The Open Database Project is sponsored by www.HostedDatabase.com, the Web's Application and Database Service provider. The goal of the project is to provide an open and free environment whereby database content may be quickly and easily published and shared by interested individuals and organizations around the world. The project can be viewed as a global "data exchange" facility.

Your company or organization may wish to publish data such as a list of your store locations, product catalog, concert dates, property listings, just to name a few. You can also publish personal databases such as soccer team rosters, homeowner association members, home schooling resources, community info, and much more.

In order to access the information contained in the project's data store, simply enter a keyword in the search box provided on the homepage and click the "Search for Data" button. You can also search for data using predefined categories by clicking on the "Categorical Search" link on the homepage. Simply select a Business or Personal category, select the desired database from the list, enter search selection criteria, and view the results. If the data publisher permits, you also may download the search results to your local desktop PC, and use the data for whatever purpose you wish.

If you wish to publish your own databases, you must first become a registered HostedDatabase.com user. HostedDatabase.com offers FREE special accounts for people wishing to participate in the Open Database Project. Click on the "Add a Database" link above to proceed.

Another service we offer is the ability to embed our Open Database Project keyword search box into your own website You do not have to publish any data to use the project's data on your site. Click on the "Link to OpenDatabase" link above to find out how.

We hope you find the Open Database Project a useful experiment in global collaboration with database content. Your feedback and comments are very welcome. Enjoy!

HostedDatabase.com Team