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14 August 2015 • www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com WEBSITE BUILDERS Reviews BEST FIT CPAsites is a good ft for mid-sized to larger frms that desire a true custom site that is built from scratch. PRODUCT STRENGTHS • Tr ue website c u stom i z at ion bu i lt specifcally for each frm • Varying subscription levels available to suit all prices and budgets • Good solution for those w ith little time or desire to create a website POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • C h a n g e s m u s t b e c o m p l e t e d b y CPAsites.com SUMMARY & PRICING Available in four levels, CPAsites Plat- inum level subscription is available for $150.00 a month, and includes the most comprehensive set of features ofered. Also available are Gold Level ($85 per m o nt h) an d Si l ver L evel ( $ 5 0 p er month) subscr iptions that prov ide excellent features above the basic level. A Bronze level subscription is also available at $300.00 per year and allows users to choose one of the seven features as listed above. A year-long commitment is required from all new users, with users able to terminate afer that year and keep the designed website if desired. www.CPASites.com BEST FIT GetNetSet (GNS) is an excellent ft for small to mid-sized accounting frms. Te product is available in three versions, with users able to choose the version best suited for their needs. PRODUCT STRENGTHS • Te product is available in three ver- sions • O f f e r s a go o d v a r ie t y of w eb s it e options that frms can choose from • Custom web design is included in the GNS monthly subscription fee • Users have t he opt ion to have t he 'G u a r d i a n We b m a s t e r ' m a k e a l l changes or have access to the website to make changes on their own POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • No integration with tax or accounting sofware is available at this time SUMMARY & PRICING GetNetSet is a scalable product, well suited for small to mid-sized accounting frms. Te Representer version of GNS is available for $29.00 per month. Te Retainer version is $49.00 per month, and the Recruiter version is $99.00 per month. All versions ofer a 30-day free trial, and discounts are available to frms that are members of the National Asso- ciation of Tax Professionals (NATP) and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA). GNS does not charge setup fees, and there are no contracts required. www.GetNetSet.com BEST FIT Tenenz Accounting and Financial Site Builder (AFSB) is a good ft for small to mid-sized frms that desire a customiz- able website that can be created in min- utes and updated as needed. PRODUCT STRENGTHS • Product conta ins easy-to-use tem- plates and a setup wizard that assists new users with website creation • A f f o r d a b l y p r i c e d f o r e v e n t h e smallest accounting frms • Integrated payment options included in pricing • A FSB users receive a discount on all Tenenz products POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • Product does not include blog capa- bility, although users can link to a blog created using another application SUMMARY & PRICING A good ft for small to mid-sized frms, AFSB's monthly subscription service is available for $299.00 per year (paid annually), or users can opt to pay a fee of $31.99 per month. Tere are no setup fees or contracts involved, and new users are given a free 60-day trial. In addition to the regular features ofered by AFSB, additional services such as search engine optimization, custom web design, and newsleter distribution to more than 250 clients are available at an additional cost. www.AFSB.net BEST FIT Firms that currently or plan to use CS Professional's Suite of applications in their practice. PRODUCT STRENGTHS • Solid Integration with other Tomson Reuters products & services • A good selection of optional features is available • Users can update website quickly and easily • Good selection and range of website designs available POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • P r i c i n g c a n e s c a l a t e w he n u s e r s choose add-on services SUMMARY & PRICING Tomson Reuters Web Builder CS is an excellent choice for frms already using the CS Professional Suite of applications. Users can choose from several design choices, with standard templates free. For those w ishing to upgrade, a custom designed website w ith animation is available for a one-time fee of $2,500.00. The monthly hosting fee is $70.00 a month, and there are no setup fees or contracts required. New users al so receive a thirty day free trial, with add-on features such as additional emails and storage capability priced separately. cs.ThomsonReuters.com/web-builder CPASites.com GetNetSet Websites for Accounting Firms Tenenz AFSB - Accounting and Financial Site Builder Thomson Reuters Web Builder CS Read the full review and see expanded ratings for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12096005 Read the full review and see expanded ratings for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12096002 Read the full review and see expanded ratings for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12095997 Read the full review and see expanded ratings for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12096003