Spice Girls fanatic is a fansite created by fans of the legendary 90’s girl band The Spice Girls.A brief introduction to the site is given on the homepage:
“During their world domination throughout the 90s and into the 21st century, the Spice Girls have won over millions of fans with infectious music beats and transformed a generation of "80's babies" into hardcore worshippers and clinically obsessed fanatics. Under the influence? We hope so. While they've lost fans along the way; many suffering from suicidal depression [as of May 31, 1998] or having allegedly "grown up," and now prefer crap music, a portion of us have remained dedicated since day one. From "zig-a-zig-ah" to "Goodbye," the Spice Girls have poisoned countless lives of unsuspecting fans who don't seem to mind. Whether your prefer Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh or Sporty, hold your head up- you're high class and better than everyone else! You rock, you Spice Girls fanatic.”
THE HOMEPAGE:
The homepage is in the style of a blog displaying the latest updates, site notices and gossip posted regularly by the author ‘Justin’
Official site quicklinks –links to a variety of official sites for each spice girl
Latest releases and schedules - what each Spice Girl is currently up to
The latest hottest headlines!
- 'Melanie C's next UK single, out June 11, will be 'Carolyna.
- Melanie B gave birth to a baby girl on April 3rd.
- Emma recently shot a commercial in NYC to be aired in the US within the next month.
Webjunk, New and Coming Soon
Exclusive music downloads
OTHER SITE CONTENT:
News
Images - pictures gathered from different websites/ magazines/ articles /blogs -from old pictures of the band when they were still together to pictures from their solo careers
Music - fans can select any information of single, promo and album releases from the Spice Girls solo and group careers. Fans are able to preview the tracks, view the lyrics and are given extras such as the dates of release, music video screen shots and their UK chart positions.
On Screen - Fans can check out all the Spice Girls movie and television details including feature-length films, documentaries, instructional videos, sitcoms, soaps and reality TV.
Stage - World tours, nationwide tours, cancelled tours, and even Broadway shows fans can get the 411 on the Spice Girls performance history including individual members
Writing - A list of all magazines, books, tourbooks, autobiographies and more written by or about the Spice Girls
Fashion
History
Downloads - Desktop Wallpapers Fonts Messenger & Blog Icons Music MP3s Printable Calendar
Internet - Featured affiliates –different fansites which have contributed to the content and making of the Spice Girls Fanatic
Street team - Fans can promote their favorite Spice Girl through the internet by downloading micro icons or jumbo icons and displaying them on their online blogs or journals to all their friends
HOW DOES IT RELATE TO AUDIENCES?
- fansites tend to be very user friendly as they are created by the fans and not professionals
- fansites tend to be very user friendly as they are created by the fans and not professionals
- they are usually easy to navigate
- you don’t need to register/become a member to get full access to the site unlike the official websites
- you don’t need to register/become a member to get full access to the site unlike the official websites
HOW DOES IT RELATE TO INSTITUTIONS?
- Does not meet the standards of an official band site –made by the fans, not professional
- the information offered on the site can be outdated quickly as the sites are run by the fans who don't have instant access to exclusive information or sources
- Most writing/blogs in conversational tone -can bring audience closer to the site
- fansites can usually display extreme opinions as they have the freedom to do so
- there is emphasis on the fact that the site has been set up by fans who are trying to interact with others through this particular interest -all through the perspective of a fan
KEY CONCEPTS OF THEORY:
Democratisation
Interactivity - encourages audience participation and feedback
Narrowcasting – the website is creating a niche online community through their particular interest in the Spice Girls
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