- What are the improvements to the new CENTURY 21® Website Builder over the previous CENTURY 21® Website Builder Wizard?
- How do I upgrade to the new tool from my
existing 21Online Website Builder Wizard Website that was created with
a previous version?
- I had previously built a Website using the
Website Builder Wizard, but I do not host my site through BroadSpire®.
Can I still edit my site and for how long? What are my options? What
are the costs?
- I had previously built a Website using the
Website Builder Wizard and I host my site through BroadSpire®. Can I
still edit my existing site and for how long? What are my options? What
are the costs?
- I already paid for a BroadSpire® plan. Will the credit transfer to the new Website Builder tool?
- How do I transfer (during registration) a URL?
- What are the size guidelines for document and image sizes I want to add to my page?
- What file formats can I upload?
- I do not have a Website yet. What are my options? What are the costs?
- Do agents or brokers have to use BroadSpire® to host websites built with the New CENTURY 21® Website Builder tool?
- How does CENTURY 21® Website Builder differ from the CENTURY 21® IDX Aggregation Initiative?
- How do I add an Individual Property Website to my account?
- Can I set up a generic URL for my Individual Property Websites? How do I transfer it?
- Where can I find the 'BroadSpire® E-Mail Service Quick-Start Guide'?
- What is your refund policy?
- What is your refund policy for renewals?
- What is your free trial/ test drive terms and policy
- System Requirements
1. What are the improvements to the new CENTURY 21® Website Builder over the previous CENTURY 21® Website Builder Wizard?
Improvements over the previous Website Builder tool:
- Create your new site even quicker! Choose the option for pre-written web pages that you can change later! Pre-approved by Century 21 Real Estate LLC, these pages allow you to have your new Website up and running easier than ever.
- New "Broker" Layout featuring additional "Career," "Our Agents," and "Our Offices," pages!
- Create slideshows! Now enable the new slideshow feature on your "Featured Listings" page and "Featured Property" pages!
- Feedback about properties and requests for more information
about properties are automatically sent to you and can be automatically
sent to your LeadRouterSM e-mail address. Free home value estimation
and "List My Property" requests are also automatically emailed to you.
- Moving
Checklist, Home Planner, Affordability Calculator, Mortgage Calculator
and Packing Tips pages are there and already written for you.
- Support for uploading numerous document, audio, video and
Adobe Flash® Animation files including JPEG and GIF images, Adobe PDF
files, Microsoft Word® DOC files, and MP3 sound files.
- New Website Builder accounts now come pre-loaded with a
gallery of pre-approved Adobe Flash® animation files and images for
your page, in case you don't yet have images you want to use - but want
your site up and running now!
- You can still use your biography from the CREST database, or, edit your "About Me" page.
- Integrated "Quick Search" on all of your web pages from the
main menu so visitors can search properties from all over your Web
site.
- Improved overall look and feel, more consistent with the
national Century21.com Website your site will LOOK better and carry a
stronger branding message.
- Dedicated area to include code from
third-party Website analytics (i.e., Visual Sciences, Google
Analytics™, etc) which enables SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
- New, unlimited Websites for individual properties! (Only pay for new domain name registration!)
And if that wasn't enough! Users from 21Online.com who upgrade can now take full advantage of even greater features:
- All pages are automatically Search Engine Optimized (SEO)
- You can build your own custom Real Estate listings!
- There's a "Featured Listings" link for those special properties you would like to showcase.
- Maintain an Open House Calendar right on your home page!
- Fully-interactive, with built-in blogging capability!
- Advanced users can access an edit HTML for enhanced page customization.
- Access to editing page META data for enhanced SEO performance.
- Text size and font can be unique to each page.
- More automatic pages with useful tools to prospective clients.
- Customizable "Contact Me" pages improve interoperability between your Website and LeadRouterSM.
- Technical Support available from BroadSpire®, M-F, 6am - 6pm PST.
- Unlimited number of pages, although most popular pages have already been created for you.
2. How do I upgrade to the new tool from my existing 21Online
Website Builder Wizard Website that was created with a previous
version?
- It's easy! Log into your 21Online.com account and then from the
Quick Links drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner, choose
"Website Builder."
- Locate the "Convert your existing Website to the latest version" link.
- Follow the steps on the order form for creating your new account.
- Copy & paste your text and pictures across to your new
account. Detailed migration information is included in the Appendix
section of the new Website Builder User Manual located under the Help
tab within the tool itself.
3. I had previously built a Website using the Website Builder
Wizard, but I do not host my site through BroadSpire®. Can I still edit
my site and for how long? What are my options? What are the costs?
- You can edit your site until 7/31/08 - after which point it will be removed from 21 online.
- It makes most sense for you to upgrade to the new tool sooner
rather than later. Detailed migration information is included in the
Appendix section of the new Website Builder User Manual located under
the Help tab within the tool itself.
- The cost is a one time set up fee of $50 and a recurring
monthly subscription fee of $19.95. Your new domain name and unlimited
property Websites are included.
- Starting July 7, 2008, get free test drive for a month if you
are one of the first 2100 agents to get online. Free set up fee and
free first month’s subscription fee.
- You can choose to subscribe for 1, 6 or 12 months. If you buy 6
months you receive 4% off the total price, and if you buy12 months you
receive 10% off.
- To get started, visit www.21Online.com, and then from the Quick Links drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner, choose "Website Builder".
4. I had previously built a Website using the Website Builder
Wizard and I host my site through BroadSpire®. Can I still edit my
existing site and for how long? What are my options? What are the costs?
- You can edit your site until 7/31/08 - after which point it will be removed from 21Online.com.
- Copy & paste your text and pictures across to your new
account. Detailed migration information is included in the Appendix
section of the new Website Builder User Manual located under the Help
tab within the tool itself.
- Existing sites that are hosted by BroadSpire® are eligible for
a loyalty discount: your set up fee and first month’s subscription will
be waived (a $69.95 value). This discount will automatically be offered
to you when you sign up. If not, please call 1.888.262.6161
- In addition, for Websites already hosted by BroadSpire®
receive $40 credit toward your total subscription fee if you purchase a
minimum 6 month subscription plan. This promotion valid only if you are
one of the first 2100 agents to get online after July 7, 2008.
- A recurring monthly subscription fee of $19.95 will be charged, and this includes unlimited property Websites.
- You can choose subscription options ranging from 1, 6 or 12
months. If you buy 6 months, you receive 4% off the total price, and if
you buy 12 months you receive 10% off.
- To get started, visit www.21Online.com, and then from the Quick Links drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner, choose "Website Builder".
5. I already paid for a BroadSpire® plan. Will the credit transfer to the new Website Builder tool?
- Previous BroadSpire® plans cost $60 for the year. Existing customers
receive a special offer waiving the $50 Website Builder set up fee and
the first month subscription charge of $19.95 ($69.95 value). Your
existing domain name transfer is automatically included in this price.
- In addition, for Websites hosted by BroadSpire® receive $40 credit toward your total subscription fee if you purchase a minimum 6 month
subscription plan. This promotion valid only if you are one of the
first 2100 agents to get online after July 7, 2008.
6. How do I transfer (during registration) a URL?
- If you have requested us to register a .com, .net or .org domain
name on your behalf, your domain name should become active on the
Internet 2 to 4 days with most domains being available within 48 hours.
No further action is required. Your newly registered domain must remain
with the initial registrar for a minimum of 60 days. This is a
regulation set forth by ICANN (the organization that monitors and
regulates domain names).
7. What are the size guidelines for document and image sizes I want to add to my page?
- There aren't any limitations on the file sizes or video sizes, but
we suggest a maximum video files size of 100 MB. Images are advisable
to be within 100 KB.
8. What file formats can I upload?
- The following files can be uploaded:
Images: gif, jpg, pjpeg, pgif, pbmp, x-png, bmp
Videos: avi, mpeg, quicktime (mov),x-msvideo, asf, wmv, swf
Audio: mp3, mpeg
Documents: txt, pdf, doc
9. I do not have a Website yet. What are my options? What are the costs?
- Access the new Website Builder via www.21Online.com
- Sign up! One-time set up fee is $50 (includes 1 free domain
name for 12 months) and a monthly subscription fee of $19.95. Also
included in this price are unlimited property Websites, you only pay
for the domain name.
- Starting July 7, 2008, get free test drive for a month if
you are one of the first 2100 agents to get online. Free set up fee and
free first month’s subscription fee.
- You can choose subscription options ranging from 1, 6 or 12 months.
If you buy 6 months, you receive 4% off the total price, and if you buy
12 months, you receive 10% off.
- To get started, visit www.21Online.com, and then from the Quick Links drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner, choose "Website Builder".
10. Do agents or brokers have to use BroadSpire® to host websites built with the New CENTURY 21® Website Builder tool?
- Yes,
users must use BroadSpire® hosting with the new CENTURY 21® Website
Builder tool, due to the automatic CREST and 21Online data flows back
and forth to their Website. This data exchange is a large part of the
value of using the new tool. It should also be pointed out that users
can sign up for different hosting increments (i.e., 12 months, etc.).
The longer the hosting period they sign up for, the greater the
discount they receive off the monthly hosting fees with BroadSpire®.
- System
Members are not required to use the CENTURY 21® Website Builder tool for
their websites, however, it is a great option for users who wish to
easily and affordably create a modern, brand compliant Website for
their business.
11. How does CENTURY 21® Website Builder differ from the CENTURY 21® IDX Aggregation Initiative?
- The
CENTURY 21® Website Builder tool is separate from the CENTURY 21® IDX Aggregation Initiative scheduled for the summer of 2008.
- CENTURY 21® Website Builder is a newly created agent tool
that replaces the original Website Builder Wizard available on
21Online. The tool is targeted at CENTURY 21® Agents and Brokers
interested in developing their own Website and web presence.
- The CENTURY 21® IDX Aggregation Initiative will
automatically provide a free basic Website that will extend from
Century21.com for offices that have signed up. These IDX sites will
have limited flexibility and customization options available. For
additional information on the CENTURY 21® IDX Aggregation Initiative
agents should speak with their brokers. Responsible Brokers can visit
21Online.com and navigate through the Business Development Tab >
Management Tools and then under "Other Programs/Tools", select "IDX".
- Brokers/offices who wish to create a more customized Web
site than provided by the CENTURY 21® IDX solutions can utilize the
CENTURY 21® Website Builder tool to build their office Websites.
12. How do I add an Individual Property Website to my account?
- Log into your 21Online.com account and then from the Quick Links
drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner, choose "Website
Builder."
- From the dashboard, click the link, "Click here to build a Website for one of your listings"
- Choose the address of a property in your listings that you would like to showcase with a unique Website address.
- If you have already registered a domain name that you would
like to transfer to BroadSpire®, you can type in that domain to request
that we transfer your registration. Otherwise, you are able to search
for an unregistered domain name, and register it with us for $15 per
year.
- After you have checked out, you are able to log into your
account. Click on the domain name of the site you've added to publish
and optionally customize your individual property Website.
- Please allow 1-2 business days after registering a new
property Website for the first time before you can see it on the
internet
13. Can I set up a generic URL for my Individual Property Websites? How do I transfer it?
- Yes, you can. Simply call BroadSpire's technical support at
1-888-262-6161 and request to have the domain name freed and manually
transferred over to your new property site.
14. Where can I find the 'BroadSpire® E-Mail Service Quick-Start Guide'?
- Please click here to view the 'BroadSpire® E-Mail Service Quick-Start Guide' Or copy paste
the following URL in your browser address bar:
http://support.broadspire.com/bspmail/
15. What is your refund policy?
- When you purchase the BroadSpire WebWrite™ service at normal retail rates you are eligible for our 30 day money back guarantee. Plans ordered under a promotion or special pricing are not covered under our guarantee.
- If you are not completely satisfied with our WebWrite™ service within the refund time period, you will be given a full refund of prepaid hosting fees, minus our standard $50 account activation fee and any promotional discounts. Domain registration fees (if it is in Broadspire's registry) are non-refundable. Once registered, your domain name becomes your property and it can be transferred or used as you wish with another vendor, or if you decide to create another site with BroadSpire.
- Due to the automated nature of the order process, all orders are billed and set-up immediately when you press the "Purchase" button on the Order Form. While we will make every effort to accommodate post-order requests (such as to obtain a different domain name, different renewal terms, etc.), BroadSpire does not guarantee that changes to the original order can be accommodated once you have placed your order to our system.
Any cancelled requests must be sent via email to accounting@broadspire.com
16. What is your refund policy for renewals?
- All WebWrite™ accounts are set up for automatic renewal via credit card for your convenience. Approximately two weeks prior to the end of a renewal term you will be sent via e-mail a renewal invoice listing the new service term covered, due date for the invoice, and final four digits of the credit card currently on file for your account. Barring any contrary requests from you prior to that listed due date, the card on file will be used to process the renewal invoice, so you need to do nothing further to continue your service with us.
- Cancel requests sent prior to the due date on a renewal invoice will cancel the account at the end of the current term without further charges to you. Cancel requests sent after the due date on a renewal invoice will not qualify for a refund.
- Please note that any violation of our accepted use policy [http://www.broadspire.com/broadspire/aup] immediately disqualifies an account from receiving a refund of any type.
17. What are your terms & policy for a free trial/test drive for a month promotion?
- For those Clients who sign up under a free trial, approximately two weeks prior to the end of your free 30 day trial you will receive a renewal invoice for continued service. For your convenience we will automatically bill your card to continue your service if you do not cancel within 20 days of placing your free trial order (you will still receive your full 30 days free even if you cancel). If you cancel during the free trial period, you will have the option to purchase the domain name at then-current rates or release the domain name to BroadSpire.
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