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.