The rapid development of e-commerce has made a significant impact on both the local and national economies. This is particularly true of the colorful and engaging interface of the World Wide Web. Developed as a means to simplify the exchange of research data, the Web is now an interactive riot of images, animation, music, film and even radio broadcasts. This makes the Web an ideal format for the distribution of information intended for the general population of a large community.
Access is also available through schools, libraries and private workplaces.
For many individuals and families researching community resources, a visit to the World Wide Web may be the first recourse. While publishing information about your non-profit organization or community group on the Web will not supplant the need for print brochures or newsletters, it can supplement traditional methods of publicizing services and programs to the public. When adequately promoted, a thoughtfully structured Web presence has the potential to inform a broader segment of the target population than the distribution of print materials, which can be significantly restricted by cost considerations. Unlike print publications, there is no production cost for revising or updating the content of a YourSeacoast.org listing, so it's an affordable way to make time sensitive information about events or presentations widely available.