KwikSite Website Management Solution
What Kwiksite "IS"
Kwiksite is a Content Management System (CMS) that allows for quick website development and deployment. It was custom built to meet the website needs of most small businesses.
It provides a proven framework to build a new website to or to adapt an exist website into.
What Kwiksite "IS NOT"
The Kwiksite CMS software is not a cure all, solve all. While it is extremely versitile, flexable, and adaptable, it might not be the best solution for your needs.
If your end goal is to be the next MySpace or Amazon, Kwiksite is not best route to that end. Kwiksite is not a easily scalable application, and it is not meant for websites with tens of thousands of daily users.
Kwiksite Benefits
- Cloud Computing - Websites built on the Kwiksite CMS run on one standard codebase (unless a seperate installation is required for your needs). This means that your website gets all of the features, fixes, and enhancements automatically when the codebase is updated.
- Plug-Ins - Powerful plugins are available that can integrate your website with existing data providers and add existing functionality to your website. New plug-ins are easily built to meet any custom needs your business may have.
- Full Control - You will have full control of the content on your website. Using the Kwiksite Administrative interface, you can edit pages, create new pages, post to blogs, and more. There is no need to pay a web designer to perform custodial work. The Kwiksite page and blog managers have a fully integrated WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) editor.
- Page/Blog Delegation - In addition to your complete control of your website, you can add additional logon accounts and grant them permission to only select pages.
Questions and Answers
Why would I want to use Kwiksite, rather than building from scratch?
Cost effectiveness - Most small businesses do not allocate large budgets for their online precence, simply due to the low return on investment (ROI). This is often perceived by customers as a lack of professionalism and stability. Kwiksite gives your website a professional look, feel, and functionality that you can only get with a custom built and designed solution. Your website will not look like something your 11 year old nephew made.
Speed - New websites can be up and running in less than a couple hours.
Versatility - Your online presence can grow with your business, by taking advantage of new features as they are releases or by involving your customers via your blog.
What will my website look like with Kwiksite?
Anything you want it to. The standard Kwiksite codebase is preloaded with over 20 professionally designed templates, with more being added all of the time....but those are just to get you started.
The KwikSite CMS can utilize and integrate nearly any webdesign, usually in just a few minutes. Unlike other CMS systems, Kwiksite does not have any strict design requirements. Do you have an design in mind? Do you already have a designer? Move forward with it! Nearly all of the business customers that utilize Kwiksite have a custom designed look and feel to their website.
The advantage of the existing templates is that they can be changed instantly, allowing you to see and test your fully functional website in a variety of different layouts and designs. This often aids in the design of your custom template for your business.
Can I run a blog using Kwiksite?
Definately! Weblog, or blog integration is one of the key components of the Kwiksite CMS. You can run a website primarily built on a blog, and allow multiple contributors. You could setup blogs for each part of your business! The Kwiksite blog also features comments so that your readers can join in the discussion.
Blog comment moderation is automatically built-in, so that content is not posted your website without first approval by you or someone you designate.
Is there a limit to the size of website Kwiksite can maintain?
Theoretically no. Your website can have one, ten, hundreds or thousands of pages. All pages are dynamically built by the KwikSite software on demand.
Realistically though, there will be degraded performance after a website grows too large. If your end goal is a large (e.g. tens of thousands of pages), robust website, it is best to start at the beginning with a more scalable application to best suite your long term needs. Setting the stage now will save you and your company in the long term.
To discuss possible solutions, use the Contact Us form. If your needs are a small to medium online presence, Kwiksite might be the most cost effective solution for you.
Can I build a shopping cart into KwikSite?
Currently, there is no full integrated shopping cart plugin for the CMS. If your goal is for an online store, there are other options that are available that will most likely better meet your needs.
If you are are selling only a handful of items, simply use of Kwiksite's PayPal plug might meet your needs.
To discuss possible solutions, use the Contact Us form.
What are some example websites that utilize KwikSite?
First and foremost...the one you are looking at. This website is 100% powered by Kwiksite, using a custom designed template. It uses several plugins like "Site Search", "Blog", "Blog Tease", "PayPal", and more.
Here are a few others running on the KwikSite codebase:
- www.BrevardVirtualAssistant.com
- www.IkeaOrlando.com
- www.TakeBackYourCity.org
- www.PelicanHarbour.org
- www.cctwonline.com
- www.famtrek.com
How much does Kwiksite cost?
The Kwiksite CMS software is not available for sale. It is 100% configuration controlled by IdeaPoint Creative offered for use by its clients only, via our hosting solution or custom installation (if applicable).
If your website's needs fit the requirements for running on the master codebase, you simply pay the hosted Kwiksite annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly cost. If your website requires an additional installation of the KwikSite CMS, you will be billed the standard consulting rate for time required, but not for the software.
Hosted Kwiksite Cost $495/yr or $41.25/month, with a one time $150 setup charge.
We offer the following discounts for prepayments.
10% Discount $445.50 / yr 7.5% Discount $228.94 / 6 mo 4% Discount $118.80 / Quarter Monthly Payment $41.25 / month
What is included in the Kwiksite hosted solution?
- 1 yr registration of domain name (or transfer & 1yr renewal if applicable)
- 1 yr website hosting
- Initial setup and configuration of website
- 3 hours of custom development and design work
- 1 hour per quarter virtual assistance (additional hours at a reduced rate)
- Google Application Setup (branded for your company/organization), which includes
- Enterprise Email powered by Gmail (up to 100 mailboxes) w/ 6GB storage each
- Google Docs Online Office Collaboration Suite
- Google Online Calendar for all users
- Basic Email Support (48hr turn around)
- 24/7 Access to the KwikSite knowledgebase
What IS NOT included in the Kwiksite hosted solution?
- Additional Design/Programming Work beyond 3 hours included. Additional hours billed at standard consulting rate.
- On-Call support - All support calls, meetings, etc. beyond what is included is billed at the standard consulting rate.
- Search Engine Submission and Optimization - The Kwiksite software was designed for search engine optimization in mind. We can help with your submissions and search engine placement at the standard consulting rate.