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Low-cost websites for community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations.

CMS Nottingham

Join CMS Nottingham and you can have your own web site built by professional designers - complete with its own domain name for only £400 (£200 for existing users).

A partnership of NCVS, NDC and Connected Nottingham, the CMS Nottingham project is open to organisations in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire that currently have a combined IT and marketing budget of less than £50,000.

How does it work?

The project uses EasySite content management software (CMS) – the latest software available, to build your web site. This then makes it easy for you or your colleagues to manage your site’s content by adding and updating content to the site whenever and wherever you need to.

Read on to learn more about this new and exciting web site project for your organisation.

How much will it cost?

A new web site using your choice of pre-designed template, complete with domain name costs £400 (£200 for existing users to upgrade). There is an annual hosting charge of £100 after the first year and a £15 charge every two years. There is no need to buy new expensive equipment or software – all you need is a PC and Internet access.

If you want a website designed entirely to your own brief, for example in keeping with your logo/visual identity, this option is also available.

 

 

Website
 		New User
 		Upgrade (existing user)
Pre-designed template with your logo £400 £200
Bespoke site design £1200 £900

 

Connected Nottingham, NDC, NCVS

 

 

  • Build your own website for £400
  • Get the best possible image online
  • Cheaper rates for existing CMS users
  • Training & support provided
  • Professional designers
  • Commission your own unique design
  • Full compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act
Next Step Nottinghamshire website
Next Step Nottinghamshire's bespoke web design
Who is leading the project?

Local organisations Nottingham Council for Voluntary Service (NCVS), Neighbourhood Development Company (NDC) and Connected Nottingham are all leading the project.

Once built, your site will also automatically be included in the Connected Nottingham portal – part of NDC’s Connected Neighbourhoods project.

How much support will I receive?

Training is provided by a local training organisation as is ongoing technical support.

Tell me more about the actual design of the web site

You may select a web site design from a range of existing options or, for an additional cost, you can commission your own unique design. In all cases, the design will be created by a professional web site designer that works with you to give you the best possible image online.

How do I manage the site?

The content management system offers a comprehensive range of options to help you edit and update your web site. Features include:

  • An unrestricted number of pages and sections.
  • Document and file uploads so that users can download files.
  • Editorial control with multi-user capability allowing you to. check changes made by others before going live.
  • A comprehensive search function so that users can find what they want.
  • Fully accessible and compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act.
  • Search engine friendly pages, to help people find your site.
How do I find out more information?

Email Connected Nottingham for more information:

lynsey.davies@connectednottingham.org.uk
ian.lockwood@connectednottingham.org.uk

 

Or call 0115 950 6000.

Renewal Trust template website
Renewal Trust website - pre-designed template