Frequently Asked Questions?
What is WebIvy?
WebIvy is an OnDemand Web Management Platform that allows Marketers to manage the presentation layer (front-end) of their web sites without reliance on IT. WebIvy allows Marketing to autonomously Create, Manage, Review and Deploy web pages to the Internet. WebIvy was made by Marketers, for Marketers and is so simple to use that it manages the code base of your web site with mere knowledge of HTML.
Why WebIvy?
WebIvy is a Web Development Platform as a Service (PaaS) that solves today's web development challenges by allowing Marketing to manage web pages and web sites without having to manage the related base code. By separating the presentation layer UI from the back-end code, WebIvy will revolutionize Web Development – deploying a platform that enables clients to create better web sites and user experiences than ever before, more cost-effectively than ever before!
Clients can also wish to select the Marketing Edition if they choose not to cover their primary web site in WebIvy. The Marketing Edition is meant to use the Platform to create lead/traffic to the primary web site by via White Labels, Micro Sites, Widgets, New Landing Pages for Paid Search Campaigns or Mobile Sites.
Clients can also wish to select the Marketing Edition if they choose not to cover their primary web site in WebIvy. The Marketing Edition is meant to use the Platform to create lead/traffic to the primary web site by via White Labels, Micro Sites, Widgets, New Landing Pages for Paid Search Campaigns or Mobile Sites.
What is OnDemand or Platform-as-Service (PaaS)?
PaaS is an outgrowth of the Software as a Service (SaaS) application delivery model. The PaaS Model is a technology solution required to support the complete life cycle of building and delivering web applications and services entirely from the Internet - with no software downloads or installation from developers, IT Managers or end-users. It is also known as Cloudware.
How is WebIvy different than a Content Management System?
Unlike a CMS, WebIvy is actually a "Web Development Platform". WebIvy allows Marketers to manage the code of a web site and web pages with mere knowledge of HTML. With a CMS, Marketers are limited to Static HTML pages or Template Languages until they must get IT involved. WebIvy is much more. WebIvy also includes a Content Editor, among other features and modules. More importantly, WebIvy allows Marketing to "review" and "deploy" the web pages to the Internet in real-time. Unlike a CMS, WebIvy also has built-in business data integration and OnDemand Features for Marketing to integrate within the web pages.
What type of resources does Marketing need to manage WebIvy?
Web Design, SEO, Content but a WebIvy Client can utilize WebIvy Professional Services for any of these Marketing Resources.
How long does it take to integrate WebIvy?
Unlike a CMS, which could take months and tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars to 'integrate', WebIvy usually takes less than 30 days but usually just days and involves NO INTEGRATION.
How much does WebIvy cost?
WebIvy is a Platform-as-a-Business (PaaS) and requires a monthly subscription fee. WebIvy incorporates all bandwidth costs in its monthly fees and eliminates a minimum of 35% to 50% of a companies web site operating costs. The montly subscription fees vary depending on which WebIvy Edition is selected by the Client. Currently, there are three options depending on total domains and use. For pricing, please contactevan@webivy.net
What are the benefits of WebIvy?
- Get out of the Hardware and Software business for the presentation layer of web sites
- Experience at MINIMUM web cost reduction between 35% and 50%
- Quickly experience a minimum 50% increase in productivity
- See web traffic increase in the first year Shift web budget from Capital to Operating expense (no front-loaded expenditure) - Can anticipate costs, consolidate vendors and focus on core business value Decrease IT dependency and IT spend.
- Experience at MINIMUM web cost reduction between 35% and 50%
- Quickly experience a minimum 50% increase in productivity
- See web traffic increase in the first year Shift web budget from Capital to Operating expense (no front-loaded expenditure) - Can anticipate costs, consolidate vendors and focus on core business value Decrease IT dependency and IT spend.
What are the SEO benefits to WebIvy?
WebIvy is the top SEO PaaS for Web Sites today. The Platform allows Marketing to control all Tags, Keywords, Description and No Follows directly at the presentation layer with no training. The Platform has Macro-level tools for XML Site Maps, Bulk Tag Editing, URL Editing, etc. There are also SEO Analytic reports and tools for WebIvy clients.
The main differentiator of WebIvy is the architecture of the Platform that allows for an optimal SEO structure. There is a "Cleanse" process for every web page that compresses web pages by up to 400% for more optimal search engine indexing and web crawling. Page sizes can be reducing to very light weight and load in milliseconds.
The main differentiator of WebIvy is the architecture of the Platform that allows for an optimal SEO structure. There is a "Cleanse" process for every web page that compresses web pages by up to 400% for more optimal search engine indexing and web crawling. Page sizes can be reducing to very light weight and load in milliseconds.
How long does it take to publish a web page on WebIvy?
WebIvy pages are published in "Real-time" and can be done by a click of a mouse by a non-technical resource.
Can I manage site content with WebIvy?
Yes, WebIvy has a full Content Editor with content create/edit/manage along with version control and taxonomy building.
Do I have to rely ONLY on the WebIvy OnDemand Features for my web site?
No, WebIvy is also a Development Platform. Clients can either build their own features if they choose or utilize 3rd Party Plug-ins. However, WebIvy does provide a strong set of Features to select from.
Does WebIvy support any Web Analytics?
Yes, every WebIvy page is automatically tagged with Google Analytics. WebIvy will also provide APIs for other Analytic vendors such as Omniture and Web Trends.
Does WebIvy integrate with any Email Applications?
WebIvy can provide APIs for Email Vendors such as Exact Target, SilverPop, Responsys, Etc.
How does WebIvy apply to Mobile?
WebIvy provides .mobile Templates to support Mobile web sites and micro sites.
Does WebIvy provide User roles?
Yes, User Roles is a core feature of WebIvy.
Do I have to use WebIvy on my primary web site?
No, you have the option to use the Marketing Edition if you only want to utilize WebIvy for lead/traffic generation that drives to your primary site such as white labels, mobile sites, widgets, new paid search landing pages or micro sites.
