Foundation Sites

We believe that our Foundation Framework provides all of the features a business needs to establish an effective, engaging online presence. 

Through a clever use of technology, a total committment to maintaining a low cost base, and the use of enterprise quality components we deliver feature packed web sites backed up high performance hosting and technical support stationed right here in the UK.

Rather than build every feature by hand for every customer we make very good of our database systems and our Control Panel to deliver common functions so that we focus on the distinctive elements of your web site.

Core Pages

We know that every site needs similiar pages and so our Foundation Framework has a set of Core Pages to shortcut development and help to reduce costs. 

Of course, the text on these pages is decided by you but we don't believe in writing the same code twice and so the pages have been developed to run alongside our Control Panel so that clients can control as much of their site as possible.  For example, adding photograph galleries is easy and multiple photographs can be uploaded at the same time making it fast; but since our galleries are powered by our database you can add as many as you want and every gallery can contain as many photographs as you want.

The sidebar shows the Core Pages in our Foundation Framework (some of them are not available in all Editions so please use our Edition Comparison Page to decide which Edition is right for your business). 

Find our more about the Core Pages here.

Additional Pages

We do not believe that any business should pay more than they need to for a web presence.  We are growing so rapidly because we are constantly innovating and delivering Enterprise level solutions to our even our smallest clients; our business model is built on value and quality.

— Nick Bird, Managing Director

The Core Pages provide an excellent start when it comes to building your site but you will want more space to describe your business, products, and services.  Click here to find out about the range of additional pages available in each Edition.

Domain Name

Every site is supplied with a domain name (the bit after the www in a web address).  Unlike some other companies we ensure that every domain name is legally registered to you and we also manage the renewal process automatically on your behalf with the central domain name authorities through our registrar.  Click here for more information.

Email Services

Our Foundation sites all have professional, business email as part of the package.  We are amazed at how often we see a web address on the side of a van with a Hotmail address underneath it.  Our clients benefit from global access to their email, junk mail protection, and award winning anti-virus technologies.  Click here to find out more.

Enquiry Forms

Most websites can accept a name and telephone number and then send it to you by email.  Many websites can validate what the visitor types in to make sure the entry is valid and some will ensure that automated software robots cannot use your enquiry form to send you junk mail.  Our Enquiry Form Engine does all that and more.  For example, if you are out and about or you are a business that needs an immediate response (delivery company, restaurant taking booking), our system will send a text message to your mobile phone with the enquiry details.  And it doesn't matter how many enquiries you get as our hosting package includes unlimited texts.  Find our more here.

Design Templates

We offer a choice of thousands of design templates sourced from the global leaders in off the shelf design.  We do not believe that a startup needs to pay hundreds of pounds for a web layout when most of them (aside from colours and logos which are changed anyway) are identical.  We believe that building a site using standards compliant templates with the latest technologies is a great way of keeping our prices down.  The money you save is better spent on marketing your web site.  You can always upgrade your template once your web site has started generating money for your business.  Find out more here.

Social Media

Increasingly important, you'll be glad to know that our Professional and Business Editions include a blog and we can integrate the headlines into your website as part of the service.  We can also help you to setup your Social Media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and link your blog through a social media aggregator to save you time.  Social Media Accounts Setup is included in the Business Edition.  Find out more here.

Multiple Language Support

Every Edition of our Foundation Framework includes support for content in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portugeuse, and Polish.  The Control Panel allows you to manage your multi-lingual content and our strategic partnership with Total Language Solutions (a global leader) gives you access to translation services at very competitive rates.  Find out more here.

Electronic Commerce

From a simple list of products and services (to which you can add a PayPal Buy Now button in seconds) through to world class electronic commerce solutions (installed for £99) we can provide for all of your online selling needs.  Find out more here.  Please note that the Business Edition includes E-Commerce.

Search Engine Optimisation

From simply optimising the text on your home page to a monthly managed contract, our strategic partnership with Direct Submit delivers everything you need to acheive the best possible ranking for your business with the leading search engines including Google.  Find out more here.  Please note that search engine optimisation of your home page is included in the Business Edition.

UK Support

We provide our customers with a range of support options from our award winning helpdesk application to live chat and freephone telephone support from our developers in the North East of England.  We NEVER outsource our operations and everyone we employ is based in the UK - this will never change.  To find out more about our technical support options click here.