Why produce a CD or DVD?

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• CDs and DVDs are cheaper to produce than a bulky paper catalog . . . . . CatalogonDVD
• Updating a CD or DVD is a much cheaper option than reprinting the catalog
• Provides an easy to use snapshot of a conference or presentation
• Password-protected CDs and DVDs can contain premium content . . . . . Dynamic-CD
• Use a CD or DVD to run a training course

Why bother, when access to the web is everywhere?

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• Even those with a speedy connection will appreciate instant content on CD and DVD
• CDs and DVDs can be used by mobile users
• Large video or PDF files can be viewed quickly
• CDs and DVD are great direct marketing give-aways and a reminder of your product
• Get extra mileage out of your existing web investment
• Reach customers who wouldn't search for you online

Your web site content is interactive and is database driven?

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• Run a CD or DVD web server to serve ASP/ASP.NET/PHP pages . . . . . Dynamic-CD

Top tips when designing CDs and DVDs

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• Organise a single data source for your catalog, your web site and your CD
• Make sure your CD or DVD AutoRuns in Windows . . . . . ShellRun
• Provide a powerful search engine . . . . . FindinSite-CD
• Add multimedia content, such as videos
• Give out a CD or DVD whenever you give a presentation
• Make sure the CD or DVD runs on all potential browsers and computer platforms
• Password-protect or encrypt sensitive data . . . . . Dynamic-CD
• Test your content thoroughly before release
• Make a music CD and incorporate your data as well
• Include viewers for all file types used . . . . . ShellRun
• Have plenty of pre-printed unburnt CDs available
• Ask an expert to do the job for you - at least the first time . . . . . CatalogonDVD
• Scan for viruses for releasing
• Give yourself plenty of time to get it right

• Index your site is as often as your content changes
• Integrate the search results into your web site
• Highlight search words in found pages
• Provide a search interface in the user's language, even if your site is English
• Search all file types used on your site, eg PDF, DOC
• Don't rely on the main web search engines to get it right

. . . . . FindinSite-MS
. . . . . FindinSite-JS

• Work with experts who get back to you the same day and stay with you until you're happy
• Use phdcc tools and services to get your CD, DVD or site up and running fast

phdcc company details

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Address:	PHD Computer Consultants Ltd Lake View Bampton, Penrith Cumbria CA10 2QU United Kingdom
Call online:	Email [email protected] with your Skype name and we will call you
Telephone:	Within UK: 1931713196 Elsewhere: +44 1931713196
Email:	[email protected]
US EIN:	98-0370205
Registered in England:	2982041