Introduction

Thank you for for allowing me to introduce you to Slingshot Content Management.

We have designed numerous websites, some simple and others complex - in the process we have gained numerous years of industry experience and offer a comprehensive internet marketing service, which are outlined  below.

We offer training and support in the creation, development, implementation and management of a range of popular web applications such as Joomla Content Management System, Moodle Learning Management System, Google Applications, Sugar Suite Customer Relationship Management System and others.

We offer website installation, security, hosting, management, and marketing services, out of our depth of experience in the web. 

We manage a number of tourism websites including, www.durban-accommodation.co.za, www.hluhluwe-accommodation.co.za, www.richardsbayaccommodation.co.za, www.sodwana-accommodation.co.za, www.zululandzigzag.co.za and others.

Recent website developments include www.gsdpp.uct.ac.za, www.aegos-project.org, www.mgslg.co.za, www.unileverinstitute.co.za, www.centralbank.org.sz amongst others.

Some of our current open source initiatives include the Joomla! Southern African Portal, a Mothers Community and an International Orphan Network.

We are actively engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility through the Orphan Network www.orphan.org.za and iKhaya Likababa wwwikhayalikababa.co.za .

It would be a privilege to be part of your online solution as we serve you with integrity, honesty and reliability - all done in excellence!

Please contact me once you have had a chance to digest this information, so that we may discuss how we may be of service to you.

Service Portfolio

Website Design, Hosting & Management : Mambo, Joomla, Moodle and osCommerce enabled, easily updateable, feature rich sites harnessing open source software solutions

Website & Internet Marketing : Search Engine Placement, Directory Listings, Link and Content Development, Image and Article Optimisation

Email Marketing Campaigns : Compact, effective, manageable email delivery with comprehensive reporting

Hospitality Software : Research and support for the best reservations management solutions available.

Property Management & Marketing Software : For Real Estate Agents, Property Developers and Vehicle Retailers including CyberProp, CyberAgent, CyberBonds, CyberWheels.

Internet Access Products: We resell various useful internet products and services for Web Africa, one of the major players in South Africa, as listed below.

Visit WebAfrica directly for more information

Costs

 What can you expect to pay for our services?

(Much less than a small colour advert once a week in a local newspaper and less than brochure mail shots - and far more effective it seems!)

Website Training ranges from R800 upwards
Website Developments range from R10,000 upwards
Emailer Systems range from R2500 upwards.
Email Marketing Services range from R2500 per month upwards.
Content Management Services range from R2500 per month upwards.
Website Marketing & Promotion Services range from R2500 per month upwards.

Portfolio

Our current and past clients list is made up of a wide and varied selection of businesses, schools, organisations, establishments and corporates. Do contact some of the owners to find out how well we service them and hear an unbiased opinion before you make any further enquiries.

The Craftsmans Gallery
This site illustrates the E-commerce site development service quite well, handling credit card payments, shipping calculations and provides the owner with an online store management system to track customers, orders and stock.

Cape Peninsula University Of Technology

CPUT is a multi-disciplinary tertiary education institution , whose interest in Joomla! led to our training services being required for their ICT System Administrators who were oriented to our chosen content management system, Joomla!

Fleurdale Bed & Breakfast
At Fleurdale you will discover a small, quiet Bed & Breakfast
on the fringe of Eshowe. Most folk want that home-away-from-home feeling when overnighting on working trips, where they can come back to grass roots and home cooked meals.

IMESA
The Institution of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa represents approximately 600 Engineering practitioners in the municipal engineering field. IMESA is a non profit organisation that consists mainly of civil engineers in the public service.

Indonsa Terminal & Logistic Services
The Stevedore, Indonsa Terminal and Logistics is contracted by either the agent, ship's Owner, Charter operator or the Owner of the cargo, for our expertise to load and unload all types of cargoes safely and efficiently.

MinEx Projects (Pty) Limited
MinEx Projects have chosen Slingshot for their website hosting, training and support services after undergoing a Joomla! training workshop with us.

MEGAtraining
Mega Training is a leading IT training company that provides its students with competitive leverage in the business arena. This woman-owned, SMME specializes in computer training in Richards Bay and surrounding areas.

Mtonjaneni Lodge
Mtonjaneni Lodge is set amongst the majestic hills next to Dingaan's Spring, overlooking the tranquil "Valley of the Kings" in Zululand. The Lodge is owned by Nico and Rina Harris. It is within easy access from the R34, a major JHB/DBN route.

Paragon Concepts
Paragon Concepts launched their website today, bringing an end to speculation that the notion of their website was just a rumour. Today marks the beginning of a new era in Service Consulting to big industry in South Africa!

PandP Communications
PandP deliver Online CSI Content (specifically on Joomla! based platforms) to corporate/NGO portals, as well as traditional content (print & broadcast) to its clients (corporates and creative agencies) throughout South Africa.

Presidents National Commission on  Information Society
NC's MISSION is to build an inclusive Information Society in which human rights, economic prosperity and participatory democracy are fully realised through optimising the usage of ICTs for a better life for all.

RBCT
Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) is the largest export coal terminal in the world. Established in 1976 with an original capacity of 12 million tons per annum, it has grown into an advanced 24-hour operation exporting more than 68 million tons/year.

The Richards Hotel
The Richards Hotel offers four star luxury and a variety of facilities, such as the African Essence Spa and Gymnasium on premises, swimming pool, restaurant and executive lounge. 

Rumdel Construction
With its wide range of experience in most civil engineering disciplines, Rumdel Construction is able to under take the full spectrum of civil engineering contracts. These include:- Earthworks,
Roadworks and Bridge Construction.

South Africa Node of the Millenium Project
The SA Node includes a database of over 50 South African individuals and institutions that are involved in futures research.  It is the mission of the SA Node to spread the culture of futures thinking in the region, deepen expertise in futures amongst institutions and individuals in southern Africa and galvanise and mobilize southern African experts and networks to participate in the activities of the Millennium Project.

So Much to do in Zululand
The aim of this publication is to enrich the residents of Zululand with knowledge of and pride in what our region has to offer us, our contractors, visitors, tourists, family and friends.

Spectrum Technical
Spectrum Technical provides quality products, reliable and effective technical support as well as engineering solutions to the metallurgical, mining and related industries in KwaZulu Natal, RSA and Mozambique.

Walk Through the Bible
Walk Thru the Bible was launched in South Africa in 1990. Since then, Rev Martin Deacon and the WTB team have committed themselves to equipping people in local churches right across the denominational and cultural spectrum, as well as in schools, educational institutions, government bodies and the wider business world.
 

References

Thank you for considering our professional services. Please feel free to reference some of our recent projects:

1.Southern African Node of the Millenium Project
Contact : Ms Geci Karuri Sebina
Tel :  +27 72 148 1132
Website: http://foresightfordevelopment.org

2. Council for Geoscience
Contact : Ms Cindy Petersen
Tel : +27 35 797 3041 x201
Website: http://aegos-project.org/

3. Protea Hotel Imvubu Lodge
Contact : Mr Thinus Ferreira
Tel : +27 35 753 4122
Website: www.imvubulodge.co.za (not our development)

4. Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership & Governance
Contact : Ms Grace Nurden
Tel : +27 11 830 2200
Website: http://www.mgslg.co.za

 
5. UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing

Contact : Mrs Ashleigh Coull
Tel : +27 21 650 5213
Website: http://www.unileverinstitute.co.za (not our development)

Thanks for taking some time to read through our portfolio - please let me know how we may be of excellent service!

Sean Grant
Slingshot - "Always Online"