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HOA FAQs
WEBSITES FOR HOAs
HOW AND HOW MUCH
WEB HOSTING & E-MAIL SERVICEDOMAIN (WEBSITE) NAMES
ABOUT SQUID INTERNET
WEBSITES FOR HOAsQ: How will a community website benefit our residents? A: Squid Internet websites offer your residents not only an online
multi-topic discussion forum, but they will also have instant access
to important contact names and addresses, such as the developer,
homebuilders, and board members. You can post copies of electronic
home warranty repair/request forms, or links to homebuilder and
developer websites. Classifieds offer a cost-effective way for residents
to advertise goods and services to their neighbors without having
to pay for expensive ads in local newspapers that only run for one
or two weeks. Additionally, residents can easily learn about the
newest developments and issues by viewing the News page, which shows
a list of news stories regarding their community. A calendar of
events allows community members to quickly see upcoming events during
the current or future months. Once the residents of your community
begin using their website for discussions, news, and information,
they'll soon wonder how they ever lived without one. Q: Will our website be viewable by the public OR non-residents? A: It's up to you. Squid Internet HOA websites have two areas
- one for the public and a secure area for member residents. The
public pages include maps and directions, homes for sale, about
the community, and HOA board contact information. The secure resident
only area requires resident members to be registered and logged
in to view. The secure resident only area includes resident directory,
covenants and bylaws, newsletters, and official forms. Q: How many homeowners does the website allow? A: We have no restriction on the number of homeowners that can
participate on your community's website. Our websites are designed
to be flexible enough for number of residents. Q. I only have 10 homes in my community. Can I still get a website?A. Yes. Whether your community is 10 or 2000 homes, a community
of any size can get an affordable website tailored to your needs.
Large or small, your HOA and the residents will benefit from an
HOA website.
HOW AND HOW MUCHQ: How is our HOA (homeowners association) website created? A: Your HOA website will NOT be made from some canned and over-used
template. Your website will be designed just for you - for your
specific needs and wants. Q: How much does an HOA website cost? A: Probably much less than you might think. Even a small community
can easily implement an Squid Internet website without having to
raise HOA dues or implement surcharges on residents. Basically,
the website plans are based on functionality and are very affordable.
For more information on our pricing, please see the contact
form below. Q. Who handles site changes?A. This is your choice. Traditionally, we will make any modifications
and updates to your website, which is invoiced at our fixed hourly
maintenance rate and depending on the plan selected, some monthly
maintenance is included. If you would prefer, we can setup a member
of your association to make updates to your website. Q. Is a long-term contract required?A. There are NO long-term contracts. You are only invoiced after
work has been performed. After your HOA website has been built and
installed, there are no other bills unless we are also hosting your
site or you have asked us to make changes.
WEB HOSTING & E-MAIL SERVICEQ: Do we get our own e-mail accounts? A: E-mail service from Squid Internet is affordable and very reliable.
Our e-mail service provides both POP e-mail accounts and Webmail
service - where you check your e-mail anywhere (home, work, on the
road) and anytime from the web. Set-up e-mail addresses or e-mail
aliases at yourHOA.org (example you@yourHOA.org) for board members,
committee members, or other volunteers and residents. Q: Where will my website be stored? A: Your website will be stored on our secure server (NS1.squidinternet.com),
which is continuously monitored by our hosting partner and our technical
staff. Squid Internet provides all the support you will ever need,
so rest assured that your website will always be protected and maintained.
DOMAIN (WEBSITE) NAMESQ: Can I use my own website name? A: Of course, you can use your own existing website name. If you
do not currently have a website name, we will be happy to purchase
one for you. Q: Do we get to choose a domain name for our site?A: Yes. If you have already registered a domain, we will supply hosting for the website and once your account is set up, we can give you the information you need to point your domain name at the web server hosting your account. If you do not know how to update the nameservers for your domain,
we can assist you with the update. Q. How do I register my community domain name?A. We will register it for you during the set up process. We request
that you provide us with your top three choices in a priority order.
Traditionally, HOA websites are considered non-profit organizations
and use a .org domain - yourcommunity.org. Q: How much does a domain name cost? A: Squid Internet will purchase and setup your domain name for
only $20 per year. This pays for your domain name for an entire
year. A domain name can be added to your account at anytime and
is not required to create a website.
ABOUT SQUID INTERNETQ: What's different about HOABuilders (Squid Internet)?A: Squid Internet is a provider of websites for residents of communities
and homeowners associations. What sets Squid Internet apart from
the competition is our professional quality and service. We do not
use special software scripts that leave you to put your website
together on your own. We also do not create overwhelming neighborhood
websites that are cluttered, have lots of features nobody will use,
and is overpriced. Instead, a professional web developer will not
only create a unique website design for your neighborhood, but will
also ensure your site is practical and useful for your neighborhoods
needs. Q: Is there a warranty on the website?A: Squid Internet guarantees to provide every client with a website
completely free of technical errors, typographical errors, or general
malfunction directly caused any work provided by Squid Internet.
We will correct those errors expeditiously at no additional cost
for the life of the website.
Contact UsDoes this sound like a tool that your board members and community could use? Contact us today for more information and get your neighborhood working together. * required field Please be sure that you have entered the correct e-mail address. We will respond to your request within 24 hours.
States ServicedWe offer website design and web hosting to homeowners associations (HOA) located in the following states.
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