Somerset Website Grant

Web site design specialists covering all of Somerset

Apply for a 50% discount off your website !

Somerset Web Services are an approved supplier of the Connecting Somerset scheme that provides funding for up to 50% off website development and e-business solutions. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to Somerset-based businesses on a 50% matched-funding basis.

There are up to four grants available in the following categories:

£500 For a static (or 'brochure') website for companies who either do not have a website or have just a temporary 'holding page' website.
£500 For a Content Management Solution (CMS) which allows the owner to update the website themselves.
£500 For an e-commerce website where online payments are used to purchase products or services.
£1,500 For one of many leading edge 'e-business' ventures, such as video conferencing, streaming video, VoIP, CRM telephony. website integration with SMS.

It really is straightforward to obtain the grant. Of course we can help you with advice on how web and e-business can improve your business efficiency. Then we can help you complete the Connecting Somerset three page application form.

The scheme was launched on May 16th 2007 and demand is expected to be high, therefore we advise Somerset-based businesses to contact one of our account managers on 01823 353760 as soon as possible.

We will guide you through the options and advise how leading-edge technology can transform your business processes and qualify for the 50% grant as an 'e-business' venture.

The scheme requires participants to undergo a 6 hour training course, which covers the essential features and components of a website. This ensures you are better qualified to check your website is legal, accessible and compliant. The course must be booked before you apply for the grant.

Connecting Somerset have endorsed five Adult Learning and Leisure (AL&L) providers in the following Somerset towns to provide regular courses:

There are other course providers, please contact Connecting Somerset for more information.

Wells
Williton
Ilminster
Burnham-On-Sea
Wellington

AL&L courses cost £80 exc VAT and half is reimbursed when your grant is paid on completion of the given assignment.

To arrange your training please call 01749 343127

Course Dates 2007/2008

Burnham	Tuesdays	19th Feb
Burnham	Fridays	26th Oct, 14th Dec
Ilminster	Wednesdays	24th Oct
Ilminster	Thursdays	1st Nov, 10th Jan, 7th Feb, 6th Mar
Ilminster	Saturdays	1st Dec
Wellington	Saturdays	13th Oct, 10th Nov, 8th Dec, 12th Jan, 9th Feb, 15th Mar
Wells	Mondays	22nd Oct, 18th Feb
Wells	Tuesdays	18th Dec
Williton	Wednesdays	7th Nov, 5th Dec, 16th Jan, 5th Mar, 13th Feb

There is either a Level 1 or 2 course you can take, either (or both) of which will be useful to most companies where new internet-based technology (and terminology) is often confusing.

The level 1 course covers:

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
How to interpret webstats
Website legislation, accessibility and compliance

The level 2 course covers:

Pay Per Click (PPC) basics
Internet Marketing Stategy
Updating websites

One other important point about the grant scheme is the assignment must be completed within a 3 month period from the initial application. Therefore, we advise, it is best to talk to us first about design and product considerations before applying for the grant. This maximises the time available for design, development and testing. We sincerely look forward to hearing from you.