Beyond the web: integrated digital communities. (26th April 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sillence, Elizabeth
• Is Part Of: International journal of Web based communities. Volume 1:Number 3(2005)
• Page Start: 360
• Page End: 371
• Publication Date: 2005-04-26
• Subjects: web-based communities -- digital technology -- information integration -- text messaging -- digital communities -- technology integration -- online–offline integration -- mobile communications; Online social networks -- Periodicals; Social media -- Periodicals; World Wide Web -- Periodicals; 302.30285
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-8394

Abstract

This paper details two case studies exploring integration within digital communities. Three types of integration are introduced – information, technological and online–offline integration. These concepts are explored through two online fan communities and through a mobile web-based system. All types of integration were present and are vital to the communication and interaction needs of the members.