As many our existing clients are already aware, Consultwebs.com recently upgraded the hosting and server systems. Thanks to many for the smooth transition  This upgrade allows those clients that host with us and have an Intermediate Hosting Option to receive even more services, including:

• A new, more functional and customizable discussion board system. Please see our discussion boards for examples of how discussion boards can be used.
• A control panel for those of you who wish to perform some of your own maintenance such as e-mail additions and deletions.
• A dynamic calendar application, easily integrated and managed … perfect for Intranets and organizations needing to maintain a schedule of meetings, events and other important dates.
• MailMan listserv software to help manage e-mail discussion lists -- much like Majordomo and Smartmail. Unlike similar products, Mailman gives each mailing list a web page and allows users to subscribe, unsubscribe, etc. over the web.
• WebMail, a very useful application that allows you and your staff to check and send messages from a Web browser.  WebMail can be customized to the look and feel of your Website.  To use Webmail, enter your domain name and /appieswebmail, e.g., http://www.yourdomainname.com/appieswebmail.
• Site Share code which allows you to add an easy referral graphic like the one below.
• Flexible e-mail list accounts that allow client e-mail lists to be managed and shared.  These are similar to e-mail address books, but are sharable among your office staff.  This newsletter was designed using Microsoft FrontPage and was mailed using one of our e-mail lists.  This application is not recommended for lists of more than 500 clients.  If you would like us to help you develop a newsletter for your clients, please contact us.  We can develop a newsletter template and show you how to start your client list(s).
• Many more options!

To inquire about these new features and services, please feel free to contact us (info@consultwebs.com) or 919-272-8052. You may also visit our FAQ's page to learn about many of the features.

We wish to Thank You for your continued support and referrals.  Your support has allowed us to expand and to be able to offer you a continually increasing base of support, expertise and solutions.

We are pleased to announce two internal promotions. Lisa Vaughn is now Vice President of Consultwebs.com. She will also continue to serve as Design Manager. Stephen Seward has been promoted to Senior Designer. We congratulate them both and appreciate their hard work and contributions.

Pam Richardson has joined us as Comptroller. Pam has more than ten years accounting experience, including a proven track record within the legal and medical industries.  Pam's improvements to Consultwebs.com's operations include the implementation of a streamlined invoicing system with the ability to remit payments online.

Tyler Townsend, our Marketing Manager, adds a significant amount of consulting and marketing experience to the Consultwebs team. Previously employed as Director of Marketing for a major U.S. legal software company, Tyler's technical knowledge and experience will help ensure that we provide current, effective solutions.  Our staff contact information can be found on our contact page.

We are excited about several new services we will be adding or expanding upon in the coming year. They include:

• Legal and commercial business News Feeds – one of the best ways to insure that visitors return to your Web site is to provide relevant and current content. However, we realize that you have law firms and businesses to manage -- not Web sites. As an added-value service to our customers, we will be providing current, up to date legal and commercial news feeds that can be easily integrated within your site.
• Content - concise, topical articles are developed by our writers (including a paralegal) and can be placed within your current site layout.  The articles are exclusive to one attorney or business per city.  Click here to view an example article.  We also develop Web content such as frequently asked questions (FAQ's) and general service and product descriptions.
• Additional search engine and marketing programs - we are proud to have received nationwide acclaim for our Web marketing, consulting and search engine rankings expertise.  In addition to the ideas discussed on our PromoteWebs.com site, we will be offering marketing programs that can be customized to your marketing goals and budget.
• Now Available - Domain name registration for as little as $10.95 per year! Consultwebs now has the ability to register new domain names or renew current domains at a reduced cost. This can lead to substantial savings over the years. Contact Consultwebs.com, Inc. at info@consultwebs.com for more information.

We will continue to look for ways to offer you the ultimate in services and server products -- at affordable prices.  We invite you to review our current products and services and FAQ section.

As we all give thanks for the passing year and look forward to the blessings the new year will bring, there is one inevitable reality -- the tax man. You can decrease your tax liability while enhancing your Web site.  You can, for example, bill improvements to a credit card.  This will allow your expenses to fall within the 2002 tax year, but allow you to pay as you see fit.  For Web enhancement ideas, please see our PromoteWebs.com site.

We are proud to have served you in 2002. We are delighted when clients pass along comments such as, "I am certain that your assistance has been a valuable and beneficial part of our practice growth."  We invite you to visit our client comments page and we welcome your comments, both constructive and complimentary.  Our desire is to improve our service to you and to help you grow your organization's Web presence.