1. Corporate Web Site Maintenance

2.  Urban Office Properties will have a comprehensive Web site that provides current and accurate information for customers and employees.

3.  Our goal is to have a current and accurate Web site at all times.  The objective is to determine the best way to reach our goal.

4.  The company that was contracted to maintain our Web site, Connection Web Services, has gone out of business.  Our graphic designer has been making simple changes as needed.  We need the services of a Web developer to make upgrades and software changes.

5.  Continue having our graphic designer update the site as needed, and hire a developer for software changes.  Hire a full-time Web developer to maintain the entire site.  Hire a contractor to maintain the entire site on an as-needed basis.  Hire a company to maintain the entire site.

6.  Advantages  Already on staff  Already trained to make most changes  Disadvantages  Is busy with other job responsiblities  Costs  Cannot make software changes; would have to hire a Web developer at $75 per hour for software changes

7.  Advantages  Could make all changes necessary to the site in a timely manner  Disadvantages  $80,000 for employee  Would take time to hire the right person  Costs  $6,000 for computer and software purchases

8.  Advantages  Could make all changes necessary as needed  One person to deal with  Disadvantages Would take time to hire the right person Would have other clients; no guarantee that changes would be made immediately  Costs  Hourly charges; approximately $20,000 per year

9.  Advantages  Could make all changes necessary as needed  Disadvantages  Would take time to find the right company  Would have other clients; charges might not be made right away  Costs  Hourly charges depending on the type of change  Approximately $30,000 per year

10.  Recommend we hire a Web developer  We would maintane control over the Web site and be able to make ongoing changes as well as implement new features and functionality  The next step would be to start the hiring process o Research and write job description o Advertise position o Plan office space