Content Management Modules

Group A Modules

User Management Module

This module allows either the Administrator, or a site visitor (or both) to create a user profile within a secure area of the website. The Administrator then has the ability to secure the site to restrict access only to various parts of modules based on user permissions. The Administrator can also setup default permissions to be applied at registration, along with the ability to switch off permissions on individual user accounts. The module is ideal for managing repeat customers and restricting access to certain pages within the website to specific clients. There is also a lost password functionality in this module. While not a requirement, we recommend this module if you are integrating other functionality to your site, as it enhances the functionality of several of the Group B Modules.

Multiuser Security Module

This module allows multiple users to simultaneously access Orbit and make changes using their own Login Details. Levels of access can be set by the Orbit Administrator, which is useful for a site being managed by more than one user, but where the Administrator wants to restrict access to certain areas or wants to review content before it goes live.

Multilanguage Module

This module allows the site to be displayed in multiple languages. A user selects their preferred language and this setting is then maintained using sessions, so that the visitor only sees content in their chosen language until they choose another language or close their browser.

File Upload Module

This module allows a user to upload files such as PDF’s or MS Word documents directly from their computer. A link to the document is automatically added to the target page selected by the user. This is useful for when a user wants to upload multiple documents, such as PDF newsletters, but doesn’t then want to have to create links to these documents within the site.

News Module

This module allows Hot News or Media Releases to be displayed in summary on the home page (or any other nominated page) of the website with a link to read the full article on a separate page. Historic news articles are archived for future reference.

FAQ Module

This module lists Frequently Asked Questions and their answers in a user friendly format. FAQ’s are searchable by keyword phrase. When a visitor clicks on a comment an answer appears directly under the question. Useful in a pre-sales or a technical support environment to cut down on enquiries around frequently addressed issues.

Basic Image Display Module

This Module allows Orbit users to upload images directly from their PC to a directory on their website. Site visitors can then choose to view a gallery and the image pops up with basic navigation to other images in the same gallery (First, Last, Next, and Previous). Note – this module does not include any image compression or resizing functionality. Images must be resized and compressed prior to upload (max file size 500Kb). This module is useful for technology confident site owners that are happy doing their own image manipulation. (See Group B Photo Gallery Module if more functionality is required).

Online Poll / Survey Module

This module allows the Administrator to create online surveys / polls to be displayed on pre-defined areas of the website. Results are archived for future reference. The poll results can be displayed in real time in the duration of the poll.

Hot Specials Module

This module allows Hot Specials to be displayed in summary on the home page (or any other nominated page) of the website with a link to read the full special / product information.

Guestbook Module

This module allows site visitors to leave feedback about their experience with the product or service offered on the website. Feedback is moderated by the site owner so that all feedback is approved prior to going live on the website. This module is useful for ecommerce sites wanting to provide user feedback about their products, or adventure activity sites wanting to provide client endorsement of their activity.

Google Maps

This module allows the Administrator to add an unlimited number of Google maps throughout the website. They can also place markers which upon a mouse-over, information about the location will popup (e.g. an address). Thi is useful for displaying office locations on contact pages.

Banner Ad Manager

This module allows the Administrator to upload (pre-designed) banner ads to appear in specified areas within a template. The ads are randomly displayed based on the total ads in the group. The Ads link through to another page on the site or to a third-party website and can be displayed for a set period of time before expiring. Statistics are recorded for clicks per banner.

Mail a Friend

is module allows users to fill out a small form which sends an email to one (1) friend with a link to the current page, which allows their friend to quickly view the page on the website.

Search Module

This module allows site visitors to do site wide searches of the website to easily find information. Searches can be restricted to publicly available areas of the website through the use of the user management module. The module also searches all installed modules for the queried search phrases, so it will find matching results within the Photo Gallery, Shopping Cart etc.

Google Analytics

While Orbit has its own built-in web stats package, if you require more detailed analytics and campaign monitoring, we can integrate Google Analytics tracking code directly into the installed templates.

Group B

Events Calendar Module

This module allows users to add information about upcoming events. Items are listed in calendar format with a link by date that takes user through to the event details. Events automatically drop off the calendar as the event date passes. This module is useful for sports clubs or other organisations that are regularly arranging multiple events.

Blog Module

The Blog module is an online Blog tool for a single user to maintain an online diary. The content is categorised by date and searchable by key phrases. Links to blog archives and to the most recent blogs are provided on all blog pages. This module is also useful for Search Marketing campaigns. Site visitors are able to leave feedback against blog articles (site owner moderated).

Reporting Module

This module allows the Administrator to create reports on any of the information in the website’s database. The reporting module has an interface similar to Microsoft™ Access™. This is useful for reporting on specific product sales, or creating a custom mailing list from subscribed contacts. This module has the ability to export data in ‘tab delimited’ format for manipulating in MS™ Excel™.

Seekom Integration

This is not really a module, more of a service. We will integrate a custom booking system with information retrieved via XML from Seekom. All data and images will be loaded and managed through the Seekom Administrator area. Credit card details are logged and kept in the Seekom system. Used for reservations systems such as hotels, car rental companies etc. Saves time and effort through only having to maintain data in one location.

Contact Management Module (CRM)

This module allows CMS users to maintain contact information on their clients. The Administrator can define any number of fields that they wish to record information on. This Module integrates with the Newsletter Module to send out email. This module allows the site owner to track client contacts by writing notes about telephone conversations or other client interactions. It also integrates well with the reporting module to create customer specific reporting. Contact details in the CRM are able to be exported for use in other business applications via the Reporting module, which means that the site owner only needs to keep contact details up to date in one centralised location.

Newsletter Emailing Module (Email Marketing)

This module allows a user to create / customise newsletters online using predefined templates. Users can then select all or specific recipients from a database for each mailing. The Administrator can also upload contacts to their mailing list from a preformatted file. Also includes a Subscribe / Unsubscribe functionality. This module is a useful tool for email marketing campaigns and includes the integration of one (1) template.

Integration of Additional Newsletter Templates

Adding additional email templates to Newsletter module. Allows user to customise their email look and feel for specific marketing campaigns.

Photo Gallery Module

The Photo Gallery Module is an online tool for creating photo or image galleries interactively. The Administrator can upload images from their PC or camera and their images are automatically resized, cropped and compressed for inclusion within predefined templates. This module also creates thumbnail versions of the image for display within a page. Clicking on a thumbnail launches the Photo Gallery with navigation (Next, Previous, First and Last). The Photo Gallery also has a slideshow function. Photo Gallery can also display movies – it will extract the first frame of a movie to display as an image (requires FF-MPEG to be installed on server) otherwise it displays a movie icon. This module is ideal for users who are not comfortable with image manipulation.

Store Management Module

This module allows the user to upload images of their products and add / edit information on description, price, unit of measure, weight etc. Administrators can add / edit / delete categories and subcategories of products. Products are listed as title and summary description only with a link to a full size image and product description. This module is ideal for when an Administrator wants to manage / update multiple products online. This module can be coupled with the Shopping Cart module and Payments Gateway module to create a full Ecommerce solution.

Shopping Cart Module

This module allows site visitors to add items to their shopping cart as they browse through the products on an ecommerce site. The visitor can review cart contents at any time and can remove or amend product quantities prior to checkout. This module also has the option to display ‘up-sells’ or ‘specials’ as part of the checkout process. When the shopper is ready they submit their order for processing, the order is then stored in the database for offline processing or it can be integrated to a payments gateway. If Credit Card details are being collected, we strongly recommend the use of a Secure Server (SSL) Certificate - either the default server certificate or we can purchase one for the client site.

Forum Module

This module allows users to login and provide information or answer questions posed on discussion threads or to ask their own questions by starting their own threads. Discussion threads can be either be open or moderated by the site owner. This module can allow guest access or require forum membership. Users can login and modify their profile and contact details. Forums are useful as a support or information tool for users of a website’s products or services, to discuss their experience in using or adapting a product or service.

Availability Module

This module allows the Administrator to add/edit/delete the availability of an item or time allocation for an event or resource. It allows the Administrator to block out resources in real time as they are booked, in order to prevent double booking. Site visitors can drill down by rooms/ event, dates for best prices and make bookings online. This module can be integrated with Payments Gateway to fully automate the order process. This module is ideal for accommodation providers or adventure activity providers.

Payments Gateway Intergration

To integrate multicurrency payment processing gateway (DPS). We recommend DPS for payments gateway – other providers can be scoped and quoted for as required.

Google Earth Interactive Map

This is an interactive map to pinpoint locations of interest on a geographic map. It can be searchable with a ‘click-to–view-more’ information box. This is ideal for sites that want to provide geographic location of a listing or activity such as Real Estate sites, Accommodation Associations, Local Bodies, Adventure Activity providers etc.

Real Estate Module

Users can load property listings to be displayed directly onto their website. This module has the facility to upload images directly from a PC or camera and have them added automatically compressed and resized in a predefined location on the individual listings page. Listings photographs can be viewed in a professional slideshow format without the need to navigate away from the individual property listing. Each listing has a summary and full detail listings view. Properties can be categorised and searched for based on criteria set by the Administrator. This module also integrates with agency software to automatically import listings and photos from the main agency website (not available for all Real Estate Agencies).