Web Publishing 1994-98
In addition, Bien Logic developed and published original websites that continue to exist today:
- an early web directory Planet Earth Pages, originally started by Richard Bocher from the San Diego US Navy. In 1994, it was the 14th most visited website on the internet according to a Wired magazine published ranking. Project managed by Troy Troxler.
- one of the first online dating sites: Flirt.com launched in February 1995 (expanding a webpage titled Flirt Online published in Dec 1994 in a website created by Bien Logic for Revolt magazine in San Diego). Flirt.com was also one of the first social networking sites. It included member profiles, relationship advice, astrology, news and reviews about fashion and style by staff editors and users themselves, photo novels, discussion forums, digital postcards, 2-D chat rooms (based on The Palace), an online store of books, CDs and clothing, and a fairly complete online community platform. Development was led by Lane Sharman, with key contributions by Jim Hall, Marc Northover and many others.
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