Bespoke Estimating Software

A bespoke estimating/quotation web application developed for Rossiter and Co, a leading UK corporate video producer by Paul Stanley Software.

This web application shows a prospective buyer the total costs as they interactively changes options.

The page design encourages the visitor to learn more about the product through streaming video and popup information boxes.

Producing each quote by hand was time consuming.

Working with the client PSS translated the client's business knowledge into an easy to use online tool.

"We value lateral thinkers who's insights can ad value to our projects. Paul fulfils this admirably."
Kevin Rossiter

Features of the Bespoke Estimating Software

The application allows prospective buyers to send a hard copy of their quotation to their inbox, to request a free incentive or to request to talk to someone about their quote.

Email Quotation

Dear Video Quote Online User,

Thank you for using our free online quote service.
We hope you found it enjoyable and useful.

The total estimated cost of your video is £6,357 ex VAT.

Your video specification includes:

- 5 minutes runtime
- A professionally produced script
- A professionally produced storyboard
- All shooting carried out at 3 locations
- A professional Presenter

Measurement

It is important to analyse and measure results in order to understand visitor behaviour and to improve sales conversions.

Reports show visitors in the selected time period, for UK or all countries, the number of returning visitors, the value of their estimate and what stage they reached in the process : did nothing, made a quote, sent quote to their inbox, requested incentive, asked to be contacted and requested newsletter.

Business Benefits of Web based Estimating Software

 Less time spent give quotes/estimates.

 Customers get immediate quotes 24 hours a day, you don't loose the opportunity.

 Attracts more new business.  Not everybody wants to talk before they have an idea of price.

 In a competitive market, offering instant online estimates provides a service that your competitors don't offer

Online reports enable you to better understand your customers needs. This can be developed to personalised messages and offers for repeat visitors.

Technical Details

This web application is hosted on a Windows server and uses ASP and JavaScript. An Access database is used for logging and analysis.

A database of IP addresses was purchased to identify the country of origin of each site visitor. More...

Cookies are used to record return visits, frequency of visits, and uptake of incentive offers.

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