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NCI/Online Access Contractor Web site Program

NCI is pleased to partner with Online Access to provide NCI members with a turn-key solution to your HVAC business' internet presence.  With this program you get the best combination of HVAC content, design and function in one easy to afford package. Take a look at these key features.

 

Exclusive NCI Members' only web designs and home pages
Your choice of exclusive NCI Members' only web designs and home pages. Including special focus on system diagnostics and CO/combustion analysis related services. (shown here is one example)

Easy to navigate interface
The control panel features an easy to navigate interface that won't intimidate you. Choosing a design, adding text, graphics and other details are easy to do using the simple Icon process.

No HTML or web training is required
The page adjustment interface resembles that of a word processor program. Once you open up a web page in PagePilot you can edit text and add photos in a similar fashion to how you would do it in a normal program. No HTML or web training is required.

Exclusive Content
Choose from countless page options to add to your site. Pages that cover almost any possible service your HVAC business could want. NCI customers have exclusive access to additional pages on air balancing, air diagnostics, carbon monoxide and combustion analysis, indoor air quality and more. Also, if there is something you don't see, you can simply create the page yourself.

With this program you don't need to hire a web master, writer, photographer and graphic artist.  The work is all done for you.  The result is a highly professional web site that is personalized to your specific needs. 

Do everything you see on corporate web sites costing companies 10 to 20 times as much.

In addition to all the great features of the Online Access/PagePilot system you will have access to exclusive National Comfort Institute material and specialized designs when you register through NCI.

Consider the alternatives.
As you can see from the estimated figures below, not only is Online-Access one of your easiest choices for web site development, it is also your most cost efficient. 

 Example Web site Real Costs

 Create Your Own Web site

Buy Web Software: $200
40 hrs time to learn: $1200
40 hrs to write content, create graphics: $1200
Web space rental per year: $200
Total Year Cost: $2800

 Hire A Web Design Firm

Avg cost for designer to create web $5000
50 hrs personal time to write content $1500
Monthly maintenance fee $150
Web space rental $200
Total Year Cost: $8500

 NCI/Online Access/PagePilot  

One time set up fee: $395
$134 mo maintenance/web space: $1608
Basic Training: $0
Articles: $0
Graphics: $0
Personal time to customize your site 16 hrs: $480
Total Year Cost: $2483

NCI Member Only Content.
• Click here to view NCI Only Layouts.
• Click here to view more information about NCI Only content.

Pricing and Fees
• One time Setup fee: $395
• Monthly Fee: $134
• E-Commerce Add-On: Included

To sign up for Online Access.
• To inquire about signing up for Online Access please contact Customer Service.

After signing up for Online Access.
1: Within 36 hours, Online Access will contact you to arrange a set up training session.
2: At your set up training session you will get a complete demonstration of the site and even get key steps rolling.  You will also get help reserving a web address.
3: Your web site can be up and running in as little as 10 working days.

Further Information
• NCI Web design options
• Contact form for fully customized web sites

Standard Features
  • Content: Choose from countless page options to add to your site. Pages that cover almost any possible service your HVAC business could want. NCI Members have exclusive access to additional pages on air balancing, air diagnostics, carbon monoxide and combustion analysis, indoor air quality and more. Also, if there is something you don't see, you can simply create the page yourself.
  • Online Administration: Easy to navigate interface that won't intimidate you. Choosing a design, adding text, graphics and other details are easy to do using the simple Icon process.
  • Create Unlimited Pages:The page creation interface resembles that of a word processor program. Once you open up a web page in PagePilot you can edit text and add photos in a similar fashion to how you would do it in a normal program. No HTML or web training is required.
  • Stock Photos: Choose from hundreds of stock photos.
  • Ad Manager: Create and manage ads on the fly. Want to run a special this month? Easy! Simply create an ad using a user friendly interface. Post the ad to your site and select the date you wish the ad to expire. It will be automatically removed.
  • Site Stats: Find out exactly where guests surf on your site. Know instantly what works and what doesn't!
  • Web Based Forms and Surveys: Let your web site work for you with web based forms that are user friendly. These forms are made to pull in referrals and to help clients contact you. Example forms: Ask-a-Tech form, Schedule Request form, Satisfaction Survey, Warranty Registration form, Employment Inquiry form.
  • Home Maintenance Email Reminder System:
    This new reminder/marketing feature lets you tailor and schedule email reminders to help your customers remember anything from when to replace filters (and the type needed) to changing smoke alarm batteries. Click Here to Learn More.
  • And More!
NCI Member Only Features
NCI Members will receive all the standard features of Online Access plus NCI only content, forms, and layouts. The NCI only content is designed to help drive traffic through your site to areas that will help you sell your services.
  • Exclusive NCI Only Layouts: Your choice of several exclusive NCI only layouts.
  • Exclusive Home Pages: Your choice of several exclusive NCI only home pages that help drive traffic to through your site.
  • Exclusive Content: National Comfort Institute members will receive NCI only material.
  • Exclusive Comfort Survey: Be better prepared. Let your web site do the work for you. Have your clients fill out the comfort survey before going to their home or office. This will give you a head start in finding a solution.
Included E-Commerce Features
  • E-Commerce Module:
    PagePilot's new E-Commerce options allows you to create your own store front that works seamlessly with PayPal. It can be populated with your own products or you can populate it with products from the global product library. The Store from is easy to manage and this type of setup allows you to avoid the security issues inherent with handling credit cards online while helping your customers feel secure. Click Here to Learn More.
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