CMS Websites

A traditional website mimics paper-based marketing. (You’ve probably heard the term “brochure-ware.”) There is a cover on the outside (the homepage), and several individual pages make up the interior. But the web is a dynamic, interactive medium. We believe a good website should operate differently than a piece of paper—it should also be dynamic and interactive.

You probably have a wish list of features for your website—ways in which it can better support your organization—however custom development can be cost-prohibitive. An open-source content management system (CMS) lets you make the most of the internet, without paying to reinvent the wheel.

Managing your website with a CMS puts the control back in your hands. Even with no web design experience, you or your staff can easily maintain, create, and change the information on your site. In addition, A CMS is designed differently—it is not based on a paper model, but on a dynamic one, so you can use that information in a multitude of ways.

Our process for CMS web development lets you and your customers get the most out of your website by providing a simpler, more consistent, and more enjoyable user experience. This translates into savings in support costs, as well as happier and more loyal customers.

SwitchPACKSTM

All of our websites are customized to meet your needs. However, we also recognize certain features are in high demand and make an excellent foundation for any website. Built with Drupal, our SwitchPACKS provide essential features, bundled to meet typical business objectives. On the web, the options are endless—choose a SwitchPACK as a baseline for re-imagining your website.

SwitchPACK: The Trailhead

Perfect for a small business that just needs to update content from time to time. The Trailhead provides flexibility for managing your website, but without a bunch of features you don’t need:

  • Simple CMS
  • Blogging tools
  • SEM/SEO friendly
  • Google Analytics support
  • Contact forms
  • File downloads and uploads
  • RSS feeds
  • 20 pages or fewer

SwitchPACK: The Ascent

Get more from your website with multi-user options and simple database features. Infinitely expandable, The Ascent supplies features that lay the groundwork for your business growth:

  • Everything from The Trailhead, plus:
  • Multiple users and security levels
  • Access level-based content
  • Customizable web forms
  • Moderated content
  • Photo gallery
  • Workflow tools
  • 100 pages or fewer

SwitchPACK: The Summit

The pinnacle of web functionality. The Summit provides a fully featured e-commerce-ready website with ample tools for secure transactions, customer feedback, database integration, and multimedia management:

  • Everything from The Trailhead &
    The Ascent
    , plus:
  • E-commerce support
  • User forums
  • Rich media support
    (streaming video, podcasts, etc.)
  • Unlimited pages