2. NETFLIX OVERVIEW
• Netflix is a Web 2.0 tool that is utilized to rent and stream
video content. This content can be delivered wirelessly through
the use of the internet or can be delivered as physical product
in your mailbox.
• Netflix is a membership, subscription based site that requires
an email address and home information in order to create an
account. Your account is then linked to your profile in which a
specially designed system patented by Netflix reviews your
movie choices and builds a library of content that you may
enjoy.
• www.Netflix.com
3. HISTORY AND CREATOR
• Netflixwas founded in 1997 by Marc Randolph and Reed
Hastings, with it’s headquarters in Los Gatos, California.
• The company was founded on the premise of no late fees and
unlimited movie rentals based on a monthly subscription rate.
Content was originally delivered only through the mail.
• Netflix now offers DVD rental, internet streaming, and has
recently added the addition of Blu-Ray rental.
4. PURPOSE
• Netflix is a video rental service. It was designed to be an
alternative to brick and mortar video rental stores who have
recently been going bankrupt due to Netflix’s popularity with
the mainstream.
• Youare able to rent DVD’s, Blu-Ray’s, and stream video
content through the website.
5. CONTENT MAKEUP
• Netflix is made up of films and television shows that are able
to be rented to the subscribed member.
• The main page contains different sections including new
releases, films that you may enjoy based on their suggestion
system, and a main bar at the top of the page making it easy
to browse or narrow for a specific search.
• Content like reviews are added by the publishers of the site
and the members of the Netflix community. There are two
sections of reviews: Critic Reviews and Member Reviews.
6. USES
• Netflix was primarily designed for the home consumer in
mind.
• However, it can be used for schools who want to have access
to the library or educational content that Netflix has available,
including documentaries and historical films.
7. QUALIFICATION AS WEB 2.0
• Netflixallows users to share content like reviews and their
own personal profiles with others.
• It
uses everyone’s data to help improve the website through
movie recommendations and suggestions.
8. SIMILAR SITES
• Theonly liable alternative website for movie rental other than
Netflix is Blockbuster’s online service.
• Redbox is also another service that can be used other than
Netflix, Redbox is a rental vendor seen in most grocery stores
in which you can rent movies for $1 per night and return
whenever you would like. The movie selection is much more
limited however.
9. POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES
• Netflixis a very secure website, and over the years that I have
experienced with it I have had no security problems.
• There is the occasional error on select titles when trying to
stream, which can be a minor or major inconvenience. But this
happens very rarely and the content is usually up and running
quickly.
• Mailorders usually arrive very speedily, and reach your
mailbox about two days after placing them in your queue.
