Secure User Login
Accessing the KSM can only be done via a password protected login window. This ensures that only authorised personnel can update the website. The system also manages a database of authorised users which are assigned by the main site administrator. If required, a user’s permission levels can be restricted to only allow adding and editing, but not deleting. The main administrator can also allocate new user names and passwords. For security purposes the KSM tracks which users accessed the system, when they accessed it and which sections they viewed/edited. A report can be generated should a security breach be detected.

Manage Sections
Managing the names and order of your website sections is easy with the KSM. We’ve developed an intuitive navigation menu structure which allows you to create as many new content sections as required. These can be position in the root menu or as sub-sections of any root section. To make navigation more intuitive, the system will automatically generate a CSS fly-out (or drop-down) menu for all sub-sections (up to 4 levels). A linked Site Map is also generated automatically and published on the website based on the navigation menu structure.

Create and Edit Content
The system will allow authorised users to Add, Edit and Delete text content in each of the content sections of your website. Having this functionality ensures the information on your website is always kept up-to-date and error free. The system supports formatting options such as Bold, Italic, Underline. You can create Hyperlinks, change the Text Colour (restricted to the colour palette set by the designer). All text can be aligned left, right, center and justified. Tables can be created as required, using the smart table control and you can even create bullet points and automatic numbering if required. Any images, PDF’s or other downloadable files are inserted into the content area using the Image Insert, and File Insert controls. These need to be first uploaded using the Image and/or File Upload system (below).

Upload images and files
The system allows you to upload any number of images or files using its intuitive upload feature. Simply select the file on your computer you wish to upload to the server and click upload. The file will then be presented in either thumbnail or filename mode. From this view, you can either delete or rename files for use on the website. The system also has some smart features that work whenever you upload an image. With other content management systems, you normally have to crop, scale and compress your images to the exact size if you want to create a clickable thumbnail gallery. With the KSM, this is a thing of the past as KDG have developed proprietary software that automatically scales all uploaded images to a preset thumbnail size and saves these files in the most appropriate file format. This level of automated compression guarantees the smallest file size making less work for the administrators of the website.

Usability
The Kinetic Site Manager was developed with user-friendliness in mind. All controls are easily recognisable as they mirror the controls of common applications. The positioning of all buttons and features has been carefully planned out to make using the system a fun and intuitive experience. The navigational panel has been deliberately placed on the left hand side to allow the system to expand if new Content, Store and/or Marketing Options are added. The large work area also accommodates a range of customised options which can be created by KDG and integrated into the system if required. For example, you may need to have a custom product catalogue management system developed, linked to the database and integrated into the KSM. Having this functionality makes the system very flexible and ensures KDG can adopt a dynamic development methodology for each project.

Interface Appearance
KDG understands that at times, the client may wish to have a transparent relationship with its web developer. As a result, KDG have developed the Kinetic Site Manager so that it can be re-branded with the client’s logo and colour scheme. During the consultation stage, we will discuss the KSM interface with you to ensure the solution delivered is attractive, appealing and reflects the appropriate brand.

Fast loading
One of the biggest hurdles with current content management systems is that they take too long to load or refresh when a new process is performed. The Kinetic Site Manager is developed using Object Oriented coding principles and is programmed using lean code meaning the system loads and refreshes to the maximum capability of the users internet connection. All visual elements such as button controls are compressed and optimised to ensure the smallest file size and all data is stored in relational database tables. This means that the system only accesses the information that it needs.

Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform Compatible
Most web based content management systems are only developed to work properly on one operating platform and usually on one type of browser. What the developers of these competitive systems don’t take into account is the that a large portion of today’s internet users operate on other platforms such as Apple Macs with approximately 20% of users using Mozilla Firefox as their preferred browser. With this in mind, KDG developed its KSM to ensure that it was not only cross-browser compatible but also worked on both Mac’s and PC’s. Extensive quality and system testing has been conducted to make sure the Kinetic Site Manager maintains a consistent appearance and functions properly from browser to browser.