eCommerce, Payments and Accounts
Ahead of the Curve has integrated the leading SaaS providers for eCommerce, Payment and Accounts into a very low cost and automated ecosystem.
eCommerce
Ecwid is a sophisticated and easy to configure eCommerce platform that is easily integrated with your website. It manages all aspects of your online shop and has shopfronts for Facebook, eBay and Amazon.
Content Management Systems (CMS)
The heart of any Digital Business is its Content Management System that style and presents your content and assets to users while allow your staff to update and iterate features into a well organised operators console.
Payment Channels
Having a wide range of payment options for the Customer is a key way to maximise revenue. There are hundreds of good payment providers that can process Cards, Direct Debits and Paypal transactions on your behalf
Marketing, Sales and Service
With a FREE CRM to get started HubSpot can provide an integrated suite of tools that cover Sales, Marketing and Operations. The service is low cost and powerful when iintgerated with your website and online shop
Banking
Having a multi currency Business account is a key enabler of expanding your business reach into new and exciting markets. With a a sophisticated self service App and Website and a Direct Debit Card this is a full feature account.
Accounting
XERO Provides a robust and easy to use Accounting service that manages all aspects of your finances. Automate te collect of financial data from your bank and POS systems while creating PDF invoices and orders complete with your brand graphics and promotional material
Responsive Design (PC, Mac, Android, iOS)
All our eCommerce websites and online applications deliver responsive experiences on Mobile Devices which mitigates the risk of not having a dedicated cross platform Mobile App - We can even 'wrap' the Website as a Mobile App and load it into the Apple Store and Google Play with very little technical modification. Responsive by nature, Responsive by design
Our Website delivery expertise catapults you Ahead of the Curve
We have a systematic approach and pragmatic methodology for delivering high quality Digital Platforms starting from Conceptualisation and continuing through the entire Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC)
Design
The first stage is to consolidate your planning into a design stage that defines what will be delivered and when:
| Activity | Description |
| Requirements Definition Workshops | 1 x 2 Hour Business Requirement Workshop on Zoom |
| Technology Strategy and Design | 1 x 2 Hour Technology Strategy Workshop on Zoom |
| Solution On A Page | A high level design for the project that guides development teams and stakeholders |
| Backlog and Timeline | A document that defines the agreed scope (Backlog) and time frame for delivery |
Build
Based on an agreement that the Design stage is complete the project will move into the Build phase with the following activities:
| Activity | Description |
| Website Installation, Design and Layout | Integration of your brand and content into a Web CMS |
| Content Migration and Production | Population of the website with the Content and Media |
| Copyrighting and Media | Producing copy for the site or obtaining imagery, video or other licensed material |
| Website Production | An expert edit to ensure the Customer Journeys flow into the data capture and call to action elements efficiently |
| Get Connected | Integration with Social Media – LinkedIN, Facebook, others as required |
| Be Searchable | Search Engine Optimised for high visibility and a plan to target reciprocal links with Industry. |
| Analytics and Insights | Web Based Analytics to profile web traffic and demonstrate success |
Run
Once the Website platform is launched the following ongoing support services are provided as part of the Fully Managed Service.
| Activity | Description |
| Website Hosting | 12 Months Web Hosting on AOTC Infrastructure at Site Ground (UK’s Leading Hosting Provider) |
| Evergreen Upgrades | Latest JOOMLA Website CMS installed and customized to the Clients Content, Products and Services |
| User Training | Full Training of Web Administrator on running a Digital Business using a sophisticated CMS and Search and Social and Industry platforms |
| Self Serve Consoles | Console Access to all Domain and Software Tools for Web Administrator |
| Free Email | Unlimited Email Accounts – 10GB+ Storage |
| Support - Operations | Priority Technical Support for Domain, Website and Hosting |
| Support - Updates | Basic Web Content Updates (Configuration Only) |
| Support - Development | Access to inexpensive Development teams for new projects / major features |
