FerrariPortal.com
Title
FerrariPortal.com, 850-link Free Resource for Ferrari Parts, Ferrari Dealers, F1 Racing and Events
Description
Paul Gilpatrick smelled an opportunity. A lifelong Ferrari enthusiast and tech entrepreneur, Paul was frustrated by his inability to find consolidated online information for his favorite marque. Recognizing a marketplace need, Paul directed the development team at his Internet company HostWorks, Inc. to create a winning solution-FerrariPortal.com. The portal created exciting developments for Ferrari enthusiasts and for HostWorks.
HostWorks developed modular portal software which automatically gathers, filters and sorts topical information. Weaving together HostWorks' existing suite of managed web site hosting, web site design and turnkey software, FerrariPortal.com went from concept to site launch in six weeks. It debuted in October 2002 with 450 links in 50 categories, rapidly becoming the Internet's fastest growing Ferrari site. It averages more than 1,000 visitors each day. Factors in its popularity are ease of use, a 'no-subscription required' access to Ferrari classified ads, daily Ferrari news updated every 15 minutes, and over 650 links in 62 categories. Theresa Gilpatrick is FerrariPortal.com's Manager.
Six months after launching FerrariPortal.com HostWorks launched GermanCarPortal.com. GCP caters to Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mini Cooper, Porsche and Volkswagen fans; the site has gained a loyal audience in this enthusiast territory with Keri Greenaway at the helm. Keri, formerly with Hemmings Motor News, has grown the site to over 1,000 links and continues to add exciting new functions and sign advertisers to expand the portal's audience.
