Content Management System CMS Features

PowerFront is a product that provides the capabilities you need to manage online relationships with your clients and partners. PowerFront solutions can be tailored to deliver an end-to-end solution encompassing: content management system, web site design, security, ecommerce, procurement, reporting and hosting.

PowerFront is designed with the assumption that in the next 10 years, businesses will only manage data online. The Internet offers an attractive platform for tomorrow’s data management systems in terms of integration ability, global reach and accessibility. We have already experienced the biggest growth in recorded history associated to the B2B market. We believe that more applications will emerge such as Point Of Sale, Human Resources, etc.

PowerFront delivers a range of online professional implementations suitable for:

• Content Management System (CMS)
• eCommerce (business to consumer)
• Intranet (business to employee)
• Extranet (business to business)
• Procurement (business to business)

PowerFront is a product that puts you in control of your website. Whether you simply want to change your contact details or add new press releases through to selling products or services, PowerFront can quickly be configured for your business needs. You can even design your own website online without any prior programming knowledge.

PowerFront is remarkably easy to use. Forget expensive hardware or software upgrades! All that your business requires to manage your web site online is an internet connection and a computer capable of running Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.5 or above). This is available as a free download from Microsoft.

Modular Approach
PowerFront has taken a modular approach to providing you with the capabilities you need to manage online relationships with your clients and partners. This gives you the flexibility to pay only for what you need in order to achieve your objectives. PowerFront solutions can be tailored to deliver end-to-end solutions encompassing: content management, web site design, search engine optimisation, security, e-commerce, procurement and reporting.

The Website Module (Distinct Instance of a Website)
Enables the usage of one or multiple websites while sharing central content (articles, products, forms and other transactional pages), repository and Administration interface. Sites can have separate domain names or alternatively they can all be accessed via a single ‘point of entry’ domain name. Each site can have its own branding and graphics. Websites can be username and password protected, allowing for the creation of secure extranets and intranets.

This module is used to implement Intranet, Extranet, Standard website, Member Sites, Club, Client site, Kid's site, PDA smaller interface, Multi store / outlet group sites or multi-site franchise-type projects.

The CMS Module (Content Management System)
Access to the administration interface for full control over content and to the rest of the modules listed here (as required). Multiple administrators can be configured using various permissions and access levels. The Content Management System includes the ability to publish information pages, imagery, multimedia and downloadable files.

The ESI Module (External Search Integration)
Enables maximum compatibility between your website and external search algorithms for likelihood of listing and higher ranking on search engines. This module will proactively submit website URLs to the most popular search engines. The ESI Module is used to implement external search engine presence, for automated submission and content optimisation.

The Catalogue Module (Product Catalogue Management)
Enables the maintenance and publication of products using sophisticated nested product categories. This module includes product specifics such as multiple prices, inventory control, cross category filters, specials and more. The Catalogue Module is used to implement Online product catalogue, Online store, Wholesale online orders, Manufacturer product reference and Product manuals.

Transaction (Transaction Management)
eCommerce purchase cycle management. Includes payment gateways, BPay or manual payment methods. This module allows administrators to manage transactions throughout their life-cycle. Forms can be configured for sale online (e.g. for paid site membership management). The Transaction Module is used to implement Online store, Membership and Application forms and Online invoicing system.

Audience (Multiple Audience Management)
Defining multiple website target audiences or stakeholder groups for content and creative segmentation. This module enables the publication of confidential content in a fully secured environment or the presentation of differing content to different (logged in) visitors. This Module is used to implement a Member Site, Club, Client site, Kid's site, PDA smaller interface, Intranet or Extranet.

Forms – eMail – SMS (Application Forms Management)
Enables the design and publication of web-based (free access or charged) forms that are used to collect data or feedback from visitors. The module also allows the management (through customisable processes) of the submitted forms. This Module is used to implement Enquiry forms, HR forms, Application forms, Booking forms, Surveys or Voting, White paper repository service, Simple visitor file management, Simple directories and Online classifieds.

Forums (Forum and Discussion Management)
Enables online discussions between visitors to the website. Forums can be controlled and moderated by website administrators. This module is used to implement User groups, Member clubs, Product evaluation, Product rating and Information page rating.

Newsletters (Newsletter Creation and Distribution)
Enables the creation (html formatting) and distribution of newsletters to clients and/or partners. Includes simple audience segmentation/targeting and reporting. This Module is used to implement Newsletters, email marketing campaigns, competitions or proactive communications.

Site Designer (Real-time Website Design)
Enables designers to construct the website functionality and creativity according to existing creative mock-up or story board. All creative is held in “portlets” within the database allowing the designer to use building blocks to construct the website in real-time.

Live Support / Chat (Live Support and Chat via your website)
Enables the website administrator to chat live with the website visitors for support and selling activity. This module can be configured to allow the visitor to request live assistance and also reports on current website visitors.

CSM (Content Syndication Management)
Enables PowerFront websites to pull and publish content residing in other PowerFront websites in real-time.
This Module is used to enable the leverage of content from Manufacturer through Distributor or Re-seller, or across Franchise-type businesses.

3D (3D Product Visualisation)
Enables online 3-Dimensional visualisation broadcasting technology where the visitor can touch and feel the product by viewing it from any desired angle. This Module is used in online applications that require demonstrating complex product animation, product operation animation or product assembly.

Web Log Reporting (Usage Statistics for Website Content)
Real-time website and content usage information such as top referrals, top products, top articles (information page) and newsletter click-through rates.