At the end of this document you will find links to our Reference Sites. Links are also maintained for Website Owners which cover technical and marketing subjects. Regular e-mail Newsletters are sent to website owners to update on technical issues.

Why are We different?

Our philosophy is to build Websites That Work. That gives us satisfied clients who generate referrals and provide customers for our hosting services. It's a formula that works as much for the customer as it does for us.

Our approach is holistic. We don't just design web pages - we listen to your business problems, help you develop a web strategy, propose search engine strategies, design and implement, monitor visitor behaviour, adapt and design, and then review the strategies. Somewhere in there you'll find a website!

Our success is based on developing websites that serve the clients needs in that they direct visitors towards a 'most wanted response.' We then ensure that high levels of focussed visitor traffic are generated. It really is as simple as that, and good results are sure to follow! What isn't so simple is getting the traffic - but that's where our niche SEO (search engine optimisation) skills kick in.

By integrating SEO principles and techniques in every stage of the development we ensure that the website will enjoy high search engine visibility. Even our hosting activities have the objective of delivering server access logs for analysis as they reveal the source of each and every visitor - not just providing search engine statistics but also the very keywords and phrases that were used to find you. We could go on forever about these subjects but our own understanding of this media tells us we've already gone on for too long. But maybe we've jolted a few neurons on your side and you've figured it's time to pick up a phone and talk to us. We hope so...

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Our Standard Methodologies

A sensible (and often used) strategy is to keep your up-front costs to an absolute minimum while getting your site up and running and meeting your objectives. A successful and productive site can then be developed into a more powerful promotion for your company. This approach enables you to limit your initial investment until the returns are evident.

It is a find on a search engine that has brought the visitor to the site. They are looking for information, not entertaining graphics, and the site needs to download quickly. The first screen should confirm to them that they have found what they are looking for and encourage them to move deeper into the site. Blocks of heavy graphic images will delay the download significantly, perhaps long enough for them to hit the "Back" button. Graphic information (such plans, maps and photos) should be kept for sub-pages. Your site does not have to immediately win awards for its glitzy effects to be successful, but it must provide the visitors with the information that they are looking for !

The keys to establishing a successful Website

	Establishing clear measurable objectives for the website project.
	Designing pages that will efficiently communicate information to the visitor that will meet your objectives.
	Ensuring that business prospects can locate your site. This requires that the widest possible range of Search Engines are aware of your site and are properly indexed.
	Developing a continuing site promotion programme.
	Following up on a regular basis by re-evaluating;

	The effectiveness of the site against stated objectives
	The behaviour of visitors (from server logs)
	The content of the pages
	The extent of search engine registration.

But most importantly, just do it! We pitch our setup costs way below market rates to help you make the decision to go in and test the water. You are bound by no restrictive contracts and can terminate hosting arrangements by giving immediate notice.

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Typical Client costs would include...

Site Design and Page Construction     Client supplies text/graphics - see below (1)	from R 3 500 (plus VAT)
Initial Site Registration with search engines     Included in above design/construction charge
Monthly Charges, billed in arrears:
Website hosting on Server (2)	R 285 (plus VAT) per month
Optional later costs could include:
Domain Name purchase and setup	R 585 (plus VAT) once off
Page Authoring(html), changes and additions	R 160 (plus VAT) per hour
Search Engine submission/review (3)     first time and 6 reviews over 1 year	from R 900 (plus VAT)
Surcharges for High Traffic	- what a pleasure ! -

(1)	Most sites are established at a cost of between R3 500 and R9 000. Very small sites and the larger resource sites are the exception rather than the norm
(2)	Hosting normally includes the following:  - FTP support for remote website maintenance.  - Forwarding and backup archiving of form completions.  - Minor HTML content changes (at our discretion).  - Database front-ending.  - Basic page access statistics which are counter based.  - Detailed site access statistics from analysis of our service logs (on request).  - Monitoring and alerts for abnormal traffic (drops and surges).  - Consulting opinions on site effectiveness and application of new technologies.  - CGI-BIN access for hit counters and forms.  - Support for Perl language and Active Server Page scripting.
(3)	This is perhaps the most critical of all our services. Your site will be registered with all the major relevant search engines and directory services as part of the initial site registration project. We then monitor the visibility of your site as a continuing function of the web hosting service. Minor amendments and submissions would be made free of any additional charges and usually without your knowledge. As we control our own servers we have access to the referral logs which enables us to determine where your visitors are coming from and, most importantly, from whence they are not coming. Expected referral pattern matches identify the under-performing search engines and the registrations are then examined for corrective action.

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WEBPRO Reference Sites   -   Standard

Travel
       http://www.epictours.net
       http://www.ioaa.co.za
       http://www.maputaland.co.za
       http://www.snowsafari.co.za
       http://www.southafricatours.co.za
       http://www.tembe.co.za
       http://www.yachtcharterstt.com

Online Brochure and Catalogue
       http://www.africaart.co.za/
       http://www.africaartgallery.co.za
       http://www.exportcola.com
       http://www.goldpack.co.za
       http://www.hkshipping.co.za
       http://www.hovercraft.co.za
       http://www.kingfisher.co.za
       http://www.lynxroadstuds.co.za
       http://www.mcnaughtan.co.za/
       http://www.sailing.co.za
       http://www.seaport.co.za
       http://www.sportsmarketing.co.za
       http://www.tallships.co.za
       http://www.troubadour.co.za
       http://www.violins.co.za
       http://www.whiteheads.co.za

NGO and Non-Profit Sites
       http://www.fieldband.org.za
       http://www.ipt.co.za
       http://www.lions.org.za
       http://www.ppp.org.za/

Consultants
       http://www.production-scheduling.com
       http://www.turnaround.co.za
       http://www.wha.co.za

Services
       http://www.foresyte.co.za
       http://www.ohzone.co.za
       http://www.wilcote.co.za
       http://www.restaurant.org.za
       http://www.alertstationers.com
       http://www.fineedge.co.za
       http://www.thehamptonsvilla.com
       http://www.secretgarden.co.za
       http://www.stonehavenchickens.co.za
       http://www.capricornsailing.co.uk
       http://www.sovereignsands.co.za

WEBPRO Reference Sites   -   Database Publishing

The interfacing of databases to websites is a niche market in which we specialise. We offer support for a number of different formats but recommend Microsoft's Sequel Server and Access-97 for most applications due to their tight integration with SQL, IDC/HTX and ASP technologies. We have developed applications from simple lookups to sales sites and totally automated database driven sites.

       http://www.africraft.co.za
       http://www.bizforsale.co.za/
       http://www.labourtrainlibrary.co.za
       http://www.sailing.co.za/sailbook.htm
       http://www.unclaimedmoney.co.za
       http://www.worklaw.co.za

for Website Owners (recommended reading)

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