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

Peter F. Weiss, SVP Sales and Marketing of Site9, +1-914-882-0545, peterw@site9.com