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Budget On-Line Auction System

Introduction

Scheduled for general release March 2000, the BOLAS Auction site distinguishes itself from other web sites by allowing users and developers to integrate full auction site functionality into their existing web design. BOLAS can be used stand-alone or as a core application.

BOLAS is not a costly project based web site. BOLAS is an application program with clearly defined functions that identify all costs to interested users up-front. This means no hidden charges, no ongoing cost of ownership, no waiting for technician availability, no requirement to stay with any internet provider or face loss of your site. BOLAS places TOTAL CONTROL of the auction site in the client's hands.

General Feature List

User controls the site and contents:
  • Users can relocate the site and application files at will, based on cost or service. Systems require ISP (Internet Service Provider) support of Cold Fusion Application server and database gateway. Many ISP’s across North America offer this service. inetnorth.com can make recommendations based upon access speeds, reliability or other features. You can check http://www.allaire.com for other sites supporting Cold Fusion.
  • Report on Sales by auction, accounting charges to sellers can be modified and changed. Credits and Debits can be applied. Automatic credit card debit to registered seller accounts.
  • Scalable database. Basic system database is Microsoft Access. For high traffic sites, database can be scaled to MS SQL Server, Sybase or any ODBC compatible database system.
  • Using photos or digital camera, or user URL, seller photos can be integrated into auction sale items. Sellers can attach images and post auctions in ‘easy to use’ forms.
  • Domain Name registration and other site setup charges are included in cost. Registration with major internet search engines (Infoseek, Alta-Vista, Yahoo, Excite, Lycos, AOL) included.


BOLAS Auction Generates Excitement

  • Users register on-line. Their confirmation password is e:mailed back to them, confirming mail location. Bidders can modify their profile.
  • Bidders can monitor their active bids from their personal member screens.
  • 24 Hour countdown on site lets you know when actions will expire.
  • Registered bidders view auction close and bid counts on all auctions.
  • Un-registered visitors can view items for sale and current bid levels.
  • Privacy is important and bidders are only identified publicly by user id.
  • Bidders automatically notified by e:mail when bid or proxy is exhausted.
  • Sellers and bidders automatically notified by e:mail and contact information is included once bids are closed.
  • Lost passwords automatically e:mailed to registered userss.

Site is interactive

  • Clients can resend invoices and view bid and sell activity logs
  • Partner auctions automatically supported. This means that you can host multiple auction events. Categories of auction sale items are maintained and browsed separately.


Convenient and easy to use

  • Site management and content through easy to use forms.
  • BOLAS, Budget On Line Auction Site functionality and processes are approved by a licensed auctioneer.

Traffic reporting

  • # hits charts that include links, point of origin of user, and time of day. It includes pages visited and time spent. These reports are useful to determine success of your promotion, level of fan interest, origin of fan interest, and can be used to generate advertising income.

Site is not a web page, but an application

  • Because this is an application program it will be constantly improved upon as users request improvements or enhancements. inetnorth.com is offering an optional maintenance plan. Based upon demand and requests for enhancement, clients involved on maintenance plan get free upgrades with new features as they are released.

Banner Ads

  • Income generation through sponsor support and advertising. All major traffic pages include optional banner ads. Included with the BOLAS purchase is one banner ad with 2 frames/slides (images). You select the major sponsor for this ad. This ad will be displayed on the main page. This will help you try out your sponsor messages and promote your site to new sponsors.

Security

  • Each area of the administration area has its own authorization level. Each login and forum message is tracked so that abuse can be reported.

Rapid Deployment

  • inetnorth.com can deploy your site within 7 - 14 days. This will include site hosting, domain name registration, unique home page graphics. (after approval of concept).

 

BOLAS V1.0 site design, all page layouts, programming and related graphics are ©1999 inetnorth.com.

 

 


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