Main Features
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Web Wiz NewsPad is undeniably feature packed, below are just a few of the main features.
- Installation and Upgrade Wizard for easy install/upgrades.
- Create an online Blog to share your thoughts with the world.
- Send Blog Posts as eNewsletters or create separate eNewsletters as part of an Email Campaign.
- Send unlimited number of eNewsletter emails.
- Web Wiz Forums version 9 and 10 integration for sending eNewsletters to Forum Members.
- Comprehensive administration control panel.
- AJAX Web 2.0 interface for improved usability .
- Rich Text Editor - WYSIWYG Blog Post, eNewsletter, and Template Writing Editor.
- Subscriber import tools - import lists from CSV/Text files and databases.
- Change the look and feel by creating new skins, or select from a number of built in Skins.
- SEO Friendly dynamically created meta tags with Title, Description, and Keywords.
- Friendly URL's (FURLs) - Dynamic URL's are rewritten as Friendly URL's for ease of use and improved Search Engine Indexing.
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Blog Features (Optional)
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Blog Features
- Create and Edit Blog Posts for online viewing and sending by email to subscribers (Can send to both NewsPad and Web Wiz Forums subscribers).
- Create Blog Posts from scratch or using a pre-saved Templates.
- WYSIWYG HTML Blog Post Creation Tool.
- Select the Categories for the Blog Post.
- Create Subscriber only Blog Posts that are only viewable to those who subscribe to your Blog.
- Online Comment Management system.
- Email Notification of new Comments posted to Blog Articles.
- Allow anyone to Comment on Blogs or just Active Subscribers.
- Image and file uploads supported.
- Insert images, text formatting, etc.
- Paste From Word Tool.
- Support for Spell Checkers.
- Insert Animated Emoticons into Blog Posts (36 different Animated Emoticons included).
- Preview Blog Post in browser.
- Blog Post Sharing and Social Bookmarks.
- Social Networking buttons including Facebook, Twitter, Google +1 and more.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Friendly URL Rewriting for pages indexed by Search Engines
(Requires Helicon Tech ISAPI_Rewrite 3 Full or Microsoft IIS 7.0 URL Rewrite Module)
- URL Rewriting for Search Engine Optimised URL's that appear as static HTML files, that contain Blog Post Subject as part of the Friendly URL Page Name.
- Search Engine Optimised dynamic Page Titles.
- Dynamically created meta descriptions and keywords for Blog Posts using the content of the Blog Posts.
- Dynamically created meta descriptions and keywords using the Blog Name and Description.
- Canonical meta tags for improved Search Engine Indexing and to prevent 'same content' indexing by search engines.
Templates
- Create, save, edit and delete, unlimited number of Blog Templates.
- WYSIWYG HTML Template Creation Tool.
- Image and file uploads supported.
- Insert images, text formatting, etc.
- Paste From Word Tool.
- Support for Spell Checkers.
- Preview eNewsletter in browser.
Blog Statistics
- Number of times Blog Post has been viewed online.
- Number of times Blog Post has been viewed using the RSS Feed.
- Date published.
- Author.
- If the Blog Post is set for public display or for subscribers.
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eNewsletter Features
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eNewsletters
- Create eNewsletters for sending by email to subscribers and/or Web Wiz Forums members.
- Create eNewsletters from scratch or using a pre-saved Templates.
- WYSIWYG HTML eNewsletter Creation Tool.
- Select which Subscriber Categories and/or Web Wiz Forums member groups to send eNewsletter to.
- Personalise eNewsletters to include subscribers name, email address, unsubscribe links, address, etc.
- Each subscriber receives there own uniquely formatted eNewsletter with their own name in the address filed.
- Personalised link to online Subscriber Management Centre to change subscribers preferences.
- Email preview to test if eNewsletter looks correct when emailed.
- Image and file uploads supported.
- Insert images, text formatting, etc.
- Paste From Word Tool.
- Support for Spell Checkers.
- Preview eNewsletter in browser.
- Unsubscribe link to comply with US and European anti-spam laws.
- Insert Animated Emoticons into eNewsletters (36 different Animated Emoticons included).
Templates
- Create, save, edit and delete, unlimited number of eNewsletter Templates.
- WYSIWYG HTML Template Creation Tool .
- Email preview to test if Template looks correct when emailed.
- Personalise Templates to include subscribers name, email address, unsubscribe links, etc.
- Paste HTML source code directly from another source into template.
- Image and file uploads supported.
- Insert images, text formatting, etc.
- Paste From Word Tool.
- Support for Spell Checkers.
- Preview eNewsletter in browser.
eNewsletter Sending Tools
- Send eNewsletters in one go or batch send.
- Pause or stop the eNewsletter sending at anytime.
- Real-time status of the eNewsletter sending process with progress bar.
- Configurable time delayed batch sending of eNewsletters (example; 50 emails, then a delay of 60 minutes before the next 50 are sent)
- Reset sending process at anytime.
- Real-time display or error messages (failed sending, incorrect and badly formatted email address, transport errors, etc. (error messages depend on email component used)).
eNewsletter Statistics
- Total number of emails sent.
- Number of eNewsletter emails read.
- Date sent.
- Author.
- The number of errors that may have occurred due to emails bouncing, incorrect email address, etc. (error messages depend on email component used).
Personalised Welcome Email
- Create HTML Welcome Email.
- Include subscribers name, email address, company name, address, unsubscribe links, etc.
- WYSIWYG HTML Welcome Email Creation Tool.
- Email preview to yourself for testing if Welcome Email looks correct when sent.
- Paste HTML source code directly from another source into template.
- Image and file uploads supported.
- Insert images, text formatting, etc.
- Paste From Word Tool.
- Support for Spell Checkers.
- Preview eNewsletter in browser.
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WYSIWYG Editor (RTE)
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WYSIWYG Editor
- Web Wiz Rich Text Editor - (WYSIWYG Writing Editor) RTE with cross browser and platform support.
- Create Blog Posts, eNewsletters, Templates, Previews, and Welcome Emails, all using the powerful Rich Text Editor.
- Bold, Italic, Underline, Ordered/Unordered List, Cut, Copy, Paste, etc.
- Spell Checking Support.
- Font Colour Tool with HTML safe colour pallet.
- Insert/Upload Image Tool with preview window.
- Attach/Upload File Tool with preview window.
- Insert Hyperlink Tool with preview window.
- Paste From Word Tool.
- Special Characters.
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Admin Control Panel Features
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General Admin Control Panel Features
- Create Blog Posts using a WYSIWYG Editor.
- Create eNewsletters using WYSIWYG Editor.
- Send Blog Posts as eNewsletters.
- Create, edit, or delete unlimited number of Blog/Subscriber Categories.
- Set the display order of Blog/Subscriber Categories.
- Create, edit, or delete, multiple Admin Control Panel users (only the master admin account can change configuration details).
- Searchable subscriber management, search for subscribers, remove subscribers, etc.
- Bulk removal of un-activated subscriber accounts.
- Configure SMTP and email component settings - with email test option.
- Configure Image and file upload options.
- View eNewsletter Statistics.
- Check for New Updates.
Admin Notification Options
- New Blog Comment notifications. Be notified when a Blog Post is commented on.
- New subscriber notifications, receive an email when a new subscriber signs-up.
- Unsubscribe email notification, receive a notification by email if a member deletes their account.
Personalisation Admin Panel Options
- Custom Email signature to be displayed at the end of activation emails, forgotten password emails, etc.
- Personalise Privacy Statement for your Newsletter to suit your site or state laws.
Security Features
- 160bit One Way Encryption of passwords.
- Email and email domain blocking. Block certain email address or users from certain domains from subscribing
- Email activation of new subscriber account (optional).
- 32bit subscriber tracking code used for unsubscribe links, managing Subscriber Management Centre, etc.
- Email address checking, to check email address is a real correctly formatted email address.
- Regular security audits carried out to make sure Web Wiz NewsPad is protected from the latest threats.
- 2 hour vulnerability patch policy - If an vulnerability is ever found we aim to have a patch released within 2 hours!
Web Wiz Forums Integration
- Tight integration with Web Wiz Forums version 9 and 10.
- Connect to a Web Wiz Forums database.
- Web Wiz Forums integration test tool.
- Send eNewsletters to Web Wiz Forums Groups (can select which group receives the eNewsletters).
- Display links to Web Wiz NewsPad Blog Posts within Web Wiz Forums.
- Web Wiz Forums database can be a remotely hosted database if it is a SQL Server or mySQL database.
Import Tools
- Import subscribers into Web Wiz NewsPad from .csv, .txt files, or from another database.
- Import subscribers from Outlook CSV export files.
- Select which fields to import, ie. Name, Password, etc.
- Import from Access, mySQL, or SQL Server database.
Skin Options
- Change look a feel using a custom own built skin.
- Select from a number of built in skins.
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Subscriber Features
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Subscriber Management Centre
- Category Subscription Management to change which categories the user is subscribed to.
- Subscribe to unlimited number of Blog or eNewsletter Categories.
- Update Name, Email Address, Password, Company Name, Address, etc.
- Resend activation confirmation email, if subscriber has not confirmed their opt-in subscription.
- Remove account option.
New Subscriber (optional)
- Easy to integrate web form, to place on your websites homepage, etc.
- Open new account page with link to Privacy Statement.
- Web frontend with Blogs Posts to encourage new subscribers.
General
- Selectable auto login.
- Forgotten password tool.
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General Features
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General Features
- Web based Active Server Pages (ASP) solution.
- Language file for easy conversion for non-English websites (comes with international English language file).
- Skins using Cascading Style sheets.
- Full source code commented on each line for easy modification and customizations.
- Installation and Upgrade Wizard for easy install/upgrades.
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*Please note some of the features listed above are only available in Web Wiz NewsPad Premium Edition
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