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Product & Service Guide
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{ OUR MISSION & VISION }To deliver a superior web software experience on mobile and desktop platforms for the
education community.
We measure success by how much clients value Finalsite employees as trusted partners and by the positive impact we have on our clients’ ability to fulfill their mission.
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“Every employee at Finalsite works to exceed client expectations, and our 95%
retention rate reflects this goal.”JON MOSER
Chief Executive Officer/Founder
“Schools that are leading in innovation programmatically and operationally do so by innovating fearlessly, inspired by their natural instincts and competitive spirits to move from ‘good to great’. I believe Finalsite’s approach to a complete web solution is an important tool and mindset that brings the ideal mix of strategy, design, and software to signal to current and future families a school’s commitment to being an innovation leader.”
PAT BASSETT Board Member, Finalsite
Past president, NAIS
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We have a deep bench of “school people” who’ve played important roles themselves in the board room, the communications, admissions, institutional advancement, and academic departments
of schools just like yours.
Our TeamMore Than 100 Strong, All Here To Serve You!
p Director of Admissions
p Director of Technology
p Head of Academic Technology
p Communication Directors
p Coaches
p Teachers
Our Staff is Comprised of Former:
p Advancement Officers
p And Current Board Members
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“Support is not an add-on or an afterthought, it’s an integral part of the Finalsite experience. We are here not only to assist you with our own software, but also to help you navigate the rapidly changing complexities of today’s online world. And if we can have a little fun together along the way, all the better!”- Doug Young, Chief Client Officer
Response Time Goals
p Critical Ticket = 15 minutes
p High Priority Ticket = 4 Hours
p Normal Ticket = 8 Hours
SupportWe Are Here For You
We provide quality support that’s never outsourced. Our Support Team boasts an average of 3.9 out of 4 stars in ticket ratings for the past 12 months.
“No matter how small or embarrassing a question may seem, the Finalsite staff doesn’t make us feel that way.”- Mercedes Maskalik, Renbrook School
“The best part of being a Finalsite customer is their support team. They quickly answer any questions that we have and help us be successful in everything that we do.”- Jason Kern, Director of Technology, The Oakridge School
In Their Words....
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DESIGN
Award-winning designs bring your
school’s culture to life
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INTEGRATION
Partnering with the bestSIS and educational
service providers
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FINALSITE PLATFORM
Manage content, connect classrooms, personalize
communications
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{ }Web Solutions for Schools
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Strategy: The Big PictureFinalsite Handles All Pieces Of The Puzzle
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{ CREATIVE SERVICES }25+ Design Awards and Counting...
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All Designs Include:p Homepage and lower level designs
p Page layouts customized
p Email templates
p Special treatments for widgets, fonts, call-to-action buttons
p Options for responsive design
Award-Winning DesignsWe Create More Than Just A Pretty Homepage
Extend your online presence with our other creative services:
Annual Reports& Publications
Microsites Campus Tours Mash-ups E-Cards Digital Display
Want to take your site to the
next level? Ask about our Best In Class
approach and top tier design
services.
Bulletins &Newsletters
iPad Sites
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Our Deployment ProcessGet Your Site Up And Running
p DiscoverLet’s talk about you. During discovery we’ll learn about what really makes you unique through a surveying process that gives us the jumping off point for your site.
p TrainingEvery step of the way, you’ll be learning the Finalsite software and best practices. With a Finalsite project manager to guide you and online help at your fingertips, you’ll be on your way to expert status in no time.
p DesignDream big. Our designers can create it—and make it work towards your goals.
p BuildWatch as your design comes to life, with all of the cool features and functionality that you imagined. Your design goes from flat to reality, page by page.
p Review Before we go live, your site will undergo a thorough review process with the project manager, designer, and developer, ensuring that every page and pixel is just as it should be.
p LaunchThe big day is here! And because we’ve crossed our Ts at every stage, there’re no worries about making the big switch — just all the praise you deserve for creating such a fantastic web solution for your school. Bravo to you!
Accelerated DeploymentInterested in launching your site in less time with double the coffee? Our Accelerated Design process might be for you. With A.D., we immerse ourselves in your school, with an on-site, intensive visit that lets us focus on your objectives and translate them into achievable results. you’ll get guidance on how to use Finalsite’s tools to meet your goals, along with a deep focus on creating a design that fits you. Less time, more results - all with the great functionality and good looks you expect from Finalsite.
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{ FINALSITE PLATFORM }Manage Content, Connect Classrooms,
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Our PlatformWeb Solutions For Schools
Easily maintain and update your website with our Content Management System that gives you full control to distribute responsibility,
responsibly.
Our Learning Management System is a mobile-friendly, customizable learning
platform aimed at connecting students, teachers, and parents.
Connect anytime, anywhere — on any device — with our options for responsive design,
mobile website, or iOS App.
Encourage networking, collaboration, and digital citizenship with a secure, private social
network that engages your constituents.
CMS LMS Mobile Social
Athletics
News
Registration
Modules
Media
eNotify
Payments
Commerce
Calendars
Blogs
Directories
Forms
Alerts
Add functionality to our software with available modules.
PortalsPersonalize and share information for all of your constituents through private portals.
Parent
Student
Faculty
Alumni
Board
Admissions
All School
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HostingSecure. Reliable. Fast.
Our Hosting Includes:p 99.99% Uptime
p Constant Monitoring 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by onsite engineers
p Faster BrowsingTo ensure your constituents get the best possible experience browsing your website, we’ve partnered with Akamai to serve selected content via their global content delivery network (CDN).
p ComplianceFinalsite’s data center is SSAE 16 SOC I & II, GBLA, SOX, HIPPA, and PCI DSS compliant.
p Security24 x 7x 365 onsite personnel with photo ID and iris scanning.
Finalsite software is a fully PCI compliant, web-based solution specialized to the unique needs and characteristics of your school. We have partnered with industry-leading companies around
the world to ensure our clients have the best experience possible.
p High PerformanceWith CPU utilization averaging around 20%, Finalsite has plenty of power for demanding online applications.
p BackupOff-site, server based backups with versioning and de-duplication provide nightly and hourly backups of all database data.
p Storage AvailabilityExpandable and redundant disk arrays provide ample storage for all of your needs.
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{ CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM } Saving You Time, All The Time
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Content Management SystemManage Content With Ease
p WYSIWYG EditorNo need to be an HTML expert!
p Easy-To-Use Interface For All Experience LevelsFrom beginner to expert, the flexibility of our CMS has something for everyone.
p Upload And Store FilesCreate unlimited folders and set folder permissions to ensure an organized filing system.
p Images EditingCrop, resize, and compress after upload. Even add filters, captions, and stickers — no Photoshop required.
p AlertsPush news, calendar, and athletic alerts via email or SMS.
p Administrative Review and User RightsRequire admin approval prior to publishing content for editorial review. Allow users access to specific pages, tasks, or sections.
p Page Pops And Crisis ModePost pop-up notifications for important information or critical situations site-wide, or just to targeted pages within the site.
p SEO-Friendly Page Settings And Integrated Google AnalyticsEasily set HTML page titles, meta keywords and meta descriptions for each page or site-wide. Track visits, landing pages, keywords, bounce rates, and so much more.
p Custom Page TypesWith our multi-content page types, you’re able to add interactive content that’s ideal for timelines, slideshows, and more.
p Custom Page LayoutsYou decide how you want your content laid out—the 3 column default isn’t your only option!
p QR Code GeneratorOur QR code generator is a great tool for invitations, advertisements, and other print publications.
p Page Tracking And HistoryKnow when and by whom a page was created, updated, or published.
p Styles ManagerFull access to CSS files for 100% control of your website.
p HTML AccessBuilt-in HTML editor allows you to view, edit, and update content the old-fashioned way!
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{ LMS }Learning Management System
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Learning Management SystemSimple Tools For Teachers
p Individual Classroom Pages For TeachersAllow teachers to author their own class pages with our easy-to-update user interface.
p Post And Collect Assignments OnlineWith Calendar Manager and Dropbox, teachers can post assignments to their class pages. Students can submit files and comments to their teachers, either from a desktop or a mobile device.
p Quiz ManagerPost quizzes to be taken online with automatic start and end times. Auto-grade options save time and keep track of performance.
p Communication ToolsTeachers can use their class pages to communicate with their students, via the use of bulletins, updates, blogs, forums, and messaging.
p Share Among ClassesBuilt-in sharing allows teachers to post a single file to multiple classes in a single action, or allow other teachers of other classes to use their materials as well.
p PlannerView the number of assessments assigned to students across all of their classes on a daily or weekly basis.
p Blogs And DiscussionsEncourage conversations and collaboration outside of the classroom.
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p DropboxAllow students to submit files through a desktop or mobile device. The Dropbox also facilitates two-way communication for feedback on files submitted.
p Media GalleriesVideos, photos, and audio files help support teaching and learning. Each class page has a built-in media channel for storing and displaying files, videos, photos, and audio files.
p Responsive InterfaceThe LMS is responsive, which means teachers, students, and parents can access it anytime, anywhere and with any device in an optimized view.
p Themes And Dashboard CustomizationAllow teachers to be creative and customize their class pages with options to personalize layouts and select colors and themes.
p AttendanceTake, track and report attendance and note early and late arrivals in one easy, intuitive place.
p GradebookTrack due dates, grade assignments, make comments and create report cards. Gradebook is seamlessly integrated with Dropbox and quizzes within the LMS.
Learning Management System Simple Tools For Teachers
Teachers can easily embed content from other learning, social, or news sources into their Finalsite classroom pages.
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{ MODULES }
Athletics Media Commerce Directories News eNotify
Calendar Forms Registration Payments Blogs Alerts
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Athletics ManagerShow School Pride And Team Spirit
p Custom Team PagesHighlight each of your teams with a page dedicated just to them, their coach, and their season. Pages include team overview, schedule, roster, and coach info.
p Schedules and ScoresTrack and post games, scores, recaps, and opponents for every season, year to year.
p RSS And AlertsGet notified of upcoming games, cancellations, or postponements and scores via your RSS reader, SMS text message, or email.
p Administer User RightsEmpower your coaches, assistant coaches, or even team managers to update games, scores, and recaps within their own team pages.
p Mobile UpdatesAllow coaches to access their events via their mobile device. Coaches can post scores, recaps, and updates while at the game or on the bus ride home.
p iPhone App IntegrationAthletic events, results, and even directions to games sync seamlessly into our iPhone app.
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Calendar ManagerGet Organized
p Visual OrganizationAdd categories and icons to calendars to easily identify key events.
p iCal FeedsAlready have your events in another calendar system like Google calendars? With the use of an iCal feed, your existing events will show up on your Finalsite website.
p Customized Calendar ViewsAllow site visitors to choose which calendars they want to view, and their preferences are remembered each time they visit your site.
p Recurring Events And Exception DatesCreate recurring events for weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or yearly events. Set school holidays and closings as exception events to be sure you don’t book an event on an unavailable date.
p Integrate With Weather.comDisplay the weekly forecast for your location right on your calendar.
p Export Calendar DataProvide users with iCal, RSS, or XLS files to sync calendars with their device or other programs.
p Print-Friendly ViewsCalendar Manager integrates with a PDF generator for cleaner views of the events.
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Forms ManagerCreate Convenience, Collect Information
p FlexibilityCreate forms for inquiries, admissions, alumni...if you can dream it, you can build it.
p Custom TemplatesDesign templates to re-use at any time in the future.
p ReportingOur flexible reporting allows you to manipulate your data in XLS, CSV, and XML formats. We also provide charts and graphs for multiple choice form fields!
p Payment FormsCollect funds via the forms manager for online giving, pledge forms, order forms, event RSVP forms, and much more!
p Mobile FormsEmbed forms onto your mobile site or iPhone app to complete on a smartphone or tablet.
p NotificationsCreate custom internal and respondent confirmation emails.
p Administer User RightsAssign users rights to specific forms, results, and templates.
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Registration ManagerOrganize Events And Accept RSVPs With Ease
p Flexible Event CreationFrom a simple spaghetti dinner to a complex summer program, the Event Registration Manager will accommodate RSVPs of all levels of complexity.
p ReportingPre-built and custom reports provide access to all data easily, including standard print-friendly reports.
p Limited Seating OptionsCap the number of seats available for a single registration, if necessary.
p Saved Constituent InformationParents and other authenticated constituents can save time registering children and relatives with prefill options.
p Pricing TiersSet pricing tiers for different types of users (e.g. faculty v. non-faculty), or for early or late registrations.
p PCI CompliantOur solution is fully PCI compliant and integrates with most major payment gateway companies.
p WaitlistingAdd overflow registrants to a waitlist. Track and notify as seats become available.
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eNotifyEmail Made Simple
p Unlimited SendingSend unlimited any number of emails each month.
p Custom Email TemplatesTwo custom email templates are included, or we provide the tools to create your own.
p List BuildingCreate unlimited custom lists of email recipients. Use constituent data to filter and target emails or upload contacts. With lists tied to Constituent Manager, your contacts are accurate and kept up to date.
p ReportingMonitor reports for opens, clicks, and bounces to measure email success.
p ArchivingArchive emails as web pages to allow access after they have been sent.
p Sender Address And Domain ManagerSelect which email addresses and email domain names each admin user will have rights to send emails from.
p Forward To A FriendWith one click, make it easy for your users to share your content.
p Whitelist MonitoringOur datacenter provides daily monitoring of whitelists to ensure your ability to deliver emails reliably.
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Payment ManagerSecure Online Payments
p Payment ProcessingCollect event fees, donations, merchandise purchases and more.
p IntegrationIntegrated with modules across the Finalsite Platform, including Forms Manager, Event Registration, and Commerce Manager.
p Recurring PaymentsCollect recurring payments and ensure gift streams for your fundraising campaigns.
p All-In-OneProvides you with a single point of entry to view funds collected, process refunds, and reconcile accounts.
p PCI CompliantOur solution is PCI compliant, meaning transferred information is secure.
p Supported GatewaysAccept payments using Authorize.net, Cybersource, Paypal Payments Pro, First Data, Chase Paymentech and more than 15 additional gateways.
Funds collected by Finalsite clients last year via credit card transactions. That’s
an average of $257 per transaction.
$73,000,000
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Media ManagerPhotos, Videos, and MP3s
p HD Video And Full Screen ModeUpload and display up to 1080p video. Visitors can watch videos or slideshows in full screen.
p HTML5 PlayerVideos and slideshows can be played on any device without the use of Flash.
p Multiple File Types SupportedThe Media Manager accepts several different file types including MOV, MP4, M4A, MPG, MPEG, WMV, AVI, FLV, 3GP, 3GPP, 3G2, and 3GP2
p Tag MediaAdd keywords for search capability and for grouping similar media objects into a gallery page.
p PodcastsUsers can subscribe to your feeds and stay updated.
p Embed Into Any PageAfter upload, add media to any page on your site or pull from an external site.
p Sharing Options For Social Media SitesQuickly share content on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other popular sites.
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Commerce ManagerSell Merchandise, Increase Revenue
p Post Unlimited Items For SaleOpen up new purchasing channels and realize a quick return on investment.
p Options ManagerProvide custom options and pricing for items such as size, color, gift wrapping, and more.
p Savings CalculatorWhen an item is placed on sale, the % of savings is automatically calculated and displayed for site visitors.
p Backorder OptionInventory running low? Place an item on backorder. Users can still purchase the item, but they’re notified of the backorder status during checkout.
p Alternate Images And Custom DescriptionsPost multiple photos for every item to provide alternate views.
p PCI Compliant And Integrated With Payment GatewaysOur solution is fully PCI compliant and integrates with most major payment gateway companies. Gateways include: Authorize.net, Cybersource, Paypal Payments Pro, First Data, Chase Paymentech and more than 15 additional gateways.
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Blogs & ForumsCreate And Facilitate Conversations
p CategoriesGroup similar subjects together to sort content as well as provide topical RSS and alert subscriptions.
p ArchivesStores previous posts for access anytime.
p TaggingMake searching and sorting simple.
p Tag CloudLink to topics in a unique way and provide a visual key to what topics are most popular.
p RSS Make RSS feeds available for site visitors to subscribe to your blogs or categories within your blogs.
p AlertsSend email or text alerts to subscribers when new blog content has been created.
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News ManagerRead All About It
p Scheduled PublishingCreate content in advance and your posts will display at a specific date and time in the future.
p RSS FeedsAllow your community to subscribe to your blogs and news for automatic updates.
p AlertsLet your constituents know immediately when news breaks via email or SMS text messages.
p CategoriesPick where and when your news content displays within your site and allow subscription to specific categories.
p Public/Private PostsCreate news items for logged in constituents only.
p PrioritySet priority on a news item so it can stay featuredlonger.
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DirectoriesFind And Contact Constituents With Ease
p Mobile-FriendlyAccess directory information easily on your mobile device.
p Map-enabledOn the iPhone app, your users can see constituents on a map based on their location.
p Public And Private Directories can be both public, like your faculty directory — or private, like your parent or alumni directories.
p Display PermissionsLet users customize the display of their data. Admins can customize which specific profile fields are visible and to whom.
p Data IntegrationWith a best-of-breed philosophy, we can pull data from many popular student information systems, like Veracross, SeniorSystems, PowerSchool, Blackbaud, Rediker, RenWeb, and many more.
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AlertsImmediate Notifications When You Need Them
p Real-TimeNotifications can be sent via email or through SMS text messages.
p Fully Integrated With The CMS Alerts are tied in with the Finalsite News Manager, Calendar Manager, Blogs, and Athletics for relevant changes that affect your users immediately.
p Time-Sensitive ChangesPostponed, changed, or cancelled events can all trigger alerts to be sent immediately.
p Subscription OptionsUsers can manage what types of alerts they’d like to receive from your site.
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Community PortalsCentralize Communications For Constituents
p Password ProtectedCreate a private community within your website to connect constituents and share sensitive information.
p Provide Personalized ContentServe constituents information such as calendars, news, and more – all relevant just to them.
p Users Customized ViewUsers can rearrange and add content to create their own personal website views.
p Data IntegrationConnect your Student Information System to keep constituent information and logins updated.
p WebTop and Single Sign-On (SSO)Create a single point of entry for all web-based tools you use on campus. We provide SSO with more than 40 vendors.
p Store Secure Files and ContentRequire users to log in prior to downloading or viewing private files.
p LDAP Authentication and SSOKeep your user credentials synced with your school network directory so there is only one username and password to remember to access all of your systems.
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Faculty
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Student
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{ SOCIAL }A Secure, Private Social Network for Constituents
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Private Social NetworkingA Safe And Social Network
p Status UpdatesStudents and teachers are familiar with the idea of a status update on social media sites like Facebook. Now, we bring that same concept to their class pages.
p MessagingAllow students, teachers, parents, and board members to message one another within your site — securely and privately.
p Personal AvatarsConstituents have the ability to upload personal profile pictures/avatars to their group profiles.
p Mobile EnabledBring the power of Social to every constituent’s mobile device. Post updated and message on any device.
p Administrative ControlSite administrators will have full access to constituent messages and status updates as a way to ensure integrity. Admins can select which groups can post updates, messages to one another, and post personal profile pictures.
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{ MOBILE }Connect Anytime, Anywhere — On Any Device
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Responsive DesignOne Design, Multiple Devices
p Single Point Of EntryAll pages and content are the same as your full site-meaning you’ll enter content only once.
p A Beautiful First ImpressionPut your best foot forward. No other mobile experience compares.
p Make Any Page Mobile-FriendlyOur page output has been updated so that any page on your site is already optimized for a responsive design.
p Bring Your Own DeviceNo matter the size, brand, or function: if it has a web browser and a connection, you can deliver your website content to your visitor in a view optimized for their device.
p The Future Of Web DesignResponsive design positions your school for the future.
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Mobile WebsiteAnytime, Anywhere
p Think Mobile FirstOur philosophy is mobile first, not only in deploying your website, but also when we’re developing software.
p Don’t Duplicate InputCalendars, Athletic Games and Scores, News, LMS, or custom content pulls from our modules. Input the information for your full site and watch it appear on your mobile site!
p Mobile GivingDon’t let donors’ site visits from any device be an opportunity lost. Create giving forms designed for mobile devices!
p Mobile DirectoriesProvide your users with easy-to-access contact information while they’re on the go. Allow for quick look up for faculty, administration, and more.
p Google Map IntegrationSite visitors on their way to your campus or to athletic events have quick access to maps to get them there.
p SocialTeachers and students can post updates, parents can check in on classes, look up homework assignments, post updates, and upload files to their class pages.
p Included For All Finalsite ClientsNo additional charge.
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iOS AppEasy Access On-The-Go
p Directories And MapsProvide your users with easy to access contact information while they’re on the go. Find constituents directly on a map based on your location.
p One Data SourceAvoid yet another place to load your data. Our app integrates directly with the same data on the website and any integration with your other providers.
p AnnouncementsPersonalized and private News posts delivered right to your iPhone.
p Offline AccessAfter initial connection, the app will cache information to the device. Access information when you don’t have a signal!
p Specialized AppsCreate targeted apps for each constituent group. Think separate apps for alumni, parents, and students.
p Social Media IntegrationServe information from Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social accounts directly into the app, and provide single sign on into those apps.
*Available On The iPhone And iPad
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{ INTEGRATION }Premier Providers Serving Education
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Data IntegrationPremier Partners Working Together For You
Finalsite offers an easy and secure way to automate uploading constituent and academic data from your Student Information System (SIS) to Finalsite.
You know how essential it is to keep the constituent data you use for eNotify, contact lists, online directories, and class pages up to date. Our integration will save time by replacing
manual datasheet uploads, and enhance the accuracy of your data in Finalsite.
Powerschool
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Finalsite OpenIntegrate With Any System
With Finalsite’s Open API, you have the flexibility of real-time data transfer with almost any system. Integrate as much or as little data as you’d like, all with complete control and reliable
security to keep your information safe.
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Single Sign-OnSingle Entry, Streamlined Credentials
p American History in Video
p Facts on File
p FACTS Management
p Oxford Art
p Blackbaud
p Google Apps for Educators
p Oxford Music
p Careflow
p Grolier
p pickAtime
p Cobblestone
p Infotrac
p Renweb
p CQ Research
p inRESONANCE
p School Volunteer
p CQ Supreme Court
p JSTOR
p Schooldude
p Culturegrams
p Magnus Health
p SeniorSystems
p EBSCO
p Moodle
p SIRS
p eFollett
p Naviance
p Veracross
p Encyclopedia Britannica
p Nettrekker
p World Book
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p Moodle
p SIRS
p eFollett
p Naviance
p Veracross
p Encyclopedia Britannica
p Nettrekker
p World Book
{ CONSULTING SERVICES }Benchmarking, Strategic Alignment, and Search Engine Marketing
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Search Engine OptimizationControl How You Get Found Online
SEO: DIY SolutionWe provide all the tools you need to get the most out of Google—right at your fingertips. Customize globally or on a per-
page basis.
p HTML Page Titlesp Meta Descriptionsp Meta KeyWords
Finalsite-Optimized SolutionLet us do the work for you! We’ll work together to establish the right set of keywords, then we’ll take care of the implementation. We can implement both:
p Organic Search Engine Marketing Campaignsp Paid Search Engine Marketing Campaigns
with Google Adwords
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Strategic AlignmentRealign Your Website Practices
Our Experienced School Consultants Will:p Connect Institutional Goals With Website Priorities
We will work with your admin team and others to help separate the forest from the trees.
p Help Align Best Practices With The School’s Current RoadmapWe will make sure that what you need is also in line with both what you’re doing and what other schools are doing.
p Provide Benchmarking And Metrics To Ensure You’re Making The Right Decisions And Thinking About The Right ThingsOur work with more than 1000 schools has provided valuable data and insights that you can use.
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Website AnalyticsMeasure and Track To Make Clicks Count
We spend hours poring over school website stats and see very clear trends in how visitors behave. We can work with you to:
p Develop and deliver recurring reports that answeryour stakeholders’ “burning questions” about how the website contributes to their efforts
p Help you make better decisions by putting your stats inthe context of the broader school website universe we track.
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Finalsite DashboardSmart Data. Smarter Decisions.
What percent of your website
visits com on touchscreen
devices?
Don’t Guess. KNOW.A typical independent school site gets over 20% of its visits from phones and tablets.
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The latest in a long line of innovations that help schools make the most of their online presence.
p Know Your Visitors The Finalsite Dashboard sifts through and simplifies a vast amount of web visitor data to help you understand exactly how your schools website is being used.
p Know What’s Happening On Your Site Find out what search terms deliver the most traffic and the pages that serve as top exit points.
p Know How To Use Your School’s DataUse the data on your site’s strongest pages to demonstrate ROI and use data on weaker pages to make smarter decisions about content, layout, and more.
p Compare Your SchoolFind out how your school’s site compares to other school sites like yours. As part of Finalsite’s family of more than 1500 schools, you’ll see where your school site stands with anonymously aggregated benchmark comparisons.
p Integration With Finalsite CMSSoon, track your schools back-end data information like email open rates and inquiry form submission.
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Social Media ConsultingWe Can Help You Design A Strategy For Your School
Embrace the informal social media space as a dynamic extension of your site. Our websites have customizable social media features that you control, including:
p Blogs with commentsp RSS feeds, outbound and inboundp Calendar feedsp Facebook social pluginsp Discussion boards
Let us build a strategy with you that makes the most of these tools, the time you have, and the energy you see everyday at school.
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Cloud ServicesEmail
p Stable And SecureIn the event your campus loses power or is closed for an extended period, rest easy knowing that you still have email as a reliable means of communication.
p Save On Hardware And MaintenanceNo onsite hardware to install, update, and maintain.
p Minimize DowntimeTake advantage of backup systems and redundancy to minimize email downtime.
p Exchange 2013Experience the latest and greatest in email!
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