Interbike has launched a revamped website, which includes expanded exhibitor resources, enhanced attendee show planning features and resources for the entire cycling industry.
The website has been launched with three months to go before the bicycle industry’s largest gathering in North America, the 2009 OutDoor Demo in Boulder City, Nevada on 21-22 September followed by the Interbike International Bicycle Expo at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, 23-25 September.
"The new Interbike website is much more than a needed face lift – it truly enhances the user experience," said Rich Kelly, Interbike Marketing Manager. "Primary goals of the redesign were to make the most widely used features easier to find and to provide richer and more in-depth exhibitor information and show planning tools so retailers can make the most of their time before, during and after Interbike. We also wanted to better integrate our social media efforts with our main website for a more interactive and community oriented experience."
Interbike’s website now uses a contemporary design to highlight its most used features such as the newly enhanced exhibitor floorplan and directory, the events schedule and industry news. The homepage’s Product Showcase gallery links directly to the searchable Product Showcase itself, which features details of innovative products that exhibitors will be debuting at this year’s show.
The Product Showcase and the enhanced exhibitor directory and floor mapping are part of the show’s new ‘Interbike Planner’ tool. Exhibitors will be able to upload and enter detailed information about their company and offerings including photos, video and show specials that retailers will be able to view while preparing for the show.
In addition, the revamped Interbike.com expands the cycling industry’s social networking with links to Interbike’s Twitter feed, Facebook page, Flickr account and YouTube channel. The Interbike Times blog is also prominently integrated into its homepage, along with news content from Bicycle Retailer & Industry News and news feeds from online bicycle news sites and advocacy partners. These homepage features make Interbike.com a central location for key cycling industry news, information and social networking resources.
New planning features on the Interbike website include:
A richer and more dynamic exhibitor directory
Enhanced exhibitor profiles with capability to include more company information, product information, images and video
Easier-to-use interactive floorplan map
A mobile phone optimised version of the website to allow easy access to the exhibitor directory and schedule from the show floor
Interbike has also expanded its online attendee resources to include:
Password-protected area for attendees only
Detailed show planner to schedule and keep track of appointments, seminars and other events
Match-making system to help buyers find exhibitors offering products of interest to them.
Online retail attendee registration has been open since May. With the re-launch of Interbike.com, online exhibitor registration for Interbike 2009 is officially open as well. Registration is free to qualified buyers through to 19 August 2009.
