Frequently Asked Questions for POWER Sites

 

Site Build FAQs

How quickly can I get my web site built?
Do I need a Domain Name?
How do I change the Domain Name DNS?
What content and pages are included with the web site?
What information do I need to supply so my site can be built?
Can you build the site with different photos, colors?
Can I have my logo added when the site is built?
What text on which pages can I change when the site is built?
What if I want extra pages?
What if I want to change the Menu?
Do I need to get any contracts signed with my MLS for IDX data?
Can I get a POP email account?
How much do you charge for extra work?

Using Your Site FAQs

Can I make changes to the site once it is built?
When can I start to use My Buying Buddy and the Lead Control Hub?
How do I enter my own Listings in the web site?
How do I ensure my web site is found by the Search Engines?

 

 

How quickly can I get my web site built?

Once we have all the basic information from you, we can complete your site within2 to 4 business days.

Do I need a Domain Name?

Yes, you require a domain name. You can buy a domain name at www.bluefiredomains.com.

How do I change the Domain Name DNS?

When you purchase a Domain Name you will specify where and how the domain name is to be hosted. You must set the DNS (or Domain Name Servers, or Name Servers) to be our domain name servers. This ensures that when someone types in your domain name, the Internet will direct that request to our servers and your website actually gets shown. The DNS to specify are:

ns1.bluefirefast.com

ns2.bluefirefast.com

What content and pages are included with the web site?

Every POWER site comes with the following standard pages and content:

  • Home page (can be changed)
  • Search page (powered by My Buying Buddy)
  • Featured Listings (powered by My Buying Buddy - if you have the PERFORMER pack)
  • Dream Home inquiry generation Form (powered by My Buying Buddy)
  • Registration Page - for registering to use My Buying Buddy
  • Login page to allow returning users to log back in to their account
  • How To Buy section - approximately 10 pages of content and details explaining how to buy a home
  • Sell Your Home - approximately 10 pages of content and details explaining how to buy a home
  • Mortgage Calculator in both mortgage section and as part of any Property details display
  • Community Links page - we need you to supply links
  • About page - you supply text and content for this page
  • Contact form

What information do I need to supply so my site can be built?

We require the following information from you:

  • Your site URL (domain name)
  • Your Contact Information and Company name
  • Your BIO or any text you want to have the 'About me' page
  • Your Slogan or Motto
  • Your images- Logo, picture of you and any other images you want to have in the site.
  • Welcoming text for the home page

Can you build the site with different photos, colors?

When you choose a template you are agreeing to the color scheme and layout of that template

Generic graphics or ICONS in the FLASH (moving bit) of the design cannot be changed, however the specific images can be changed. For example if the header or FLASH is a icon of a house, then this cannot be changed. If it is a picture of a style of house or mountains for example, then we would change this as this may not represent your market.

Can I have my logo added when the site is built?

There are specific places in each design where we will place your LOGO.

We will use the graphic you supply to us - so please ensure your logo graphic is a good quality image.

What text on which pages can I change when the site is built?

When we create a site, if you supply us with text and images, we can use these to set up the following pages for you:

  • Home page - please supply a welcome message
  • Community Links page - we need you to supply links
  • About page - you supply text and content for this page

What if I want extra pages?

Not a problem. Each POWERsite, although based on a template, is a custom created site, therefore anything is possible! We would charge you an additional fee to do this, but this is on a time and materials basis so typically is very cost effective for our clients. We would ask you to specify the details for the extra pages so we can set these up for you.

We can even set up templates or blank pages which are then available for you to edit as you please.

What if I want to change the Menu

The basic template has a fixed menu. We can make changes to the menu, but this would be on a time and materials basis.

Do I need to get any contracts signed with my MLS for IDX data?

Each MLS has different rules for accessing IDX data. Please check with your MLS to see if they require some form of agreement or additional payments from you.

Can I have a POP email account?

Each POWER site offers up to 5 Forwarding email addresses. If you want POP accounts then these can be created at a charge of $5 per POP address per month. A POP account allows for WEBMAIL and POP access. 10MB is allocated to each account.

You are required to use your own SMTP server for outgoing mail.

Hiw much do you charge for extra work?

For additional customization work, we charge $65 per hour. We will provide a quote to you before we start any extra work.

Can I make changes to the site once it is built?

Yes. We have an ADMIN area for your site where you can access the changeable pages and edit the blocks of text or even change images. We provide you with a simple graphical editing tool that allows you to edit pages like you would in WORD. You do not need any knowledge of HTML.

When can I start to use My Buying Buddy and the Lead Control Hub?

As soon as you receive your login and access information for My Buying Buddy, you will be able to login to the Lead Control Hub. This will immediately allow you to:

  • Manually add in any leads and contacts
  • Set up automated home searches for your leads

How do I enter my own Listings in the web site?

(Not applicable to the AGENTpack My Buying Buddy) You can easily set up your own listings (which will then be shown in the Featured Listings page) in the Lead Control Hub - this is the admin back-end for My Buying Buddy. All you need to do is type in the MLS# and the listing is then set up for display. You may add additional photos, text and virtual tour links.

How do I ensure my web site is found by the Search Engines?

The secret to good search engine performance is having a site with a focus on a specific niche. Your site can be set up with all the right tags and content to help you achieve this. Remember too that your site is a great tool to convert a measurable percentage of visitors into leads - therefore using PAY PER CLICK strategies can prove very effective.

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