WhatHelps? Introduces New File Sharing Tool

WhatHelps?, a global provider of social networking and online communication tools, recently released a new file sharing tool that allows people to share files of almost any kind quickly and easily, using only a web browser. People may upload, store, preview, and download nearly all file types. The new file sharing tool has a Windows(r)-like feel, which makes it easy to setup and use. Files may be organized within folders and subfolders, and may be password-protected to prevent unauthorized access.

Bellevue, IA (PRWEB) December 31, 2004 -- The newly released file sharing tool allows people to share almost any kind of file up to 15MB in size, quickly and easily, using only a web browser. Customers may add file sharing to their web sites and/or use it within their communities and work groups. Web site users, community and work group members can then upload, store, preview, and download files. The Windows(r)-like interface makes it familiarly easy to setup and use. Files may be organized within folders and subfolders, and may be password-protected to prevent unauthorized access.

"File Sharing has proven to be a very popular social networking tool among our customers and their members, and not just for music," said Tracey Kozelka, of WhatHelps? Extreme Support. "The sharing of photos is extremely popular within many of our communities. Another popular use is the sharing of HTML templates and other site-building code among community members who are using their free web space to put up their first web site. File Sharing, especially when used in conjunction with our other communication tools such as discussion groups, message boards, and chat rooms, can be a powerful learning tool."

WhatHelps? initially developed a File Sharing product to be one of the main components of the new Work Group package. It had been envisioned as a tool to be used primarily in project collaboration. As such, originally it was only available in the Work Group package. "Very soon after launch of File Sharing, feedback from customers and prospective customers indicated we were wrong in our assumptions about how this product would be used," said Michelle Wilbers, CEO. "We were asked so many times to include in the Online Community package and offer it A la Carte for web sites, that we almost had no choice but to rethink distribution. We ended up adding it to the Online Community package for free and pricing it individually for A la Carte purchases. Although not one of our most glamorous or complex products, its simplicity, ease of use, and multifariousness make it one of our most popular products."

For additional information or to try the File Sharing demo, go to http://filesharing.whathelps.com.

About WhatHelps?
WhatHelps?, co-founded by CEO, Michelle Wilbers in 2000, is headquartered in Bellevue, Iowa. WhatHelps? provides its communication-oriented tools and services in packages of website add-ons, or as individual web tools, either free or on a subscription basis. For most people, the cost of purchasing, installing and maintaining many of these tools is cost-prohibitive. By providing these tools in a unique, shared hosting environment, WhatHelps? makes even the most expensive and complex tools affordable and easy to add, setup and maintain. Through its policy of free upgrades and locked-in subscription fees, WhatHelps? customers are assured of always being able to offer their users up-to-date services, without having to worry about price increases forcing them to cut back on or eliminate services. WhatHelps? offers a full 10-day, money-back guarantee if not completely satisfied.

Contact Information:
Tracey Kozelka
WhatHelps?, Inc.
306 N. 2nd Street
Bellevue, Iowa 52031 USA
(563) 872-4231 (weekdays, 9am-5pm CST)
http://whathelps.com/helpform.htm

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