What's Included

 

The Problem

 

Most schools either do not have a website or they have a website that is out-of-date. An out-of-date website is pretty useless - it looks messy and is unprofessional. Your website was probably designed by a previous staff member, a parent or students - all who can no longer assist with updating the site.

 

We understand the situation you are in - we talk with many schools in very similar positions everyday! We solve this dilemma for you, allowing you to have a professional website that is also easy to update.

The Solution

 

We have created a Content Management System (CMS) which is simple to use and allows you to have a website that is 100% updateable.   We will create your website design for you initially, in your school colours with a professional structure design, and then we will show you how to update your website. In less than an hour, you will be in control of your website.

 

Benefits of our Content Management System (CMS)

 

A Content Management System (CMS) is software that you use to edit and update your website. Not all CMS are equal - we have built ours over the past 5 years specifically for schools.

 

You will be able to edit your website from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Our CMS works via either Internet Explorer or Firefox on both a PC or Mac. You get over 1000MB of storage space for your website and you can also have up to 10 email accounts.

"Rome wasn't built in a day" - The great thing about using our CMS is that your website can grow over time. You can start off with a few pages and when you have time, you can add in additional ones.

Design Options

 

You can select from 12 different types of layouts. Usually the menu is either down the left or across the top. We will change the images, school crest and colours to match your school.

 

Example Left Menu

Example Top Menu

 

See our Sites Completed for an overview of what is possible.

 

How It Works

 

All you need to do is call us to discuss your website and then follow our 3 Easy Steps.

 

You can add in new pages or "menu headings" on your website (and the menu will automatically updated) and drag-and-drop in tables and content (text, images etc) and place them exactly where you want them on the page.

 

Any person with basic computer skills can use our CMS. Our CMS even automatically re-sizes and optimizes any images that you put on your website so you don't have to know how to resize images! Most CMS do not do this.

 

When users type in your domain, which is usually something like www.yourschool-p.schools.state.edu.au, they will be instantly redirected to your website.

 

IMPORTANT: All your website pages will be at: www.yourschool.state.edu.au/page. Some cheap and inferior products don't offer this which is very bad for search engines and bookmarks.

 

The Cost

 

The best part is the cost - similar business-focused solutions sell for $3000.

 

The initial website is only $700 + GST and then only $300 + GST per year for hosting, free software updates and the use our CMS.

 

Our CMS also allows you to bulk email home your school newsletter to parents. This saves a P3 size school over $1000 per year in printing and staff time costs. This effectively pays for the cost of the website.

 

What To Do Next

 

The next step is to sign up for your website. Fill out the online form or call 02 8003 5886 any time.

We look forward to helping you.