• E-Mail ordering only: Choose this option to receive orders via email only. You can then print your orders out and process them offline.
• E-commerce Ready:  You will choose this option if you already have an e-commerce transaction processing account.
• Online Transaction Processing: If you have a merchant account but are not currently able to process transactions on the Internet then this option will allow you to set up you online transaction processing.
• New Merchant Account: Choose this option to apply for a merchant account through Card Services International, our selected merchant account provider.
• Accept Credit Cards Now: Choose this option to start accepting credit cards immediately without establishing a merchant account.

We don't have a merchant account yet. Can you help us get one?
Yes, you can apply online through our selected merchant account provider, Card Services International. Just call our toll-free number when you are ready. Your application will be processed quickly. When you're accepted, your new merchant account will be integrated into your store automatically.

Do we need to have our own merchant account to process credit cards?
No. We have made arrangements for you to accept credit cards immediately, without establishing a merchant account or paying any set-up fees. This is ideal for a business that is just starting out, where online sales volume is unknown.

Do we have to know HTML?
No. All you need to do, in order to update a site, is utilize the simple point and click interface provided in your site owner administration system. On the other hand, if you want to embed HTML tags in the text that you enter, you can.

Can we include keywords on our site so that search engines can find us?
Yes. Within the page administration section of your site owner administration system, you can enter keywords that search engines utilize when processing user searches.

Can we change our site once it has been created?
Yes. You can update your site as often as you'd like, from wherever you happen to be. While you're editing your site, visitors continue to see the previous version. Once you update your changes, the new version instantly becomes visible.

Can we use our own images?
Yes. The management tools on your website gives you the ability to upload from your computer to our server within your site owner administration system. Once uploaded, you can utilize your images almost anywhere on your site.

Can we upload our own HTML files?
Yes. You can use the convenient "Upload Files Tool" to transfer your custom HTML and image files from your computer to our server.

Can we get statistics about what is happening in our site?
With our unique access statistics reporting system, you can track the number of visitors to each of your pages, on a daily basis. You can also track the visitor's location and from which site they were coming from. This feature helps give you "run control" over your advertising.

Do we need any special hardware or software to use our website?
You don't need anything more than you needed to read this page.

Will you give me help driving traffic to my site?
Yes. You can submit your site to different search engines using our simple search engine submission tool.

We already have a web site. Can we just add E-commerce?
Yes. You can choose to only utilize your included shopping catalog system, and link to it from your existing site.

Will any one else have access to our sales data?
Absolutely not. You are the only person that will have access to your order information.

What kind of network connection do you have?
Our servers are on a high speed, dedicated line, which will ensure that you and your customers always have fast and reliable access to your site.

What do you use as servers?
Our software operates on multiple servers that run either Windows NT or Linux operating systems.

What do you do about backups?
We have dedicated systems to ensure that a duplicate of all your data is maintained at all times in different, multiple places. We have eight 20amp 120v circuits and a 30amp 230v circuit which are conditioned and protected by an uninterrupted protection service. Additional protection is proved by power generators in the event of an extended power outage. Each 120v circuit is connected to an additional power point, which is managed by a BayTech remote control unit for managing power usage. So, there is no one point of failure that could impact your website information.

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Do we support Macintosh computers for creating and updating my site?
Yes. Our complete Web Services Package solution is compatible with Mac and PC. We support Imac's, we only have issues with Imac's using the uploading tool.

What operating systems do you support?
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, VISTA and Linux.

Can we setup support FTP on our site?
Our "Upload Tool" functions the same way as FTP.

Can you support a "live" feed of streaming audio/video?
One can upload a video or audio file, then customers can download the file to view through Windows Media Player, etc.

What type of server extension do you have for FrontPage 2000?
FrontPage extensions are not supported. You must save file(s) as HTML and then upload them into their root directory. This all happens in the Admin Section.

Do you support CGI?
We do  not allow customers to upload CGI scripts to our server. We do however provide custom CGI scripts that you are free to use on your site.

Do you support ASP? What components?
Our system uses ASP (Active Server Pages) but we do not support ASP file uploads. (Note: Usually when this question comes up the customer is looking for substantial database support, which our system currently does not provide)

Do you have logos and icons in the imagery file?
In our library you will find more than 16,000 images that you can use, some of these images are animated GIF's. You can also get others at www.animationfactory.com, as well as other resources on the web.

SITE CAPACITIES

What is the connection of our servers to the Internet?
We have several "best of breed", industry standard optical carrier fiber connections to the Web located in the same facility as one of the Yahoo portals.

What bandwidth do you have available?
There is virtually no limit to the bandwidth into your Website on our servers. DS3 and T3 circuits are connected to our sites.

What are the traffic limitations of the site?
There are virtually NO traffic limitations. Each website can handle an unlimited amount of traffic.

What is your uptime rating?
Our site reliability is among the best in the Internet community, a 99.99 uptime.

How many megabytes are these sites allowed?
The overall site has a capacity of 500mb which is expandable above that if needed.

How many pages does the basic website include and how many pages could my website have?
The basic site is around 7 pages. There is no limit to the number of pages or images as long as they don't exceed 500mb. Our standard site has the ability to have up to 10,000 products in your shopping catalog.

E-MAIL CAPACITY

Do you supply private e-mail and Virtual Web hosting?
Yes. We provide private e-mail aliasing and Virtual Web hosting. Not actual e-mail addresses or boxes. 20 e-mail aliases are included.  If you need more, those are included at no additional charge.

Where can I get an e-mail account?
You can now use your favorite e-mail editor to send and retrieve e-mails. Many of our customers use their Outlook and link it to their branded e-mail account for a professional e-mail presence; your customers do not know you are using a third-party e-mail editor. POP3 capabilities enable you to not need a e-mail forwarder.  We can also supply you with Web based e-mail accounts with with 1GB of storage space. 

Do you have unlimited auto responders or unlimited forwarding?
There is unlimited e-mail aliasing, which allows you to direct web site inquiries and e-mails sent to www.yourcompany.com to another existing address of yours.

EDITING YOUR SITE

How compatible is the site with FrontPage 2000 or some other site creation programs?
Very compatible. You can save the files as HTML files and then upload created pages with any web page editor on the market.

If a customer wants to add streaming audio or video to their site, what do they need to do?
All the customer has to do is upload the file with the video/audio in it. Then provide a link on the site to that file. This is accurate but is not in a sense true streaming audio/video. Streaming audio/video requires special servers that are quite expensive. The alternative is just as useful and compatible with our system.

Do you support MP3 or Midi files?
Yes, customers can upload the file into their file cabinet and then create a link onto their page.

Do you support databases?
We only support the site generated database with this system.  The support mentioned is the way our software creates and stores information. They only thing that comes close is the ability to have product list in a tab-delimited file format that can be uploaded to our system.

Can we determine the e-mail address of customers contacting my site?
We automatically know where the person has come from (ie., AOL, MSN etc.) and what pages on your site they looked at and for how long (these are in your statistics area). Once the customer e-mails your from the Feedback page, if they included their e-mail address in the form, you have access to his e-mail address. His or her e-mail address is stored in your contact management system so you can e-mail them later with promotions, sales and more.

Contact JW Web Solutions for your Free Consultation!
Call us at 919-321-8349 or use our Contact Form.