SWCO Initiative

What is South West Chambers Online Initiative?

SWChambersOnline offers Chambers of Commerce in the south west of England a standard, customisable website, devised especially for Chambers.

Chambers can build and maintain their own website, without any web skills whatsoever. Content is typed into a series of simple forms and automatically uploaded into the correct place. It really is that easy.

The service includes domain name registration and hosting, so there's no need to worry about finding an ISP!

What's included?

All the features you would expect are included and designed specifically to help Chambers deliver services to members:-

Full range of features including Chamber News, Events, Join us, Membership Directory, Business Finderand more...

• Choice of homepage designs
• Step-by-step easy to use, content workspace
• Automated homepage features
• Space for sponsor's logo and advertisements
• Your own website address
• Url registration and hosting service
• Implementation and ongoing support
• User manual and searchable online user guide

What does it cost?

SWChambersOnline is supported by South West Regional Development Agency. Their support, coupled with economies of scale, means that participating Chambers are required to make only a relatively modest contribution to setting up and running costs.

Set up Cost: £350 + vat @ 17.5%
1st year Hosting and Registration: £75 + vat @ 17.5% In subsequent years, the hosting and registration renewal fee is payable annually, in advance.

To help Chambers cover costs, space is available on the homepage for 2 sponsor logos and 3 advertisements, as required.

How to apply click here