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May 15, 2007
The Best Things in Life are Chocolate, New Site:
Imagine…a mall devoted to chocolate and confections where artisan candy-makers from across the country 
present their mouthwatering specialties. It’s just a click of the mouse away at Chocolate.com.
Chocolate.com (www.chocolate.com) is a website devoted to chocolate and other confections, offering selections from the country’s most notable chocolatiers. The site, launched in March 2007, provides consumers with the finest selections of chocolates and sweets for gifts and sweet-indulgences, with over 1,000 unique products to choose from.
Gifts and Sweet-indulgences at Chocolate.com:
• New website devoted to chocolates and sweets
• Artisan chocolatiers from across the U.S. show their specialties to thousands of shoppers
• Vendors manage customer relationships
• Easy to order; Need-it-in-a-hurry feature
• The one-stop place for chocophiles – the best chocolates, interesting facts and recipes!
Mark McInnis, CEO of Chocolate.com says that the site was built for the consumer experience, but with vendor convenience in mind. “The site allows small, specialty shops to present their confections to thousands of people each day. It allows the consumer to walk through dozens of chocolate shops at once.”
Chocolate.com lets you shop by category - price point, occasion and ingredients. Love dark chocolate? The site will display all it’s dark chocolate offerings. Like organic ingredients? There is an organic selection at Chocolate.com. Can’t decide? Send a Chocolate.com gift certificate.
It’s easy to order from the site – just click on the products you fancy and check out. The site walks you through the ordering process, providing detailed shipping information by zip code, with a warm weather option so chocolates arrive fresh. The site also tells you when your selection will be delivered. Need it in a hurry? Chocolate.com has a ‘shop by zip code’ function that provides you with a list of products from vendors in your geographic area, so deliveries can be made pronto.
For chocophiles, Chocolate.com maintains articles and information about chocolate, including the results of a university study on the health benefits of dark chocolate. Like to cook? You’ll find recipes for tempting desserts like Jamocha Chocolate Sorbet and Chocolate Mousse Tarts – to name a few.
Chocolate.com is a portfolio company of InternetRealEstateGroup.Com. Michael (Zappy) Zapolin, Partner and Chief Visionary Officer, says that Chocolate.com is more than just an e-commerce site, “it’s a place to tickle your senses and indulge your passion, utilizing the latest Web 2.0 functionality.” Andrew Miller, Partner and President, agrees. “Chocolate.com is consistent with our philosophy of building Internet brands that excel in digital delivery, content and lead generation.”
About Internet Real Estate Group:
Internet Real Estate Group, LLC, a leader in the development of Internet Real EstateTM and online brands, owns and operates a portfolio including Software.com, Phone.com, Podcast.com, Sweepstakes.com, Chocolate.com, Safety.com, Relationship.com, Jeans.com, and MedicalDevices.com, comprising a media network of websites and communities representing some of the most important online categories.
InternetRealEstate.com’s and its management’s track record includes the acquisition, development, and sale of Luggage.com, Shop.com, Music.com, Computer.com, Diamond.com, Beer.com, Creditcards.com, and Timeshares.com.
BOSTON–May 15, 2007
Posted by fortna at May 15, 2007 10:48 AM
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