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WHY PVI?

Selecting a Web site developer is a daunting task. What are SMTP, PHP, XML, ASP and DNS? Do you even need to know this stuff? How do you compare prices when they seem to vary so widely?

First and foremost, choosing a Web developer is a question of trust. PVI's focus is on building lasting relationships with our customers by delivering measurable results. We can help you make the Web work for your business too. Of course, you're probably thinking "Sure - everybody says that". Need proof? Fair enough. Read what our customers have to say.

Naturally we believe PVI is the best choice for most small to midsize companies and non-profit organizations, but don't take our word for it; look at some other vendors. We’re confident you’ll be back! Here is a list of questions to ask prospective vendors to make comparison easier.

Questions to ask prospective vendors before you sign a contract:	Vendor X	PVI Productions
Experience
How long have you been in business?		Since 1984
How long have you been producing Web sites?		Since 1995
How many people do you have on staff?		2 to 12 varies w/workload
Will experienced specialists work on each area of my site (i.e. writer, artist, programmer, etc.)?		Yes
Are you a certified Microsoft Partner?		Yes
Development
Is site planning and consultation provided free?		Yes
Will I be billed additional charges if the quoted project requires more work than anticipated?		No
Do you provide a site flowchart with the proposal?		Yes
Can I privately preview my site as it is created?		Yes
Will you provide on-site marketing and technical and consulting?		Yes
Email
Mailing lists and autoresponders?		Yes
Dynamically updated spam filtering system?		Yes
Server based anti-virus protection?		Yes
Web based email?		Yes
Desktop tool for mail notification, address book synchronization and private instant messaging?		Yes
Support for shared folders, address books and calendars?		Yes
Groupware features available?		Yes
Online control panel for managing your accounts?		Yes
Web Hosting
Do you have own your Web servers?		Yes
What kind of Web servers do you use?		Dell/Microsoft
Where is your data center located?		Atlanta, GA
What kind of Internet connection is provided?		Redundant OC12's
Does the data center provide redundant climate control systems?		Yes
Both battery and backup generator emergency power?		Yes
State of the art security and fire protection systems?		Yes
SQL Server database support?		Yes
FrontPage 2002 server extensions support?		Yes
Is redundant site backup included?		Yes
Shared hosting Websites per server?		100 max
Server CPU utilization?		50% max <10% nominal
100% Uptime guarantee?		Yes
Maintenance & Support
Live Web site statistics and log analysis provided?		Yes
Redundant server & site monitoring 24 hours a day?		Yes
Round-the-clock technical support?		Yes
Are monthly changes included in the quote?		Yes
Can I make changes myself if necessary?		Yes
Is monthly search engine submission included?		Yes
Are spot checks and multi-browser compatibility testing included?		Yes

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Questions to ask prospective vendors before you sign a contract: