Web 2.0 Website Portals

Self Administered Websites for $975

Do you need a new website?
Is your site complicated to update?
Does your site look stale and out dated?
Are you ranking poorly in web search results?

Want to do more with your website, like capitalize on social marketing, enhance your communications or manage your entire organization from a web browser?

This may be the perfect time to revive your web presence.

Plant your own web 2.0 portal and fully engage the potential of the Internet. Whether you just need a simple 5 page website, are in need of a full media site or a complete business portal solution, we have an affordable yet powerful solution that will meet all your current needs and continue to evolve with you.

Refreshed IT offers turn key self-administered Do-It-Yourself websites, installed and ready to go, affordably priced starting at $975.

Instead of building static websites that can only be edited by a trained webmaster, our strategy is to build websites using the latest in Web Content Management System (W-CMS) technology that offers anyone the freedom and flexibility to author and administer their own site, on the fly.

What's Content Management System?

A W-CMS is software that keeps track of every piece of content on your Web site, much like your local public library keeps track of books and stores them. Content can be simple text, photos, music, video, documents, or just about anything you can think of. A major advantage of using a W-CMS is that it requires almost no technical skill or knowledge to manage. Since the system manages all your content, you don't have to.

If you have the skills to create Microsoft Word documents then you have what it takes to publish and edit the content on your own DIY website. Simply log in, go to the page you want to edit, click an edit tab and the page transforms into an interactive word processor. Freely add paragraphs, change text styles or sizes and add images or graphics the same way you would in any word processing environment. The system couldn't be any easier!

Who else supports this system and will there be support in the future?

Refreshed IT builds DIY web sites based on an open source
software model called Joomla!. This is one of the most popular
W-CMS currently available as evidenced by a vibrant and growing
community of friendly users and talented developers.
The operating system roots go back to 2000 and, with over
200,000 community users and contributors, the future looks bright.

Who else uses this type of system?

These same systems are used all over the world to power Web sites of all shapes and sizes. Some uses are:

• Corporate Web sites or portals
• Corporate Intranets and Extra-nets
• Online magazines, newspapers, and publications
• E-commerce and online reservations
• Government applications
• Small business Web sites
• Non-profit and organizational Web sites
• Community-based portals
• School and church Web sites
• Personal or family homepages

Here are just a few examples of Web sites that use this same system (click on the examples for a window view):

A Scalable Modular Design with Expandable Components

Start simple with a basic information delivery website then as your needs change order extra component modules. Our starter site includes all the power, flexibility and infrastructure you need to expand your site into almost anything.

Sample Modules are: Social Networking, Video Conferencing, Video Blogging, Flash Presentation, E-Commerce, Webinars, Photo Site, RSS Feeds, Google Analytics, Referral Programs, Flash Banners, CRM Integration...

When you see the need, you can seize the opportunity and add a blogging module or create a news forum, embed media rich content like videos or flash presentations, or integrate a full business collaboration suite, including e-mail web campaigns, web based business software suites or a project management suite. Refreshed IT websites are fully functioning web 2.0 portals, ready to be used as a host for thousands of online applications that can move your site into the world of full interactive web computing.

Added advantages: Portal sites are ideal for remote computing scenarios, foreign office integrations, virtual presentations and meetings, web campaigns, information broadcasting on products or news as well as online training. The list of applications are only limited by your level of creativity.

Three easy steps to get started with your own basic web portal

Step 1

Pick a portal style from our list of starter templates - We offer a selection of close to 30 standard website styles catered to most site categories.

View Starter Portal Styles included in our starter web portal package. Can't find one you like, then you can opt for our Premium List of site styles catered to corporate, e-commerce and social networking sites. Premium sites are offered at a premium because they require added set up and configuration.

Step 2

Supply us with your logos and imagery or select from a library of thousands of royalty free images found online.

CLICK HERE to preview a sample of some of the royalty free images you can choose from.
CLICK HERE if you need help creating a logo for your site. Refreshed IT can also offer customized services if necessary. Please inquire for pricing and details.

Step 3

Our starter website includes installation of a content management system, integration of your logos and colors, a main menu page, three product related pages and a contact page. We include one hour of online consultation, through a web meeting, to train you on how to author content, add imagery, and administer your web portal.

A starter site is just the beginning.

Expansion possibilities are virtually unlimited

Because this system is built on one of the largest and most widely used Web Content Management Systems in the world, we are supported by an online community of thousands of web tool developers. We currently have access close to 3000 web tools ready to be integrated into our site. Site enhancement modules and web tools start at $300 per module and require little or no visual modification to existing site architecture or style.

Security, Backups and Upgrades

Refreshed IT offers on-going technical support to all our customers. Site backup and security services are also available.

Compliance

Our websites are search engine friendly and conform to W3C semantic web standards.

Most Important: "Your Keys!"

When your website is complete we hand full access over to you.  You have full control over all the programming and content and because the site is built using open source programming, you have access to a worldwide community of web developers and programmers. The site is simple enough to edit yourself but you can also hire any webmaster to modify your design.

That said, Refreshed IT strives to develop a healthy long term relationship with our clients. 

CLICK HERE to order your own starter DIY website or call 1-403-775-6969