Standard Features

Advanced Web Statistics and Reporting

Make-Tracks uses advanced log analysis software which allows you to narrow in on the exactly the information you are looking for. You can restrict your queries to specific date ranges, directories/pages, and more. All reports contain links to related reports so you can easily follow and research the trends of user’s visits.

You can narrow down your report to just one visitor or page or as general as a whole year or your whole site. You can filter out GIF and JPEG images or any other file types which you don’t want to include as valid hits.

Compared to most other packages which only offer pre-formatted static reports, Make-Tracks offers the best reporting options you have seen.

Domain Name Aliases

Using domain name aliases you can have more than one domain name point to your web site. You can have domain names from multiple top levels, eg. com, biz, info, com.au, etc. Or you might want to have extra domain names specific to a product or service, eg. catalog.your-company.com, search.your-company.com, etc.

With domain aliases you only need to maintain (& pay for) one site structure, but you can market your site under many different names or brands (or even countries).

POP Mailboxes and Email Aliases

All email for your domain can be accessed from the Make-Tracks POP (mail) server or via a web-based interface. You can have multiple mailboxes so each staff member can have their own.

With email aliases you only need one mailbox for each person that needs their own mail access. Multiple addresses can be attached to one mailbox. And one of the mailboxes can be designated as the 'catch-all' mailbox. The 'catch-all' mailbox will accept mail for any addresses which are not already specified. It's useful for misspelled addresses, etc.

Email Autoresponder

Keeping in touch with customers is important. Make-Tracks has different options for automatically sending an email to customers after a purchase or a request for more information or support. Emails can be personalized with merged data for each customer.

Password Protected Directories and URL's

If you have any web pages or downloadable files that you only want to be available to a select group of customers, you need password protected directories. Using a password protected directory gives you complete control over which customers or visitors to your site can access restricted or special information.

WebDAV and FTP Access

Many new html editors offer simplified site update using WebDAV technology. Make-Tracks supports WebDAV file management as well as the standard FTP access.

AJAX, REST and SOAP Web Services

Web services using AJAX, REST and SOAP are new and exciting ways of exchanging information in B2B (business to business) transactions as well as quick queries for web based data, eg. looking up the current temperature or getting the latest stock price.

SSL Security Certificate (shared or custom)

Visitors to your site will appreciate knowing they can order from you without fear of their credit card number being stolen while in transit. Make-Tracks offers two levels of security for your site. The first level (which comes free with Advanced and Expert hosting) is a shared certificate. All secure pages will be served from the shared domain mtsh.com.au, eg. your-company.mtsh.com.au (mtsh is short for Make-Tracks Secure Hosting). The second level allows you to use your own company’s custom security certificate. Using your own certificate will allow you to serve pages from your own domain name. Using a custom certificate is free with Professional hosting.

PGP Email Encryption

Similar to security certificates, PGP encryption will protect customers credit card numbers and other personal information when orders are emailed to your office. This is an important aspect of protecting your customers privacy which is often overlooked at many sites.

World Class Hosting

Running powerful unix servers

Make-Tracks relies on the robust and powerful unix operating system for all its servers. The unix foundation means the servers can run 24/7 and not miss a beat as well as being the fastest and most compatible servers available.

Fast Apache Web Server

The web server software is Apache (http://www.apache.org) which is the most popular server software available.

PHP and mod_perl scripting

For truly dynamic web sites, you need a fast and robust scripting language to give your visitors the best experience possible. Two of the most popular solutions are PHP (http://www.php.net) and Perl/mod_perl (http://www.perl.com). PHP is available as part of the Advanced, Expert and Professsional hosting options and mod_perl is available as part of the Expert and Professsional hosting options.

Fast mySQL database

The data behind your web site will usually need to be stored in a database. One of the fastest and most popular relational SQL databases available is mySQL (http://www.mysql.com). Make-Tracks offers mySQL database access as part of the Expert and Professsional hosting options.

Multiple data connections to various backbones

Make-Tracks servers are located on a fast network with multiple redundant connections to various internet backbones. The network has a guaranteed uptime of 99%.

Redundant power plus UPS and diesel generator

Make-Tracks servers are supplied by four redundant power sources via UPS as well as backed up by a diesel generator.

24/7 server and network monitoring

The Make-Tracks servers and network are monitored 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Full-time network monitoring contributes to the 99% uptime.

Domain Names

Available TLD’s (com, com.au, biz, name, info)

Make-Tracks can help you secure domain names in various top level domain name spaces. Some of the most popular are .com, .biz, .name and .info. Country specific domains are also available, eg. com.au, co.uk, co.nz.

Multiple domain aliases

Using domain name aliases you can have more than one domain name point to your web site. You can have domain names from multiple top levels, eg. com, biz, info, com.au, etc. Or you might want to have extra domain names specific to a product or service, eg. catalog.your-company.com, search.your-company.com, etc.

 

Pricing

Make-Tracks offers competitive pricing for your web hosting requirements. Review the ‘features matrix’ to determine which solution is best for you.

Economy Hosting

The Economy hosting solution is suited to small businesses who want a simple ‘business card’ site and don’t need email or all the ‘extras’. The Economy option is $12 per month plus a $12 setup, or $120 per year.

Basic Hosting

The Basic hosting solution is suited to small businesses who want a quality hosting service but don’t need all the ‘extras’. The Basic option is $20 per month plus a $20 setup, or $220 per year.

Email Hosting

The Email hosting solution is suited to small businesses who just need a quality email service for their own domain, but don't need web hosting. The Email option is $10 per month plus a $10 setup, or $110 per year.

Advanced Hosting

The Advanced hosting solution is suited to businesses who want some of the ‘extras’ such as secure pages, mySQL database, or PHP scripting but don’t need advanced application features. The Advanced option is $60 per month plus a $60 setup, or $660 per year.

Professional Hosting

The Professional hosting solution is suited to businesses who need complete flexibility for their web site or custom solutions for specific web application requirements. The Professional option is $120 per month plus a $120 setup, or $1320 per year.