This screenshot shows the Compass Sport subscription page. The Actinic shop contains many books, publications and maps in a 'standard' online catalogue format but for the subscription page the layout was altered to reflect the different nature of a subscription to a purchase.

The subscription terms are clearly laid out and the costs have been customised to provide a discount to individuals who are members of the National Orienteering Federation; similar discounts could be offered to valued customers or registered site users. A direct-debit mandate is available for download along with standard online payment options of credit-card, debit-card and cheque.

The Trade Online Project is a straightforward walkthrough of how things can be achieved on the Internet using entry-level solutions available to everyone. The web is based on information but that does not mean that with proper planning an information site has to give away the value of its content.

Alternative models for a publishing site include electronic downloads of journals based on a subscription or one-off charge; a members area where content is available after registration and fee payment or even a paid for search function common on science and national publication sites.

The next page has details of the costs and outcomes achieved by the Compass Sport Trade Online Project.