What are gem99 WebCards?

Tip: If you already have a website, use gem99 for message collecting and contact management - seamless integration.

Think of your first WebCard as a message-taking e-business card that automatically captures new contacts and recognises existing ones and forwards their messages to you by the methods of your choice. Keep it updated so your contacts always see your latest news and events. Your first gem99 WebCard is automatically created for you when you sign up - edit and format it when you sign in.

• Your own instant business / personal "contact us" message portal

• Automatically capture new contact details into your contact manager (contact book) & recognise existing ones

• Choose from a range of display options & data fields to configure your WebCard and collect the specific information you want

• Route messages optionally by email, SMS, Text-2-Voicemail & to your Contact Manager database

• Attach items: a blog, pictures, downloadable documents. Ideal & flexible means of publishing

• Update content & format anytime with the WebCard Wizard (web-based)

• Keep your email address private, Anti-spam & password option to screen out unwanted contacts and messages from a WebCard

• For extra publicity, add yours to the WebCard Register, visible by search engines

• Choose a unique WebCard name: www.webcard99.com/mywebcard

• Choose an alternative domain name (e.g. alert99.com, contact99.com) or we can create one for you e.g. www.mytown99.co.uk/mywebcard

The gem99 automatic Contact Manager (CM)

The Contact Manager is integrated with your WebCards to automatically build and manage your contact 'database'. Broadcast messages, offers and brochures quickly and efficiently to your contacts & customers is the NUMBER 1 marketing tip - it's easier to increase your revenue using  your existing customer base than it is acquiring new customers.

• Communicate individually and in bulk with your contacts via gem99 email, SMS, Text-2-Voice & contacts' own WebCards

• Messages from and to contacts are stored for the record as conversation threads - for all methods of communication.

• Import contacts from other applications (e.g. your normal email app)

• Classify (e.g. Customer, Prospect, Town, Friend etc.) & add to contact details

• Create and maintain named reusable 'Contact Lists' quickly and easily  (e.g. 'Team A', 'Team B', 'Prospects', 'Christmas card list', 'Event attendees')

• Broadcast messages and attachments to your named Contact Lists by multiple methods (email, SMS, etc.) - useful for updates, awareness, alerts and campaigns (e.g. Newsletters, Sale offers & brochures, new price lists etc.)

• Communications are global and low cost (Premium SMS & Text-2-Voice)

A Business-friendly environment?

gem99 has been designed and built to be business-friendly. You have a job to do and want to get on with it. You don't want to be bombarded by adverts and clutter. You don't want your personal details spread around and preserved on the Internet but you do want to maintain a high profile and have access to fast secure communications. gem99 offers many of the advantages of social networking sites but omits the bits you don't want.

• Web-based - no PC installation, no maintenance, low cost, no overheads

• Accessible from any Internet connection, change yours settings (e.g. divert messages) in seconds

• Save time and money organising you customers and contact records - separate the wheat from the chaff!

• Use for awareness & marketing campaigns, reminders, alerts, RSVPs

• Private messaging outside of normal email

• Use as a standalone facility or link gem99 with your existing site to take advantage of the auto CRM

• Gives you all the advantages of social networking sites without the hassle! Tip: Avoid using the same social networking site for business and social use as In the long run it can harm your business!

An Application platform

When you create your gem99 WebCard account you are provided with standard applications built on an integrated services platform.  The gem99 platform supports multiple applications that are compatible with these standard services and you will be able to subscribe to add-ons which will be appearing over the next few months.

Additionally, gem99 provides tailor-made applications. Why restrict your business with ill-fitting IT applications when you can have apps specific to your needs? If we don't already have what you need, ask us, as we can create apps for you quickly and inexpensively and add them to your gem99 account profile.

• gem99 can be integrated with other platforms and has a full suite of interfacing and MI facilities

• gem99 uses the diaxon application factory which delivers a step-change in application development allowing us to pass on advantages in quality, cost and timeliness

• We can provide desktop, cloud-based* and hybrid applications

* for more about cloud computing click here

Global communications

You can route and send messages however you want through the use of gem99's unique fusion of web and telecom technologies. We use global SMS suppliers and only use fast premium services. Note, gem99 is skype compatible so, if you use skype and have the appropriate add-on your web browser, you can make low cost phone/video calls to contacts with a single click on a contact's telephone number (or contact name).

• Text-2-Voice converts and delivers up to 300 characters of text into a high quality voice message to any mobile or fixed-line telephone number - useful when SMS is not available

• Ideal for sending SMS / Text-2-Voice from abroad as just one universal rate is used (the price may vary)

• Your cost of sending SMS is the same for all countries

• Track if message has arrived (SMS)

• Track if message has been opened (g-2-g)

Group and revenue sharing options

gem99 supports groups. Group accounts enable you to create public and private member networks for organisations, guilds and other groups. A group account administrator determines the characteristics of the group (open / closed etc.) and can set a group logo. Other gem99 users can join groups if they are invited or permitted.

• Groups can be open (anyone can join without vetting)

• Groups can be closed (can only join if invited or a request is accepted)

• Members can use the group logo if they want

• Gem99 users can join any number of groups (subject to acceptance rules)

• Groups can negotiate their own pricing & there is opportunity for revenue sharing (e.g. Trade guilds)

• You can have your own domain name