Support & Maintenance
What kind of support do you provide after launch?
Our annual support agreement includes:
- Email support with 1-2 business days response time (and usually within hours of the request)
- Initial training for staff on new website with video recording
- Access to training resources and documentation
- Regular group training opportunities
- Discounted rates for additional services, including graphic design
- Licensing for installed components and plugins
- Software updates and security patches
- Firewall and security monitoring
How quickly can I get help if my website has an issue?
- For critical issues like website downtime, we provide priority response when notified via email with an urgent subject line.
- Non-critical questions are typically answered within 1-2 business day (though often much quicker).
What security measures are in place?
We provide comprehensive security through:
- Regular software updates
- Site monitoring
- Firewall protection
- Backup solutions
- Malware scanning
What's not included in the standard support agreement?
The following services are available at additional cost:
- Web hosting or email hosting (available for an additional cost)
- Content creation and updates
- Additional custom site features or functions
- Photo editing and graphic design
- SEO/marketing consulting
- Social media management and consulting
- Additional one-on-one training
- IT support
What are some examples of custom features?
- Form customization including advanced conditional logic, custom calculations, and multi-step application forms.
- Interactive elements including maps with custom markers, custom search functions, and dashboards.
- Password-protected areas, including membership portals with document management, forums, and other special features.
- Third-party integrations with API connections, e-commerce, CRM, and custom calendar or database syncing.
- Significant design changes and adjustments post-launch
Real examples of a custom feature:
- "I want a form that calculates membership fees based on multiple factors"
- "We need a special events calendar that syncs with Salesforce"
- "Can we create an article library with custom search filters?"
- "Could you build a portal where members can upload and share documents?"
We have experience doing a variety of customizations for clients, so just ask and we will figure it out together!
What happens if I opt out of support?
Clients without support agreements:
- Pay standard hourly rates for assistance
- Must maintain and pay for their own plugin licenses
- Handle their own updates and security
- Manage user access independently
- Pay additional fees for training access