automated business contact directory
Testimonial
"Nicom IT's [ABCD] directory application provides Skipjack with a means of communicating our many 3rd party partner solutions to both merchants and resellers. The application was a cost-effective and feature-rich alternative to other solutions, and to developing the same application internally. It's definitely worth a look."-- Rob Levings, COO Skipjack Financial
what is automated business contact directory?
The Automated Business Contact Directory (ABCD) is a customized online index that enables organizations to maintain their member lists. The ABCD is easily updated and searchable... a great way to promote your members on your own website.
In addition to being a directory, ABCD can also provide your members with 2-3 additional pages to be filled with images and information about their own company - a mini website if you will - for those who can't afford one, or would like to provide more details within your directory.
benefits of aBCD
you will be able to offer your organization's members the ability to enter their own qualifications- integrate into and drive traffic to your website, and inquiries for your members' services.
- maintain and update their own information, thereby reducing overhead costs
In fact, you can even charge your members to be in the directory, thereby creating a revenue stream for your organization!
Customizing ABCD
The ABCD "engine" consists of the following:
- A Microsoft Access database
- Forms for capturing the data
- A search capability that permits searching on up to 4 different fields, including drop-downs and keyword search
- A tool for creating a mini website: 1-3 pages of HTML + one image per page
- A basic FAQ
- Appropriate menus to control the flow
You save 75% of the cost of development, since we've already got the basics covered. The money you save can be used to customize the package to your exact needs.
examples of ABCD in use:
The following sites may look very different from one another, yet they are both using the same technology and features found in our ABCD.
The Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association (MISA) is a community-based organization which welcomes newcomers and recognizes their essential role in Canada.
Child Care Connection NS(CCCNS) is a non-profit organization that provides support and resources to early childhood practitioners.
Skipjack offers products and services that support electronic commerce processing needs. They use ABCD to quickly identify specific types of payment solutions that are pre-integrated with Skipjack.