Provision of access to electronic communication networks and the Internet and extranets; information relating to the aforesaid, including such services provided online from a computer network or via the Internet or extranets; transferring and disseminating information and data via computer networks and the Internet; providing communications services; providing a search engine for Internet users online community members and operators; granting of access to electronic display boards; portals (providing access to websites/search engines/online communities); granting access to data networks; providing access to electronic messaging systems; computer-aided transmission of messages and images; providing an internet platform listing all online communities in the world wide web; providing a matchmaking engine for members, communities, general Internet users, content providers, advertising providers and application providers; providing a collaboration platform for online communities with user ratings, comments and recommendations by members