PORTLAND, Oregon, July 23 /PRNewswire/ --

Site9, a Portland, Oregon based developer of collaborative web
development software, today introduced ProtoShare. ProtoShare is the first
online web development tool that enables website developers to easily build
dynamic and navigable website prototypes that team members can then review
and comment on in real-time. It is available online as a SaaS 
(Software-as-a-Service) tool with access available from any Internet
connection.

Previously, developers who prototyped websites had to resort to
paper-based tools or non-purposed software programs that offered no fluid
method for sharing among colleagues and clients, and no interactivity.
ProtoShare redefines the role of prototyping websites by easily enabling
developers to create a true website experience in a dynamic and navigable
prototype. It then allows team members to collaborate on its evolution by
simultaneously and immediately sharing comments and ideas. Once the
ProtoShare process of prototyping and collaboration is finished, the website
development team will now have a clear and concise roadmap to follow, thereby
reducing rework, misunderstanding, and missed deadlines.

ProtoShare currently has over 1,000 trial and paid users from over 25
different countries.

"ProtoShare revolutionizes the way the industry will prototype and
develop websites," said Andrew Mottaz, co-founder and CEO. "Our goal is to
bring true collaboration to this critical stage of website development. When
you get the beginning right, the rest flows faster and with realistic
expectation."

"We see the potential of ProtoShare," said Steve Gray, Technology
Director at Avenue A | Razorfish, the leading interactive agency worldwide.
"Web prototyping can be cumbersome and expensive. ProtoShare is a smart way
for the team to collaborate with clients."

"ProtoShare enables us to rapidly 'show and tell' our clients how a Web
experience will work, rather than simply explaining it in text-based
requirements documents," said Adam Lavelle, Chief Strategy Officer at
iCrossing, a leading digital marketing company. "It also allows us to manage
critical feedback from clients and the team."

ProtoShare delivers the following new benefits to website prototyping and
development:

-- Simultaneous, real-time collaboration for more timely and insightful
input earlier in the process

-- Reduced website development time through less feature creep and rework

-- More realistic website prototypes that better create the eventual user
experience

-- Higher team satisfaction from a more collaborative process and
realistic expectation

-- Better ROI from a more efficient process that results in a better
website in less time

Further details including pricing and an online video are available at
http://www.protoshare.com

About Site9, Inc.

Founded in 1999 by web designers and programmers, Site9 is a developer of
collaborative web development software from prototyping to deployment.

After designing and deploying sophisticated ecommerce websites for
customers representing over US$50 million in sales, Site9 transitioned into a
software company to address common problems and pain points in the web
development process. Current customers and advisors include LexisNexis,
Meredith Corporation, and Avenue A | Razorfish.

Web site: http://www.site9.com