For Graphic Designers

SmartSpace is a powerful, modularised website template system, which makes it easy to produce great, functional, database driven websites. SmartSpace works with Graphic Designers to build their designs, easily incorporating features that their business clients want.

Here are the 10 main reasons why we believe, SmartSpace should always be considered by Graphic Designers when choosing a web design platform.

Alternatively, if this is all too much, see the top 5 reasons why you would not want to use SmartSpace

10. Peace Of Mind

Your data is secure with SmartSpace from our secure processing site to our regular data backups.

All data processing is done on our secure domain so that it is not easily read by hackers and others with evil intent (using 256 bit encryption)
We backup multiple times, in multiple locations, daily, to reduce the chances of any data loss and eliminate catastrophic loss
We guarantee to provide 99% uptime on all SmartSpace websites
The website owners are invariably happy with their new websites - now that is peace of mind!

9. SmartSpace Is Fast

The SmartSpace platform has been built for speed and performance.

We optimise our code and our database to ensure the platform works as efficiently as possible
Our pages are compressed to ensure download speeds are optimal
SmartSpace websites achieve scores of around 90 or above in both Google(Page Speed) and Yahoo(Y Slow) page speed bennchmark tests. (most websites achieve scores of between 50 and 80)
Our page speeds are not only fast, you could have your website up and running in as little as 24 hours

8. Second To None, Service and Support

We pride ourselves on our abilily to satisfy our business and design clients to their satisfaction.

We believe that service is a key part of our job - we don't offer it grudgingly
Surveys have found high levels of satisfaction with our support, amoungst designers and website owners
Our support staff are experts with the system - they do more than just read the manuals for you.
A large number of help files are available at all times on the website
Our structure ensures that problems are solved quickly if and when they arise
We are not only reactive - we also provide free advice and training which often prevents problems arising in the future
Your design team does NOT have to support the website into the future - we do it for you as part of our service, leaving you to be more productive

7. You Control Accessibility

SmartSpace allows Designers to have ultimate control over the websites they design and build.

You control who has access to each website and at what level that access is set
You hand over control of the website to the client at your discretion
You control publication rights whilst in control of the website

6. SmartSpace Is Feature Rich

We have an unrivalled array of features on SmartSpace, covering a wide scope of business and design parameters.

Numerous business tools make SmartSpace a very attractive proposition for business clients.
- Customer Database including online registration
- Online communication systems
- Numerous reports
- A range of plug in modules available to enable users to create, manage and connect with customers
Dozens of widgets to assist in making your design a reality
Built in Search Engine Optimisation(SEO) features makes it easier to get great search results
We use the world's leading online Content Management System(CMS) for simple content management
If there is feature you want, chances are we have got it.
If we have not, chances are we will build it for free
One of our main features - our prices will pleasantly surprise. See more here

5. Top Level Choice And Flexibility

We make it easy for Graphic Designers to build websites and client relationships to their satisfaction.

Designers have very few limitations in designing the website of their choice. See more detail here
You can use an existing design, change colour schemes, modify layout, start from scratch - the choice is yours
Most widgets are configurable to ensure fine grained tuning of every website
Create virtually unlimited content in dozens of user defined categories (SmartSpace cannot be used to create data and file storage and sharing sites)
You are not restricted to any one model of client/designer relationship as who does what in the website design and setup is totally flexible

4. SmartSpace Is Future Proof

The latest version of SmartSpace is always in use. You never have to worry about changing any apsect of your websites because of server or scripting language issues.

Never have to upload new versions of software
Add or drop modules to the website as clients' businesses change
No extra fees for a change in website templates
SmartSpace is continually under development to improve existing features and to add new ones, using latest proven technologies. See improvements made already in 2010

3. Ease Of Use, Easy To Produce

We work with Graphic Designers to produce their designs with the feaures they want and make it easy to use.

Our platform has dozens of built in systems to ensure that adding features is as simple as a few mouse clicks
Anyone with the required acccess, can create and edit content from any computer attached to the internet
You do not need any knowledge of programming code to add or change features and/or content
Styling is done in-page so that your clients can edit content with little danger of changing your design/style

2. SmartSpace Is The Complete Package

The SmartSpace platform is a complete package of development, hosting, email, support, all in one.

Our annual subscription covers hosting, email and support
Our set up fees includes all the necessities of website setup including domain redirects, email addresses and website setup support and any other basic DNS requirements
We provide all the neccessary advice to ensure you get the most out of your websites

1. You Do Design, We Do Tech

With SmartSpace, you only have to worry about the design - we take care of all the technical aspects of the website.

You are not put into any design straight jacket that other website templating systems impose
Provide us with your design PDF and we build the website structure. See our free development offer here.
We do all the domain name and email setup
You add custom images and graphics as required
No coding knowledge is required to build a SmartSpace website
We ensure that everything is integrated correctly and works 100% before publication

Still got questions? Contact us here for a prompt response. Alternatively, Australian customers can Freecall 1800 ACTIV8.

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