Sitemaker CMS℠ Tutorial
FAQ: Tools

Tools simplify the organization of content and automate standard web features most users expect.

Miscellaneous

Question: What are the Sitemaker Tools?
Answer:

Standard Tools

These tools are automatically available at startup. A website can be fully implemented in a few minutes; consultants are available at low cost to make this even faster.
 Inquiry Forms
Add your own questions! Let your clients get in touch with you with exactly the info you need to serve them.
 Blog
Quickly post news and information in your web log; doubles as a chronological newsletter, with an optional print edition. Optionally allow users to comment, too!
 Event Calendar
List your special dates and events. Integrates with your desktop calendaring tools. Optionally allow members or the public to add events, or use the calendar as a revenue option.
 Gallery
An easy to use photo gallery. Multiple albums. Automatic thumbnail images, virtual albums, etc. The Gallery can be enabled as a catalog, with automated payment links to Paypal and custom links to other payment processors.
 Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Assemble your users' questions and your answers to reduce editorial workload. This page and the rest of this training FAQ is an example.
 Forum
Message board discussions can be organized by topic, group... and can be public or members-only.
 Guestbook
It's like double entry accounting for your visitors! Can be used as a testimonial page. Back in the early years of the 'net, guestbooks were ubiquitous; now not so much, but useful in context.

Professional Tools

The following optional tools may incur additional cost related to storage, transmission and fiduciary responsibility.
 Podcasts
Podcasts are audio reports or commentaries. They can be attached to the website or at the group or member level.
 Roster
Use this contact manager to organize people in your community with this web based contact management system. From a list of your staff to full customer relations management.
 Directory
Categorized business directory. Think of it as "yellow pages" for your site!
 Catalog
The Catalog is an extension of the Gallery that supports purchasing of items using Paypal. Other payment systems can be accommodated at extra cost.

Customization

The Sitemaker Team can be instrumental in the implementation of expanded content such as audio-video productions.


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