Maintenance 2.0 ... do it yourself

Content management systems
Partnering with companies such as Net Acceleration and NoteWay Media, Dakota Street Design can develop or renovate your site using a content management system (CMS). You'll be able to make your own updates by logging into your site from any computer, located anywhere, using any up-to-date browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari.

Some degree of technical aptitude is required — content managed systems sound easy, but can be complex to use. Dakota Street Design provides training and support, and can help you overcome challenges as they may arise.

A simple site, based on a standard template, can be surprisingly affordable. The initial investment to develop a custom content-managed site is considerably higher, but clients make up the cost by having direct control over their online presence.

Examples of content-managed sites developed by customizing templates:

Net Acceleration Accelsite platform
World Affairs Council of Hilton Head Island
Bolcom & Morris, performers
John Waddle, violin maker

Noteway Media platform
Andrea Stern, harpist
Laura MacKenzie

Examples of custom designed sites using CMS (content management systems):

Libby Larsen, composer
Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association
VocalEssence