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ArticlesCiviCRM an introductionCiviCRM is a powerful web-based, constituent relationship management solution designed for volutary sector and advocacy groups and developed with this audience in mind. It allows you to record and manage information about your various constituents including volunteers, activists, donors, employees, clients, vendors, etc It allows you to set up and track: Contact Details, Communications, Activities, Relationships and Groups. What Can a Website do for You?Generate leadsOnline contact forms can feed submitted information directly into a leads database or online crm system. From here you can assign leads to your sales staff, convert them to sales and follow right through to an invoice from the same system. Talk to us about how we can streamline your sales process. Should I be bloggingThe number of blogs worldwide is now estimated to be approaching 300 million. Most are personal musings and rants, but there is a growing trend for businesses to have their own blogs. Should you join the 'blogosphere'? Why do we like Drupal?CMS Construction KitWe think of Drupal not so much as a Content Management System, but a CMS Construction Kit. Its powerful modular structure and flexibility make it highly customisable. Its easy to add news feeds, polls, newsletters, event calendars and much more. We've used it as the basis for very different projects, from simple content managed sites that are little more than a blog to complex community portals. Accessibility Issues on the WebInformation Revolution?The internet is now becoming truly ubiquitous in the developed world and has revolutionised the production and publication of information. In particular it has transformed the level of access to information for countless people with disabilities. What is Linux?BackgroundLinux is a free Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world. Developed under the GNU General Public License , the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone. The Linux kernel was first released to the public on 17 September 1991, for the Intel x86 PC architecture. Linux is now packaged for different uses in Linux distributions, which contain the kernel along with a variety of other software packages tailored to requirements. Why Open SourceWhy open source?We prefer open source software as the base for our applications. That's not just because generally speaking it's FREE. Usually open source software is more robust and secure than proprietary alternatives. That's because thousands of expert programmers around the world can all see the code that runs the application. Choosing a Web HostHow should you choose a web host?We're not saying that we are the best web hosts for any situation. Our business is not built on the model of providing cheap hosting to tens of thousands of clients. In fact if you want the cheapest hosting available, we are not the people to speak to. However, in an article on Site Wizard the most important factor in choosing a commercial web host is... Search Engine OptimisationIn order for your site to be easily found in the main search engines like Google, a certain amount of optimisation is required. Search engine optimisation is a powerful marketing tool that brings a healthy return on investment. However, effective search engine marketing is a complex affair and we understand that you may need help although you may be able to undertake some of the work in-house. Researching key search phrases and optimising the text and code of web pages around them is really important. Principles of Good PracticeThis is an outline our principles - what we consider to be good practice that we adhere to when designing and building web sites. This document covers design, accessibility, content and linking startegies, but we also apply good practice to things behind the scenes such as code management, and of course in our dealings with our clients. DesignBe consistent in design and navigation: users should always know where they are on your websites. |