Following is a quick outline of the two host platforms I use, along with a comparison of standard benefits versus upgrade to a professional package (for an additional nominal charge).
Host Platform #1:
STANDARD:
Pictures, Photo Gallery, Slide Show
5 MB file size limit.
e-commerce - display your products, link to Google
Checkout or PayPal Link to .pdf files Customized Forms:
Contact Form, RSVP Form, Survey Form Forums, Online
Bookings, Online Polls Display Google Maps Display
YouTube Videos
Website Stats: All standard account users see a 30 day history of the number of page views for their site.
Displays the host platform logo on the footer.
Domain registration is separate.
Pictures, Photo Gallery, Slide Show
5 MB file size limit.
e-commerce - display your products, link to Google
Checkout or PayPal Link to .pdf files Customized Forms:
Contact Form, RSVP Form, Survey Form Forums, Online
Bookings, Online Polls Display Google Maps Display
YouTube Videos
Website Stats: All standard account users see a 30 day history of the number of page views for their site.
Displays the host platform logo on the footer.
Domain registration is separate.
UPGRADE TO "PRO":
Password Protected Pages: - Enable password protection to stop unauthorized visitors from seeing your website. You can require a password for your whole website, or just individual pages.
Audio Player: Upload and embed audio into your website to add music, podcasts, or other audio files into your website for direct playback. It includes the option to auto-play the audio when the page is loaded.
Video Player: Will automatically convert video files for playback directly on your site. The player is completely unbranded so you can control the visitor experience. The player has seeking, volume control, and full-size options.
Embedded Documents: The embedded document element lets you choose a document file (such as as .doc, .pdf, .xls, .ppt) to be displayed directly in your site for your visitors to view, scroll through, or print. This is an easy way for visitors to view a document without requiring them to download it and open it on their own.
10 Sites Per Account: Create & manage up to 10 different websites within your pro account. All of the pro features listed on this page will be available to you as you build each of your websites. In comparison, standard accounts have a limit of 2 websites per account and don't have the pro features active.
Increased File Size Limit: The 5 MB file size limit placed on standard accounts is increased to 100 MB file uploads! No limit to the number of 100 MB files allowed, so your storage capacity is virtually unlimited.
File Upload Field: As a pro user you can add a "File Upload" field to any of your forms. This enables your site visitors to send you images, documents or whatever else you request from them.
Expanded Website Stats: All account users see a 30 day history of the number of page views for their site. Pro users can also see their top Pages, Search Terms and Referring Sites.
Premium Support: Our pro users receive the fastest response from our most qualified support staff. When support tickets are received by our system, pro users' questions are placed at the top of the queue.
Customize the Footer Message: Ability to remove the host platform's logo from the footer and replace it with text & links of your own, or nothing at all.
Domain Registration is separate.
PRICING: Dependent upon time period chosen, but runs at approximately $10 U.S. / month
Password Protected Pages: - Enable password protection to stop unauthorized visitors from seeing your website. You can require a password for your whole website, or just individual pages.
Audio Player: Upload and embed audio into your website to add music, podcasts, or other audio files into your website for direct playback. It includes the option to auto-play the audio when the page is loaded.
Video Player: Will automatically convert video files for playback directly on your site. The player is completely unbranded so you can control the visitor experience. The player has seeking, volume control, and full-size options.
Embedded Documents: The embedded document element lets you choose a document file (such as as .doc, .pdf, .xls, .ppt) to be displayed directly in your site for your visitors to view, scroll through, or print. This is an easy way for visitors to view a document without requiring them to download it and open it on their own.
10 Sites Per Account: Create & manage up to 10 different websites within your pro account. All of the pro features listed on this page will be available to you as you build each of your websites. In comparison, standard accounts have a limit of 2 websites per account and don't have the pro features active.
Increased File Size Limit: The 5 MB file size limit placed on standard accounts is increased to 100 MB file uploads! No limit to the number of 100 MB files allowed, so your storage capacity is virtually unlimited.
File Upload Field: As a pro user you can add a "File Upload" field to any of your forms. This enables your site visitors to send you images, documents or whatever else you request from them.
Expanded Website Stats: All account users see a 30 day history of the number of page views for their site. Pro users can also see their top Pages, Search Terms and Referring Sites.
Premium Support: Our pro users receive the fastest response from our most qualified support staff. When support tickets are received by our system, pro users' questions are placed at the top of the queue.
Customize the Footer Message: Ability to remove the host platform's logo from the footer and replace it with text & links of your own, or nothing at all.
Domain Registration is separate.
PRICING: Dependent upon time period chosen, but runs at approximately $10 U.S. / month
Host Platform #2:
STANDARD:
Photos.
Videos.
Blogs and Forums.
Calendar.
Access and Add Widgets from Around the Web. Tons of widgets to choose from to help keep your site fresh, informative and fun. News feeds, maps, polls, counters, games, and more – access the wide world of widgets from one central location.
Grow Your Business with a Web Store. Sell your products and services online. You can upload multiple images, set your prices, and collect payment via PayPal and/or Google Checkout.
Turn Your Site Into a Social Network.
Allows 3rd parties to advertise on your site.
Domain registration is separate.
Photos.
Videos.
Blogs and Forums.
Calendar.
Access and Add Widgets from Around the Web. Tons of widgets to choose from to help keep your site fresh, informative and fun. News feeds, maps, polls, counters, games, and more – access the wide world of widgets from one central location.
Grow Your Business with a Web Store. Sell your products and services online. You can upload multiple images, set your prices, and collect payment via PayPal and/or Google Checkout.
Turn Your Site Into a Social Network.
Allows 3rd parties to advertise on your site.
Domain registration is separate.
UPGRADE TO "ENHANCED" PACKAGE:
Ad-free: Removes 3rd party advertising.
Custom Domain Name: Included.
Email addressses: 5 included.
Restrict Access to Just Your Community. Password protect a few or all of the pages on your site to limit access to members only.
Site Statistics. Get a glimpse into how many people visit your site and which pages they view. You can use this invaluable insight to continually improve your user experience.
Google AdWords Advertising Credit. Help the customers you want find your website with Google AdWords. Drive traffic with free coupons (up to $75) and watch the traffic soar(requires premium services).
Customer Support: live 24x7 chat support, priority email support, online user manual, animated tutorial.
PRICING: Approximately $20 U.S. / month (remember, this includes your domain registration too).
Ad-free: Removes 3rd party advertising.
Custom Domain Name: Included.
Email addressses: 5 included.
Restrict Access to Just Your Community. Password protect a few or all of the pages on your site to limit access to members only.
Site Statistics. Get a glimpse into how many people visit your site and which pages they view. You can use this invaluable insight to continually improve your user experience.
Google AdWords Advertising Credit. Help the customers you want find your website with Google AdWords. Drive traffic with free coupons (up to $75) and watch the traffic soar(requires premium services).
Customer Support: live 24x7 chat support, priority email support, online user manual, animated tutorial.
PRICING: Approximately $20 U.S. / month (remember, this includes your domain registration too).
