For years this page has collected examples of features we have provided for customers. Some of the technology has changed, but the business needs behind it are still very real.
Older examples such as downloadable screen savers, “internet postcards,” and third-party live-chat products are preserved below as part of the site's history. Today we usually solve the same goals with responsive web applications, social sharing, modern messaging, email/SMS tools and other current services.
Offer product descriptions, categories, search, secure ordering, coupons and customer confirmations. Modern implementations can use an appropriate hosted or custom commerce solution while preserving the easy customer experience the original shopping-cart service emphasized.
Give a business owner a simple way to update selected website information without editing code. This remains useful for specials, announcements, inventory, schedules and other frequently changing content.
Allow visitors to subscribe or unsubscribe, send announcements or discounts, and connect opt-ins to ordering workflows. Current implementations can use reputable email platforms and modern consent practices.
The old site advertised custom horizontal and vertical navigation buttons. The current version of that service is responsive navigation designed to remain clear on phones, tablets and large screens as the site grows.
The original service referenced LivePerson for real-time customer help. Similar customer-service goals can now be handled with modern chat widgets, messaging integrations, contact tools or custom secure messaging.
Automatically rotate or publish tips of the day, week or month. Scheduled content is still a useful way to keep a site current and encourage repeat visits.
Allow customers to receive one-time or recurring reminders for appointments, dates and other events. Modern implementations can include email and, where appropriate, SMS notification workflows.
The old “Tell a Friend” and internet-postcard ideas were designed to turn word of mouth into website traffic. Today that is usually accomplished through share links, referral forms, review links and social integrations.
Contact forms, request forms, questionnaires and custom intake forms allow visitors to interact with a business from any device and give the business a structured way to follow up.
Display schedules, collect booking requests, allow selected public submissions, or keep administrative control while customers see current availability.
Help local customers find a business through mapping, directions and location information. Weather or other changing information can also be embedded when it is genuinely useful to the business.
The site historically offered downloadable screen savers made from a customer's graphics. That specific format has faded, but branded downloadable assets, wallpapers, guides, PDFs and promotional media can serve the same purpose today.
Many original features began as customer requests. That remains the approach: if your business has a special need, ask. A small custom tool is often more useful than adding a large platform you do not need.
Describe what you want the website to accomplish and we can work backward from the business need.