We are a coed, K-12 day school 550 students.
Seven or eight years ago, we did our website in house. It was built by a
former student and maintained by two people in house. Keeping the server
protected was an constant issue, and we were concerned that the work feel
all on one or two people and if they weren't here, information stayed
stagnant.
We did a web search for vendors and got three finalists that we interviewed
and solicited proposals from. We made our selection and have never looked
back.
It has been the best investment we've made in the past 10 year. The
advancement and tools they have provided us with we would never have been to
do on our own, as well as being always live, protected, and well backed up.
I hope this helps, call is you have any questions!
Bud
William "Bud" Brooks
Director of Technology
Bancroft School
110 Shore Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
508-853-2640 x340
On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 9:42 AM, Elizabeth Donahue <
edonahue@friendsacademy1810.org> wrote:
> I am taking a hard look at my school's website and the resources required
> to maintain the site with our current provider. I thought I would reach out
> to other schools to see how you are best managing your web presence. I was
> wondering if you would be
> willing to share some information about your website hosting with me. Here
> are some questions, but anything you are willing to share would be helpful.
>
> 1. Did you create your website in-house, or did you hire a website
> developer?
>
> 2. If you created the website, what software did you use to build your
> site? If you used a developer, what company did you use?
>
> 3. Would you do it the same way again?
>
> 4. How are updates handled? Can you do them yourself or are the outsourced?
> How timely is the turnaround? Is there an added cost?
>
> 5. Are you happy with the fees required to keep your website running? If
> you are willing to share ballpark figures, that would be helpful.
>
> Thank you for you help!
>
> Beth Donahue
> Friends Academy
> North Dartmouth, MA
> edonahue@friendsacademy1810.org
>
>
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