Site-Simian
We nit-pick so you don't have to
The death knell of any website is neglect. But we understand that websites also suffer from the out-of-site-out-of-mind syndrome in many cases, which is why our Site-Simian program keeps regular tabs on your site, keeping you aware of what pages are getting significant traffic, performing basic search engine optimization, and offering regular feedback on keeping your content fresh and relevant.
Site-Simian rises out of many years of experience. The unfortunate truth is that many folks spend a significant amount of money on a shiny new website, but find they are ultimately disappointed. Most often it isn't because of bad programming or broken links, but because they underestimated the amount of time and energy needed to keep their site up to date and on target. As a result, the cobwebs collect, traffic goes down, and the honeymoon is a distant, bitter memory.
In that regard, Site-Simian is that thing you need, but don't know it yet. It's like having your own remote webmaster, keeping things current, giving you valuable feedback on what's really happening, and being proactive to prevent your investment from gathering moss.
Designers, Site-Simian is especially good for you. We work with you and your web clients to put together a service package that they truly need and will value, protecting their investment and (maybe more importantly) protecting that warm fuzzy feeling they have toward you. As unfair as it is, a client disappointed in the long-term value of their website will likely feel vaguely dissatisfied with you. We get the same thing. It's not that we've done anything wrong, it's just that the client is unhappy and they know you sold them that electronic paperweight. Turning them on to a service that builds their confidence and satisfaction in what you designed, builds their confidence and trust in you. And in most cases, it works out free money for you as you act as a reseller, as we provide all the labor and technology.
What You Get
Hosting
If you host your site with us, you get:
- 100MB Storage
- 1GB bandwidth/mo
- Daily Backups of files and data
- SPAM and Virus Filtering
- Unlimited Email and alias accounts
Of course you can always host anywhere you want, but we can only support these features on our servers.
Traffic Analysis
Your Site-Simian provides you with customized website traffic reports and basic search engine optimization (SEO) services to help you understand the browsing behavior of your web site visitors. Starting with an initial consultation (below) to set specific, measurable goals, we monitor your site and provide a monthly report on what pages are being hit, by whom.
Consult
Start the resuscitation of your site off right with a fresh perspective from an expert who knows what works, what doesn't, and what's reasonable. We will walk you through setting achievable goals and realistic expectations. We will also provide you with basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) submission and setup on the front-end ...without all of the snake oil.
Onshore Outsource
The guts of this program are a strong relationship with your particular Site-Simian who will provide periodic, ongoing feedback regarding the effectiveness and health of your site. You will have full-time experts dedicated to the success of your site, but the best part about it is that we leave you in the driver's seat to make important decisions and stay in control. Keep what you want. Add what you want. Your little site-simians will swing into action and make those changes. We also provide the routine maintenance that will keep your site presentable 24/7/365. We think that you'll be pleasantly surprised at the absence of that beery ringing in your head.
Greenbacks
We all know that the best way to spell 'sold' is : D-I-S-C-O-U-N-T. So, we thought we'd throw that in for you as well. Every task generated under the Site-Simian program is billed at half the hourly rate, up to 10 hours per month. (anything above those 10 hours gets billed at our full base rate) One of the best things about owning your very own little Site-Simian is that the majority of the work that you need done is maintenance related.
SITE-SIMIAN makes you look like a freaking genius to good folks over in the budget department.
The Fine Print
Pricing: Starts at $150 per month, on automatic recurring payment. Minimum one year agreement required.
Incentives:
- 10% off if you pay annually
- You get the first month as a commission on any referral
- One month free with renewal prior to existing contract end date
