc. All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.