Welcome to VBase

For years now, many websites made their appearance on the internet and some were successful, some not. There are a couple of simple rules we as programmers have to abide by and many programmers forget them. We don't program websites for our clients; we program websites for their clients. This is the golden and most important rule.
A website must be quick, easy on the eye and user friendly. If it is not, chances are that you will lose your client.

Vbase offers any dealership no matter how big or how small the power of extreme programming engineering at a fraction of the cost. Firstly, the website is free, yes, we know your mom said there is no such thing as a free lunch, and yes she was right. With Vbase, there is a licensing fee per month but bear in mind; you do get a website valued at no less than R 40,000.00 for free. We program a tailor-made website with your corporate identity once you sign up with Vbase. Registration cost is a once of cost of R 400 and your Monthly cost is only R450.00 for all the functions and unlimited vehicle submissions and searches.

What is Vbase and how does it Work ?

Vbase is a complex system built and designed to sustain and build itself. It offers dealerships and the public an all in one affordable solution to unlimited exposure and access to stock with a click of a button. It provides the dealership with state of the art technology and live interaction with everyone on the system and is affordable.
Of the many questions from those not already on the Net, the following seem to be the most popular:

1.    Why should I have a website?

The internet has revolutionized and changed the way the world lives and works. In the last ten years the internet has become an integral part of our lives and it is difficult to imagine a day without the myriad of websites on the internet. Websites are multi faceted and offer a range of services from simple blogs that allow you to express yourself, to providing a face for global organizations and companies. Websites let these companies stay in touch with their consumers. If you have always wanted to open your own business, the internet is a wonderful to start. It is certainly a lot cheaper than the traditional shop front in a busy commercial spot. Websites are the way to conduct business for the future. The innumerable number of websites is mind boggling. They are forever changing offering bigger and better services while the costs to own a website keep climbing.

2.    What use is the Internet to my business?

The Internet is a gigantic network of millions of computers and millions of users that are interconnected. The question answers itself, With Vbase, you and your business are part of this, and the exposure for your company is without boundaries.

3.    How do you grow using the World Wide Web?

Having Vbase, you are already 90% there. Vbase is not a directory listing, it’s a standalone website interlinked with various databases and with ample users creating a perpetual source of information.

4.    What is the real value of Vbase to my business?

Unfortunately we cannot predict the value Vbase would add to your company, we can however assure you that if you are not a part of Vbase, you cannot reap the rewards it offers.

5.    Can it reduce my expenses?

Vbase can reduce your expenses! Where would you get a complete website for only R 450 pm? Where for that amount can you load and link as many vehicles as you wish? Where would you be part on a network already established ? Vbase already saved you money!

6.    Can it generate new business?

Vbase offers an unlimited size database with unlimited resources.  Public marketing will increase because they will have direct access to Vbase and your personal website through www.seritisolutions.com.  The personalized website gives you access to advance technology that increases credibility.

7.    Can it help develop new business opportunities?

Now you do not need vehicles on your floor to make a sale, you are interlinked through Vbase with various dealerships all around the country.  Having new business increases business opportunity.

8.    Can it improve operations?

You update your own personalized website through uploading photos, videos and vehicle specifications.  It will instantaneously be available on Vbase.   The entire system is electronic. 

9.    Will having Vbase answer my business needs?

Everything is simplified.  The customer only uses one marketing tool.  The Vbase system reaches more people and a specific target audience.

10.    Can it Provide customers awareness of my products and services?

The public’s awareness will improve due to specific product marketing.  Your personalized website will draw more attention and an increase in interest builds your own brand and is also linked with you Company Facebook profile.

11.    Can it offer ready information and support?

All the information is built into the system.  Support will be provided by us.   The website is user friendly, just CLICK AND GO!  

12.    Can it extend my trading hours capability?

You currently have eight (8) productive business hours.  You are now able to be productive after hours, your client can, in the comfort of his home, office or even mobile phone be in contact and pursue the services you offer.

13.    Can it expand my markets?

This leaves us with a snowball effect.  By having credibility your brand is built, new business increases business opportunity which leads to market expansion.

14.    Can it increase my income?

Vbase ensures easier access to you personal business which enhances your opportunity to do business.  This increases income!

Your website  will have the following functions.

Custom Design

• Your Website will be programmed with your Logo’s and will have your corporate colour scheme

“Contact Us” Screen with Live Map

• Users Can get Live maps to your dealership

Full Vehicle Show Case with Images and Video

• Full Vehicle Specifications
• Full Colour photos with Light Box code (800x600)
• Video Component
• NO LIMIT to the number of vehicles you wish to load

Daily Poll

RSS Feeds of new Vehicles

• Users can subscribe on the RSS (most commonly expanded as Really Simple Syndication) which means they will get an e-mail the moment you load a new vehicle keeping them informed every second

Newsletter Component

• Send newsletters to all your clients. The newsletter component was programmed to send a newsletter with intervals of 1 second to eliminate the chances of servers seeing it as SPAM

Request a Vehicle Screen

• Your Clients can request any vehicle they want, and you will be able to find it using the Vbase 2nd Database

Vehicle Search Function

• Clients can search for vehicles with ease

‘About your company’ Screen

‘Who you are’ screen

Your Company History Screen

Daily Quote Module

Full SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Facebook Integration (if you have a Facebook page

• You and your users can “Like” / “Recommend” your site to Facebook and utilize the power thereof

Administrator Login Section

Full visits statistics

• The system will give you reports on how many visits you had from which IP, Country, Region and Clicks per page

Expose Gallery

• A gallery where you can upload as many images you want. i.e. Social Responsibilities etc..

Vehicle Carrier Request form (Admin)

• Vbase also enables you to request a vehicle carrier for any vehicle transportation needs. The Vbase system is interlinked with all the major role players within this respected industry and they will reply with a quote.

Full training manual & Video

• You will receive a online course on how to use the system

Sample Website Layout. (http://www.st7.co.za)

What we need from you

•    Electronic Format of your Logo
•    A description of your corporate colours
•    A description of your company
•    A who we are write up off your company
•    A description of the history of company
•    Pictures of your showroom etc...
•    Full contact details and address
•    Once off Setup fee of R400
•    Signed debit order form (R 450 pm) minimum of a 12 month subscription