Bingo.com Shows 72% Increase in Web Traffic
Business Editors, High-Tech Writers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1999--Bingo.com Inc.
(OTCBB:BIGR) shows web traffic (page views) increasing 72% as a
result of additional marketing efforts, and in anticipation of the
release of the Play-4-Free games for the North American market.
The number of visitors to Bingo.com is increasing in anticipation
of the new Play-4-Free games and web site for the North American
market. Web traffic statistics show the average number page views per
day increasing by 72% from the month of October to November. October
average number of hits per day were 27,410 and average page views per
day were 3,560 as compared to November's average hits per day of
51,550 and average page views per day of 6,107. This shows an increase
of 72% (in page views) as a result of implementation of the initial
elements of the marketing strategy which is currently running adds
with Gamesville, Val-Pak.com, Prodigy and COX Interactive Media, and
bringing additional content to the site through a working relationship
with InfoSpace.com. Bingo.com is also noting an increase in the number
of return visitors and the length of time these additional visitors
are spending on the site which will lead to proving Bingo.com as a
`sticky' site. In line with this marketing strategy, Bingo.com is
placing additional priority on increasing public awareness preceding
the release of the new Play-4-Free Bingo games for the North American
market in December.
"North American's want to play Bingo online and we are creating a
value based site to provide an entertaining answer to this growing
Bingo demand. We are preparing for the release of our new, much
anticipated, Bingo.com site and games, and this additional traffic
shows that potential players are preparing, as well, by registering to
be notified as soon as they can play. Along with potential users,
additional corporate partners are paying attention to Bingo.com, as
our site becomes more and more sticky. We are working to create a
value-based site surrounding the Bingo game and people are listening.
If you love Bingo, you don't want to be the last one on your block
playing at Bingo.com," Shane Murphy, President and CEO of Bingo.com.
About Bingo.com:
Entertainment and game sites have become increasingly popular and
are showing unprecedented growth rates and value within the World Wide
Web. Bingo.com intends to leverage its Internet presence into a more
comprehensive game arena where visitors will be able to play a variety
of bingo-based games and enjoy the chance to win points, which can
translate into a variety of prizes. Bingo.com is creating a value
based web site, which will be backed by an extensive database of
registered users and their buying preferences.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements,
particularly as related to the business plans of the Company, within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the
safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results may differ
materially from the Company's expectations and estimates.
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CONTACT: For Bingo.com
Corporate Communications Manager
Sage Baker, 604/687-2000
Fax, 604/687-2098
corporate@bingo.com |
