arthur231283 Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 The head teacher would like a new school website. He has looked at web fronter and said it was rubbish. I created a website using the edugeek joomla template and he said he liked it but wanted to look at all the options available before making a decision. Can anyone recommend a company that will come and design a website for us? I would like the management of the website to be web based like joomla and it has to be relatively easy to use because most of the input and updating will be done by a member of the admin staff. Also if you could let me know any websites that the company have already produced so we can see examples of their work.
patty04 Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 we had School Website come in to my old work place. The head went with them, cost hime £2000 and they have a yearly lease for it to be hosted. 1
alan-d Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 We used to use E4education before we brought everything in-house. They have a CMS system but it has to be hosted by them. They were pretty good with their support. 1
Edu-IT Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I don't know anyone local to you but I do know a food good web designers if that is of any help. 1
arthur231283 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 I don't know anyone local to you but I do know a food good web designers if that is of any help. I think the head wants a company rather than an individual. Thanks anyway
Ric_ Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I created a website using the edugeek joomla template and he said he liked it but wanted to look at all the options available before making a decision. Why? You now have a website, which he likes, but he still wants you to go and spend some money? I really don't understand people sometimes
KWestos Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 We used http://www.e4education.co.uk Did what we wanted, not a bad content management system. I think it's £100 a year for them to host it. Overall, it's pretty good! 1
TheFopp Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Try MusgraveDesign. They did an extensive Joomla based site for our School (which if you look at our website you'll see isn't a standard run of the mill School!) - the great thing is they made it so it doesn't automatically scream out Joomla like so many other Joomla based websites around. Our website is Chetham's School of Music 4
apoth0r Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I think the term "value for money" needs to be used in its correct meaning in this case. You have created a website? He likes it? What more does he want? Any additional features above and beyond that will surely be met in learning platforms etc? I agree completely with Ric_ on this one. Baffling, totally baffling. If you can find out what more he wants from your site i'm sure a few of us will be able to help. You can always give me a call if you'd like some advice, website details on the left. Not interested in selling you anything, I just feel it's a bit much of a muchness in this case :/ 2
webman Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 @TheFopp: Love the design of the site and prospectus etc there - very good.
arthur231283 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 I would rather just use the edugeek template. I know it would take me a bit of work to customise it but It does everything the school wants it to like cost almost nothing (We need more add more storage to host the site), it looks good and you can manage it via the web from anywhere. I hope that the cost of bringing in a company will scare him off and we will go with my original plan anyway!!
Quackers Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Try MusgraveDesign. They did an extensive Joomla based site for our School (which if you look at our website you'll see isn't a standard run of the mill School!) - the great thing is they made it so it doesn't automatically scream out Joomla like so many other Joomla based websites around. Our website is Chetham's School of Music Thats the best template i have seen yet for Joomla, is that on 1.0 or 1.5, and is it a free template?
Ex-MGSTech Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I went through this very exercise last year, we went looking for the following Workflow signoff (content approval prior to going live) ability to devolve site editing (right down to students) newsletter signup CMS System Multiple site admins (customisable down to a single page) DDA Compliant Customised template In the end we went with a company calle INCO based in Birmingham Feel free to check out our sute at MGS or Inco at Website design, Prospectus, Brochure, Logo design for Schools, Colleges and other Education Organisations. Regards Steve 1
AndyNDuffy Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Hi all We have just replaced our School website http://www.jackhunt.net, e chose e4education to create and host it. Have a look and see what you think. 1
colly72 Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I work in a independent school and also have my own web design company. Take a look at The Silcoates School Foundation (my own school) which is a site I designed, using Drupal. I could design a Joomla site for you for an extremely competitive price, much more efficiciently than most other commercial design companies. I'm happy to quote for you if you are interested.
Ex-MGSTech Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Hi all We have just replaced our School website http://www.jackhunt.net, e chose e4education to create and host it. Have a look and see what you think. Very.......Purple!
Devontechie Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Very good use of Joomla. Is this template available anywhere? Thanks, Steve Try MusgraveDesign. They did an extensive Joomla based site for our School (which if you look at our website you'll see isn't a standard run of the mill School!) - the great thing is they made it so it doesn't automatically scream out Joomla like so many other Joomla based websites around. Our website is Chetham's School of Music
AndyNDuffy Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Very.......Purple! Yup We like purple! Infact we have invented a new work called "Purplise" verb - to make things purple (or make more purple).
sandeep2504 Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Another e4education customer here: http://www.esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk/ Very satisfied with the service so far. 1
marsdenprimary Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Take a look at our website if you like? I've designed all the graphics for it and suggested the layout- which the company just went ahead and did. It's a fantastic system where you can assign users to specific pages, manage drafts of pages, create time sensitive content... Media, google content etc..etc... it's the biz It's just like using Word in a lot of respects, has its own file manager and media storage... the list goes on!! Marsden Community Primary School We used school jotter. If you'd like me to recommend you to them then please do as we get perks for referrals 1
AndyNDuffy Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Another e4education customer here: http://www.esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk/ Very satisfied with the service so far. Sandeep - I agree. e4Education were great to work with. We spend quite a while debating if we should create our own site (again) or let someone else create and host for us. I am glad we opted for e4Ed, great guys to work with, good ideas and for a good price too!!! Oh one thing I did notice about your site - not quite enough Purple in it for our liking
dalsoth Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Love that Jack Hunt purple. Have given E4Education a call myself to see what they can offer.
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