Web content management system

elements CMS is the most efficient way to handle all facets of your website, from web page creation to online order fulfillment. If you still have a question for us, or for further information on elements CMS and to see how it can address your specific needs, use our Inquire Form. We also invite you to schedule a live, personalized, no-obligation web demonstration. You can print this page for easy reference using the "Print Page" link at bottom, or download it as a pdf. FAQ What is elements CMS? Who uses elements CMS? What is the difference between elements CMS and web authoring tools? How can I be sure my website can be secure if it is now driven by your proprietary technology? Do I have to install anything? How long does it take to learn? Can I use my own domain? How much does elements CMS cost? Is elements CMS customizable? What do I need to run elements CMS? When will I be fully operating elements CMS? What training and implementation services are available? Can I import data into my elements CMS account? Can I export data from my elements CMS account? What support is provided for elements CMS? Will elements CMS integrate with my existing applications? What is elements CMS? elements Content Management Software (CMS) is a web-based website management system. elements CMS allows multiple personnel across the entire business, with varying levels of access and web knowledge, to update and contribute to web content, intranet and extranet, e-commerce and e-marketing. [top] Who uses elements CMS? elements CMS is designed to have universal value to all who run and manage an e-business. Sales & Marketing – Those in sales and marketing will marvel over the ease of access and control to their online content. With the ability to add a press release, change the price of a product, send a targeted and personalized email campaign or just simply fix a typo – all in real time – elements CMS makes their jobs easier and more effective. Webmasters – Busy with updating one website or many, webmasters can delegate elements CMS web updates to non-technical staff, make updates well in advance and pre-schedule ‘go live’ dates, or make updates in real-time. elements CMS also allows webmasters to control design, layout, advanced features, navigation and more. Content Authors – Non-technical staff who are responsible for maintaning the web content can post updates themselves – easily and from anywhere. Business Managers – With intuitve, user-friendly tools, business managers can update their own web content or oversee website updates and understand what it takes to get it done. [top] What is the difference between elements CMS and other web authoring software? Unlike other web authoring software that are designed to build websites (such as Dreamweaver and Frontpage), elements CMS is designed to manage a website once it’s already developed. Additionally, elements CMS is a software suite, rather than a single program, designed specifically for comprehensive management of an entire small- to medium-sized e-business. [top] How can I be sure my website is secure if it is driven by your technology? Security is a top concern of any good web development and hosting company. We offer both hardware and software security, including information backup and recovery and site reporting. [top] Do I have to install anything to run elements CMS? No. elements CMS is web-based, which means it is accessible from any computer with an Internet connection by any user with the proper access permissions. Simply put, your e-business is available for updates and maintenance anytime and from anywhere you are. [top] How long does it elements CMS take to learn? With a familiar, intuitive, icon-based interface and toolset, elements CMS is not much harder to learn than a Microsoft® product. Though individual learning curves vary, typically people are up and running with elements CMS in as little as two hours. Also, introductory training is part of any purchased elements CMS package. [top] Can I use my own domain? Absolutely. Your e-business is, after all, yours. elements CMS does not interfere with any hosting or naming protocols. It simply runs your website from the backend. [top]  How much does elements CMS cost? elements CMS is sold with a one-time setup fee and then a small monthly license fee thereafter for total, unrestricted access to your account. The fees are not based on the number of administrators per account; you may have as many administrators and content managers as you wish. [top] How customizable is elements CMS? Very. elements CMS does nothing to limit the way your website is designed; typically our Creative Department works with you to create your custom website. Also, each add-on module of elements CMS has its own set of features that can be customized and modified. For example, the shopping cart in the E-Commerce Manager can be set up with your desired credit card processor and accounts with UPS and FedEx. [top] Do Internet users need anything special to view an elements CMS website? No. elements CMS websites are like all other websites to the viewer; accessible on all computer platforms with Internet browsers. [top] When will I be fully operating elements CMS? You can expect to be up and running after the initial two hour training session. After that, we are available via phone for technical support, and finally a follow-up training session. [top] What training and implementation services are available? We provide many forms of training and implementation services. You begin with an initial training course that typically lasts two hours. If you have any concerns or questions once working in elements CMS you have access to phone and email education and support. For further learning, we offer advanced one-on-one support as well as free monthly group classes. [top] Can I import data into my elements CMS account? Yes. We offer data migration services to import static information or data from CRM and financial programs. [top] Can I export data from my elements CMS account? Yes. With elements CMS can export data in common .CSV format and work with other popular business software, such as QuickBooks®, Excel® and GoldMine®. [top] What support is provided for elements CMS? We provide various levels of support for elements CMS: initial training, an online manual, phone and email assistance. Additionally we offer advanced one-on-one clasees and free monthly group training on a variety of elements CMS topics. [top] Will elements CMS integrate with my existing applications? Yes. elements CMS fully integrates with your existing legacy applications to provide seamless information architecture that preserves and enhances the value of your current systems. [top]