It has been said time and time again that the internet is perfect for the older generation, but it is only in the past year that something has been done about it. The facts speak for themselves. One in four people aged 50-plus use a computer in their spare time, and estimates suggest there are 2.2m older people already using the internet. It features a selection of articles covering motoring, hobbies, health and money, which have mostly been contributed by visitors to the site. Throw in discussions and you're away.
Silver surfers can now log on to a Web site designed with the older Internet user in mind.
Seniority.co.uk is an online community which is aimed at the over 50s market of the Internet, traditionally an area where Internet usage has been among the lowest. Included in the content on the site is an exclusive weekly feature from the BBC's Castaway 2000 series. The emphasis of the site is on interaction, with members encouraged to contribute their own content and comment on current features. It's a site that is well-designed and easy to navigate, and there is plenty here for Net users of all ages. Well, it's certinaly clutter-free.