'Extreme Web Site Makeover' Offered

A company that specializes in government Web site creation and management, is offering an Extreme Web site Makeover to a lucky city or county. This opportunity is valued at more than $40,000.

CivicPlus will work with the winning organization to design a professional, turnkey e-government Web site. The winner will also receive training on updating and managing the site. Support and hosting for a two-year service period will be included.

Development includes:

• Web site analysis of their current Web site.
• A unique design and layout.
• The winner will work directly with CivicPlus' graphic designer to come up with a professional and attactive "look and feel."
• Site diagram and development of Web site menu structure.
• Site development including the migration and reformatting of existing content, development of new content and pages.
• Training on how the winner will be able to easily administer their own Web site using word processing skills.
• Search engine registration and press releases.

The two years of ongoing services includes the following modules and services:

• Ability to add content and menu items by site administrators
• Domain name hosting and maintenance
• Business/Resource Directory
• Document Center


• E-mail lists (unlimited e-mail subscription lists may be set up)
• Events Calendar
• Development of two online forms
• News Flash
• Site Search
• Staff Directory
• Job Posting
• Online Job Application System
• Bid Posting

Included with these services are:

• CivicPlus software upgrades and enhancements
• Technical support
• Site hosting
• Statistics hosting and services
• Newsletter
• Phone support

How will the selection be made:

A panel of judges will narrow the applicants to 5-10 finalists. Criteria for selection will be based upon the following:

• A Web site's impact on local government and citizens
• Desire and ability by the applicant to keep the site updated
• Community need
• Financial need

The closing date for entries is December 31, 2004.