Cheryl Thomas - Monday, May 25, 2009
At the beginning of January I was asked to consider the online system being provided by Eclipse Online Solutions for the Cape Verde Tips website. I knew I needed to do something to move me forward and I obviously wanted to make the right decision if I was to change web host. Eclipse made the suggestion that I should look online to see what else was available.
Not having any training in websites to speak of and then embarking on the Cape Verde Tips (CVTips) website in 2005, and initially not understanding the basics, getting confused by the jargon and terms used, together with a lack of foresight into how I wanted the website to function has been frustrating at times to say the least. This in turn has resulted in some lethargy on my part.
So, having taken some months to carry out this research I still kept coming back to Eclipse to check out their tutorials and watch the videos about the various modules/ functions they can provide. Their system is not just a website but an online business. Search engine optimisation being their strength.
I decided that Eclipse was the best choice from the mixed bunch I had looked at, from the system, functions to the price.
Eclipse also provide and build a website at a competetive rate (if you think you just need a website), this wasn't for me.....been there done that and now needed something better. Anyone looking to run their business through a website should take a look at their system, it costs more for hosting but it will be worth it in the long run. A free 30day trial of their system can be arranged too.......... there are no catches with this, you will not be signing up to buy a website or system off them at the end of the 30 days, unless you want too!
I have also excepted the opportunity to train and become more knowledgeable about how the system works in view to selling their system and working with Eclipse as their representative in Cape Verde.
At the same time as making the move over to Eclipse with the Cape Verde Tips website, I decided it was the right time to launch the second website, Expats Cape Verde.
At this point in time I am just starting the process. I am able to show those on Sal what the system looks like, the reports, e-commerce, marketing and other functionalities and discuss your needs for any new websites or transferring your website to Eclipse. If I can't help, then one of the team will.
The Eclipse system has provided me with the tools to take the CVTips website forward. My own personal development with websites is evolving at the same time.
The new web system provides a number of helpful tutorials and a lot more functions for me to play around with in the back office. There is still a lot of jargon or technical terms that I am unfamiliar with, but the information and support is brilliant. Its still trial and error for me as I don't always follow instructions and I am good at loosing stuff, but I am confident that with a lot of perseverance ‘I will get there’.
I hope you are around to watch both the CVTips and Expats CV sites grow with me.
Cheryl
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