COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK INFORMATION:

The name "RainbowGuide" and design logo are registered trademarks with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trade Office) - #2,714,603.  Any use of the name, design or similar, content or web design elements without prior permission are strongly prohibited.

However, if you are interested in use of any of the above mentioned (i.e. co-brand options), please contact us and we will gladly be able to assist you.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our goal is to maintain an informative, easily accessible and fun Internet experience for the Gay and Lesbian community.

THE INTERNET - THE FUTURE IS NOW!

We are now living in the future. What was once thought to only exist on a Saturday morning cartoon, "The Jetsons," is now reality. Television was born over 40 years ago and introduced as a modern forum for entertainment and news media, and only 15 years ago cable wore that same honor. Technology has come a long way.

As we enter the twenty-first century, the Internet is changing our lifestyles daily. We are able to instantly access volumes of information that were once only available at your local library. We can also view news updates immediately, instead of waiting for our favorite news programs or tomorrow’s newspaper. The Internet is more than a place to gather information. We now make travel plans at the click of a mouse, shop in our pajamas, and make new friends from around the world through e-mail, instant messaging, audio and video conferencing.

And, yet we’ve only scratched the surface! What does the Internet hold for us in the future? Unlimited possibilities: create your own CD -- pick and choose the music you like without ever going to the store; and if you wish to see a movie playing at your local theater, but hate the crowds, then order current features through the Internet and view them ANYTIME and ANYWHERE.

The future is NOW!

WHO’S SURFING THE WEB?

Business is not just making the target, but hitting the bull’s eye!

According to Nielsen / CommerceNet, the majority of Internet users are male, although 42% of the on-line community is comprised of women.

After six studies, provided by Georgia Institute of Technology, Graphics, Visualization & Usability Center (GVC), the average user is 34.9 years old.

Continued studies from GVC, found only 18.8% of users had an income of less than $29K compared to 23.3% having an income between $30-50K. Not surprising, more than 41.1% of Internet surfers have an income well over $50K.

Although 46% of the U.S. have attended college, 75% of those surfing the Internet have attended college.

In other words, the average user is young, well educated and has a fair amount of disposable income. Thus, they want to be entertained, informed, and they have a need to spend their money through purchases, investments and other fun-loving interests.

INTEGRITY ON THE INTERNET:

RainbowGuide.Com understands that the Internet can be accessed by individuals of any age. Ironically, when you perform a search under "gay," you are barraged by numerous sites that are either sexually explicit or have questionable material. Other sites may appear to be similar to RainbowGuide.Com, however, they still contain erotic or adult themed material which can be viewed by any user. Thus, our goal is to maintain a site where both users and advertisers are comfortable and not embarrassed with the content.

WHY RAINBOWGUIDE.COM?

The average gay and lesbian individual is an essential part of society. They have a steady income, love to be entertained, travel, and they have a smart sense of how they want to spend their money in an advantageous manner. RainbowGuide.Com provides an alternative guide in obtaining information through the "net." Thus, RainbowGuide.Com downloaded it’s first version of it’s site on February 15, 1999.

The listings showcased within RainbowGuide.Com are either gay or gay friendly businesses.

Since our site is ever-growing and ever-changing, both major cities and minor communities will be added every week or so, always striving to be fresh, above-the-line and nonpareil.